STONE HARBOR, N.J. (WPVI) -- As the summer season winds down, businesses and tourism officials in Cape May County are reflecting on a season marked by fluctuating visitor patterns and economic uncertainty.

"It was really good," said Dana Barnes, owner of Small Crafts Advisory, a boutique in Stone Harbor. "It was crowded. It was hot. Beaches were crowded. I had a really good season."

At Stone Harbor Bar and Grill, owner Brett DeNafo said the summer felt like it flew by, with business varying month to month.

"Memorial Day weekend was terrific. June was awful because of the weather. And then July was OK, nothing great, and then August just took off here," DeNafo said.

Despite a strong finish, DeNafo admitted July had him concerned.

"Fourth of July weekend was amazing, and then after tha

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