It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The COVID-19 relief money will do little to trigger a quick recovery. The crux of Florida’s recovery hinges on boosting demand and assuring visitors Florida is safe again.

Mark Wemple. COVID-19 has hit Florida's hospitality and retail sectors particularly hard, including downtown St. Petersburg.
Mark Wemple. COVID-19 has hit Florida's hospitality and retail sectors particularly hard, including downtown St. Petersburg.
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This is such a surreal moment — with the pandemic, anarchic unrest, presidential elections via Zoom and the economic earthquake shattering so many lives.

 

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