ST. PETE BEACH (FLA.) — Many Tampa Bay businesses have struggled to rebuild after last year’s hurricanes, but that wasn’t their only obstacle.
Along Corey Avenue, business owners said the impact has been two-fold.
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Nearby homes were flooded, and many are now up for sale. With some hotels still shut down, tourists are few and far between.
At Chill Restaurant & Bar in St. Pete Beach, owner Ken Hautmann said business hasn’t been the same since last year’s devastating hurricane season…