SARASOTA, Fla. — Holiday shoppers are delivering a rush of business to end the year on an island where many businesses have been desperate for foot traffic.
What You Need To Know
- St. Armand’s businesses are getting a boost in sales after more shoppers purchase items on the island
- The Giving Tree owner says they tripled their sales for the month of December this year compared to December last year
- The Giving Tree business owners hope to hit 10% growth next year
One St. Armands Circle business owner says its sales numbers have tripled this month compared to last December.
It’s a notable difference from last year, when both businesses and residents were still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton…