Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Florida native and country music artist Jake Owen is helping relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday. “Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by Hurricane Irma,” according to a press release. “The result […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. And now for some good news…

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Justin Sayfie, the former Jeb Bush policy advisor turned political website whiz, is leaving Florida for the nation’s capital. But don’t worry: You will still get your daily Sayfie Review fix. Sayfie, who joined Brian Ballard’s Ballard Partners lobbying firm […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

As the Florida Keys began reopening after Hurricane Irma, returning residents were warned they had to be self-sufficient and had to figure out how to take care of their own needs, fending for themselves without food, water, power or other essential necessities. Enter Farm Share. The Homestead-based nonprofit dispatched two tractor-trailer trucks, carrying 88,000 pounds […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 18, 2017

In the wake of the recent catastrophic storms, like Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, it is essential we continue to look at all avenues to bolster Florida’s business and economic opportunities that create a robust private market that includes fair and adequate catastrophic insurance coverage. While safety is a No. 1 priority for Floridians, we must […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 18, 2017

Hurricane Irma rammed home the point that Floridians need leaders to provide more than a mop to deal with the damage and misery these mega-storms bring. We just got overwhelmed by a natural disaster that showed again how vulnerable we are. Climate change – yes, deniers, it is real – will likely bring more storms […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 18, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Across Florida, people spent Sunday trying to get back to normal after one of the worst storms to hit the state since Hurricane Andrew.

Blake DowlingSeptember 16, 2017

Irma was a monster; some parts of the state were lucky, others were not. My prayers are with all those impacted by the storm. Shout outs to our state and local leaders for keeping everyone in the loop; a lot was learned from Hermine last year. I personally thought Gov. Rick Scott did a great […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2017

Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera wants to “help you.” With what exactly, we don’t know. Lopez-Cantera filed papers with the state on Sept. 5 forming a new political committee called “Helping You.” The paperwork was sparing in detail, listing the committee’s statement of purpose as “political” and saying “none at this time” for any candidates or individuals the […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 15, 2017

Florida’s nursing home industry is populated by hundreds of excellent centers staffed by thousands of dedicated, caring professionals. It’s unfortunate, but inevitable, that they will get painted with the same negative brush when one facility fails to meet the high standards we set for ourselves. It is grossly unfair, however, for that challenge to be […]

Emails & Opinions
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Jake Owen pitches in after Irma

Sunburn for 9.19.17 – Still digging out

Last Call for 9.18.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Farm Share brings 1 million pounds of food to Irma victims across Florida

Tom Feeney: Federal tax reform is a critical part of recovery for Florida

Joe Henderson: Florida’s hard choices after mega-storm

Sunburn for 9.18.17 – Recovering, resting, reflecting

Blake Dowling: Lessons from Irma; tech tips for the next storm

Takeaways from Tallahassee — CLC’s mysterious new PC

Emmett Reed: Tragic deaths, inaccurate reporting shouldn’t tarnish nursing home professionals