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Peter SchorschAugust 24, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Breaking overnight: George Sheldon, who served as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families under Gov. Charlie Crist and as a member of the Florida House of Representatives, died Thursday. The […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Florida Politics is just $400 short of our goal to crowdfund one final poll of the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Would you please kick in $50 toward this effort? To do so, you can PayPal the money by clicking […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2018

Vivian Myrtetus is leaving as CEO of Volunteer Florida to run interference with local governments for Lime, the bike-sharing company. “I’m excited about my new role, and looking forward to promoting multiple transportation options to users across our communities at affordable rates,” Myrtetus said. She accepted the post of community affairs manager for California-based Lime, which operates in several […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2018

Michael Beltran, Republican candidate for House District 57, is suing his GOP rival for the seat, along with his political consultants and others, for defamation because of an “attack mailer” that went out. The suit was filed earlier this month in Hillsborough County Circuit Civil court. Beltran, a Harvard Law alum, says Republican opponent Sean McCoy […]

Peter SchorschAugust 23, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Polling is informative, but it’s expensive. It’s also addictive. This time of year, with just days before the primary elections, you almost need a good hit of polling every few hours. Florida […]

Peter SchorschAugust 22, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Another cryptocurrency concern is before state financial regulators asking permission to operate in Florida. Grapefruit Trading of Chicago — a “virtual currency trader” — filed a “petition for declaratory statement” this month, according to the Office of Financial Regulation, under […]

Peter SchorschAugust 22, 2018

Another day, another poll of the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Only this one shows Philip Levine on top instead of Gwen Graham, with Andrew Gillum surging late but perhaps from too far back to catch up in a week, and the others fading. A new tracking poll from SEA Polling and Strategic Design, taken […]

Peter SchorschAugust 22, 2018

As the story was told to me, Georgio Koikos, the Greek American restaurateur who has been feeding Tallahasseeans for five decades, was asked who was getting his vote for governor: Democrat Steve Pajcic or Republican Bob Martinez? “Martinez,” he responded. But George, you’re a Democrat, his inquisitor reminded him. To which Koikos, then the proprietor of “The […]

Peter SchorschAugust 22, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. President Donald Trump’s job approval has increased by 2 points compared to July’s numbers, according to the latest poll from Florida Atlantic University’s Business & Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI). It’s now at […]

Peter SchorschAugust 21, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot After a lot of calls for ‘no’s, Greg Newburn thinks you can also say ‘yes.’ Newburn, Florida policy director for Families Against Mandatory Minimums, is chair of “Yes on 11,” a political committee advocating for the passage of Amendment 11. […]

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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.24.18

Last Call for 8.23.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Personnel note: Vivian Myrtetus hopping aboard Lime

Michael Beltran sues for defamation over HD 57 ‘hit piece’

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.23.18

Last Call for 8.22.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Poll: Democratic primary for Florida Governor a two-person, one-point race

Politics aside, Tallahassee should hope for divided state government

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.22.18

Last Call for 8.21.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics