Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

Florida is known for its characters, and now it appears a few are heading from one swamp to another. It’s no secret Floridians played a significant role in getting President Donald Trump elected. The state’s 29 electoral votes gave him an early nudge to victory, and early primary support from Attorney General Pam Bondi and Gov. Rick Scott helped solidify his […]

Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2017

The Florida newspapers that are part of the USA TODAY network are trumpeting their plan to offer expanded coverage of the 2017 Legislative Session. “While some news organizations have pulled back resources from capital coverage,” a story in the Tallahassee Democrat reads, “the USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida is investing in focused, in-depth reporting on the Legislature as it […]

Peter SchorschMarch 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. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE Session is coming, and Floridians are sounding off on some of the issues lawmakers could be taking up in the days and weeks ahead. Think Floridians are clamoring […]

Martin DyckmanMarch 3, 2017

When current events became too depressing, I turned to history for possible reassurance. It came from what might seem an unlikely source, Volker Ullrich’s excellent 2016 biography, “Hitler Ascent 1889-1939” published in translation by Alfred A. Knopf. There are sound reasons to hope that what happened there won’t happen here, as even though it threatens […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 2017

If you are part of the NORML crowd, you probably know Mike Minardi. He is kind of a thing in the world of weed and, frankly, being a pro-marijuana attorney has become his calling card. Minardi is on the board, listed as “Legal Director,” of NORML of Florida. He is part of CannaMoms and the words […]

Florence SnyderMarch 2, 2017

The clubs have names like I Am One and Brave Women of Palm Beach County, and to look at their elegant members, you’d think they were ladies of leisure on their way to a fashion show or an art gallery. Instead, they are the heartbroken survivors of beloved children and siblings whose extreme mental illnesses […]

Peter SchorschMarch 2, 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. ADAM PUTNAM, JACK LATVALA POST MONSTER MONTHLY FUNDRAISING TOTALS The shadow campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination is well underway. With 544 days until the August 2018 primary, it’s still might be […]

Joe HendersonMarch 1, 2017

If all issues before the St. Petersburg City Council were as easy as the once members will consider Thursday morning, anyone could do the job. The Council has a vote scheduled to set a referendum on a plan to privately renovate Al Lang Stadium. That’s so a bid by Tampa Bay Rowdies’ owner Bill Edwards […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 28, 2017

A push to decriminalize marijuana could prove a slippery slope, by giving kids the false impression on the safety of a drug increasingly legal nationwide. Some believe a similar problem could happen in Florida, especially after voters passed Amendment 2, which began the process of legalizing medical marijuana throughout the Sunshine State. A new report […]

Blake DowlingFebruary 28, 2017

The new resident at the White House and technology are an interesting pair, with the Russians, Twitter, etc. Speaking of the new guy on Pennsylvania Avenue, make sure to check out the Showtime documentary Trumped. Regardless of your status — love him, hate him, internet troller, hater Facebook over-poster, fan, rioter, protester, etc. — if […]

Emails & Opinions

The Delegation for 3.3.17 – Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

I’m excited for the Tallahassee Democrat’s expanded coverage of capital politics, but…

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 03.03.17

History provides a bit of assurance between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler

Why is a pro pot lawyer advocating a denial of access to medical marijuana?

Grieving octogenarian does the heartbreaking heavy lifting that government won’t

Sunburn for 3.2.17 – Putnam, Latvala post monster $ totals; Legg not running; CRC picks; Poll has Scott up on Leg.

Easy call: St. Pete Cty Council to set Al Lang referendum

With push to legalize marijuana, teens get false impression on pot safety

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