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Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. It’s the state procurement version of the “Thrilla in Manila.” After losing the contract for Florida’s first responder radio system, lawyers for Harris Corp. and Motorola Solutions will duke it out in […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Adam Putnam was stumped. Asked if he knew when was National Orange Juice Day, the proud scion of a citrus farming family drew a blank. It was last Friday, May 4th, he was reminded and immediately the term-limited Agriculture Commissioner realized he should have remembered such a fun fact about an industry he holds dear. […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Oil prices have reached a new 2018 high, on the belief that President Donald Trump may pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, the AAA said Monday. Such a move would likely reinstate sanctions, resulting in reduced global supply and […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

It’s time once again to rank Tampa Bay’s most powerful politicians. I am asking several of the leading political consultants, activists, bloggers, operatives and local lobbyists to provide a list of who they consider the 25 most powerful pols in the region. For the purposes of this experiment, the Tampa Bay region is defined as […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor has brought in some serious coin since she announced her run for Tampa Mayor in mid-April. The 31-year TPD veteran has now brought in nearly $250,000 from more than 300 donors. “The numbers are humbling,” Castor said. “When I kicked off my campaign in April—only two weeks ago—I said […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Peter SchorschMay 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. I wrote 1,100 words late Sunday afternoon on a possible “third way” for Richard Corcoran and his political career. It’s too long to aggregate into a Sunburn blurb, so please visit Florida Politics for […]

Peter SchorschMay 5, 2018

The Republican challenging freshman U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District should put a little more thought into his messaging strategy. Cris Dosev this week chided President Donald Trump for his infidelities and lack of military service, which would be considered tone deaf for a candidate in nearly any Republican primary, none more […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2018

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Star Wars Day has arrived, and as fans say in the now-famous pun: “May the Fourth be with you.” A new study looks at the emotional impact of movie trailers for each film in the 40-year-old blockbuster series, starting with the 1977 original through the upcoming “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” The report, sponsored by […]

Peter SchorschMay 4, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Star Wars Day is here, as fans worldwide will say in the now-famous pun: “May the Fourth be with you.” To celebrate, Hill+Knowlton looked at the emotional impact of movie trailers for […]

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One of several proposed designs for Florida's new Margaritaville license plates. Image via the office of Rep. Linda Chaney.

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.8.18

At confab, Adam Putnam supporters asked to raise more money, game out Trump involvement

Last Call for 5.7.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Not Just A Body Of Water — A briefing on Tampa Bay politics – 5.7.18

Jane Castor has already raised $250K for Tampa mayoral bid

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.7.18

While Trump is under attack, this Republican is making fun, unlike Matt Gaetz

On Star Wars Day, ‘Solo’ trailer ranked best at bringing the feels

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.4.18