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Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Floridians’ consumer sentiment rose more than a point from last month to 94.7 in February, the seventh straight month of increase, according to a new University of Florida survey. “Economic optimism among Floridians continues to advance as many of the fundamentals show improvement,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

If you hear “facts” from 1-800 Contacts Inc., the Internet mass retailer of contact lenses, be very careful when it comes to their validity. One of our reports yesterday contained a serious inaccuracy because we accepted as fact information provided to us via the Utah company’s lobbying and PR machine. We asked questions, listened and took notes. We then reported, incorrectly, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

If you hear “facts” from 1-800 Contacts Inc., the Internet mass retailer of contact lenses, be very careful when it comes to their validity. One of our reports yesterday contained a serious inaccuracy because we accepted as fact information provided to us via the Utah company’s lobbying and PR machine. We asked questions, listened and took notes. We then reported, incorrectly, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. February closes on a special note as we enter the 20th year of Sachs Media Group, Florida’s foremost team of public affairs, integrated marketing and reputation management experts. Started in 1996 as Ron Sachs Communications, the firm has distinguished itself as a two-time winner of the […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 27, 2015

Attorneys for former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom argued Thursday that taxpayers should pay his legal fees of nearly $1 million from corruption charges dating back to 2009. The Destin Republican’s lawyers argued that because the charges stemmed from his work as a legislator and were dismissed, Samson is entitled to have the public pay […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2015

Everyone – and I mean, EVERYONE – seems to be completely blowing off Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s candidacy and thinks her chances of winning a 2016 Senate race are about the same as mine. At the risk of condemning myself to outlier status for eternity, I will make the case for her. (I can hear it now, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2015

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE: MARGARET CRIST WOOD via Michelle Todd Some people come into our lives for just a season. However, even after that time has passed, their positive impact is everlasting. Margaret Crist Wood was one such person for me. Margaret’s grace, love for her family, her kindness and laughter left a deep impression with me. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2015

IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE: MARGARET CRIST WOOD via Michelle Todd Some people come into our lives for just a season. However, even after that time has passed, their positive impact is everlasting. Margaret Crist Wood was one such person for me. Margaret’s grace, love for her family, her kindness and laughter left a deep impression with me. […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2015

Former State Sen. Paula Dockery, who served 16 years in the Florida Legislature, is joining the board of the League of Women Voters of Florida. Term limited from running again for the State Senate in 2012, Dockery has since launched a new career as a political columnist. Her syndicated columns appear in more than 20 newspapers […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 25, 2015

Editor’s Note: As the 2015 Legislative Session approaches, FloridaPolitics.com is reporting on several “legislative food fights” likely to break out during the annual lawmaking period. These food fights don’t always make the front page of the Tampa Bay Times, but they are the kind of industry vs. industry or intra-industry turfbattles that drive Tallahassee — and expand the […]

Peter Schorsch

Floridians' consumer confidence continues upward trend

Careful with those “facts,” 1-800 Contacts

Careful with those "facts," 1-800 Contacts

Sunburn for February 27 – Llamas go wild; Jeb softens on Common Core?; Adam Putnam’s op-ed; Optos’ food fight

Former House Speaker Ray Sansom wants state to pay his legal fees

Peter Schorsch: Debbie Wasserman Schultz can win Senate race. Really!

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – February 26

Sunburn – The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics – February 26

Paula Dockery joins Florida League of Women Voters board

Internet-driven ticket reselling a hot issue this Legislative Session