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Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

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A bill that would create a special taxing district for the Water Street Tampa development in Hillsborough County was recently signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott. That’s after it made it through the Legislature this Session with near-unanimous votes in the House and Senate. The proposal was backed by Strategic Property Partners, a partnership […]

Peter SchorschMarch 26, 2018

Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister announced Friday that his campaign had gathered enough petition signatures to qualify for the 2018 ballot. “I’ve had the privilege of working in the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for over 25 years, and there have been few things as humbling during that time as having your neighbors lend their signature to […]

Peter SchorschMarch 22, 2018

After a brief hiatus, “Not Just A Body of Water” is returning with a streamlined format — different in style from our other email products — that is a better fit for what we describe internally as “Ninja Bow.” We plan to deliver NJABW more frequently than once a week because there is just so […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

Republican Nick DiCeglie is holding a fundraiser for his House District 66 campaign on March 23 in St. Petersburg. The event is set to run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Mayor’s Mansion, 609 11th Ave. South. Those interested in attending can RSVP with Rick Porter at 407-849-1112 or [email protected]. DiCeglie is running […]

Drew WilsonMarch 21, 2018

Four candidates have filed for the state House seat being given up by Republican Rep. Julio Gonzalez so he can pursue the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney. Republican Nicholas Trolli opened his campaign account ahead of Gonzalez’ announcement he would run for Florida’s 17th Congressional District, and since then another three […]

Phil AmmannMarch 21, 2018

Americans for Prosperity-Florida will be running a new digital ad in the Tampa Bay region warning against using public money to build a new Rays baseball stadium — either in St. Petersburg or Ybor City. Unveiled Wednesday, the 30-second animated ad, produced by the activist group founded by the billionaire conservative brothers Charles and David […]

Peter SchorschMarch 21, 2018

St. Petersburg attorney Carrie Pilon is expected to challenge incumbent Republican Jeff Brandes in Senate District 24, according to planning documents obtained by Florida Politics. Pilon, a St. Pete native, is a Stetson University law grad and also holds a bachelor’s and master’s in public administration from Florida State University. She runs an injury law […]

Drew WilsonMarch 16, 2018

Pasco County Commissioner Mike Wells picked up and endorsement for his re-election bid Friday from the Pasco County Professional Fire Fighters. “The Executive Board for Pasco County Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 4420, has voted unanimously to endorse your candidacy for Pasco County Board of County Commissioners, District 4,” group VP Joe Russo said in […]

Drew WilsonMarch 15, 2018

Democrat Fentrice Driskell looks like a true contender with more than $40,000 raised in her first month running for House District 63, a Tampa Bay swing district held by Republican Rep. Shawn Harrison. “I truly appreciate the outpouring of community support from over 200 donors to our campaign who helped us raise $40,805.18 in just […]

Peter SchorschMarch 15, 2018

St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Wengay Newton made it through the fundraising pause brought about by the 2018 Legislative Session without ceding much ground to his primary challengers. Newton started the year with about $15,000 on hand, and after keeping spending low last month, he’s still at that level despite his last campaign income being a […]

Tampa Bay

Jeff Vinik scores win with signing of Water Street Tampa bill

Chad Chronister qualifies for 2018 ballot

Not Just A Body Of Water — A newsletter about Tampa Bay politics — 3.22.18

Nick DiCeglie fundraiser this Friday

Four candidates running for Julio Gonzalez’ House seat

Americans for Prosperity warns ‘taxpayers lose’ with Tampa Bay stadium

Jeff Brandes expected to draw challenge from trial lawyer Carrie Pilon

Pasco fire fighters back Mike Wells for re-election

Fentrice Driskell raises $40K in first month of House campaign

Wengay Newton holds onto fundraising lead in HD 70 primary