Beachfront businesses take hit in revenue due to Hurricane Dorian

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Beachfront businesses in Hollywood usually experience a bustling Labor Day weekend each year, but things were a little slower this holiday weekend due to Hurricane Dorian.

Boarded up but open for business, a frozen yogurt shop owner told Local 10 News reporter Saira Anwer on Tuesday that she closed her shop Monday, but reopened Tuesday with limited hours.

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Next door, Luggage3 owner Susana said she kept her shop open for the entire Labor Day weekend.

Down the broadwalk at Florio's of Little Italy, the restaurant co-owner said he noticed some neighboring businesses closed but he took a risk, staying open Monday and Tuesday. 

Business owners said they saw a dip in customers over the Labor Day weekend, but nothing they can't bounce back from. 

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About the Author

Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018. Saira is two-time Emmy-nominated reporter and comes to South Florida from Madison, Wisconsin, where she was working as a reporter and anchor.

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