Long, drawn-out recovery expected in wake of COVID-19 crisis

A survey of Tampa Bay residents reveals the extent of the pandemic's hardship, but also optimism.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. June 5, 2020
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Mark Wemple. Empty beaches were common as Florida's economy went into hibernation during the COVID-19 crisis. Only 25% of Tampa Bay residents believe the crisis is nearing its end, however.
Mark Wemple. Empty beaches were common as Florida's economy went into hibernation during the COVID-19 crisis. Only 25% of Tampa Bay residents believe the crisis is nearing its end, however.
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Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic crisis, the Tampa Bay Partnership has conducted an ongoing series of public sentiment surveys intended to provide a snapshot of how COVID-19 has affected residents of the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater metro area personally and financially, as well as how they expect conditions to improve — or not. 

 

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