Frank Demario was just 29 years old when he opened the South Florida Messenger Service in Hollywood, Florida, a business he called his lifelong passion but last December his business fell victim to COVID-19. “It was a tough choice,” Demario said. “Do I keep this money to survive or do I put it in the business and hope for the best?” [TRENDING: Thousands skipping 2nd vaccine dose | This K-9 is stopping child abuse.
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