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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

A focus on Tampa Bay continues to be profitable for several boutique lobbying firms. Several firms with Tampa Bay interests posted healthy earnings during the second quarter of 2016. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due by Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Records […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Marco Rubio’s attendance record is front and center in a new TV ad for Carlos Beruff. The ad features people talking about Rubio and his time in office, with many saying they were disappointed with the Miami Republican. “I liked Marco Rubio. When he was running for the Senate originally back in 2010, I liked […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is going digital. The statewide business advocacy group is poised to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on digital advertising targeting likely primary voters in key legislative races. The campaign, according to a memo obtained by FloridaPolitics.com, will feature 15-second biographical spots on mobile devices and social media, and will […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam is throwing his support behind Rep. David Jolly. Putnam has endorsed Jolly in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The endorsement comes just two weeks ahead of the Aug. 30 primary. “David Jolly has a proven record of putting people before politics and his community’s interests before Washington’s,” said Putnam in a statement. Putnam […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 12, 2016

Visitors keep flocking to the Sunshine State. State tourism officials announced Friday 57.4 million people traveled to Florida in the first half of the year. The number marks a 4.3 percent increase from the first six months of 2015. “It’s exciting to have a record tourism number,” said Gov. Rick Scott during an event at the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 12, 2016

Robert Wexler doesn’t want his words used against Democrat Irv Slosberg. The former South Florida congressman told Slosberg he was “happy to set the record straight” after mailers and television advertisements supporting Jeff Clemens used quotes from Wexler. The advertisements, the Slosberg campaign said in a news release, contained the wrong date of Wexler’s comments. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 11, 2016

Travelers might be worried about Zika, but it isn’t stopping them from traveling to the Sunshine State. The University of Florida’s Tourism Crisis Management Initiative found more than 70 percent of potential visitors are concerned about the mosquito-borne virus. However, the study found about 10 percent of potential visitors have actually changed their travel plans. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 11, 2016

The second quarter was another strong one for Greenberg Traurig, which reported earning more than $1 million between April 1 and June 30. The Tallahassee-based firm reported a median compensation of nearly $1.06 million for its work lobbying the Florida Legislature in the three-month period. The earnings mean the firm will likely once again be among […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

Jim Waldman is using a new ad to set the record straight. The Coconut Creek Democrat released the ad this week to dispute claims made by his opponent, Gary Farmer Jr. In the 30-second spot, Waldman says he is “sick of the fast-talking lobbyists.” “Fast-talking Farmer is really a big shot lobbyist who bundled hundreds […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 10, 2016

The women in Ritch Workman’s lives are coming to his defense. The Melbourne Republican tweeted out an advertisement Wednesday afternoon featuring Terri Workman, his wife, and Tiffanie Lande, his ex-wife. In the 30-second spot, the two women scold his Senate District 17 opponent and encourage voters to back Workman on Aug. 30. “Ritch may not […]

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Golf ball and golf club in bag on green grass

Lobbying firms focused on Tampa Bay report substantial Q2 earnings

Carlos Beruff knocks Marco Rubio’s attendance in new ad

Florida Chamber makes big digital investment in key legislative races

Adam Putnam endorses David Jolly in CD 13

Florida on track to see 115 million visitors in 2016

Robert Wexler tries to ‘set the record straight’ about quotes used in anti-Irv Slosberg ads

Zika concerns not stopping travelers from visiting Florida

Greenberg Traurig had another million-dollar quarter, compensation reports show

Jim Waldman takes a swing at Gary Farmer in new ad

Ritch Workman’s wife, ex-wife come to his defense in new ad