Busted: Timeshare agents?

According to the S.C. Department of Revenue:
- Hilton Head timeshare agent Leigh Anne Hoppe was arrested in July for failure to file state income tax returns for years 2007, 2008 and 2009. Hoppe, 48, earned income of $190,465 during years 2007 - 2009 with a tax liability of $8,944. Hoppe was required to file a South Carolina income tax return on or before April 15 for these tax years. If convicted, Hoppe could face up to three years in prison or fines of up to $30,000, or both.
- Robert Ray Lauderman was arrested by S.C. Department of Revenue investigators for failure to file income tax returns. During 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, Lauderman, a timeshare sales agent in Hilton Head, brought in $417,302 and allegedly failed to file his state individual income taxes during that time. Lauderman’s state tax liability for these years is $21,809. He’s facing up to five years in prison and/or fines of up to $50,000 if convicted.
- On July 12, state Department of Revenue investigators arrested Freda G. McKinney, a licensed Hilton Head timeshare sales agent, allegedly failed to file her state income tax returns for tax years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. During this time she hauled in $633,269. Her tax liability is $25,771. McKinney, 58, could go to prison for five years or  get a $50,000 fine or both, if convicted.

Families Celebrate Summer with Wind Down Rates at Wyndham Orlando Resort

Wyndham owners: Have you been wondering why you cannot book a week with your timeshare/ Maybe because it is being rented to the general public starting at $67 per night.


ORLANDO, Fla. – Located in the heart of one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations, Wyndham Orlando Resort encourages families to soak up Orlando fun and sun this summer while winding down from the hectic pace of the school year, with rates starting as low as $67 per night now through Sept. 30, 2012.
Guests can take advantage of these great Florida savings and make their reservations by visiting www.wyndham.com/hotels/MCOWD/main.wnt or calling (407) 351-2420. Rates are subject to availability.
Families can celebrate summer in sunny Orlando with spectacular vistas of more than 42 well-manicured acres filled with lush gardens and lagoons. The Wyndham Orlando Resort has a grand history of providing guests with the simple pleasures of summertime from the comfort of 1,052 guest rooms sprinkled throughout 16 two-story, villa-style accommodations and close proximity to the exciting pace of Orlando’s magic.
A myriad of activities instantly embrace families at Wyndham Orlando Resort, from splashing in one of three swimming pools and enjoying a casual stroll along the lush garden path, to enjoying refreshing ice cream sundaes at the resort’s on-site Scream’s Ice Cream Parlor. With Florida’s most thrilling theme parks just minutes away, guests enjoy the resort’s complimentary shuttle service to nearby Universal Orlando Resort, Wet ‘n Wild Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando parks.
After a busy day hitting the theme parks or attending business meetings, guests can unwind poolside at Gatorville Poolside Bar & Restaurant, while enjoying “Floribbean” specialties merging Key West and Caribbean influences. As the sun sets on the day, Augustine’s Bar and Grille – Wyndham Orlando Resort’s signature restaurant – offers continental cuisine, including sumptuous seafood and superior steaks in a casual atmosphere.
Business travelers enjoy the convenient option of more than 39 meeting rooms, anticipating any group’s needs by providing state-of-the-art technology and support. Offering more than 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, Wyndham Orlando Resort provides an unparalleled venue for seamless events, including three elegantly appointed ballrooms, as well as the Grand Lawn and Pool Pavilion for sensational outdoor galas. With tailored banquet options and creative food and beverage menus, Wyndham Orlando Resort provides exemplary service and attention to every detail.