Spring break brings mixed results for Flour Bluff surf shops as traffic, location create challenges
Two longtime surf shops in Flour Bluff say their mainland location puts them at a disadvantage during spring break compared to businesses on the island, even as both have sustained more than 30 years in the community.
Wind and Wave Surf Shop owner Frank Floyd said businesses like his simply cannot compete with shops located in high-traffic tourist zones.
“That happens back here. If you’re on the island with a business like this in the main zone, Port Aransas especially, they still see a much, much bigger hit from it,” Floyd said…