Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

Someone at 490 First Avenue South should strike up the band. Happy days are here again. So long sad times Go long bad times We are rid of you at last Howdy gay times Cloudy gray times You are now a thing of the past In case you missed it—and it’s difficult to determine whether […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

It would appear Gwen Graham had a wonderful time on the Fourth of July, carrying on the family tradition of marching in the Lynn Haven Red, White and Blue Parade. “We are going to celebrate our nation’s independence with plenty of hugs along the parade route,” Graham told FloridaPolitics.com ahead of Independence Day. And based on […]

Peter SchorschJuly 5, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. There is no mistaking what the calendar says today is: it’s July 5th, the day after Independence Day. Many of you may be getting started a tad slower this morning after a […]

Guest AuthorJuly 4, 2017

As the long July 4 holiday weekend continues, Sachs Media Group’s Breakthrough Research Division wanted to look on the brighter side of our independence-declaring holiday — and by that, we mean fireworks, of course! Specifically, we consulted the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) to look at the volume of recorded injuries involving fireworks since […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017

Every party has a pooper, that’s why some people go to Fourth of July parties armed with trivia that casts doubt on conventional wisdom — especially in American history. When partygoers are lighting fireworks, exclaiming “Isn’t America beautiful?” these historical fact checkers rain the truth on their parade. Huffington Post offers 10 “truth firecrackers” to liven […]

Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2017

Whether it’s on a boat or at the beach, setting off fireworks or firing up the grill, Floridians are expected to kick off Fourth of July weekend in style. An estimated 2.3 million Floridians are expected to travel during the holiday weekend, part of a historic holiday travel weekend travel pattern, according to AAA – […]

Joe HendersonJuly 3, 2017

Kellyanne Conway, as she has a way of doing, said something Friday on “Good Morning America” that was over-the-top baloney to, well, everyone – including supporters of President Donald Trump. If they don’t realize that, they should. Asked about the escalating war between the president and the media, Conway defended her boss by saying, and […]

Peter SchorschJuly 3, 2017

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Like most of you, we’re taking off Tuesday, so we decided to send our Independence Day-themed edition of Sunburn today. — FACTS ABOUT THE FOURTH — As you celebrate July Fourth, keep […]

Peter SchorschJuly 1, 2017

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam sent out his occasional warning Friday in advance of “projected record-breaking travel this Independence Day” on credit card skimmers at the gas pump. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which regulates gas pumps, “found and removed 276 credit card skimmers so far this year.” Skimming “is a type of credit […]

Blake DowlingJuly 1, 2017

Who remembers when beer commercials were awesome? What happened to Spuds McKenzie? This awesome Lone Star Beer ad really shines: Or the team of studs at Elsinore Brewery: And — last but not least – this Schlitz Malt Liquor ads that ruled the early 80s (which might have been the pinnacle). No one does it […]

Emails & Opinions

The good news for the Tampa Bay Times doesn’t mean it’s not hypocritical

Gwen Graham better watch her six

Sunburn for 7.5.17 — Richard Corcoran’s haul; Anna Eskamani to run in HD 47; Stand Your Ground law declared unconstitutional; State opioid crisis worsens; It’s scalloping season!

Hold my beer and watch this! July Fourth fireworks light up ER

10 pieces of U.S. historical trivia to rain on any July 4 party

Independence Day is brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Joe Henderson: There is more to being patriotic than wrapping yourself in the flag

Sunburn for 7.3.17 — Celebrating Independence Day

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Don’t get ‘skimmed’

Blake Dowling: With ads, 2017 is an all-new animal