Florida's Gulf Coast aims to revive tourism after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Summary: Florida's Gulf Coast is working to revive tourism after hurricanes Helene and Milton. While some beaches remain closed and debris is present, 80% of hotels and businesses are open, according to local tourism officials.
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater encourages visitors to help the recovery by traveling to the area. They also suggest participating in beach cleanups and fundraisers.
The state plans to spend $5.7 million on a tourism promotion campaign. It will highlight less affected areas first, then focus on places like Naples and Fort Myers that have recovered, and finally assist the hardest-hit counties.
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