Hurricane Dennis became involved with a cold front, which caused vertical shear and cool, dry air to impact the circulation.
Jon: This year Hurricane Dennis took half of our front yard, which is the beach.
Yet brokers in the area say the market along the coast has slowed nearly to a halt since Hurricane Dennis last summer.
Hurricane Dennis also brushed the area on its track northward.
In 2005, Hurricane Dennis passed just east of the city.
It is also where, in 2005, Hurricane Dennis had its peak effect.
Hurricane Dennis shut down airports, major highways and bridges in its path.
The latest blow to the industry's prospects came after Hurricane Dennis passed through the gulf last weekend.
It beat a record in strength set by Hurricane Dennis only 6 day before.
The area was hit hard by 2005's Hurricane Dennis.