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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 […]

Jim RosicaMay 7, 2018

Joe Redner now wants a court to order the state to reimburse his legal costs — including $16,000 for PowerPoint presentations — after he won a lawsuit to start growing and juicing his own medical marijuana. The Tampa strip club mogul last week filed a motion with Circuit Judge Karen Gievers, seeking more than $45,000 to pay […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Seminole Democrat Alex Heeren announced Monday that a trio of local elected officials is endorsing his campaign for Pinellas-based House District 66. The new endorsements came in from Belleair Beach City Councilmember Wanda Schwerer and Belleair Bluffs City Commissioners Joe Barkley and Jack Nazario. “I support Alex Heeren because we need new leadership in the […]

Drew WilsonMay 7, 2018

Land O’ Lakes Republican Ardian Zika announced Monday that Pasco Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Sheriff Chris Nocco have endorsed his campaign to succeed House Speaker Richard Corcoran in House District 37. “Ardian Zika left a civil war-torn country to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. I’ve represented the people of Pasco County, as their Tax […]

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Girls at a Boys & Girls Club in Rhode Island. Image via AP.

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

Pay up: Joe Redner seeks costs after winning ‘home grow’ lawsuit

Alex Heeren adds trio of endorsements for HD 66 bid

Ardian Zika adds two major endorsements for HD 37 campaign