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Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 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. THE BATTLE LINES WERE DRAWN LONG AGO… … now the fight begins in earnest. The House Careers & Competition Subcommittee will discuss a proposed bill today to get rid of Enterprise Florida and […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2017

Charlie Crist announced Tuesday he would be serving on the influential House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Also, the first-year Democratic congressman from St. Petersburg hired two new constituent service representatives — Michael Batista and Dillion Stafford — who will help assist Crist’s constituents of Florida’s 13th Congressional District. Since Crist was recently named […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2017

Last week, Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin revealed details of a new short story set in his Westeros universe, focused on the bloody and incestuous Targaryen family history. To fans of Martin’s work, this latest announcement is both welcome and dreaded news. Any time Martin writes about the characters from the rich universe of A Song Of […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2017

Last Monday night, the White House released a list of 78 attacks over two years that it says did not receive “the media attention they deserve.” The list included attacks that got worldwide blanket coverage, such as the Bataclan theater bombing in Paris, the Nice truck attack, and the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. “All over Europe […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 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. DONALD TRUMP IN TAMPA: LET IN PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ‘LOVE OUR COUNTRY’ via Allison Nielsen of the Sunshine State News –The visit was Trump’s first to the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

A group of landowners in the Everglades Agricultural Area are telling the state officials that selling land south of lake Okeechobee do nothing to fix problems they believe are caused north of the lake. Senate President Joe Negron is pushing a Senate proposal seeks to create a $2.4-billion, 60,000-acre reservoir for Everglades water storage. If […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

As predicted in this space in December, the Melbourne-based Harris Corporation recently announced the sale of one of its government technology divisions. No, it wasn’t Harris’ radio business as rumored, but the company did sell off its government IT services division to Veritas Capital for $690 million. While the sale of this division is being spun as a […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

In his “As We Heard It” column, Patrick Manteiga writes that candidates of all stripes are starting to measure their strengths for a potential run for Mayor of Tampa. Among the names the plugged-in Manteiga mentions are the obvious contenders, like former police chief Jane Castor and current City Councilman Mike Suarez, as well as Councilmembers Yolie Capin and Harry Cohen. Also in […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

While speculation hums along on the membership on the Constitution Revision Commission, there’s been not much buzz on who will be its executive director. But there’s been quite a bit of interest in the Capitol, at least on the south side of the Plaza level, to put it back in the hands of an old pro: Billy […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

Messages about America, inclusiveness — and, yes, even “four years of awful hair” — kept bubbling up in Super Bowl 51 ads from Airbnb, the NFL and a line of personal care products. But there was still plenty of escapism and light humor for those who weren’t into the politics. As the New England Patriots […]

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Sunburn for 2.8.17 – Scott vs. Corcoran showdown; Member projects pile up; red-light cameras still alive; Get well, Carol Dover!

Charlie Crist named to influential House Science, Space committee; hires 2 constituent staffers

Just fix the damn sewers, Rick

Contra White House assertion, Florida Gov. Rick Scott describes media coverage of Orlando shooting as “extensive”

Sunburn for 2.7.17 – Trump hearts Florida; First CRC picks; Dana Young is upset; New Starbucks!!!

Everglades landowners ‘not willing sellers’ for Joe Negron’s Lake O reservoir

Should Floridians be worried the state’s law enforcement radio partner is conducting a fire sale?

Don’t forget about Shawn Harrison as a possible candidate for Tampa mayor

Some hoping Billy Buzzett takes the reins at Constitutional Revision Commission once again

Super Bowl ads go political in a big way