
Are Southwest Floridians curtailing summer travel plans due to inflation? WINK News’ partners at Gulfshore Business conducted a poll, and the results are in.
Turns out nearly 79% of voters in the poll say they are adjusting their plans due to inflation and 59.5% percent are considering a staycation near home.
You can see more detailed results in Friday’s edition of Gulfshore Business Daily.
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