Tampa Bay

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 26, 2018

The Tampa Bay region is well-represented in Tallahassee for the upcoming 2019 Legislative Session, at least in the Senate. Not only is Senate President Bill Galvano from the region — his district covers parts of southern Hillsborough County and Manatee County — but several other senators from the region have been posted to leadership positions. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 26, 2018

The All For Transportation oversight committee could be compiled as quickly as January, according to some officials charged with choosing its members. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Hillsborough County Clerk of Courts Pat Frank have both already chosen members and several other agencies are prepared to begin choosing their representatives. On Nov. 6, Hillsborough County […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 26, 2018

Tampa City Council members will consider a portion of a $500 million infrastructure improvement plan during the board’s evening meeting this Thursday for inclusion into Tampa’s Imagine 2040 comprehensive plan. The plan is based on the city of Tampa’s Capital Improvement Program adopted earlier this year. Of the included projects, several would shore up transportation […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

Suskey Consulting will likely be lobbying for the city of Treasure Island in Tallahassee this year. The firm, owned by former Pinellas resident Alan Suskey, is expected to win a contract with the city Tuesday evening. The contract is on the city’s consent agenda for approval. Such items are typically approved with little to no discussion. […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

A group of neighbors in Palm Harbor are furious about a property owner using their home as a dog rescue. The neighbors say the home is often filled with up to 60 dogs whose barking causes disturbances day and night. One homeowner claimed she had to spend $30,000 on soundproof doors and windows to drown […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 23, 2018

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Local officials are encouraging Tampa Bay area residents to skip the Black Friday madness this year at big box retailers and large chains and instead spend their money in local stores and shops for Small Business Saturday. “Our small businesses here in St. Pete are really important to us. We believe it’s what really gives […]

Staff ReportsNovember 21, 2018

That’s a lot of turkey. The Florida Lottery this week announced that a Brandon man won the $500,000 top prize in the EXTRA PLAY Scratch-Off game. Lennox Wilson, 51, claimed his prize last Friday at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. He bought the winning ticket from a 7-Eleven on Fishhawk Boulevard in Lithia. “The $5 game, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 21, 2018

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Florida Polytechnic University is expanding its reach into south and southwest Florida by appointing two new university foundation members from outside of the Tampa Bay region. The Foundation appointed Ivette O’Doski, a Miami-Dade native and government consulting business owner, and Joshua McCoy, a commercial, industrial and government banking expert from Miami. O’Doski is a lawyer […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 20, 2018

Community activist Stephen Lytle out-raised his opponents for a second month in a row, Hillsborough campaign finance reports for October show. Lytle raised more than $6,000 in October. He raised more than $28,000 in September. “It’s no surprise that the success of a campaign is built upon the ability to fundraise,” Lytle said. “As a first-time […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 20, 2018

Pinellas County commissioners considered a list of five legislative priorities Tuesday, covering topics ranging from protecting community redevelopment areas to reforming Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. In a shift from previous legislative priorities, the county seeks to limit the number of priorities it advocates in Tallahassee during the 2019 Legislative Session to just five. The […]

Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay lawmakers get Senate committee leadership posts

All For Transportation oversight committee could be complete in January

Tampa City Council to consider part of $500 million infrastructure plan

Treasure Island retains Suskey Consulting for state lobbying

Going to the dogs: Palm Harbor neighbors irate over canine rescue

Tampa Bay leaders: Skip Walmart, shop local

Hillsborough man’s early Thanksgiving treat: Half a million dollars

Florida Polytechnic University taps into South Florida market with board appointees

Stephen Lytle out-raises competition in October fundraising

Pinellas Commission narrows legislative priorities to four