Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorSeptember 10, 2018

Florida Democrats have nominated Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum to be their choice for Governor who will run against Republican Congressman Ron DeSantis on Nov. 6. No doubt, Gillum is impressive. He is smart and attractive. He is a winsome communicator, has a beautiful family and has a certain youthful excitement about him. His personal story […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 8, 2018

A fresh slate of state leaders won’t be the only change lawmakers confront when they return to Tallahassee next year. Savour restaurant, offering traditional fare with a twist, is set to open its doors Oct. 15, replacing Avenue Eat & Drink at its former location on East Park Avenue in the heart of Tallahassee’s […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 8, 2018

The recent surge in popularity for “democratic socialism” is the latest evidence of the failures of our national education system, especially when it comes to economics and our nation’s founding. While the party leaders probably know exactly what they intend (the centralization of government power with the camouflage of popular will), a simple YouTube search demonstrates […]

Blake DowlingSeptember 8, 2018

As the glow of opening college football weekend wears off, and the tornado of Andrew Gillum versus Ron DeSantis begins, I read a very refreshing column this week from Skip Foster about non-biased reporting. Bottom line: If both sides of the coin are giving you heat, you must be playing it fair. However, I did […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 7, 2018

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. Good Friday morning. It’s Day 3 of the annual conference of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. We start the day with a personnel move in the lobbying industry that is certain […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 7, 2018

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The Florida Governor’s race kicked off last week with a tweet and a race to the bottom. The morning after the primary, President Donald Trump slammed democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum as the “failed socialist mayor” of Tallahassee. Then, GOP nominee Ron DeSantis went on national television and warned that, if elected, his opponent could […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Now that the Democratic gubernatorial ticket has been finalized, For Our Future Florida (FOF-FL), a progressive advocacy group, has announced a series of statewide events this Saturday to kick off general election season. Blake Williams, the group’s communications director, says […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 6, 2018

As we reflect on what we’ve learned since Hurricane Irma blasted Florida one year ago, Florida’s nursing centers are continuing their work of improving preparations, education, and training – to be ready for a storm of comparable power and impact. We cannot forget the lessons of the tragedy that struck a South Florida nursing center […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2018

If you’re wondering why Gwen Graham isn’t Andrew Gillum‘s choice to run with him as Lieutenant Governor … well, you’ll have to ask him. He never called to ask her if she was interested. Gillum, the Tallahassee Mayor who won the Democratic primary for Governor last month, never reached out to Graham directly or through […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 6, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. We’re going on Day 2 of the 14th annual conference of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. A highlight of today’s panel lineup is Kim McDougal of GrayRobinson and Darrick McGhee of […]

Emails & Opinions
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John Stemberger: Andrew Gillum in two words: impressive and radical

Takeaways from Tallahassee — New food from a familiar face

Len Cabrera: Democratic socialism puts lipstick on a pig

Blake Dowling: It’s time for politics … and college football

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 9.7.18

Giancarlo Sopo: Debunking six myths about democratic socialism for Floridians

Last Call for 9.6.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Emmett Reed: As Irma anniversary nears, safety remains FHCA members’ top priority

One reason Gwen Graham isn’t Democratic LG pick: She wasn’t asked

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.6.18