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Peter SchorschSeptember 10, 2018

Let’s give Andrew Gillum the benefit of the doubt. When he says that the FBI told him he is not the target of an investigation into the city of Tallahassee, it’s pretty easy to believe him because, from the surface level, it appears City Commissioner Scott Maddox is the politician with the crosshairs trained on […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 10, 2018

Judy Genshaft, the powerful academic leader who propelled the University of South Florida into national prominence, will announce her retirement later today (Monday). On Monday morning, the university published a letter from Genshaft to the university community in which she thanked it for its support and friendship. She plans to step down as president on July […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 10, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good Monday morning. Here’s the latest on Hurricane Florence: The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Florence is rapidly strengthening and that swells generated by the storm are affecting Bermuda and portions of […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 10, 2018

Nichole Geary, formerly the Florida Department of Health‘s (DOH) General Counsel, is joining Floridian Partners, LLC’s government affairs and law practice, the firm announced Monday. Geary, who will be in the firm’s Tallahassee office, will focus on health care policy, medical cannabis regulation, strategic business consulting, and general legislative and executive branch advocacy under the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 8, 2018

A fresh slate of state leaders won’t be the only change lawmakers confront when they return to Tallahassee next year. Savour restaurant, offering traditional fare with a twist, is set to open its doors Oct. 15, replacing Avenue Eat & Drink at its former location on East Park Avenue in the heart of Tallahassee’s […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good Friday morning. It’s Day 3 of the annual conference of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. We start the day with a personnel move in the lobbying industry that is certain […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Now that the Democratic gubernatorial ticket has been finalized, For Our Future Florida (FOF-FL), a progressive advocacy group, has announced a series of statewide events this Saturday to kick off general election season. Blake Williams, the group’s communications director, says […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2018

If you’re wondering why Gwen Graham isn’t Andrew Gillum‘s choice to run with him as Lieutenant Governor … well, you’ll have to ask him. He never called to ask her if she was interested. Gillum, the Tallahassee Mayor who won the Democratic primary for Governor last month, never reached out to Graham directly or through […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 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’re going on Day 2 of the 14th annual conference of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. A highlight of today’s panel lineup is Kim McDougal of GrayRobinson and Darrick McGhee of […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 5, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot “Bundling” different policy in proposed constitutional amendments is like forcing diners to select a set menu rather than letting them eat a la carte, a lawyer suggested Wednesday. Joseph Little, a constitutional scholar and retired professor of the University of […]

Peter Schorsch

Whom do you believe: Andrew Gillum or his Michael Cohen?

It’s official: Judy Genshaft to retire from University of South Florida

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.10.18

Personnel note: Floridian Partners adds Nichole Geary, former Dept. of Health general counsel

Takeaways from Tallahassee — New food from a familiar face

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 9.7.18

Last Call for 9.6.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

One reason Gwen Graham isn’t Democratic LG pick: She wasn’t asked

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.6.18

Last Call for 9.5.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics