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Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Attention, Florida shoppers: Be prepared for a busy weekend at mall. The 2017 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday kicks off today and runs through Sunday. The sales tax holiday — which was included […]

Peter SchorschAugust 3, 2017

Between his campaign and committee, Adam Putnam’s gubernatorial bid is now approaching $17 million in total fundraising, including nearly $1.3 million banked in July. “The finance operation continues to gain strength, with nearly $17 million in contributions to support Adam Putnam for Governor. But, more importantly, our grassroots momentum is gaining speed,” campaign spokeswoman Amanda Bevis announced Thursday. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 3, 2017

If there’s one mammal who has done more to bring dollars to north Pinellas’ economy than Winter the Dolphin, it’s state Senator Jack Latvala. So it’s perhaps fitting that the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee has picked the Clearwater Marine Aquarium – home to Winter and friends – to formally announce his political plans […]

Peter SchorschAugust 3, 2017

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

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

It’s a swing and a miss for The Naples Daily News and its man in Tallahassee, Arek Sarkissian, as state ethics commissioners tossed out a case against Sen. Aaron Bean stemming from his hand in a $1 million special appropriation. The Florida Commission on Ethics found “no probable cause to believe that Senator Bean misused his position to […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

Senate Appropriations Chair Jack Latvala has $3.84 million in the bank two weeks before he plans to announce whether or not he will run for Florida governor. Latvala’s fundraising arm, “Florida Leadership Committee,” will report it raised $336,000 in July. Contribution records on the committee website run through July 27 and show $255,000 raised, meaning […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

And then there were two. Not less than a day after Gov. Rick Scott set the calendar for a special election to replace retiring Dan Raulerson, self-described conservative Republican Lawrence McClure filed paperwork with the Division of Election for the race. Raulerson announced Tuesday he is resigning from the House District 58 seat effective Aug. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

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Foley & Lardner lobbyist and partner Jonathan Kilman has been appointed to the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce‘s Board of Governors and the its newly-formed Strategy Committee, the group announced Wednesday. “We did our homework and Jonathan is regarded as a widely respected and visionary leader who understands the intersection of business and policy in Florida,” said Julio Fuentes, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

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Uber, the online ride-booking company, is expanding its UberEATS on-demand food delivery service to the state’s capital starting Thursday. J.P. Restrepo, general manager for UberEATS in Florida, said Tallahassee is the fifth city to come online in the state, after Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Gainesville, another college town. It’s also available in 100 cities around the […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

Some in delegation call for harsher sanctions against Nicolas Maduro Despite the threat of harsh sanctions from the U.S. government, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro went ahead with what many called “sham” elections. The diplomatic term was “contentious.” President Donald Trump and his administration moved swiftly to impose sanctions on Maduro by freezing his assets in the United States. The Trump administration […]

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Sunburn for 8.4.17 – Happy Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

Adam Putnam campaign banks another $1.3 million in July

Jack Latvala to announce 2018 plans at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Sunburn for 8.3.17 – Member-driven process?; Aaron Bean in the clear; Richard Corcoran’s impressive July; Jon Killman’s new project; John Thrasher to HOF?

State ethics panel clears Aaron Bean in budget controversy

Jack Latvala now has $3.84 mil on hand for possible 2018 run

Lawrence McClure enters HD 58 special election

Personnel note: Jonathan Kilman joins Hispanic Chamber board

UberEATS launches Thursday in Tallahassee

The Delegation for 8.02.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State