The annual Taste of the Beaches event is making a comeback after Hurricane damage led to its cancellation last year.

The goal is to drive up support for local businesses during a slower Fall season.

The event, organized by the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce, offers $10 tickets that allow visitors to sample food from participating restaurants of their choice. A portion of the proceeds this year is donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

For many beach businesses, this fall season has been particularly difficult. The high cost of repairs and less business than expected during the Summer season led to lower results.

And the slower travel season means more work to get people through their doors.

"I really wanted to get into Taste of the Beaches just to again meet a lot of those local

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