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Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

As summer hits its peak, every kid (of all ages) could always use a nice scoop of ice cream to cool off. Popular ridesharing service Uber and Capital One Financial Corporation take frosty treats one step further this summer with the return of #UberIceCream. In a new email promotion, Uber users and fans get an […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

Some would say there is one most important component of a political campaign: an opponent. For first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, that puzzle piece fell into place on Wednesday, as Mary Thomas entered the race for the Republican nomination in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. With a contender for Graham’s seat, Thomas, a Tallahassee lawyer, […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

As America improves trade and cultural relations with Cuba, one of the ways U.S. tourists will soon be able to visit the Caribbean island is by ferry via luxury vessels offering entertainment, gambling and restaurants. One Florida company — Havana Ferry Partners of Fort Lauderdale – has been granted U.S. government approval to begin commercial service to […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

Charlie Crist, the embodiment of “if at first you don’t succeed …,” could ride that adage into the record books. The former, and possible future, candidate – if he should seek Florida’s redrawn 13th Congressional District – could be the first Floridian in 95 years to achieve a political “hat-trick,” losing gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and U.S. […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

Tallahassee-based boutique public affairs firm Anfield Consulting has announced the addition of environmental policy authority Pepper Uchino. As a policy expert for the Florida Legislature, Uchino’s work in the Senate touched on nearly every aspect of Florida’s environmental policy. Among his various roles included director of governmental affairs for The Trust for Public Land and […]

Phil AmmannJuly 22, 2015

For Linda Stewart, the secret might be out. Although the former Orange County Commissioner and State Representative has not officially announced intentions for 2016, a new website — lindastewartforsenate.com – may have let it slip. Campaign website notwithstanding, Stewart’s announcement brings little surprise; for several months, she had been hinting at a run. Signifying a potential campaign does […]

Phil AmmannJuly 21, 2015

From the outset, U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson may have violated congressional ethics rules in his U.S. Senate campaign, according a former legal counsel for House leadership. By holding a July 9 campaign-related interview from his House office, the brash Orlando liberal may have broken rules prohibiting congressional members from engaging in campaign activity within an […]

Phil AmmannJuly 21, 2015

Another Florida Tea Party chapter has rejected the proposed solar energy constitutional amendment. On Thursday, Tea Party Manatee unanimously voted against the initiative put forward by Floridians for Solar Choice for the 2016 ballot. The vote came after presentations from lobbyist Danielle Alexandre and Libertarian Adrian Wyllie supporting the amendment, and Tampa 912 Project board member […]

Phil AmmannJuly 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s doctors informed him Monday that he is cancer-free as a result of prostate surgery last week. “Our prayers have been answered,” said the Florida senator’s wife of 43 years, Grace, in a prepared statement. “The pathology report confirms Bill is completely free of cancer. “We’re humbled and grateful for all your prayers and […]

Phil AmmannJuly 20, 2015

Republican U.S. Rep. David Jolly is holding a kickoff event Monday evening for his newly announced U.S. Senate campaign. Jolly, who now represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, will hold a rally starting 7 p.m. at Alfano’s Restaurant in Clearwater, during the monthly meeting of the Republican Club of Greater Largo. Jolly is seeking the open […]

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Email insights: #UberIceCream gives fans the real scoop on Friday

Email insights: Brace yourselves North Florida, Gwen Graham campaign begins

Capitol Alliance Group to lobby for Havana Ferry Partners in planned Florida-Cuba ferry

If Charlie Crist runs and loses, it’ll be first Florida political hat trick in 95 years

Personnel note: Anfield Consulting adds environmental policy pro Pepper Uchino

Is Linda Stewart running for Senate? Website holds clue

Alan Grayson may have violated ethics rules with campaign interview from official House office

Manatee Tea Party unanimously rejects solar amendment

Bill Nelson cancer-free; “Our prayers have been answered,” wife says

Senate candidate David Jolly holding campaign kickoff in Clearwater Monday night