MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Businesses in downtown Bradenton are getting into the Christmas spirit, hoping seasonal events will bring in more customers after what they say has been a slow couple of months for sales.
What You Need To Know
- Shops say they are experiencing a slow couple of months, and are hopeful that seasonal events will help bring them more money
- Recent government shutdown, uncertainty cited as reasons for people shopping and spending less
- The Holiday Shop Crawl event will be going on until Dec. 15. If customers visit all 13 retailers, they’ll be eligible to win a prize
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