Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. As Florida Politics first reported, House Speaker Richard Corcoran on Wednesday morning will throw his support to Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam’s bid to be the next governor of Florida. The same political […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot First on #FlaPol … Onlookers have been wondering for weeks when House Speaker Richard Corcoran would do the expected and put his name in the hat to be Florida’s next Governor. After millions raised and millions spent testing the water for a […]

Joe HendersonMay 8, 2018

It’s been rumored for months that Tampa philanthropist, retired banker, and all-around rich-guy David Straz, Jr. would join the race to be the city’s next mayor. So, it’s no surprise that he has formally announced he is running. It will be a surprise if he wins, but more on that in a bit. The Tampa […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Daniel McAuliffe, Jim Rosica, and Drew Wilson. It’s the state procurement version of the “Thrilla in Manila.” After losing the contract for Florida’s first responder radio system, lawyers for Harris Corp. and Motorola Solutions will duke it out in […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Adam Putnam was stumped. Asked if he knew when was National Orange Juice Day, the proud scion of a citrus farming family drew a blank. It was last Friday, May 4th, he was reminded and immediately the term-limited Agriculture Commissioner realized he should have remembered such a fun fact about an industry he holds dear. […]

Joe HendersonMay 8, 2018

Nothing divides the people of this nation like the issue of abortion. Not even guns. If you support a woman’s right to terminate her pregnancy, opponents will scream that you’re a baby murderer. On the other side, if you believe life begins at conception and is sacred, you must be a zealot or a sexist […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Oil prices have reached a new 2018 high, on the belief that President Donald Trump may pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, the AAA said Monday. Such a move would likely reinstate sanctions, resulting in reduced global supply and […]

Guest AuthorMay 7, 2018

Several months behind schedule and more than $1 billion later, the shiny new rental car facility at Tampa International Airport opened earlier this year to decidedly mixed reviews. For the amount of money taxpayers have ponied up, I think we’re all hoping the experience is better than what we’ve gotten on our taxpayer-subsidized sports stadiums. […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Richard Corcoran promises to make a big announcement this week, but, at this point in the election cycle, what it will be is anyone’s guess. By now, the Pasco Republican was supposed to have made the GOP primary for Florida governor a three horse race, but, for a variety of reasons, Corcoran is still on […]

Peter SchorschMay 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. I wrote 1,100 words late Sunday afternoon on a possible “third way” for Richard Corcoran and his political career. It’s too long to aggregate into a Sunburn blurb, so please visit Florida Politics for […]

Emails & Opinions

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.9.18

Last Call for 5.8.18 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Joe Henderson: David Straz Jr. officially joins Tampa mayor race

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.8.18

At confab, Adam Putnam supporters asked to raise more money, game out Trump involvement

Joe Henderson: Adam Putnam ensures abortion will be major campaign issue

Last Call for 5.7.18 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Chris Hudson: Tampa airport ignores ride-sharing trend, taxpayers beware

Who will have the ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Richard Corcoran?

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 5.7.18