ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, according to the Social Security Administration, but some St. Petersburg seniors say the adjustment will not be enough to keep up with rising costs.
AARP says more than 5 million Floridians receive Social Security. The organization said the increase is welcome news, but its polling shows most seniors feel they would need a 5% to 7% increase to keep up with inflation.
At the Sunshine Senior Center, seniors gather most days of the week to see friends and get a meal from Neighborly Senior Care Network…