Peter Schorsch, Author at Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Peter SchorschAugust 10, 2015

Well, that happened. The first issue of INFLUENCE Magazine hit the streets March 3 and, with all humility, was a smashing success. Ten thousand copies of the first edition made their way into the hands of lobbyists in Tallahassee, fundraisers in South Florida, major donors in Naples, and so many other political aficionados throughout the rest of […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2015

One of the Tampa Bay region’s most popular politicians is contemplating running for the Florida Legislature in 2016. Mike Fasano says he would consider a return bid to the Florida Senate if the soon-to-be-redrawn districts map offers him the “right opportunity.” “You should never rule out what might happen,” Fasano told Florida Politics Sunday afternoon while he watched his beloved […]

Peter SchorschAugust 9, 2015

Gainesville Sun public safety reporter Arek Sarkissian has been tapped to become Tallahassee bureau chief for the Naples Daily News. Prior to joining the Sun in August 2014, Sarkissian was a legislative reporter for LobbyTools, where he focused health care and education issues. Before that, he served as a multimedia journalist for the Tallahassee Democrat. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2015

By most pundits’ assessments, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio “won” Thursday’s GOP presidential debate. By “won,” I believe they mean he did the most to help his campaign just as his White House bid was faltering. Rubio also Thursday outshined his mentor, former Gov. Jeb Bush. As POLITICO is framing it, Luke Skywalker beat Obi Wan-Kenobi. In […]

Peter SchorschAugust 8, 2015

George P. Bush is talking up his dad Jeb – but he knows he’ll have to endure some gentle ribbing about his grandfather and uncle first. “We are lucky to have George Bush here. That’s George P. Bush,” quips state Sen. Katrina Shealy, who introduces the Texas land commissioner to the crowd at Lizard’s Thicket, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 5, 2015

The fantasy sports industry is turning to one of Florida’s most prominent governmental affairs firms for a real-world assist with state government. DraftKings Inc., FanDuel Inc., and the Fantasy Sports Trade Association have retained Ballard Partners to represent them before the Florida Legislature and the executive branch. DraftKings, based in Boston, and FanDuel, operating from New […]

Peter SchorschAugust 5, 2015

After reading about the transition of former Florida Politics reporter Bruce Ritchie to POLITICO Florida, I got to thinking about the turnover in the Florida Capitol Press Corps. So I scanned through Sachs Media Group’s handy Capitol Press Corps guides from 2014 and 2015, did a little back-of-the-napkin math and came up with what I think is […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2015

What’s that my wife, Michelle, is reading? Is it the latest edition of INFLUENCE Magazine? Why, yes it is! Hot off the presses and expected to arrive in mailboxes in time for the upcoming Special Session of the Florida Legislature is the second issue of INFLUENCE Magazine — an inside view into Florida’s news, politics, and culture. […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2015

Summertime often sees a flurry of personnel moves in the world of government and politics. Continuing this occasional series, we update you on who’s in the Departure Lounge. • • • Bruce Ritchie is no longer a part of Extensive Enterprises Media, the holding company for ContextFlorida.com and FloridaPolitics.com. The award-winning environmental reporter is now with […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2015

Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio hope to connect Tuesday with Christian conservatives, a key group of voters in the early primary states of Iowa and South Carolina. Bush travels to Nashville for a live interview before thousands of members of the Southern Baptist Convention, which will also show a pre-recorded interview with […]

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Debuting today: Second edition of INFLUENCE Magazine (link to digital version inside)

Mike Fasano contemplating return bid to the Florida Senate

Personnel note: Arek Sarkissian joins Naples Daily News as Tally Bureau Chief

Marco Rubio’s “winning” of Thursday’s presidential debate began on this day six years ago

Can George P. make Jeb the 3rd Bush to win the White House?

DraftKings, FanDuel, Fantasy Sports association draft Ballard Partners for lobbying assist

A note about the Florida Capitol Press Corps

What’s that my wife is reading? Is it the new edition of INFLUENCE Magazine?

In the Departure Lounge: Ian Martorana, Stephen Lawson, Towson Fraser

Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio to speak before Southern Baptist Group