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Phil AmmannNovember 2, 2015

On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott announced two judicial appointments and named 17 to a variety of state boards and commissions. Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Scott began by naming Hunter Carroll and Brian Iten to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court. Carroll, 40, of Sarasota, is currently an attorney with Matthews Eastmoore practicing commercial litigation. He previously […]

Phil AmmannNovember 1, 2015

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers: Tampa Bay Times — Times recommends: Gerdes, Garrett, Wheeler-Brown for St. Petersburg City Council A new pier on the waterfront is on the way, a building boom continues downtown and universal curbside recycling is here. St. Petersburg is on a roll, but there remain challenges — […]

Phil AmmannOctober 30, 2015

Florida firm Greenspoon Marder Law announced Friday the addition of attorney Michael Martinez as Senior Counsel for its growing Alcohol Beverage Group. Martinez brings more than 15 years’ experience in state government in the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). He will be based out of Greenspoon Marder’s newly opened Tallahassee office, joining its […]

Phil AmmannOctober 30, 2015

On Thursday, Gov. Rick Scott announced 15 appointments and reappointments to a variety of state boards. Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees Scott began by announcing one appointment and two reappointments to the Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees. FLVS is the nation’s largest online state public school Robert Saltsman 62, of Winter Park, is […]

Phil AmmannOctober 29, 2015

As the Florida House was about to pass the legal guidelines for growing medical pot in our state, an amendment ensured a small group of Florida nurseries would be the only folks allowed to propose handling the crop. The amended bill was signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott in 2014. News reports at the […]

Phil AmmannOctober 29, 2015

As Uber continues its expansion across the globe, a new company-sponsored public policy blog will touch on several issues facing the popular ridesharing service, such as car insurance and company benefits. Uber Under the Hood, launched Wednesday, is the latest effort by the San Francisco-based company to garner more support as it deals with lawmakers […]

Phil AmmannOctober 29, 2015

LeadingAge Florida, the state’s leading senior care organization, has named Susan Langston to lead its advocacy team. Before joining LeadingAge Florida as vice president for Advocacy, Langston spent five years as Director of Government Affairs for the Florida Assisted Living Association. For the last year and a half of her tenure, she served as chief […]

Phil AmmannOctober 28, 2015

Bay County Commissioner George Gainer pushed back hard on accusations he is “standing alone in the mirror” for his Florida Senate District 1 campaign. As proof, the Northwest Florida Republican hosted a major fundraiser, attended by what supporters call a “who’s who” of Bay County business, civic and political leaders. Gainer faces state Rep. Matt Gaetz […]

Phil AmmannOctober 28, 2015

Marco Rubio’s latest Web ad shows the presidential candidate getting some last-minute data on the competition ahead of Wednesday night’s CNBC Republican debate in Boulder, Colorado. In the 75-second spot, the Miami Republican is sitting at his laptop as he places a call for the latest information on “Cruz,” “Carson” and “Bush.” “It’s Marco,” he […]

Phil AmmannOctober 28, 2015

Orlando political operative Roosevelt Holmes III has been brought on as new deputy political director for the Florida Democratic Party. Holmes, 30, has served as a Florida Democratic campaign staffer and legislative assistant, working on campaigns such as Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential bid and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s 2012 re-election campaign. Most recently, he worked […]

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Gov. Scott announces two judicial, 17 board appointments

A round-up of Sunday editorials from Florida’s leading newspapers

Personnel note: Former DBPR attorney Michael Martinez joins Greenspoon Marder alcohol beverage group

Rick Scott announces 15 board appointments

Halsey Beshears tangled up in Charlotte’s Web

Uber tackles public policy issues with newly launched “Under the Hood” blog

Personnel note: LeadingAge Florida names Susan Langston VP of Advocacy

Matt Gaetz opponent George Gainer holds major SD 1 funder, proves he isn’t “standing alone in the mirror”

New digital ad shows Marco Rubio getting key intel before GOP debate (it’s not what you think)

Personnel note: Florida Democrats name Roosevelt Holmes as deputy political director