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Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

Gunster Yoakley & Stewart — Florida’s law firm for business — was paid an estimated $425,000 in lobbying fees during the third quarter according to recently submitted compensation reports. The firm’s biggest spenders for legislative advocacy include the Coalition of Affordable Housing Providers, Florida Goodwill Association, RAI Services, and Realauction.com, contributing a combined total of around $100,000. […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

William Peebles’ two-man lobbying shop earned an estimated $310,000 in fees during the third quarter, according to recently submitted compensation reports. Approximately $95,000 came from executive branch lobbying while more than double that amount, $215,000, is estimated to have come from legislative advocacy efforts. The firm’s index of clients include the City of Tampa, which paid an estimated $60,000. Florida […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

The Tallahassee-based lobbying practice of Metz Husband & Daughton did a brisk business during the third quarter of 2015, taking in $800,000 for its Q3 work according to estimates based on recently submitted lobbyist compensation reports. The firm’s heftiest invoices came from The Florida Bar, which accounted for about $40,000 in executive and legislative lobbying fees during the […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

Capital City Consulting, consistently ranking as one of top four governmental affairs firms in Florida, maintained its position during the third quarter of this year, collecting about $1,656,000 between July and the end of September, according to recently filed state lobbying compensation reports. Among CCC’s most substantial accounts were health insurance company Aetna, which paid an estimated […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is once again among the highest earning lobbying firms in Florida, bringing in an estimated $919,000 between July and September 2015, according to recently submitted compensation reports. The firm’s largest client invoice was earned representing U.S. Sugar, accounting for $74,000 for legislative lobbying services and $30,000 to $39,000 for executive branch work. The […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

The governmental relations experts at Adams St. Advocates earned an estimated $370,000 between July and September, according to recently submitted compensation reports. Among the firm’s highest-compensating interests were Symantec and Infor, which led all clients by contributing between $20,000-$39,998 for both executive and legislative advocacy. Other blue-chip clients of ASA include Harris Corp., KPMG, and the Florida Pharmacy Association. Adams St. Advocates boasted […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

As everybody chasing the White House knows, Florida’s 29 electoral votes may well decide the whole ballgame next November. But, S.V. Dáte writes in National Journal, the same cannot be said for its 99 Republican primary delegates, where the path to victory will likely go through elsewhere. The high cost of advertising statewide, Florida’s diffuse political geography, and new […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

The duo of James Scott and Edward Pozzuoli at Ft. Lauderdale-based firm Tripp Scott earned an estimated $160,000 for legislative and executive lobbying between July and September, according to recently submitted lobbyist compensation reports. Of the four clients appearing on the firm’s ledgers, B & L Transportation and Charter Schools USA spent the most, paying within the range of $20,000-$29,000 each towards […]

Ryan RayNovember 12, 2015

The premise behind pro-Democratic women’s political committee EMILY’S List goes like this: “Early Money Is Like Yeast,” because it “makes the dough rise.” And for hundreds of pro-abortion rights women running for office since 1985, with the group’s help, it has. But not, so far, for Florida U.S. Senate candidate Pam Keith. In many ways, the political newcomer […]

Ryan RayNovember 12, 2015

Democrat Ramon Alexander continued in October to add to his steep fundraising in his bid for the statehouse last month, gaining $7,640 in contributions. The figure brings Alexander to $109,794 raised overall in House District 8, where he looks to succeed term-limited Rep. Alan Williams next November. His campaign has $104,398 cash on hand. Alexander’s main challengers […]

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Gunster collects $425K in third quarter lobbying fees

William Peebles’ two-man lobbying shop pulls down $310K in Q3 lobbying fees

Metz Husband & Daughton books $800K in third-quarter lobbying fees

Capital City Consulting commands $1.7 million in Q3 lobbying fees

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney earns nearly $1m in Q3 lobbying fees

Adams St. Advocates reports $370K in Q3 lobbying fees

Nomination math may see GOP presidential candidates skip Florida primary

Tripp Scott takes in $160K in Q3 lobbying fees

No love for Pam Keith from EMILY’s List

Ramon Alexander takes in $7,640 in October fundraising