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Peter SchorschJune 26, 2017

Jack has got Ed’s back. Term-limited state Senator Jack Latvala is endorsing Ed Hooper as his successor in Senate District 16. “We need someone to represent us in Tallahassee who is qualified, experienced, and a committed public servant who will always keep the citizens at the forefront of every discussion,” Latvala said. “Ed Hooper and […]

Peter SchorschJune 26, 2017

Javier Manjarres, known in political circles as the publisher of The Shark Tank blog, announced Sunday that he is considering a run for Congress. Manjarres, who was named top national conservative blogger by the Conservative Political Action Committee in 2011, said he would continue to operate The Shark Tank while exploring a candidacy. Whether Manjarres actually pulls the […]

Peter SchorschJune 26, 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. Independence Day is a week from tomorrow. This should be a slow period in state politics. But 2017 continues to move at a breakneck pace. And it’s Rick Scott who is setting the […]

Peter SchorschJune 25, 2017

Three of Florida’s top conservative lawmakers — including two potential Republican candidates for Governor — attended a Colorado retreat this weekend hosted by the influential Koch network. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis and state Rep. Jose Oliva are listed among the big-name Republican politicians and donors at a three-day event held this […]

Peter SchorschJune 25, 2017

Public Service Commissioner and former state Rep. Jimmy Patronis will be named state Chief Financial Officer to replace the outgoing Jeff Atwater, the Governor’s Office confirms. An announcement will be made Monday in Panama City. The Panama City Republican and ally of Gov. Rick Scott beat out state Rep. Joe Gruters, a Sarasota Republican and […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2017

State Sen. Aaron Bean was at his carnival-barker best this week—including some surprises—when he spoke to teens attending this year’s American Legion Boys State at Tallahassee’s Civic Center. The idea of the non-partisan event is to “gain hands-on experience to leadership by taking part in the political process through role-play civic exercises,” its website explains. VISIT […]

Peter SchorschJune 24, 2017

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has switched sides in pursuit of the Miami Marlins, and he’s trying to beat out former teammate Derek Jeter. Bush has joined forces with businessman Tagg Romney in a group trying to buy the Marlins, two people familiar with the negotiations said Friday. The people confirmed Bush’s new role to […]

Peter SchorschJune 23, 2017

The most difficult job in Florida politics right now is the one held by Brice Barnes. She is the finance director for the gubernatorial campaign of Andrew Gillum, the besieged Democratic mayor of Tallahassee making his first foray into statewide politics. Part of Barnes’ job is to persuade well-heeled donors to contribute to Gillum rather […]

Peter SchorschJune 23, 2017

With just one week until freshman House Republicans are scheduled to vote for their leader, it appears lawmakers have agreed upon rules governing the election. According to a copy of the rules obtained by FloridaPolitics.com, members will not be allowed to abstain from the vote; discussion between members between the announcement of the eliminated candidate […]

Peter SchorschJune 23, 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. — GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE — When one of Tallahassee’s top white-collar criminal defense attorneys won’t talk about a case, you know things are bad. An assistant to Steve Andrews ‘no […]

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Ed Hooper earns Jack Latvala’s support to replace him

The Shark Tank blogger Javier Manjarres may run for Congress? Good luck with that!

Sunburn for 6.26.17 – Captain Anderson’s owner to be named CFO; Rick Scott to D.C.; Jack Latvala makes the rounds; Andrew Gillum blames the GOP; Seaward dogged; Weatherford hearts Gaetz

Richard Corcoran, Ron DeSantis, Jose Oliva attend Koch brothers retreat in Colorado Springs

Gov. Scott to appoint Jimmy Patronis as state’s Chief Financial Officer

Takeaways from Tallahassee — That time Aaron Bean ‘chickened out’

Jeb Bush, Romney join forces to pursue Marlins

Of course Andrew Gillum should drop out

Final rules set for House Speaker’s race voting

Sunburn for 6.23.17 — ‘Somebody’s going to emergency, somebody’s going to jail’