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Peter SchorschSeptember 14, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. ICYMI: Talk of porn, ‘sex toys and science’ spur lawsuit against Florida State’s medical school Jokes by a med school professor about porn, sex toys and the Zika virus led to a […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 13, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Hearsay is generally inadmissible in a court of law. But it can be juicy. Take this extended morsel, tucked into a filing at the Division of Administrative Hearings in a case lodged by The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 13, 2018

As many of you know, Brian Ballard topped off his empire with an impressive new “castle” in downtown Tallahassee. There are plenty of beautiful new features to the building, but with Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Southeast and several other storms brewing in the Atlantic, I find myself thinking about one feature in particular […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 13, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. If the numerous polls since the primary elections weren’t enough of a clue, a new measure from the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows the gubernatorial race between Ponte Vedra Republican Ron DeSantis […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 12, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot “The sign said you got to have a membership card to get inside,” the old song goes. Or at least a parking pass. The state is prepared to spend up to $200,000 to replace signs at its downtown Tallahassee office […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 12, 2018

Andrea Reilly is now the manager of Southeast government relations for JM Family Enterprises, the company announced. Reilly will spearhead legislative and regulatory efforts on behalf of the diversified automotive company founded by the late Jim Moran. She’ll work under the direction of company vice president Sonya Deen. JM Family Enterprises is the world’s largest independent Toyota […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 11, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot First, a program note: Because today was Patriot Day, SUNBURN will not appear Wednesday. The state’s leading morning newsletter on Florida politics and policy will return Thursday. — So much for a “Victory Royale.” A former janitor who cleaned Department […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 11, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. We apologize for today’s late Sunburn, but with a hurricane bearing down on the East Coast and today being the anniversary of the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, we just didn’t […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 10, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Now that the Supreme Court has ordered a constitutional amendment aimed at banning greyhound racing back on the ballot, the Florida Greyhound Association is again asking for special permission to offer kennel tours. “That will allow voters … to get […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 10, 2018

Goodbye, B&N. Hello, Islander Market. The Islander has taken over the lease on the old B&N Food Mart on Shore Acres as of Sept. 1. To Shore Acres residents, a new market that emphasizes “clean” is exactly what they want. “I’m taking the first month and a half to strip and clean,” said Brad Bell, owner […]

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.14.18

Last Call for 9.13.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Ballard Partners WeatherSTEM casting watchful eye on Tallahassee storms … of all types

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.13.18

Last Call for 9.12.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Andrea Reilly joins JM Family Enterprises

Last Call for 9.11.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.11.18

Last Call for 9.10.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

The Islander Market launching fresh clean vibe in Shore Acres