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Peter SchorschMay 3, 2017
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. — SNAKE EYES: 2017 GAMBLING BILL DEAD — With Tuesday’s death of this year’s gambling bill, reporters got to write the same story they did last year, and the year before that, and […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2017
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Set controls for the Wayback Machine to 2013, when the race (such as it was) to be Florida’s governor was taking shape. Incumbent Republican Rick Scott was still battling the perception that he was one of the least popular governors in the country. And Republican-turned-Independent-turned Democrat Charlie Crist was, to put it discreetly, an uninspiring […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2017
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For much of the past century, the first 100 days of a new presidency has become a traditional benchmark for success, a standard first set by Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt. With Republican Donald Trump’s administration, the first three months were — according to many — a mixed bag, at best. Similarly, the Florida Democratic Party is […]

Peter SchorschMay 2, 2017
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. GWEN GRAHAM TO LAUNCH 2018 BID Graham is ready to make it official. The former Democratic congresswoman from Tallahassee is expected to announce her 2018 gubernatorial bid on Tuesday. The announcement will make Graham, the […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2017
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At a time when everything seems to be done online, it comes as little surprise that states and cities across the U.S. are moving their permitting and licensing systems online to maximize efficiency and serve constituents more effectively. Many counties and municipalities in Florida are following suit, replacing obsolete systems with new, user-friendly technology. Unfortunately, […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2017
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Money to help smaller communities market themselves during the off-season could still be in play as legislative leaders continue to negotiate the 2017-18 budget. The Senate has proposed language to move a state-funded marketing program run by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation from Visit Florida. The House […]

Peter SchorschMay 1, 2017
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Before we dive into the still-up-in-the-air state of budget negotiations, we have to acknowledge the domino which fell in South Florida Sunday… ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN TO RETIRE FROM CONGRESS via Patricia Mazzei of […]


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