First-of-its-kind ‘Freedom Week’ tax break surprises business owners and shoppers
CAPE CORAL, Fla.– What do a grill, a fishing rod, and a theater ticket have in common? They’re among the dozens of items you won’t have to pay sales tax on this week. Florida’s ‘Freedom Week’ sales tax break is a first-of-its-kind tax holiday. Cape Coral resident, Sue Feldman, was out shopping Monday but had never heard of the tax-free holiday. She thought it was a great idea and felt it might inspire people to get out this holiday weekend. “I think being outdoors is really healthy for all of us, physically as well as mentally,” Feldman said. Getting...