Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschNovember 7, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. BULLETIN via the Associated Press – 4:32 a.m. – Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. attorney general and the epicenter of several political storms during the Clinton administration, has died. […]

Mitch PerryNovember 7, 2016

In this space on Friday, we reminisced about October surprises in previous election cycles before referring to the dual bombshells that have rocked this year’s presidential election: First, the release of that 2005 “Access Hollywood” tape in which Donald Trump spoke lewdly about women, followed 10 days ago with the announcement of the discovery of hundreds of thousands […]

Guest AuthorNovember 7, 2016

I am proud of my service in the United States Air Force, and I know firsthand the honor it is to serve this great nation. I also know the complete trust we in the military must place in our commander in chief. Our nation’s armed forces serve at the call of duty, at the orders […]

Steve SchaleNovember 6, 2016

To: America From: Steve Schale, A Tired Florida Man Re: 2nd to last Memo 2 days until E-Day 4 days until I am home for a nice long time. 6 days until FSU basketball tips off. That’s all I care about now. It is Sunday. We are so close to the end of this shibacle that […]

Steve SchaleNovember 5, 2016

*3 days until E-Day *5 days until I am home for a nice long time. *7 days until FSU basketball tips off. *105 days until pitchers and catchers Think about it. Next week at this time, you won’t be reading memos from some dude in Florida. You will be relaxing in your home. Just visualize […]

Guest AuthorNovember 5, 2016

If babies could vote in this tough election, they’d want more than a kiss on the cheek. If they could talk, imagine what they would say about the issues that matter to them — to win their support. These newest little humans would want parents who are ready to be devoted to their care — […]

Guest AuthorNovember 4, 2016

Like the U.S. and Florida Constitution, the Orange County Charter is intended to set forth the basic framework for county governance and it is not intended to be cluttered with the agendas of out-of-town special or partisan political interests. In recent years Orange County’s job creators have become increasingly concerned that the business climate and […]

Guest AuthorNovember 4, 2016

Over the years, the Hispanic community has grown to be a major force within the U.S. economy. In 2015, the Hispanic population in the United States spent $1.3 trillion on consumer products — a number that’s projected to grow to $1.7 trillion by 2020. Over time, Hispanic Americans have developed a strong presence across a […]

AARPNovember 4, 2016

Exactly one year ago, AARP launched a campaign to put the spotlight on Social Security in the 2016 presidential election. This mission had special meaning for me because of Social Security’s role in my own family. When I was growing up in Syracuse, New York, my grandmother moved in with us. She was a widow, and she […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2016

After nearly six years, Republican Gov. Rick Scott finally gets his chance to make a dent in the state Supreme Court’s “left-leaning cabal,” as one GOP lawyer privately (of course) called it. Justice James E.C. Perry announced his retirement at the end of the year, creating an opening Scott must fill. Speculative journalism pieces soon appeared, […]

Emails & Opinions

Sunburn for 11.07.16 – Maybe the best edition ever

Mitch Perry Report for 11.7.16 — Closing arguments

Mike Hill: We must demand a commander in chief and Senate fit to serve

Steve Schale: Notes on the final Sunday of early voting in Florida

Steve Schale: Notes on the 11th day of early voting in Florida

Mimi Graham: If babies could vote in this 2016 election

Robert Agrusa: Orange County charter questions – how could it affect my business?

Javier Palomarez & Julio Fuentes: Yes on Amendment 1: Small business supports solar, fair policies for all

John Hishta: In honor of my grandmother … and future generations

Takeaways from Tallahassee – Full court press