Fiction writer James Patterson came to Venice High School on May 21 to encourageâ¦ (Jay L. Clendenin, Los Angelesâ¦) James Patterson has written so many books, he's lost track of the exact number. Ask him how many novels he's penned for 2012 alone and he shrugs, then guesses: Twelve or 13?.
This is not true of prepared meals and beverages served in restaurants. At the time of publication, the Florida sales and use tax rate is 6 percent, although municipalities may charge an additional percentage. Restaurant tax issues concern not only sales of food and beverages but tips for employees.
Groceries are exempt from the Volusia County and Florida state sales taxes. Volusia County collects a 0.5% local sales tax, the maximum local sales tax allowed under Florida law. Volusia County has a lower sales tax than 88.7% of Florida's other cities and counties.