Tampa's downtown recovering well from pandemic, study finds

The pandemic took a toll on many cities across the country, with shutdowns, COVID restrictions, and workplace changes. One study found Tampa’s downtown has been recovering well. The Hampton Chocolate Factory at Sparkman Wharf deals out sweet treats day in and day out. "When we first opened, this was a ghost town. There were no people, and there were no restaurants. There was no dessert place,” said Austin Gappelberg.