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Peter SchorschApril 21, 2018

Yesterday was 4/20, so even politicians are taking the opportunity to send you emails about marijuana. I’m not a politician, but I am a political consultant who helped pass the Florida medical marijuana law that received 71% of the vote in 2016. I’ve spent the last 5 years advocating for marijuana reform laws in Florida […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2018

If you were expecting to read SUNBURN as you usually do on a weekday morning, this isn’t it. Nor will Takeaways from Tallahassee, our weekend newsletter, appear in your inbox Saturday. Both of those products are “going dark,” as they say, today and tomorrow as a message to the four leading Democratic candidates for Florida […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2018

The development company behind Water Street Tampa announced Thursday that Downtown Tampa will get its first full-service, five-star hotel in early 2021. Strategic Property Partners said the new Marriott EDITION-branded 173-room hotel will rise as part of a 26-story tower in the heart of their Water Street Tampa development. “We are constantly seeking collaborators that […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

President Donald Trump told former FBI Director James Comey that he had serious concerns about the judgment of his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, according to memos maintained by Comey and obtained by The Associated Press. The 15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions that Comey had with Trump […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

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Carlos Odio is stepping down as managing director of the Florida Alliance, a secretive group of high-value Democratic donors, Florida Politics has learned. Odio was a staff member in the Obama administration and is the son-in-law of embattled U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Chris Findlater, co-founder of online auto insurance business NetQuote and one of […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot A Special Session on gambling keeps inching toward reality, legislative and industry sources said Thursday. The day before, Gov. Rick Scott announced an agreement between the state and the Seminole Tribe of Florida that guarantees the Tribe will keeping sharing […]

Peter SchorschApril 19, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. During Wednesday’s gubernatorial debate Gwen Graham found herself often playing defense, repeatedly disputing remarks from Winter Park businessman Chris King and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum. At one point Graham, the presumed co-front-runner along with former Miami Beach […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Revenue forecasters aren’t moved about the status of the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s casino money. The Legislature’s chief economist on Wednesday said revenue forecasters won’t be changing their classification of the money the Tribe pays the state. Amy Baker and […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates squared off Wednesday during a televised debate hosted by Tampa Bay’s Fox 13 news station. Here are some instant takeaways on the winners and losers emerging from the debate. Winners Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis and the Florida GOP — If you are on #TeamPutnam or with DeSantis, you have to believe […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2018

The primary election is still six months away, but Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates will take part today in a televised debate on Fox 13 in Tampa. Taping of the debate is 3 p.m., broadcast is 6:30 p.m. Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former Congresswoman Gwen Graham, Winter Park businessman Chris King and former Miami Beach Mayor […]

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Ben Pollara: Donna Shalala’s not honest about marijuana

#TheDaySunburnWentDark

Marriott EDITION Hotel coming to Water Street Tampa

Comey memo: Donald Trump complained about Flynn’s ‘judgment issues’

Head of Democratic-aligned Florida Alliance stepping down

Last Call for 4.19.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 4.19.18

Last Call for 4.18.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Takeaways from the Fox 13 Democratic gubernatorial debate

Show us something, Gwen Graham