Emails & Opinions

Peter SchorschJanuary 5, 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. THANK YOU for all of the kind and considerate well-wishes on my birthday. It was a great day, spent with Michelle and Ella Joyce. Our dinner at Cafe Ponte was pitch-perfect. And […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 4, 2017

Over the weekend, the Times’ Rick Danielson and Sue Carlton shared a byline online where they essentially discussed the Bob Buckhorn Experience in Tampa, close to six years after he was elected mayor. Although the initial thrust of the story was how the Mayor wasn’t above looking a little silly on occasions to sell a particular program or […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 4, 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. THOUGHTS ON MY 41ST BIRTHDAY If you want to know what’s on my mind as I approach my 41st birthday, read the essay from Andrew Sullivan, “The Distraction Sickness.“ As David Brooks writes, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2017

Just as how the Grinch’s heart grew three sizes that day, officials at St. Petersburg’s City Hall are deferring taking any regulatory action against ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft. City Councilmember Darden Rice told Janelle Irwin of the Tampa Bay Business Journal that all parties involved “are ever closer to an agreement to present to Council that […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 3, 2017

I have been reading in dismay about Monday’s vote in the House of Representatives on changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics. These changes will potentially have the impact of eliminating investigations and reviews of unethical behavior by those holding office on the federal level. As a matter of fact, because this proposal has been moved […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2017

When the Pittsburgh Steelers scored a field goal in overtime to win their game on Sunday, the men in black and gold kicked off the offseason for the twenty hapless teams who did not make the NFL playoffs. The worst among them, the Cleveland Browns, are said to be “on the clock,” meaning because they have the first pick […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2017

In one of his books, late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson recounted a story of a campaign conversation he had, in 1968, with Richard Nixon. It would be the only conversation Thompson was to have with Nixon, who at that point was a second-tier candidate humping it out on the tundra of New Hampshire. Thompson, […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 2017

Congresswoman Gwen Graham took the last few days of the year to reflect on 2016, looking back on a series of successes during the Tallahassee Democrat’s single term in Congress. Graham, who opted not to run for re-election after redistricting made Florida’s 2nd Congressional District too Republican, is also looking to the future — with the promise to […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 3, 2017

With Republicans in control of all branches of state government for what is approaching nearly two decades, one check on their levers of power has been the Florida Supreme Court, which has at times has served as a safeguard to what some would call the Legislature’s worst excesses, such as redistricting and the death penalty. Until […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 3, 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. AMENDMENT 2 NOW IN EFFECT Medical marijuana might be legal in Florida, but don’t rush out to buy a bong quite yet. Approved by 71 percent of voters, Amendment 2 allows patients […]

Emails & Opinions

Sunburn for 1.5.16 – Jeb skipping inaugural; Andrew Gillum’s new project; Lee Constantine for CFO?; Ambassador Carlos Trujillo?; Big change at the FJA

Mitch Perry Report for 1.4.17 — Waitin’ on the man

Sunburn for 1.4.17 – Birthday thoughts; Rob Johnson’s big move; FDP & RPOF intrigue; Reporter gets punk’d

Upon second thought, City of St. Pete defers vote to regulate Uber and Lyft

Matt Carlucci: Office of Congressional Ethics is more important than ever

Bob Buckhorn is on the clock

Jacksonville Bold for 1.3.17 — What it was, was football

Email insights: Gwen Graham reflects on time in Congress, hints a ‘look to the future’

Mitch Perry Report for 1.3.17 — Remembering Justice Perry’s words

Sunburn for 1.3.17 – First day for Amend. 2; Fla’s new US Reps take DC; Bill Nelson’s money man; Darryl Rouson targets Electoral College; A new job for Amy Zubaly