Season is that time of the year, usually Christmas through Easter, that our town balloons in population and visitors, making parking spaces rare, streets congested and wait times at restaurants interminable.
I have been known to grumble a bit, as I am forced to give up my noonday beachwalks for lack of a place to leave my car. My kids and I eat in more, and we have to leave 15 extra minutes to get anywhere.
But I doubt you would find a business person in Sarasota who complains much about "season" . This is a beach, resort town. We rely on tourism and winter visitors to keep our economy healthy, to boost sales 5 months per year so that we can survive the heat of summer, blissfully empty as the town may be.
As a Realtor, I have to embrace season as well. For me, the opportunity to show the beauty of this Gulf Coast town to hundreds of people each year is good business! When people visit, they often decide they want to stay.
I can wait a few more weeks for my beachwalks. After all, I am privileged to live here year round. And I welcome anyone who wishes to join me. Just dont take the last parking spot! :-)
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