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Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

The first renderings and architectural plans for Riverwalk Place, the first high-rise coming to Downtown Tampa in decades, were released Thursday. “We are thrilled to show these designs to the Tampa community, and we are excited for Riverwalk Place to become an icon that Tampa will present to the world,” said Gensler architect Shamim Ahmadzadegan. […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

Lake City businessman Marc Vann raised $17,530 last month and for his campaign to succeed termed-out Republican Rep. Elizabeth Porter in House District 10. “Our campaign’s momentum is strong and growing. I really appreciate all the neighbors and friends, both old and new, who are jumping on board our team,” Vann said in a press […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

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Republican businessman Aakash Patel picked up an endorsement for his Hillsborough County Commission campaign Thursday from current District 2 Commissioner Victor Crist. The two have known each other since Crist was in the state Senate and Patel, now 33, was a student at Sickles High School. Later they worked together when Crist re-appointed Patel to serve […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

Pensacola Republican Rep. Frank White released a new video for his Attorney General campaign Wednesday outlining his pro-life views. The new ad, “Protecting Life,” is the third video released by the campaign since the freshman lawmaker entered the AG race last year. “I am 100 percent pro-life. Life begins at conception, and the most vulnerable […]

Drew WilsonApril 19, 2018

Travis Worl has been tapped as campaign manager for Tampa state Rep. Sean Shaw’s bid to replace termed-out Attorney General Pam Bondi, the campaign announced Wednesday. Worl’s extensive resume includes time with Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, the Campaign to Reform Immigration Now, Sanford Bishop for Congress, Everytown for Gun Safety, the Human Rights Campaign, […]

Drew WilsonApril 18, 2018

Democrat Annisa Karim announced Wednesday that she would challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart in Florida’s 25th Congressional District. Karim is a manager within the Lee County Department of Parks & Recreation as well as alumna of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and the University of Florida, where she earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in […]

Drew WilsonApril 18, 2018

Democratic House District 114 candidate Javier Fernandez called Republican opponent Andrew Vargas a “no-show” Wednesday after he “dodged” a Tuesday debate. “It’s disappointing but not surprising that our opponent continues to hide from the voters and play cheap political games instead of standing up and voicing his opinions,” Fernandez said. “Given that his party’s leadership […]

Drew WilsonApril 18, 2018

The Florida Petroleum Council on Wednesday “raised strong objection” to the Constitution Revision Commission combining offshore drilling and workplace vaping bans into one proposal on the 2018 ballot. “Monday’s decision will force Florida’s voters to vote for or against two completely unrelated, but important, issues at the same time. Bundling these issues is mixing apples […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Democrat Bob Buesing said Tuesday that he is ending his campaign to unseat Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young and throwing his support behind House Minority Leader Janet Cruz. The Tampa attorney announced his exit to the South Tampa Democratic Club Tuesday evening, ending speculation of if or when he would step aside in favor of […]

Drew WilsonApril 17, 2018

Freshman Republican Rep. Jackie Toledo is holding a kickoff event for her House District 60 re-election campaign April 26 in Tampa. The fundraiser will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Byblos Café, 2832 S. MacDill Ave. Those looking to attend can RSVP by sending an email to Lynnette Russell at [email protected]. The host […]

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Attorney General Pam Bondi listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting. Image via AP.

Design revealed for new Downtown Tampa tower

Marc Vann adds $17K for HD 10 bid

Victor Crist endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Commission

Life begins at conception, Frank White says in new campaign video

AG hopeful Sean Shaw hires Hillary Clinton vet as campaign manager

Second Democrat files against Mario Diaz-Balart

Andrew Vargas is a ‘no-show,’ Javier Fernandez says

Petroleum group against bundling drilling, vaping bans on ballot

Bob Buesing exits SD 18 race, clearing way for Janet Cruz

Jackie Toledo holding April 26 campaign kickoff