St. Pete 2.0 Results: Adjusting to the New Normal After Six Months of Covid-19 (Part Two)

The St. Petersburg renaissance has been in full swing for more than a decade. We’ve excelled in many areas and struggled in others. In our series St. Pete 2.0, we’re partnering with the St. Pete Catalyst to explore what lies on the other side of our potential – what will it take to move to the “next level” as a city? Through this series, we’ll dig into specific topics with the hope that you, our thoughtful citizens, will share your insight, experience and wisdom. 

Six months ago, we were just beginning to understand the significant and long-lasting impact Covid-19 would have on our lives. Many of us have struggled to maintain our mental health in the face of so much uncertainty, and we feel the loss of human connection as events are canceled and family vacations put on pause. 

In part one of our St. Pete 2.0 survey, we explored the social and emotional effects caused by the pandemic, which respondents ranked as having the most significant impacts on their lives. In part two, we’re taking a look at the physical and financial toll of Covid-19.

Here’s what we learned.

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