South Florida businesses that have long depended on Canadian visitors say they are feeling the impact of a sharp drop in tourism, raising concerns about the upcoming winter season.

Snowbird spot sees uncertainty ahead

Dairy Belle in Dania Beach, a popular gathering spot for Canadian snowbirds, is bracing for a slowdown.

"A lot of them will not come because of Trump and what was going on with Canada. They just don't want to come and spend their money here. The cost of living here has changed a lot. Everything went up," said Francois Grenier, whose family owns the business.

Grenier said he is not sure what to expect in the months ahead.

According to Visit Lauderdale , Canadian visitors are down 10 to 16 percent since April, with 13.5 percent fewer Canadians flying in. Officials es

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