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Peter SchorschOctober 30, 2015

The latest edition of 4th Floor Files talks with Justin Thames, director of governmental affairs at the Florida Institute of CPAs. FICPA represents more than 20,000 members in front of the Florida Legislature, regulatory agencies and the Florida Board of Accountancy. Here is the file on Justin Thames. Significant other? Children? Grandchildren? Very significant, my […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2015

Rising star Skylar Zander is the Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity. Here’s the file on Skylar Zander: Children? None. Without using the words Democrat, Independent or Republican, conservative or liberal, describe your political persuasion. I believe every kid has the right to a good quality education, lower taxes, and less government. If you […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor has endorsed former Gov. Charlie Crist in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. If, as expected, the Florida Supreme Court signs off on the redraw of the state’s congressional districts, the seat Crist hopes to win will encompass the South Pinellas neighborhoods now represented by Castor. The Supreme Court ruled that Castor’s district could […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2015

Did Don Gaetz really say what he said on Wednesday? Did he really apologize for not putting people under oath when his Senate – for the first time in memory – had to plead guilty to violating the Constitution? Did he really use a point of personal privilege to give a speech that should have […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2015

House Bill 221 is not only a sorry excuse for addressing the issue of balance billing, it’s also exactly what voters find so frustrating about politicians who campaign saying one thing while doing the exact opposite once they’re safely behind locked Capitol doors. The latest example comes from Rep. Carlos Trujillo. As a candidate, Rep. Trujillo […]

Peter SchorschOctober 29, 2015

Jeb Bush sought to calm anxious donors with a comeback strategy focused on taking down rival Marco Rubio. But Bush’s plan backfired badly on national television in the third GOP presidential debate. Instead of generating much needed momentum, Bush’s attack on his onetime protege raised new questions about his underwhelming candidacy in the primary contest […]

Peter SchorschOctober 28, 2015

We sat down for a few minutes with Chip Case of Jefferson Monroe Consulting and he shared with us just a little bit about what makes him tick. Here is the file on Chip Case: Significant other? Children? Grand kids? A daughter, who is a blessing and will always be my greatest accomplishment. In 25 words […]

Peter SchorschOctober 28, 2015

This week, both Jim Waldman and Gary Farmer breathed a sigh of relief as perhaps one of the most formidable challengers for the state Senate seat they covet made it clear she is staying put. Kristin Jacobs, former mayor of Broward County and current Florida House member, said she is not going to run for […]

Peter SchorschOctober 28, 2015

With Demi Lovato and John Legend slated to perform and comedian Amy Schumer mingling with guests, the star-studded birthday party for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was a must-attend event for much of the Democratic Party’s elite. Hosted by Vogue’s Anna Wintour at designer Vera Wang‘s Upper East Side home, there were dozens of celebrities, fashion icons and power brokers […]

Peter SchorschOctober 27, 2015

State Rep. Holly Raschein has filed what she calls her “top legislative priority for the 2016 Legislative Session,” a bill to create a Florida Keys Stewardship Act. Raschein, a Key Largo Republican, submitted the bill (HB 447) on Tuesday, with a Senate companion soon to follow from state Sen. Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican. The act seeks to invest […]

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4th Floor Files talks with Justin Thames about fairness, accounting and new bow ties

4th Floor Files talks with Skylar Zander about mimosas, iPhones and educational choice

Kathy Castor endorses Charlie Crist for Pinellas congressional seat

On Don Gaetz, Jack Latvala, and bullies

Obamacare for Florida (HB 221) demonstrates why voters are angry

Analysis: Jeb Bush comeback strategy backfires in GOP debate

4th Floor Files talks with Chip Case on John Wayne, integrity and public service

No state Senate run for Kristin Jacobs

Bob Poe tells Democratic donors he’ll run for Congress

Holly Raschein files Florida Keys Stewardship Act