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Peter SchorschApril 27, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Last week, I decided that SUNBURN, the state’s premier AM political newsletter (if I do say so myself), and our weekend “Takeaways from Tallahassee” newsletter, were “going dark.” That was a message […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A bipartisan group of Florida members of Congress has called for funding “to hire an additional 500 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers next year to help address staffing shortages at many of Florida’s airports and seaports.” The lawmakers’ request […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Brian Ballard announced Thursday that the lobbying firm is dropping a client accused of having connections to brutal Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Ballard Partners added Dubai-based trading company ASM International General Trading LLC to its client roster on March 15 and an analysis of the company published Wednesday by the The Daily Beast indicated it […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

If the Florida Democratic Party did, in fact, try to convince former state Rep. Amanda Murphy to run for Senate District 16, they weren’t persuasive. Multiple sources told us Thursday that Murphy will not run for the seat, formerly held by Clearwater Republican Jack Latvala, who resigned in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal. Currently, former state Rep. Ed […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Ashley Ross is leaving the Senate President’s Office to become “senior finance consultant” for Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis‘ campaign for governor. Ross has been Deputy Chief of Staff for Stuart Republican Joe Negron, advising him on commerce, tourism and veterans’ affairs, among other issues. Before that, however, she had been a fundraiser for the Republican […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2018

Private equity firm Directed Capital announced this week that it’s moving its headquarters to Morgan Stanley Tower in downtown St. Petersburg. The company is leasing a full floor — 13,460 square feet — in the 17-story, 190,000-square-foot office tower on Second Avenue. The company will make the short move from its Third Avenue offices in […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 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 from yesterday — There was no joy in the halls of the Capitol — or on Adams Street — as efforts to call a Special Session on gaming died Wednesday. Sources told […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot There was no joy in the halls of the Capitol — or on Adams Street — as efforts to call a Special Session on gaming died Wednesday. Sources told Florida Politics, later confirmed by Senate President-designate Bill Galvano, that negotiations […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

After moving to Florida to buy a restaurant, a Canadian couple is now accusing the owner of fraud, saying she misled them on the eatery’s profits. In 2017, Marcus and Irina Graeber of Winnipeg, Manitoba, saw an online advertisement offering Café Vienna in St. Petersburg for sale. German native Beate Klobucar and her husband Tony […]

Peter SchorschApril 25, 2018

Public transportation experts from around the globe are visiting Tampa Bay next month and the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority will be in the driver’s seat. HART and PTSA are serving as the host organizations for the American Public Transportation Association Bus & Paratransit Conference, taking place at the Tampa […]

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Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 4.27.18

Last Call for 4.26.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Ballard Partners dumps client with suspected ties to Assad regime

Amanda Murphy decides against state Senate run

Personnel note: Ashley Ross joins Ron DeSantis campaign

Directed Capital moving to Morgan Stanley Tower in downtown St. Pete

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 4.26.18

Last Call for 4.25.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

After moving to St. Pete to buy Café Vienna, Canadian couple now suing for fraud

HART, PTSA hosting public transit conference