as the country’s top amusement park, these same qualities make the area an attractive place to live. “A lot of the same reasons that people want to visit here would make it a great place to live,” he says, adding that the county’s natural beauty, affordable cost of living, and healthcare infrastructure play a significant role in retaining and attracting residents. The numbers back up Erie County’s appeal.According to Wobser, Huron Township generated $75M in lodging tax sales with Kalahari Resorts as an anchor company, while Sandusky followed closely behind with $67 million, and Perkins Township rounded out the top ten in Ohio with $41 million. Together, these three communities—representing a combined Wobser, CEO of the Greater Sandusky Partnership, notes. At the heart of this sector is Firelands Health, an independent community hospital that anchors the county’s healthcare offerings. The presence of other regional hospitals—Fisher-Titus in neighboring Huron County, McGruder in Ottawa County, and Bellevue Hospital in Sandusky County—creates a robust healthcare network. This diversification strategy has been crucial, particularly in positioning Erie County as a year-round destination for prospective residents and businesses. Wobser notes that while Sandusky has twice been named America’s Best Coastal Small Town by USA Today, and Cedar Point continues to garner accolades 91 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 11 ERIE COUNTY, OH
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