Tampa Bay

Peter SchorschApril 23, 2018

Tampa Republican Sen. Dana Young is holding a campaign kickoff fundraiser Tuesday for her re-election to Senate District 18. Young’s event is set for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 24 at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club, 5320 Interbay Boulevard. Those looking to attend are encouraged to send an email to Kristin Lamb […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

A fundraiser benefitting U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis’ re-election bid will be held Monday evening in Palm Harbor. The April 23 event will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the home of Ann Ferrentino. Donors giving $1,000 or more can mingle in a cocktail reception during the 6 o’clock hour, while those donating $125 […]

Phil AmmannApril 21, 2018

With the Republican Party of Hillsborough, $20,000 goes a long way. First, it buys a spot at next month’s Lincoln Day Dinner, seated at a table with Gov. Rick Scott. Scott is headlining the event — themed “Let Freedom Ring” — along with Attorney General Pam Bondi (as Master of Ceremonies) and U.S. Reps. Dennis […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

Clearwater Republican Ed Hooper announced Friday that the Florida Fraternal Order of Police District 3 Lodges have endorsed his campaign for state Senate. “Ed Hooper has shown his support for first responders. Now the members of the Fraternal Order of Police, District 3 lodges are glad to support him in his bid for the State […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

ESPN’s Jemele Hill will be in St. Petersburg Saturday to give a talk and field questions at a League of Women Voters event. The chief correspondent and senior columnist for ESPN’s The Undefeated will offer her thoughts on the role that celebrity brings to public service and how she has used her platform for that […]

Drew WilsonApril 21, 2018

Freshman Rep. Amber Mariano is holding a golf tournament in support of her House District 36 re-election campaign in Wesley Chapel on June 9. The event will be held at the Saddlebrook Resort & Spa, 5700 Saddlebrook Way. Registration is set to begin at 11:30 am on the day of, with a shotgun start scheduled […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

Former Miami Beach mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Philip Levine will be in Lakewood Ranch Friday evening for the Manatee County Democratic Club’s annual dinner gala. The event will be held in the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Levine is scheduled to speak […]

Bill RuftyApril 20, 2018

Public-school teachers should not have to pay federal income taxes, a Democratic candidate for Florida’s 15th Congressional District declared Thursday. “It will be the Rewarding American Educators Act, and I will file it when I get to Congress,” said Gregory Pilkington of Indian Lakes Estate. “It will attract new teachers and keep those who then will […]

Peter SchorschApril 20, 2018

The development company behind Water Street Tampa announced Thursday that Downtown Tampa will get its first full-service, five-star hotel in early 2021. Strategic Property Partners said the new Marriott EDITION-branded 173-room hotel will rise as part of a 26-story tower in the heart of their Water Street Tampa development. “We are constantly seeking collaborators that […]

Drew WilsonApril 20, 2018

The first renderings and architectural plans for Riverwalk Place, the first high-rise coming to Downtown Tampa in decades, were released Thursday. “We are thrilled to show these designs to the Tampa community, and we are excited for Riverwalk Place to become an icon that Tampa will present to the world,” said Gensler architect Shamim Ahmadzadegan. […]

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It’s on: Dana Young’s fundraiser for Senate re-election is Tuesday

Gus Bilirakis raising money in Palm Harbor on Monday

Hillsborough GOP event to feature both Rick Scott, Colt handgun raffle

Police union backs Ed Hooper for Senate

ESPN’s Jemele Hill to headline League of Women Voters luncheon

Amber Mariano holding golf tournament fundraiser in June

Philip Levine speaking to Manatee Democrats tonight

CD 15 Democratic hopeful puts focus on fixing public education

Marriott EDITION Hotel coming to Water Street Tampa

Design revealed for new Downtown Tampa tower