Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschFebruary 8, 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 BATTLE LINES WERE DRAWN LONG AGO… … now the fight begins in earnest. The House Careers & Competition Subcommittee will discuss a proposed bill today to get rid of Enterprise Florida and […]

Blake DowlingFebruary 7, 2017

Yay sports! Or “yay ball,” as one of my techie staff members used to say (she had zero interest in football, etc.) Yay sports, indeed. This weekend was awesome for sports, with the most thrilling Super Bowl ever. And I also attended the Kentucky-Florida basketball game; what a battle in the brand-new Gville arena. If […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 2017

Last week, Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin revealed details of a new short story set in his Westeros universe, focused on the bloody and incestuous Targaryen family history. To fans of Martin’s work, this latest announcement is both welcome and dreaded news. Any time Martin writes about the characters from the rich universe of A Song Of […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 7, 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. DONALD TRUMP IN TAMPA: LET IN PEOPLE WHO WANT TO ‘LOVE OUR COUNTRY’ via Allison Nielsen of the Sunshine State News –The visit was Trump’s first to the U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

As predicted in this space in December, the Melbourne-based Harris Corporation recently announced the sale of one of its government technology divisions. No, it wasn’t Harris’ radio business as rumored, but the company did sell off its government IT services division to Veritas Capital for $690 million. While the sale of this division is being spun as a […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

In his “As We Heard It” column, Patrick Manteiga writes that candidates of all stripes are starting to measure their strengths for a potential run for Mayor of Tampa. Among the names the plugged-in Manteiga mentions are the obvious contenders, like former police chief Jane Castor and current City Councilman Mike Suarez, as well as Councilmembers Yolie Capin and Harry Cohen. Also in […]

Florence SnyderFebruary 6, 2017

Santa Rosa County Creep of the Week is also the Santa Rosa County School District’s 2016 Substitute Employee of the Year, proving yet again that Florida is never too busy to hand out meaningless awards, and always underfunded for things that matter. Substitute teacher Richard Mack, 66, is charged with multiple counts of molesting multiple […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

While speculation hums along on the membership on the Constitution Revision Commission, there’s been not much buzz on who will be its executive director. But there’s been quite a bit of interest in the Capitol, at least on the south side of the Plaza level, to put it back in the hands of an old pro: Billy […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 6, 2017

Messages about America, inclusiveness — and, yes, even “four years of awful hair” — kept bubbling up in Super Bowl 51 ads from Airbnb, the NFL and a line of personal care products. But there was still plenty of escapism and light humor for those who weren’t into the politics. As the New England Patriots […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 6, 2017

Short-term rentals have become a vital component of Florida’s tourism industry, granting property owners and visitors more flexibility when planning the duration and location of their stay. These types of rentals also help lift financial burdens off family renters by allowing them to stay together in a home instead of multiple hotel rooms, which can […]

Emails & Opinions
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Sunburn for 2.8.17 – Scott vs. Corcoran showdown; Member projects pile up; red-light cameras still alive; Get well, Carol Dover!

Blake Dowling: Drones, drones everywhere — Super Bowl to Prison

Just fix the damn sewers, Rick

Sunburn for 2.7.17 – Trump hearts Florida; First CRC picks; Dana Young is upset; New Starbucks!!!

Should Floridians be worried the state’s law enforcement radio partner is conducting a fire sale?

Don’t forget about Shawn Harrison as a possible candidate for Tampa mayor

Santa Rosa Creep of the Week reveals cockroaches in school district kitchen

Some hoping Billy Buzzett takes the reins at Constitutional Revision Commission once again

Super Bowl ads go political in a big way

Greg Steube: Local rental rules hurt the economy