Why the famous Waters Avenue Chick-fil-A holiday lights won't shine this year

After 30 years, the elaborate holiday light display at the Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue in Tampa will not be happening this season. Beloved Tampa Chick-fil-A traditionFor 30 years, the Chick-fil-A on Waters Avenue has been decked out in lights, decorations, and spinning displays every holiday season. RELATED: Tampa Chick-fil-A light display becomes multi-generation traditionOwner-operator Jason Dittman built the tradition from the ground up, beginning in 1997 with just a small tree and some garland draped down the side of the building. Over the years, the display grew into a massive, three-generation operation: Dittman, his father, and his sons would typically begin the heavy lifting of preparing the sprawling display as early as August.This year, however, the restaurant's exterior will remain dark. The restaurant made the announcement in a social media post Monday. In a statement to FOX 13 Wednesday, Dittman said:  "When my family and I hung our very first set of lights years ago, we