Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschAugust 19, 2017

And now for some good news out of Tallahassee, the Florida Lottery this week announced, “it has reached the $32 billion mark in contributions for the state’s” education fund. Maybe Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell’s ‘housecleaning’ is paying off? “We are extremely proud of this achievement and what it means for Florida’s students and schools,” Poppell said in a […]

Blake DowlingAugust 19, 2017

This past weekend, I attended the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Conference. As usual, it was a very positive experience. It was my 11th consecutive conference, and to be surrounded by so many clients, elected officials, and business partners all in one place is a rare opportunity. Putting differences aside, you can spend a weekend together […]

Peter SchorschAugust 18, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry, and Jim Rosica. Good morning. Let’s start with ‘welcome to the world’ messages for two sets of parents in The Process. Congrats Ashley Ligas and Franco Ripple on the birth of Carson Alexander. He came in Wednesday […]

Peter SchorschAugust 18, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott pitched his tax-related ballot initiative in Jacksonville this week. By his side was House Speaker Richard Corcoran. That was no coincidence. Corcoran was there to support the plan — but clearly, he was also there to make his presence known to a Jacksonville press corps often obtuse when it comes to statewide […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shots ICYMI today: On Twitter and in a Medium blog post, Tallahassee PR man Kevin Cate (or “communications savant,” as we call him) took apart the case for keeping a Confederate memorial in front of the old Capitol. The heretofore little-paid-attention-to […]

Darryl PaulsonAugust 17, 2017

We are all familiar with gobbledygook: Words that have no real meaning. We are now seeing Googledygook: speech which says one thing, but really means something different. On June 29, 2017, Google employee James Damore posted a ten-page memo on a Google message board which was designed to solicit ideas and encourage debate. Damore’s post, […]

Guest AuthorAugust 17, 2017

There is much emotion on both sides of the current debate over race relations, even among people of goodwill. There are contentious questions to address, such as: Should we remove Confederate statues? Should we allow racists to protest in public spaces? Are our elected leaders to blame for escalating tensions? Is one side more at […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Just because the FBI launched an investigation into redevelopment deals involving prominent business owners and developers in the state capital doesn’t mean the feds would eventually put someone in handcuffs. But, as Tallahassee Democrat publisher Skip Foster wrote yesterday, “the chance of that happening is very, very low.” With two of his best reporters – Jeff Burlew […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica.

Peter SchorschAugust 16, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot If you’re looking for criticism of Donald Trump’s reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, don’t look to Gov. Rick Scott or Attorney General Pam Bondi. Both have been steadfast supporters of the president. “Trump yesterday revived his initial claim […]

Emails & Opinions
Aerial photo courtesy Jesse Biter.

Takeaways from Tallahassee — Lottery cleans up after ‘housecleaning’

Blake Dowling: The official column of hotel tech, Tally, Japan and the FBI

Sunburn for 8.18.17 – Rick Scott’s lunch date; Tom Lee to run for CFO; Speaker doles out new cmte. assignments; Bill Nelson’s proud of Marco Rubio; The poker player with the heart of gold

Jacksonville Bold for 8.18.17 — Are we kingmakers?

Last Call for 8.17.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Darryl Paulson: Googledygook

Christian Cámara: No, white supremacists at Charlottesville were not ‘good people’

Someone targeted in the FBI probe of the City of Tallahassee HAS to be arrested, right?

Sunburn for 8.17.17 – Jack Latvala’s dolphin tale; Florida Realtors launch statewide campaign; Whistlin’ Dixie; Dennis Baxley’s gonna do what?; Cesar Fernandez’ new project

Last Call for 8.16.17 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics