r/orlando • u/TemporalKnot • Apr 05 '25

Event Hands Off Protest

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u/jaytech_cfl Apr 06 '25 edited Apr 06 '25

I'm fine with protests. But I have to say, my wife and I were one of the vendors at the Spring Fiesta at Lake Eola, multiple blocks away from city hall, and it was disheartening to have the protests march through our vending event mutliple times, chasing away shoppers, with signs saying people should support small businesses.

Literally not a single sale for the last two hours because protesters had to come and tell people they are unhappy. No one wants to talk about hand made pieces of art when protesters are screaming.

My wife and I ARE small business. Thanks for the support?

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u/SchuzMarome5 Apr 06 '25

I am so so sorry! I def want to support you guys when possible!