Small Business

Two small Central Florida businesses received assistance to ride out the coronavirus pandemic. One survived while the other had to shut down.

Florida is the eighth state in the country and first in the South to raise the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. Some small business owners are concerned they may have to cut staff and raise prices for products or services.

Winter Park closed down Park Avenue this week to attract crowds to shops and restaurants while providing social distancing.

Restaurant employment levels continued to rise last month but have reached a slowdown, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Winter Park is holding some socially distant outdoor events to lure people to Park Avenue.

TikTok is one of the hottest apps available and now businesses are trying to take advantage of the platform.

Florida has moved into Phase 3 of reopening but some restaurants are waiting to trransition.

There are questions about the future of Biketoberfest, which is scheduled for next month. Daytona Beach leaders say restrictions on permitting will stay in place for now, even though the state has moved into Phase 3 reopening.

Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.

Bars and nightclubs are opening across Florida on Monday. Staff at venues in Downtown Orlando are working to install safety barriers and other measures to protect patrons.

Bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.