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Peter SchorschJuly 8, 2015

The 29th annual Environmental Permitting Summer School begins Wednesday at the World Center Marriott in Orlando. The Florida Chamber’s largest short course, it’s attended by about 800 lawyers, consultants, engineers, state and local government officials, developers, land owners, lobbyists and others with a strong interest in environmental permitting in Florida. This year’s moderator is Keyna […]

Peter SchorschJuly 7, 2015

Tick tock, tick tock. According to Richard Danielson of the Tampa Bay Times, Bob Buckhorn has placed a digital clock in office to remind him and his staff of “how many days, hours, minutes and seconds” he has as mayor of Tampa. “(T)hat’s how long we have left to get everything done,” Buckhorn said. Judging […]

Peter SchorschJuly 7, 2015

If liberal Congressman Alan Grayson was counting on progressive backing for a possible U.S. Senate bid, ethical concerns cost him at least one important local supporter. Tuesday, state Sen. Eleanor Sobel endorsed U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy‘s bid for the U.S. Senate, citing the latest revelations about Grayson as an important tipping point in her decision. […]

Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2015

Live by POLITICO, die by POLITICO. That’s one of the lessons to be learned by the rise and fall of Brevard businessman Randy Fine‘s brief campaign for federal office. Last week, Matt Dixon reported that Fine “has taken himself out the running for U.S. Senate, amid a quarrel with a prominent Republican consultant.” Instead, Fine says he […]

Peter SchorschJuly 6, 2015

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With a hat-tip to LobbyTools, here is latest on who is on and who is off the legislative staffing merry-go-round. Off: Jill Zaborske has left her position with the House Local Government Affairs Subcommittee. Off: Stefano Perez has left his position as District Secretary for Rep. Matt Hudson. On: Cameron Pennant is the new District Secretary for Rep. Hudson. Off: Donntay Cooper is no longer the […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2015

It was probably about dozen or so years ago when I first realized this. I recall an interview with a military advisor on Fox News who was describing how amazingly awesome the war in the Middle East was going. “So, General, is this among the best military operations you have ever witnessed?” “Tell us just […]

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2015

It doesn’t get much more American than the Fourth of July. After all, the holiday commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was then 239 years go our founders took great personal risk to declare their independence, and created this democratic republic out of their blood, sweat, and philosophical determination. The politics of 1776 […]

Peter SchorschJuly 2, 2015

Veteran newsman Darren Richards has been named Chief Operating Officer for Tucker/Hall, one of Florida’s largest public relations firms. Richards has been promoted from Vice President and shareholder at the Tampa-based strategic communications company, which he joined in 2009 after a 23-year career as a news executive. As head of Tucker/Hall’s crisis practice group, Richards […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2015

Ballard Partners on Wednesday announced the addition of Brady Benford as a partner in its Tallahassee office. With 15 years in government relations, Benford is respected among peers and legislators. He has advocated before the legislative and executive branches on a variety of high-profile issues such as casino gaming, pari-mutuel wagering, tobacco, alcohol, retail convenience […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2015

With more than a decade of public service experience, insurance regulation expert Monte Stevens is now moving to the private sector, joining Southern Strategy Group (SSG) as a lobbyist. SSG, one of the largest advocacy firms in the South, is adding Stevens to its roster of leading Tallahassee power players, who represent a broad range […]

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Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Florida Chamber’s annual environmental permitting school under way

For what time did Bob Buckhorn set his countdown clock?

Eleanor Sobel latest Democrat to endorse Patrick Murphy for U.S. Senate

Randy Fine, we hardly knew thee

The latest on the legislative staffing merry-go-round

Peter Schorsch: POLITICO takes hard swing at softball Alan Grayson

July 4th Weekend is brought to you by these lobbyists and political organizations

Personnel note: Darren Richards named Tucker/Hall Chief Operating Officer

Personnel note: Ballard Partners hires away Brady Benford from Gunster

Personnel note: Monte Stevens moves to private sector, joins Southern Strategy Group