South Padre Island businesses report sales boost from Fourth of July holiday crowd
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Businesses on South Padre Island experienced a significant sales increase during the Fourth of July holiday. Pineapple Ninja, a newly opened restaurant, reported selling 500 pineapples in one day, compared to their usual 200-300. Over the holiday week, they sold 4,000 pineapples, which will help sustain the business through the slower winter months and support plans for a second location. Visit South Padre Island noted that high visitor numbers benefitted all local businesses, with hotel occupancy expected to reach around 90%. However, the influx caused heavy traffic congestion, prompting residents to advise better planning for future visits.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
