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

Peter SchorschMarch 6, 2015

A cry could be heard in the voice of Father Pat O’Neil as he spoke of the love Ken Plante generated in his work in his community and throughout the state of Florida. O’Neil, the director of the Miami Diocese’s Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, celebrated a Mass in Tallahassee Friday for his friend, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 5, 2015

Today’s chapter of the “4th Floor Files” talks with attorney and lobbyist Sean Pittman, named one of the Top Twenty-Five Most Influential People in Tallahassee by the Tallahassee Democrat. In addition to his lobbying and legal practices, Pittman also co-hosts “The Usual Suspects,” one of North Florida’s and South Georgia’s premier weekly political talk shows. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 5, 2015

The check is definitely not in the mail. That’s right, that check for $998,000 to Jeb Bush‘s Right to Rise political committee has been ripped up. The money is staying in my bank account. Is this because I was disappointed with Bush’s performance at CPAC? Nope. Do I think someone else, like say Scott Walker, is […]

Peter SchorschMarch 5, 2015

The check is definitely not in the mail. That’s right, that check for $998,000 to Jeb Bush‘s Right to Rise political committee has been ripped up. The money is staying in my bank account. Is this because I was disappointed with Bush’s performance at CPAC? Nope. Do I think someone else, like say Scott Walker, is […]

Peter SchorschMarch 4, 2015

On Sunday night, I posted a brief post speculating about the future of craft beer in Florida. The post surmised what might happen if the craft industry got everything some in the industry say they want. I put forth a scenario in which sweeping changes to the law would inspire the mega brewers to buy up smaller ones and open up […]

Peter SchorschMarch 4, 2015

The newest chapter of the “4th Floor Files” features Albert Balido, principal founder of the Tallahassee-based Anfield Consulting. Balido’s boutique public affairs firm represents a wide range of interests, including Florida Crystals, the cities of Miami and Frostproof, Hewlett Packard Co., the Florida Education Association, and the Southern Poverty Law Center, to list a few. […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2015

Here’s how Jim King is remembered around the Florida Capitol. The laugher was immediate and spontaneous when CFO Jeff Atwater was asked to recall a story about the late Senate President. “My goodness, my goodness,” said Atwater, clearly enjoying a memory. King was a fixture around the Capitol for 23 years. The Jacksonville Republican was first elected to […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2015

The newest chapter of the “4th Floor Files” features lobbyist Joe Mobley, principal at The Fiorentino Group based in Jacksonville and Tallahassee. Mobley previously was assistant vice president of legislative affairs at Fidelity National Financial, as well as an aide to former State Rep. and former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll. Significant other? Children? Grand kids? […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2015

As the Amendment 1 Is For Everyone campaign of the H2O Coalition and AIF rolls out in response to the Everglades Trust’s push to have the state spend the bulk of Amendment 1 money buying more land south of Lake Okeechobee, one might wonder whether this is about a lot more — and a lot […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2015

As the Amendment 1 Is For Everyone campaign of the H2O Coalition and AIF rolls out in response to the Everglades Trust’s push to have the state spend the bulk of Amendment 1 money buying more land south of Lake Okeechobee, one might wonder whether this is about a lot more — and a lot […]

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Ken Plante eulogized for love of his work, dedication to personal principles

4th Floor Files talks to Sean Pittman about compassion, Gretna and the Big Bend Minority Chamber

Fine, Jeb, I won’t donate that other $998,000

Fine, Jeb, I won't donate that other $998,000

Again, craft beer aficionados, be careful what you ask for…

4th Floor Files talks to Albert Balido about realism, Sine Die parties and being yourself

Five years after his passing, Jim King may be gone but he is certainly not forgotten

“4th Floor Files” talks to Joe Mobley about good mullet, growlers and Tally in the big leagues

Is the Everglades Trust’s most recent push about something more than the Everglades?

Is the Everglades Trust's most recent push about something more than the Everglades?