Bed-and-Breakfasts Find Support on Tampa, Fla., Council.

Publication: Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Florida) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)

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Byline: Laura Kinsler

Jun. 13--At a time when more travelers seek alternatives to big chain hotels, Tampa's choices are limited. But that could change.

Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena will host an open workshop at 10 a.m. Friday at city hall to discuss easing Tampa's zoning to allow for more bed-and-breakfast inns -- even on residential streets where they traditionally are prohibited.

"Every town that's sophisticated has bed-and-breakfasts," Saul-Sena said. "It's time Tampa had some."

The industry is growing in Florida, but Tampa lags other tourist destinations in the state, according to Lois Cleveland, executive...

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