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Peter SchorschApril 28, 2016

Monday’s Cabinet meeting was nothing like any of the other meetings. It was dramatic, intense, awkward, and anticlimactic — all at the same time. After four interviews by candidates for the post of Insurance Commissioner, Gov. Rick Scott read from a prepared statement and moved to appoint Jeffrey Bragg—a man whose legal eligibility for the job continues […]

Peter SchorschApril 28, 2016

Today, Mercury announced a new addition to its Florida public affairs team, Danielle Alvarez, who is joining the team as Vice President. Alvarez is a seasoned strategist and brings years of experience in communications, government relations, event execution, coalition building and grassroots mobilization. Most recently, she served as the Director of External Affairs at Enterprise Florida. She previously served […]

Peter SchorschApril 28, 2016

Were it not for Nicholas V. Iarossi, I may very well have won election as student body president at Florida State University. During my time on college, I probably was the most involved Greek (fraternity, not nationality) guy on campus. By my senior year, my ego told me I deserved to be SG president. I […]

Peter SchorschApril 28, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. DEBUTING TODAY: THE LATEST EDITION OF INFLUENCE MAGAZINE FEATURING THE ‘GOLDEN ROTUNDA’ WINNERS There are the Oscars. And the Grammys. And the Emmys. And the Tonys. Every industry has its […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2016

Yesterday’s Cabinet meeting was nothing like any of the other meetings. It was dramatic, intense, awkward, and anticlimactic — all at the same time. After four interviews by candidates for the post of Insurance Commissioner, Governor Rick Scott read from a prepared statement and moved to appoint Jeffrey Bragg—a man whose legal eligibility for the job […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2016

A North Florida school board approved a measure on Tuesday that will limit restrooms to students based on their birth sex, not their gender identity. The Marion County School Board approved the ban, which took effect Wednesday morning. The decision came despite a warning from the American Civil Liberties Union that the ban is unlawful, […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2016

Just when you think Tampa Bay’s newspaper wars have settled down, along comes La Gaceta publisher Patrick Manteiga to stir things up. Writing in his “As We Heard It” column, Manteiga reports that “sales and circulation staff, writers, graphic artists and just about everyone else at the Tampa Tribune are looking for jobs.” That’s not […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2016

Attempting to determine who among U.S. Rep. David Jolly‘s rivals started the rumor that he might abandon his bid for the U.S. Senate and seek re-election to his Pinellas-based congressional seat is as futile as trying to keep up with the plot in the movie “Clue.” Was it someone in Carlos Lopez-Cantera‘s camp? Or did […]

Peter SchorschApril 27, 2016

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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, Ryan Ray and Jim Rosica. DONALD TRUMP, HILLARY CLINTON PRESS CLOSER TO GENERAL ELECTION SHOWDOWN With five convincing victories in hand, Donald Trump strengthened his grip on the Republican primary race and pushed tantalizingly close to a […]

Peter SchorschApril 26, 2016

First in Jax Bold – Poll shows competitive race in CD 5 – Corrine Brown 42%, Al Lawson 37% – A new survey conducted by FloridaPolitics.com for Jacksonville Bold readers reveals just how competitive is the Democratic primary in Florida’s 5th Congressional District. U.S. Rep. Brown, essentially the incumbent in the seat, is at 42 […]

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

Peter Schorsch: Rick Scott, Cabinet continue to tussle over Insurance Commissioner

Mercury Florida names Danielle Alvarez as Vice President of Public Relations

Debuting today: The latest edition of INFLUENCE Magazine featuring this year’s ‘Golden Rotunda’ winners

Sunburn for April 28 – The envelope please…

Well, that [Cabinet meeting] escalated quickly

Marion County School Board blocks transgender kids from choosing restroom

Patrick Manteiga serves up quite a rumor about the Tampa Tribune

So you’re saying there’s a chance David Jolly will run for re-election to the U.S. House?

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – April 27

Jacksonville Bold for 4.25.16 – The first poll of the CD 5 race reveals…