- During the holidays, People in the service industry are often overlooked
- Businesses open on Thanksgiving were packed, making it a busy day for service workers
- Watch the video to hear about the hard work some neighbors here are doing to make Thanksgiving special for others.
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Businesses open on Thanksgiving in Wakulla County appear to be busy, making it an eventful day for those who are working.
Chloe Kincaid-Reeves - "There's a lot of people, trust me it's packed, especially this year it's gonna be really crowded."
It’s Chloe Kincaid-Reeve’s second Thanksgiving serving visitors at the Wakulla Springs Lodge
Chloe Kincaid-Reeves - “There’s a lot of people, trust me it’s packed, especially this year it’s gonna be really crowded.”
For her, the hustle and bustle is what makes the day fun.
Chloe Kincaid-Reeves - “When I go to a table and I see their faces light up it’s so nice to me.”
Across town, another business is working hard preparing turkeys for families to pick up.
Paul Gawde’s - “This is one of my favorite days of cooking, I love frying turkeys.”
This is Paul Gawde’s 13th year cooking turkeys on Thanksgiving at his business, Food N Fill.
Paul Gawde - “I love frying turkeys for the families so they can enjoy their time and not stress about it.
If you’re out and about on Thanksgiving, remember to thank a neighbor in the service industry.
Chloe Kincaid-Reeves - “We do try our hardest to make people happy and that’s what I love, making people happy.”
These are just a couple of neighbors who stepped away from their families to serve other families.