Hospitality Taking it on The Chin - Fall 2003

9/11 and two lackluster tourist seasons have significantly impacted the hospitality industry.  In a market like Sarasota that heavily relies on tourism and seasonal visitors, this hurts a lot.  The impact is evidenced by the six restaurants in and around Main Street that have recently closed. Two new restaurants have opened. The net loss is not terrible, but indicative of the tough times in the hospitality industry.