u/Ilovemybed67

Dear Sarasota Businesses,

As full-time residents, sometimes you take us for granted. Once the season is over and you have surpassed your projected profits for your fiscal year, please remember us. It's probably an opportunity to breathe after all the hard work and minimize payroll by reducing staff. We understand.

But in the lean times, we are the ones that keep the lights on. We are the patrons that support you after a hurricane. We have a love for this beautiful place we call home and the businesses that make Sarasota special.

We deserve to be treated the same, regardless of the time of year. We see the "exceptions" to accommodate visitors during season. We get it. However, we are just as important.