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St. Lucie County Resident Opinion on Tourism Study
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1.
Do you live in St. Lucie County?
(Required.)
Yes
No
2.
Do you live in St. Lucie County full-time or part-time?
Full-time
Part-time
3.
How long have you lived in St. Lucie County?
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11+ years
4.
Why did you end up living in St. Lucie County? (select all that apply)
I grew up in the area
Job offer / job opportunities
I came the area for school and stayed
I visited the area and decided to move here
My significant other, relative, friend, etc., is from the area
Affordability of the area
I now work from home and wanted to live here
I like the lifestyle of the St. Lucie County area
Weather
Proximity to the ocean, water recreation
Schools / education
Safety
Healthcare system
Other (please specify)
None of the above
5.
To what extent do you agree with the following statements about tourism in St. Lucie County
strongly agree
somewhat agree
neutral
somewhat disagree
strongly disagree
don't know
Tourism benefits our local economy
strongly agree
somewhat agree
neutral
somewhat disagree
strongly disagree
don't know
Tourism supports local businesses and jobs
strongly agree
somewhat agree
neutral
somewhat disagree
strongly disagree
don't know
Tourism enhances the amenities, attractions and activities available to residents
strongly agree
somewhat agree
neutral
somewhat disagree
strongly disagree
don't know
Tourism helps improve the quality of life for St. Lucie County residents
strongly agree
somewhat agree
neutral
somewhat disagree
strongly disagree
don't know
I feel proud to share St. Lucie County with visitors
strongly agree
somewhat agree
neutral
somewhat disagree
strongly disagree
don't know
6.
My attitude towards tourism in St. Lucie County is:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Don't know
7.
Overall, how would you rate the impact of tourism on your quality of life in St. Lucie County
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Negative
Very negative
Don't know
8.
How familiar are you with the County's office of Tourism, also known as Visit St. Lucie?
Familiar
Somewhat familiar
Never heard of it
9.
Did you know that Visit St. Lucie's office and Clover Park (NY Mets Spring Training facility in Port St. Lucie) are funded by fees paid by visitors when they stay at hotels, motels, vacation rentals, etc. and not funded by local taxes paid by residents such as property tax, sales tax, etc.?
Yes, I know Visit St. Lucie and Clover Park stadium is funded by hotel/rental property user fees, not by my taxes
No/not sure
10.
Visitors to St. Lucie County annually support over 8,500 jobs and over $287 million in wages based on visitor spending in the area. Visitor spending and the taxes they paid saved the typical St. Lucie County household $406 in county taxes annually. Given this information, is your attitude towards tourism in St. Lucie County:
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat negative
Very negative
Don't know
11.
Do you support or oppose Visit St. Lucie's efforts to enhance the St. Lucie County's economy by attracting more visitors?
Strongly support
Support
Neither support nor oppose
Somewhat oppose
Strongly oppose
Not sure
12.
What is your zip code
13.
How old were you on your last birthday?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to say
14.
Which gender to you identify?
Female
Male
Other
Prefer not to say
15.
Which category best describes your race or ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Another race
Prefer not to say
16.
Which category best describes your annual household income from all sources?
Under $15,000
Between $15,000 and $29,999
Between $30,000 and $49,999
Between $50,000 and $74,999
Between $75,000 and $99,999
Between $100,000 and $150,000
Over $150,000
Prefer not to say
