We are a professional couple from the Upper Midwest with 4 kids who have been renting houses and condos on Marco for about 10 years. We usually come down for a week or 2 around Easter, and again for a week in the Fall. Usually at Easter, as many as 5 or 6 other large families from our neighborhood also rent places. Because we have such a variety of ages in the group, we patronize all of Marco's businesses to the fullest. As you can see by my reading this paper online, I take interest in your community, and probably will be buying soon. You will most certainly lose your family renters if Marco goes to 30 day minimums, including the associated taxes and sales revenue to your stores, service providers, charters, and restaurants. We would hate to see it happen, but if it did, we would clearly be picking another destination, as the few hotels you do have are over-priced for the amenities they provide families. I can certainly understand frustration with excessive noise and abusive neighbors, but it sounds like that should be addressed by enforcement of existing laws on noise or keeping the peace rather than a rule that would turn away families and revenues. Good luck, and many renters and prospective buyers will be watching.
Hwood.