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Gas Prices May Hurt Tourism At Auto-Racing And Beach Haven Daytona

Daytona Beach is a big tourism draw when the heat rises and the beach beckons. But gasoline prices, heading toward $4 per gallon, could have a big affect on families who traditionally flock to the beach. The average price there is already $3.82, up 25 cents from a month ago, and more than 90 cents in a year. But tourism leaders are hoping that those high gas prices will actually make Daytona Beach a draw for people who would otherwise travel further.

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