Emails & Opinions

Florence SnyderJanuary 10, 2017

Nat Hentoff‘s writing was as brilliant, edgy and unpredictable as the music of Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Charles Mingus, and the many other geniuses he worked with in his altogether remarkable life. Hentoff died Saturday at age 91, mourned by family, free thinkers, jazz junkies, and persons on the lunatic fringe of the […]

Joe HendersonJanuary 10, 2017

Meryl Streep must have known what she was in for when she spoke out against Donald Trump at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night. Conservatives were outraged that, during her acceptance speech for a lifetime of excellence in Hollywood, she referenced Trump’s mocking of a disabled reporter during the campaign. Trump, indeed, emphasized the […]

Blake DowlingJanuary 10, 2017

Like Ryan Lochte at a Rio gas station – 2017 is on. We are 100 percent set for takeoff. Engines are roaring and what should we expect from technology in this grand year? There are three things you can always count on, breaches, innovation and disruption. Let’s dive into innovation, shall we? (More swimming puns, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 10, 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. FIRST ON FLORIDAPOLITICS.COM – STEVE CRISAFULLI SAYS NO TO 2018 BID The Republican from Merritt Island, who was speaker 2014-16, was widely expected to mount a statewide bid for the cabinet post, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2017

Because the Florida political universe does not have enough email programs already, we here at FP just launched “Sixty Days” — a primetime look at the 2017 Legislative Session. Designed to hit inboxes in the evening on days when the Florida House or Senate has legislative committee meetings scheduled and, of course, throughout the sixty days (get […]

Joe HendersonJanuary 9, 2017

We all remember when presidential candidate Donald Trump stuck Republican opponent Marco Rubio with the label of “Little Marco.” It’s hard to say if that insult led directly to Trump’s sizable thumping of Rubio in the Florida primary, but it’s worth mentioning because “Little” Marco holds perhaps the biggest card in Trump’s push to confirm […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2017

If Richard Corcoran truly believes local governments using taxpayer dollars to hire lobbyists is a “disgrace,” he can do more than require those who represent public entities or tax-supported entities to disclose their contracts. He could tell these lobbyists they’re not welcome in the Florida House if they’re there on behalf of a city or county or sheriff or college or […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 2017

It’s no secret what House Speaker Richard Corcoran thinks of local governments paying firms to lobby for them before the Florida Legislature. “It’s a disgrace that taxpayer dollars are used to hire lobbyists when we elect people to represent them,” Corcoran told the Tampa Bay Times. Were it up to Corcoran alone — and on some days, it may […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 9, 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. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! In Florida, odd number years are just as busy as even numbered ones. There’s big city municipal elections; a never-ending legislative session; and turmoil in the state’s political parties. […]

Martin DyckmanJanuary 8, 2017

When a family member or another loved one dies of natural causes, we understand that death is the price we pay for life. We must accept it and count on memories to console us. But how do you grieve for your nation? How do you move beyond the death of everything you held sacred about […]

Emails & Opinions
Image via Facebook (TCEC).

Nat Hentoff, master of words and music, gone too soon at 91

Conservatives bashing ‘Hollywood’ depends on which actors do the talking

Tech, food and disruption: Hotels on the front lines of innovation

Sunburn for 1.10.17 – Steve Crisafulli’s 2018 plans; The latest from Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando shootings; Visit Florida intrigue; Gary Fineout to TX

Our new email program, ‘Sixty Days,’ just launched

‘Little’ Marco Rubio holds big cards in Rex Tillerson confirmation

Richard Corcoran should tell lobbyists for Hillsborough PTC they’re not welcome

Local governments lobbying may be a ‘disgrace,’ but its better than sending certain elected officials

Sunburn for 1.9.17 – Key dates for 2017; Terror at #FLL; Pam Bondi still mum; 3 key personnel moves

Jan. 20, 2017: A day that will live in infamy