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Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2017

With Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine traveling the state to speak with Floridians about the state’s direction and how to best position Florida for the future, his political committee, All About Florida raised $1.7 million in June. A nearly $2 million boost brings the total for his political committee to about $4 million. Officials with the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2017

First-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist raised more than $550,000 between April 1 and June 30, according to a campaign source familiar with the congressman’s fundraising efforts. Crist has more than $1.1 million cash-on-hand for his re-election bid. Crist, who represents Florida’s 13th Congressional District, led the Florida congressional delegation in fundraising and was one […]

Peter SchorschJuly 6, 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. Mind if we begin today’s Sunburn with amazing news about several wonderful people in The Process? First up, congratulations to Jen and Eric Edwards (she was formerly at Capital City Consulting, he’s […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

Republican Rene Plasencia picked up a Democratic challenger this week in his 2018 House District 50 re-election campaign. Recent college graduate Kyle Walcott filed for the Orlando seat June 28 and, so far, is the only candidate running against Plasencia, who shifted over to HD 50 in 2016. In an interview with LobbyTools, Walcott said […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

In the two months since Republican Adam Putnam filed to run for governor in 2018, his campaign account and political committee combined have blown past the $15 million mark in contributions, a campaign spokeswoman announced Wednesday. “That’s two back-to-back months of more than $2 million in contributions each month,” Amanda Bevis said. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers: — $15.67 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

Someone at 490 First Avenue South should strike up the band. Happy days are here again. So long sad times Go long bad times We are rid of you at last Howdy gay times Cloudy gray times You are now a thing of the past In case you missed it—and it’s difficult to determine whether […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s newly formed political committee raised more 2 million dollars last month. Although the Land O’Lakes Republican has been coy about his political future, with an eye-opening haul like that, it’s hard to argue the Speaker is not at least considering a 2018 gubernatorial run. Included in that $2,060,000 (and change) Watchdog […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

It would appear Gwen Graham had a wonderful time on the Fourth of July, carrying on the family tradition of marching in the Lynn Haven Red, White and Blue Parade. “We are going to celebrate our nation’s independence with plenty of hugs along the parade route,” Graham told FloridaPolitics.com ahead of Independence Day. And based on […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 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. There is no mistaking what the calendar says today is: it’s July 5th, the day after Independence Day. Many of you may be getting started a tad slower this morning after a […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017

Every party has a pooper, that’s why some people go to Fourth of July parties armed with trivia that casts doubt on conventional wisdom — especially in American history. When partygoers are lighting fireworks, exclaiming “Isn’t America beautiful?” these historical fact checkers rain the truth on their parade. Huffington Post offers 10 “truth firecrackers” to liven […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Eyeing gubernatorial bid, Phil Levine’s political committee raises $2 million in June

Continuing strong fundraising effort, Charlie Crist adds more than $550K during second quarter of 2017

Sunburn for 7.6.17 – Bill Nelson’s historical advantage; Annette Taddeo leading SD 40 primary; John Morgan’s bringing his pitchfork; Simone Marstiller heads to Gunster

Rene Plasencia draws Democratic challenge in HD 50 re-election bid

Adam Putnam surpasses $15 million raised for gubernatorial bid

The good news for the Tampa Bay Times doesn’t mean it’s not hypocritical

Richard Corcoran’s $2 million haul, and what it could mean for the governor’s race

Gwen Graham better watch her six

Sunburn for 7.5.17 — Richard Corcoran’s haul; Anna Eskamani to run in HD 47; Stand Your Ground law declared unconstitutional; State opioid crisis worsens; It’s scalloping season!

10 pieces of U.S. historical trivia to rain on any July 4 party