Monday’s solar eclipse is going to do more than thrill astronomy lovers.
The celestial event is expected to boost local economies, as well.
The eclipse is “going to happen, no matter what,” said Jim Montgomery, director of operations for Avocados restaurant in downtown Gainesville. “Why not utilize the opportunity to work a little business venture around it and offer up a place where the community could come watch it?”
How do you spell eclipse? For area businesses, it’s ka-ching