VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of the busy season in Virginia Beach, and local business owners are hoping for a strong finish after what some describe as a slower-than-usual summer.

Neighborhood News Reporter Erin Holly spoke with several business owners along the oceanfront who say they're counting on this weekend to boost their revenue before the traditional post-Labor Day slowdown.

"This weekend, a really good weekend could equate to up to 20% of our overall August numbers. It's that big for our city of Virginia Beach and our resort area," D. Nachnani said.

Nachnani is president of Coastal Edge, a retail shop that depends heavily on tourist dollars during peak season.

At Ocean Eddie's Restaurant, manager Debbie Lou Hague says she has seen fewer crow

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