ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (WFLA) -- In the midst of construction and minimal foot traffic, businesses are closing, and others are coming soon. Some say it's become a trend in St. Petersburg.

"Yeah, well, cycle closed. It was one of the first breweries in St. Pete and it was going into a couple of months ago, and now it's changed ownership," said resident Barry Ezell, who tries to support local businesses once a week.

The organization 'Keep St. Petersburg Local' sent 8 On Your Side a statement saying: "Although change is inevitable, the changes in recent years in the City of St. Petersburg due to increased development, and a different demographic since the pandemic, has, sadly, led to increased closures of local businesses. There will be more closures this year. If you don’t want your favorite

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