Canadians exiting Florida and businesses feeling the exodus [View all]

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Canadians are making a mass exodus from Southwest Florida, and now businesses on the Gulf Coast say they're feeling the impact.

This comes as the U.S. clamps down on Canadian visits requiring background checks and fingerprints if they plan to stay more than 30 days in Florida.

The Canadian flag flies proudly next to the U.S. flag at the Heritage Community in North Fort Myers. It's to represent the dozens of Canadians who call this home. However, many Canadians say they’re considering selling their properties and not returning to Florida, and some businesses say they’re already feeling the impact.

It's estimated each year more than 60,000 Canadians flock to Florida each year. ................(more)

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