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Drew WilsonMay 9, 2018

Former Democratic Rep. Amanda Murphy said she would run for Senate District 16 last week, and on Wednesday she made it official by filing her paperwork with the Florida Division of Elections. “I am running because the people of Pasco and Pinellas Counties need someone who will put them first, someone who knows what it […]

Ryan NicolMay 9, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory has earned another endorsement in the race for HD 73, after former state Senator Lisa Carlton announced she’d be throwing her support behind Gregory. Carlton vouched for Gregory’s fiscal conservative vision in her announcement: “I’m confident that he will be a reliable and strong voice for low taxes and other policies that […]

Peter SchorschMay 9, 2018

For the city of Tampa, it is the best of times. Yet, for Mayor Bob Buckhorn, it’s almost time to go. By this time next year, his successor will have been sworn in and he will be a non-lawyer consultant for Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, the law firm where Hizzoner’s friend, Ron Christaldi – the driving […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Tampa Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison, who is once again facing a formidable challenger in House District 63, added $7,850 to his campaign account and $44,500 to his political committee last month. The April report shows 10 contributions, including seven checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for state legislative races. The new report brings his […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Seminole attorney Berny Jacques tacked on another $13,275 last month for his campaign to replace termed-out Republican Rep. Larry Ahern in House District 66. Jacques, a Republican, brought in $12,275 of that cash through his campaign account, with the other $1,000 heading to his political committee, Protect Pinellas. The new report brings his combined fundraising […]

Drew WilsonMay 8, 2018

Clearwater Republican Rep. Chris Latvala brought in $43,675 for his House District 67 re-election campaign last month – his best report of the 2018 election cycle. The April money came in across 93 contributions, including 30 checks for $1,000, the maximum allowable contribution for a state legislative race. Another 15 donors chipped in $500 apiece, […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

Republican Rep. James Grant will hold a fundraiser for his House District 64 re-election campaign in Tampa on May 8. The event will be held at the Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Those interested in attending can let the Grant campaign know by sending a note to [email protected]. […]

Peter SchorschMay 8, 2018

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National security consultant John Godwin is entering the race for Tampa City Council District 2, the citywide seat currently held by Councilmember Charlie Miranda. “I have dedicated my adult life to serving my community, state, and country; and I am excited about the opportunity to continue serving Tampa on our City Council,” Godwin said Monday. “Tampa […]

Guest AuthorMay 7, 2018

Several months behind schedule and more than $1 billion later, the shiny new rental car facility at Tampa International Airport opened earlier this year to decidedly mixed reviews. For the amount of money taxpayers have ponied up, I think we’re all hoping the experience is better than what we’ve gotten on our taxpayer-subsidized sports stadiums. […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

It’s time once again to rank Tampa Bay’s most powerful politicians. I am asking several of the leading political consultants, activists, bloggers, operatives and local lobbyists to provide a list of who they consider the 25 most powerful pols in the region. For the purposes of this experiment, the Tampa Bay region is defined as […]

Tampa Bay

It’s official: Amanda Murphy is running for state Senate

Former lawmaker Lisa Carlton endorses Tommy Gregory in HD 73 race

Tampa mayoral race begins as a ‘tale of two regrets’

Shawn Harrison hits $215K on hand with April fundraising reports

Berny Jacques posts $13K haul in HD 66 race

In face of possible challenge, Chris Latvala added more than $43K in April

James Grant raising funds tonight at Tampa Theatre

First candidate files for Tampa City Council District 2

Chris Hudson: Tampa airport ignores ride-sharing trend, taxpayers beware

Not Just A Body Of Water — A briefing on Tampa Bay politics – 5.7.18

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.