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

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

Colodny Fass is a boutique practice with offices in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale. The firm’s insurance regulatory specialists represent clients spanning a variety of insurance interests, as well as regulated industries such as tobacco. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had a roster of 15 executive lobbyists, with eight legislative lobbyists including Tom Gallagher, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

GrayRobinson is one of the largest commercial law firms in Florida. The firm’s government affairs team represents clients in a broad range of industries such as defense, transportation, and healthcare, as well as regulated industries like gaming and alcohol. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had a roster of 15 legislative lobbyists and 17 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

For decades, Everglades advocates financed by Wall Street billionaires like Paul Tudor Jones waged war with the sugar farmers and rural communities surrounding Lake Okeechobee. The battlefields ranged from the EPA in Washington, the Legislature in Tallahassee, both state and federal courts, and the national and local media. It has been an epic struggle. For the enviers, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 22, 2015

As any lawmaker who has had the temerity to venture a passing glance at their official government email account knows, IT’S EMAIL SEASON! Look, I get it. You need to tell your clients to send in emails. Everyone loves a good lobbying effort coupled with a grassroots feel. And while every single person on the planet […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 22, 2015

For decades, Everglades advocates financed by Wall Street billionaires like Paul Tudor Jones waged war with the sugar farmers and rural communities surrounding Lake Okeechobee. The battlefields ranged from the EPA in Washington, the Legislature in Tallahassee, both state and federal courts, and the national and local media. It has been an epic struggle. For the enviers, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 21, 2015

As any lawmaker who has had the temerity to venture a passing glance at their official government email account knows, IT’S EMAIL SEASON! Look, I get it. You need to tell your clients to send in emails. Everyone loves a good lobbying effort coupled with a grassroots feel. And while every single person on the planet […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 20, 2015

For Daytona, Miami, Jacksonville and Orlando, it’s hurry up and wait. The highly anticipated decision on how the state will spend $7 million in tax dollars on stadium upgrades this year is now in the hands of the full Florida Legislature. With it, comes more than a little doubt as to whether it will happen in 2015 […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 20, 2015

Senate President Andy Gardiner and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli are beginning their first legislative session as their chambers’ leaders with a unified front and much in common. Both are conservative Republicans with business backgrounds who list faith and family among their highest values. Gardiner is considered “old Orlando” — where his family has lived since […]

Peter Schorsch

Check out the balls on Brett Doster …

Check out the balls on Brett Doster…

Colodny Fass collects nearly $2M in lobbying fees during Q4 of 2014

GrayRobinson pulls down 7 figures in lobbying compensation during Q4 of 2014

With new TV ad, Everglades supporters break the peace with the sugar industry

Peter Schorsch: Inane emails are endless and ineffective

With new TV ad, Everglades supporters break the peace with the sugar industry

The only thing worse this time of year than the pollen, are the incessant emails

Jacksonville Jaguars threaten ending (profitable) upgrades without state subsidy

House Speaker Steve Crisafulli, Senate President Andy Gardiner reveal softer sides