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Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2017

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Sachs Media Group, Florida’s powerhouse public affairs communications firm, reported its best year ever in 2016, with revenues surging by 20 percent. In a crowded space of small and large firms that support legislative causes with messages and media, Sachs Media Group is among the largest and longest standing, with a deep bench, comprehensive suite […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 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. Get ready, Florida: Gov. Rick Scott wants to talk J-O-B-S. OK, we get it. That’s not really surprising. It’s clearly his favorite topic. He’s been singularly focused on bringing more of them […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2017

The Tampa Bay Times is just plain wrong about something, and it has stuck in my craw for nearly a week now. Last Thursday, a Times headline read: “Voter intent on medical marijuana ignored.” Two days later, columnist John Romano followed suit with virtually the same narrative. “Ignored?” The clear inference of the editorial – […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 2017

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Kate Wallace is the new director of public affairs for The Florida Cable Telecommunications Association (FCTA), based in Tallahassee. “Our industry’s technologies are transforming from cable telecommunications providers to deliverers of streaming television, communications, connected home management and integrated security solutions,” said Brad Swanson, president of FCTA. “Wallace is joining the association at a time […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 1, 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. CONSERVATIVE NEIL GORSUCH EMULATES ANTONIN SCALIA MINUS THE ROUGH EDGES If confirmed by the Senate to the Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch would fill the seat of the man he seeks to emulate as a judge. […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Barclay Harless is enjoying a strong start to his bid for St. Petersburg City Council. In the first week since announcing, the local banker and community leader has received more than 100 individual contributors to his campaign for District 2, which represents most of northern St. Pete and the Gandy area. “We are running a […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Even though there are more than 20 months before Election Day 2018, a week does not go by without a mention — or several — in the media about a possible rematch between Charlie Crist and David Jolly in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. In a new StPetePolls survey of CD 13 voters, Crist would edge […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Five dozen water quality experts have sent a letter to urge Gov. Rick Scott, as well as state and federal governments, to finish the job on Florida water that began more than 15 years ago. The letter Tuesday morning, signed by 60 Florida water policy experts, went to Scott, Senate President Joe Negron and House […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 31, 2017

Former Rep. Alan Williams is joining Meenan P.A. The Tallahassee Democrat will initially focus on local government work in states other than Florida, the firm announced this week. “With Alan joining our team, his reputation and combined experience in both business and government will help us provide solutions for our clients and enhance our services […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 30, 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. TRUMP TRAVEL BAN SOWS CHAOS AT AIRPORTS, OUTRAGE AT PROTESTS President Donald Trump‘s immigration order sowed more chaos and outrage across the country Sunday, with travelers detained at airports, panicked families searching […]

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Sachs Media Group surges to record year in 2016

Sunburn for 02.02.17 – Scott’s jobs summit, Chamber’s insurance confab kick-off; Ag. Commish candidates galore; Major Latvala fundraiser

Saying voter intent ‘ignored’ on medical marijuana, Tampa Bay Times is just plain wrong

Personnel note: Kate Wallace to Florida Cable Telecommunications Ass’n

Sunburn for 02.01.17 – Donald Trump rolls out SCOTUS pick; Rick Scott rolls out a budget

Barclay Harless starts off strong in St. Pete City Council bid

Poll shows Charlie Crist would beat David Jolly if a rematch is in the cards

Water experts urge Tallahassee, Washington to ‘finish the job’ on Florida water quality, quantity

Former state Rep. Alan Williams joins Tim Meenan’s legal-lobbying firm

Sunburn for 01.30.17 – Trump travel ban sows chaos; Florida pols react (& some don’t); Rick Scott begins to roll out budget; FMA rolls out leg. agenda