Emails & Opinions

Guest AuthorAugust 31, 2017

According to a study conducted by the risk assessment group Karen Clark & Co., if Hurricane Andrew hit today, it would cause nearly $50 billion of insured losses, compared to its $15.1 billion in 1992. Indeed, Florida enjoys a relatively stable insurance market with more companies writing more policies. However, there are concerns that new, untested […]

Peter SchorschAugust 31, 2017

A lot happened while Congress was away; much to do when it returns On Tuesday, the House and Senate go back to Washington. Much has happened since they went on recess July 28, little of which was positive. Over the last month, we had a tense war of words between President Donald Trump and North […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2017

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Good news for a change out of Tallahassee: AFSCME Florida, the public workers’ union, today announced a $5,000 donation to help those hurt by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana. “The donation to the non-profit AFSCME Fallen Heroes Fund […]

Joe HendersonAugust 30, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran is right on the money, so to speak, with his latest fiscal gambit. Corcoran has put 12 tourism development agencies throughout Florida on notice that they better have an accurate and public accounting of how they spend taxpayer dollars — and quickly. That includes big ones in Miami, Orlando and Tampa […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2017

Tuesday’s slate of elections in St. Petersburg certainly provided a list of winners and losers, and I’m not just talking about candidates. Here’s a list of the real winners and losers emerging from the city’s primary elections. Please let me know if I missed anyone. Winners Tom Alte and Megan Salisbury — Blue Ticket Consulting went two-for-two […]

Blake DowlingAugust 30, 2017

Last week, I chatted with legal ace and FloridaPolitics.com contributor Florence Snyder. We discussed what happens when technology and innovation in business stop assisting the process and becomes a nuisance (or worse). One example is when a security company calls you during the day, you see the name pop up on your phone; you panic, […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Of all of the surprises that occurred in St. Petersburg’s mayoral primary on Tuesday — and there were a lot — one of the most intriguing to Democratic politicos in Florida has to be the appearance of Nikki Barnes and Leslie Wimes at Rick Baker‘s election watch party. Picture of Leslie Wimes and DNC Member […]

Guest AuthorAugust 29, 2017

On July 4, 2017, 15,000 immigrants were sworn in as new American citizens — something each and every one of them worked hard to attain. On that day, they earned the most sought-after citizenship in the world and swore they would support and defend our Constitution. And on that day, along with their citizenship, they […]

Peter SchorschAugust 29, 2017

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. Joe Henderson has today’s topper. Like all of you, I have been mesmerized watching reports about the catastrophe in Texas from Hurricane Harvey. Just couldn’t believe what I was seeing, and couldn’t help thinking […]

Darryl PaulsonAugust 28, 2017

I have been a Republican all my life. I remember watching the Republican National Convention in 1956, when I was 8 years old, and seeing President Dwight Eisenhower nominated for a second term. When I turned 21, I registered as a Republican and have voted for all but two of the Republican presidential candidates since […]

Emails & Opinions

Christian Cámara: In Florida insurance market, all is not equal

The Delegation for 8.31.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Last Call for 8.30.17 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics

Joe Henderson: Richard Corcoran’s tourism threat isn’t bluff

Winners and losers emerging from St. Petersburg’s primary elections

Blake Dowling: A sense of balance in customer service goes far

Leslie Wimes, DNC member Nikki Barnes spotted at Rick Baker’s election watch party

Adam Putnam: The right to vote

Sunburn for 8.29.17 – Florida hearts Texas; Nelson, Scott tied in new poll; Nocco, Book team up for CRC idea; Poynter’s new prez; Happy b’day Nancy Watkins

Darryl Paulson: Why I left the Republican Party