In October, Dunedin was hit by tornadoes that left many businesses in the Dunedin Causeway Plaza damaged. The Gym, located in the plaza, was no exception. Cindy Haynes, an employee at The Gym, shared their struggles in trying to rebuild after the storms damaged their building.
Owner of Happy Cactus Mexican Cocina, Alma Hernandez, also expressed her experience of how the storm impacted her business. Despite installing a mini-split AC unit to keep the restaurant cool, some customers have not returned, assuming they are closed due to the damages from the storm.
Business owners in Dunedin are currently waiting for insurance claims to be processed and hope to receive enough support to keep their businesses open this coming summer. With families to support and bills to pay, they are relying on the community to help them stay afloat during this challenging time.
Meanwhile, ABC Action News reporter Katie LaGrone is continuing to follow the story of Jimmy Klass, a Floridian who discovered he was not a U.S. citizen after 64 years. She is also sharing the story of another Floridian who learned the same after living in the U.S. for nearly 60 years, highlighting the complexities of immigration and citizenship.
