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Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

It’s been awhile since I kicked the dead horse that is Adam Smith, so here goes… But where is he as two stories very important to Florida politics junkies unfold? The first is the special election today in Sarasota County’s House District 72. Republican James Buchanan, Democrat Margaret Good and Libertarian Alison Foxall are running […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

As first reported by The Daily Mail, two Florida anesthesiologists – Dr. John Flanagan and Dr. Matthew Stevenson – saved a woman’s life by literally “constructing a makeshift medical ventilator” during a JetBlue flight from Orlando to Jamaica. In addition to the fact that they actually saved someone’s, life there are some really cool elements […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

Not soon after I wrote that Adam Putnam deserves credit for standing up for the swamp did Ron DeSantis‘ camp attempt some Twitter Aikido against me. “Don’t let anyone ever say you didn’t do anything for our campaign,” snarked DeSantis’ campaign manager Brad Herold. Herold’s right, there’s no easy way to defend the establishment in […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

All eyes are on Tuesday’s special election in Sarasota County’s House District 72 where Republican James Buchanan, Democrat Margaret Good and Libertarian Alison Foxall are running to replace former Rep. Alex Miller. The latest poll indicates that an upset is in the making — if Good beating Buchanan can be viewed as an upset. However, the race […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 13, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Ana Ceballos, Joe Henderson, Daniel McAuliffe, and Jim Rosica. As much as we’re anticipating the Great Debate tonight between House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Tallahassee Mayor (and gubernatorial candidate) Andrew Gillum, there is another showdown we would like to see more. A faceoff between […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

The checks are in the mail. Or at least they will be. According to sources close to former state Senator Jack Latvala, the process of refunding contributions to his campaign for Governor has begun. Latvala announced last fall that he would run for Florida governor. A prodigious fundraiser, the veteran lawmaker quickly raised nearly $1 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session The Last 24 Good Monday evening. The Senate moved another version of a gambling bill, and Florida is No. 1 … in immigration-related arrests. Sixty Days pines for a day when our immigration problems are behind us. Till then, here’s your evening rundown. Gambling […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

Critics of short-term, small-dollar loans grumble about the supposedly high cost of this important financial option, complaining that these loans often carry a hidden annual percentage rate (APR) exceeding 200 percent. This is a deceptive accusation because APR isn’t applicable in the context of this kind of loan, and all terms of the loan are […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

HD 72 Democratic candidate Margaret Good picked up an endorsement from Joe Biden last week, and the former Vice President followed up the nod by recording a robocall that will start going out to area voters Monday. Biden opens up the call by reminding voters to get to the polls Tuesday, before delving into a […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 12, 2018

Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37 crossed the $150,000 mark in total fundraising last month. Zika raised $8,325 in January and has now raised $155,762 since filing for the Pasco County-based seat in August. He had just shy of $148,000 in the bank […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Missing in action: the Times’ Adam Smith

Florida docs save woman’s life on a plane

Adam Putnam’s full defense of swampy Tallahassee is worth reading

Final poll of HD 72 special election shows an upset in the making — or not

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 2.13.18

Jack Latvala begins refunding money to gubernatorial campaign contributors

Sixty Days for 2.12.18 — A prime-time look at the 2018 Legislative Session

Annual percentage rates: A bogus measure of short-term lending

Joe Biden cuts robocall for Margaret Good in HD 72 special election

Ardian Zika crosses $150K fundraising mark in HD 37