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Peter SchorschNovember 27, 2017

Foxes and hen houses and public notices, oh my. The Gannett newspaper chain’s Florida properties, or “USA Today Network-Florida” as they like to be called, are raising the alarm once again over public notices, this time with a full-color, half-page ad. Florida law ensures Old Media a monopoly by requiring meeting notices and other legal […]

Peter SchorschNovember 27, 2017

Over the last decade, there have been few Florida GOP political consultants as successful as Brett Doster. Official campaign finance reports link him and his firm, Front Line Strategies, to more than a dozen winning statewide or legislative campaigns, including that of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. Even if state records […]

Peter SchorschNovember 27, 2017

In the fight to stem the nation’s opioid epidemic, President Donald Trump‘s drug commission – with Attorney General Pam Bondi as a member – came up with more than 50 ideas, involving a dozen federal agencies. Nevertheless, Sam Baker of Axios notes, without a national “drug czar,” there is no one directing the effort – […]

Peter SchorschNovember 27, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. The leftovers still cram your refrigerator, the gifts you bought on Black Friday are stashed away, and your credit card is ready for more use on Cyber Monday. But the high jinks in Florida […]

Peter SchorschNovember 24, 2017

A fourth Republican has filed for the House District 119 seat currently held by Rep. Jeanette Nuñez, who faces term limits in 2018. Analeen “Annie” Martinez opened her campaign account Wednesday, joining Juan Alfonso Fernandez-Barquin, Enrique Lopez and Bibiana “Bibi” Potestad in what is now a four-way GOP primary for Miami-Dade County seat. Martinez is […]

Peter SchorschNovember 23, 2017

A compilation of Thanksgiving message from Florida’s elected officials and politicians: U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, via Twitter: “Grace and I wish everyone a wonderful #Thanksgiving. And special thanks to all the brave men and women serving in our military – both here and overseas – who sacrifice so much to keep the rest of us […]

Peter SchorschNovember 23, 2017

It’s time to talk turkey. And stuffing, pie, football and 4 a.m. lines outside your favorite store. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the winter holiday season; the first stop in a month of non-stop holiday parties and celebrations. It’s also a day for Americans to reflect on what they’re grateful for, something that is especially […]

Peter SchorschNovember 22, 2017

From the soup kitchens of Tallahassee to the conch houses of Key West, from the toniest mansions in Coral Gables to the double wides in Dixie County, people from all walks of life will sit down to celebrate the most American of holidays: Thanksgiving. “Americans traditionally recognize the ‘first’ Thanksgiving as having taken place at […]

Peter SchorschNovember 21, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying until something blows up. And that’s the best you’ll get for a clever lede on a Thanksgiving-week story about another fireworks law reform bill being filed in the Florida Legislature. Rep. Jamie […]

Peter SchorschNovember 21, 2017

When my family gathers around the table this Thursday to express thanks for all our blessings, I will (quietly) think to myself of my continued gratitude for Adam Smith, the political editor at the Tampa Bay Times. Because were it not for Adam’s inexplicable detachment and laziness, I’m not sure this website — and all […]

Peter Schorsch

Battle over public notices heating up again

Will the opponents of Brett Doster’s clients weaponize his connection to Roy Moore?

America needs an opioid czar, and Pam Bondi would be perfect

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.27.17

Fourth Republican files to replace termed-out HD 119 Rep. Jeanette Nuñez

Thanksgiving messages from Florida’s elected officials and politicians

Thanksgiving 2017, as brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political organizations

What Florida’s political elite should be thankful for

Last Call for 11.21.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

As thankful as ever for Adam Smith