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Peter SchorschJune 29, 2018

A grassroots effort backing a one-cent sales tax increase to fund Hillsborough County transportation filed a monster campaign finance report Friday. The group, All for Transportation, reports receiving five contributions in its first week, and included among those were six-figure checks from Water Street Tampa developer and Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik as well […]

Peter SchorschJune 29, 2018

The actions of two Bay-area men last week saved drivers from a potential financial headache. WTSP investigative journalist Noah Pransky uncovered a system maintenance issue with Florida’s tolling system, or SunPass. The estimated time to complete the toll maintenance project took longer than expected, and Pransky pointed out that Floridians could not see older transactions […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is endorsing businessman Steve Cona for Hillsborough County School Board District 1 seat. “I believe that Steve is the best candidate for School Board District 1,” Buckhorn said Thursday. “For years, he has dedicated himself to his community and helped strengthen Hillsborough County. Steve will continue to fight to ensure that our students […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

The developer behind Water Street Tampa unveiled its plan for the project’s public spaces Thursday, saying that once complete the historic area “will be reborn as the heart and spine of the community.” Strategic Property Partners has in the past touted the nearly 9 million square feet of indoor space in the $3 billion development, […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

The Florida Education Association and the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association are backing Democrat Mike Alvarez in the Democratic primary for House District 62. “Hillsborough teachers stand with Mike,” said Rob Kriete, President of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association. “We’ve seen what happens when dysfunction, threats, and corruption infect our local government. Mike is an ethical […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory announced Wednesday that Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst is endorsing his campaign to succeed Rep. Joe Gruters in House District 73. “I’m proud to endorse Tommy Gregory,” said Furst. “There is no question in my mind that he has what it takes to serve us very well in Tallahassee. His leadership background […]

Drew WilsonJune 28, 2018

Democratic Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton will host a town hall meeting later this month to field questions from his constituents in the Pinellas part of House District 70. The June 28 event will be at the Enoch Davis Recreational Center in St. Petersburg, 1111 18th Ave. South, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. HD 70 […]

Drew WilsonJune 26, 2018

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James Buchanan picked up an endorsement Tuesday from a former rival in the race to replace Sarasota Republican Rep. Julio Gonzalez, who is leaving the state House to run for Florida’s 17th Congressional District. Republican Nicholas Trolli opened a campaign account to run for House District 74 in February before U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney’s retirement announcement led […]

Drew WilsonJune 25, 2018

A Tampa man says a campaign consultant working with School Board member Susan Valdes, now a candidate for House District 62, threatened to get him fired and booted out of the Democratic Party for posting a video of Valdes on Facebook. The 5-minute video, recorded during a Saturday meeting of the Hillsborough Hispanic Democratic Caucus, […]

Drew WilsonJune 25, 2018

Three years after his appointment to Florida’s Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court by Gov. Rick Scott, Judge Brian Iten is up for retention. While nearly all judicial elections were decided without opposition, Iten is facing a challenge from Venice attorney Maria Ruhl to keep his seat in the circuit covering DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. In […]

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Tampa transportation initiative gets $300K boost, collects 5K signatures

Not Just A Body Of Water for 6.29.18 — A newsletter about Tampa Bay politics

Bob Buckhorn endorses Steve Cona for Hillsborough School Board

Development firm sheds light on Water Street Tampa’s public spaces

Teacher unions back Mike Alvarez for HD 62

Bill Furst endorses Tommy Gregory for HD 73

Wengay Newton hosting St. Pete town hall tonight

Nicholas Trolli endorses James Buchanan in HD 74

Susan Valdes campaign threatens man for posting video

Judge Brian Iten holding fundraiser for retention campaign