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Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is endorsing businessman Steve Cona for Hillsborough County School Board District 1 seat. “I believe that Steve is the best candidate for School Board District 1,” Buckhorn said Thursday. “For years, he has dedicated himself to his community and helped strengthen Hillsborough County. Steve will continue to fight to ensure that our students […]

Kate BradshawJune 15, 2018

The last time anyone asked, Tampanians overwhelmingly said they approve of the job Bob Buckhorn has done as Mayor of Tampa. Back in November, some three-quarters of 350 Tampa residents surveyed said they approve of his performance, and most said the city is headed in the right direction — that was before Raybor was a thing. In […]

Kate BradshawJune 15, 2018

As the 2017 mayoral race ramped up last year, re-election was never a sure thing for incumbent St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. It was far from it at times. Yet despite a significant challenge from former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, who was often ahead in the polls, he and his allies pulled it off. Whether it […]

Phil AmmannMay 24, 2018

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Hillsborough Democratic Party Executive Director Mark Hanisee announced Thursday he is leaving his post to manage the David Straz for Tampa Mayor campaign. Hanisee, who will replace Susan Cleary, will start July 1. “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the campaign,” Straz said in a statement. “Mark Hanisee’s deep roots and love for Tampa will […]

Joe HendersonMay 14, 2018

Whoever succeeds Bob Buckhorn next year as Tampa’s mayor will have a tough time matching his ability to deliver a speech. His pace and timing are excellent, his voice rising and rising when he wants to engage the listener fully and hammer home a point. Then again, Buckhorn’s message Friday in his “State of the […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor has brought in some serious coin since she announced her run for Tampa Mayor in mid-April. The 31-year TPD veteran has now brought in nearly $250,000 from more than 300 donors. “The numbers are humbling,” Castor said. “When I kicked off my campaign in April—only two weeks ago—I said […]

Joe HendersonMay 1, 2018

The official entry of Mike Suarez into the field campaigning to be Tampa’s next mayor is expected, as Florida Politics reported, as soon as today. Suarez, a city council member, has long been expected to join what is becoming an increasingly crowded and interesting field. So far, former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, District 4 […]

Peter SchorschApril 30, 2018

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Sources close to Tampa Councilman Mike Suarez say he’s set to enter the race for Tampa mayor as soon as Tuesday. Suarez, a third-generation Tampanian, faces term limits in his citywide District 1 Council seat and has long been thought to be eyeing a run for mayor. He was elected to the City Council in […]

Drew WilsonApril 24, 2018

The development company behind Water Street Tampa said Tuesday that construction is underway on the first of 10 buildings planned for the 55-acre district in Downtown Tampa. The first project in the pipeline for Strategic Property Partners is a 26-story, 519-room JW Marriott Hotel that’s set to open in 2020. The JW Marriott brand is […]

Phil AmmannApril 10, 2018

Ed Turanchik launched his bid for Tampa Mayor in style. The Tampa attorney/developer/transit activist raised more than $155,000 through the end of March, as well as drawing more than 500 people to a campaign kickoff event held last week. “I am thrilled and humbled by the support our campaign has received,” Turanchik said Tuesday. “We […]

Tag: Bob Buckhorn

Bob Buckhorn endorses Steve Cona for Hillsborough School Board

#2 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — Bob Buckhorn

#4 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — Rick Kriseman

David Straz taps Mark Hanisee to manage campaign for Tampa mayor

Joe Henderson: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn gives Tallahassee an earful

Jane Castor has already raised $250K for Tampa mayoral bid

Joe Henderson: Tampa crowded mayor field gets another candidate

Mike Suarez to join race to be next Tampa mayor

SPP breaks ground on Water Street Tampa development

Ed Turanchik kicks off campaign for Tampa Mayor with $155K, big crowds