Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschAugust 5, 2016

Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics. By Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, Joe Henderson, Mitch Perry and Jim Rosica. AFTER MONTHS OF BAD NEWS, A RETURN TO EVERYDAY LIVING It may have seemed for the past few weeks/months that the only news was bad, political or both. But now, […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2016

For those of you excited about the Summer Olympics, now is your time. Comcast says it will be broadcasting 6,800 hours of programming on 11 channels, and “up to” 41 live streams. So they’ve got you covered. The NFL also returns this weekend — sort of — with the Hall of Fame ceremonies from Canton, Ohio taking […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

Although the Senate District 18 race between Rep. Dana Young and Democrat Bob Buesing has been talked about as a contentious one, Young is undoubtedly winning the endorsement battle. Young has accumulated a slew of endorsements, from national organizations to heavy-hitting statewide and local groups. And while these endorsements are impressive in quality and quantity, Young’s backing […]

Peter SchorschAugust 4, 2016

The league of Republicans against Donald Trump may have found another member in Will Weatherford. The former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, a Wesley Chapel Republican, suggested in a text message today that the real estate tycoon-turned-reality TV star won’t get his vote. “Sadly, I find both candidates to be unworthy of the […]

Mitch PerryAugust 4, 2016

Well, so much for the free flow of ideas inside the Florida Democratic Party. Patrick Murphy announced yesterday he would not engage in any debates with Alan Grayson or Pam Keith in advance of the Aug. 30 Senate primary election, citing allegations of domestic abuse charged by Grayson’s ex-wife last week. “Over the last week, I have heard from many […]

Guest AuthorAugust 3, 2016

The American Marketing Association identified “interactive ad-blocking programs” for electronic devices, including cell phones, as one of the most important strategic issues for marketers in 2016. Advertising is a key component in the marketing mix of businesses, and the inability to reach users through advertising will change the marketing strategy of all businesses. This is […]

Dominic CalabroAugust 3, 2016

Few legislative decisions have been as wildly popular as Florida’s “sales tax holidays.” They have become more than just a tax break. They are a traditional back-to-school event that families plan for, neighbors talk about and businesses promote. This year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday — from Aug. 5 through 7 — is shorter than last year and […]

Peter SchorschAugust 3, 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. SHOCK POLLS St. Pete Polls will release today the results from a self-sponsored set of surveys it conducted across the state. The results in some of the races are nothing less than […]

Mitch PerryAugust 3, 2016

New York Rep. Richard Hanna yesterday became the first Republican in Congress to say that not only could he not support Donald Trump for president (he said that months ago), but he now says he’ll be voting for Hillary Clinton in the fall. “While I disagree with her on many issues, I will vote for Mrs. Clinton,” Hanna wrote […]

Guest AuthorAugust 3, 2016

From the Panhandle to the Keys and from rural communities to our biggest cities, economic opportunity is important to all 20 million Floridians. This month, Tampa Bay highlights the growth we are experiencing across the state and challenges other regions to follow its lead so that every family in Florida can experience the American Dream. […]

Emails & Opinions
St. Petersburg City Hall. Image via WikiCommons.

Sunburn for 8.04.16 – A welcome respite

Mitch Perry Report for 8.5.16 — Rio or bust

Dana Young continues to win the endorsement battle vs. Bob Buesing

Add Will Weatherford to the #NeverTrump camp?

Mitch Perry Report for 8.4.16 — Patrick Murphy shuts down the debate

William Steiger: Don’t block my ads! Just improve advertising experience

Dominic Calabro: Sales tax holidays — a Florida tradition and boon to taxpayers, businesses

Sunburn for 8.03.16 – Shock polls, Jax gets Trumped, Alan Grayson’s bus tour; Jon Costello appointed

Mitch Perry Report for 8.3.16 — How many GOP candidates still ‘not there yet’ on Trump?

Cissy Proctor: Tampa Bay’s economy is flourishing