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Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

Former public defender and lobbyist Karen Skyers announced via Twitter Tuesday that she is entering the race for Hillsborough-based House District 61. Skyers, a Democrat, joins Sharon Carter, Norman Harris, Dianne Hart and Byron Henry in the primary race. HD 61 is opening up in the fall due to Tampa Democratic Rep. Sean Shaw foregoing […]

Drew WilsonApril 3, 2018

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s re-election campaign said Tuesday that its first campaign finance report of 2018 will show $470,000 raised during the first three months of the year. “Vern’s independence and record of bipartisan accomplishments fighting for seniors, children, veterans and middle-class families are why so many in Southwest Florida are proud to call him […]

Drew WilsonApril 2, 2018

Republican Tommy Gregory announced Thursday that Lakewood Ranch Republican Club President Steve Vernon endorsed his campaign to replace Rep. Joe Gruters in House District 73. “Tommy Gregory is a patriot and a true conservative. He understands how our economy works and how important it is to keep taxes low and government regulations to a minimum,” […]

Drew WilsonApril 2, 2018

Democrat Carrie Pilon announced Monday that she’s filed to run for the Senate District 24 seat currently held by St. Petersburg Republican Sen. Jeff Brandes. Florida Politics previously reported Pilon, a former prosecutor who now runs an injury law firm, was planning a run for the Pinellas County district. “I’m running for the State Senate because […]

Staff ReportsApril 2, 2018

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Gov. Rick Scott visited USAA in Tampa on Monday “to highlight $180 million in total funding in his Securing Florida’s Future Budget to support active military, veterans, and their families.” The Governor’s Office announced the event in a press release. He also signed HB 29, which will “increase opportunities and reduce fees for Florida military, […]

Peter SchorschApril 2, 2018

Republican Aakash Patel announced last week that former House Speaker Will Weatherford has endorsed his bid for the District 1 seat on the Hillsborough County Commission. “I have known Aakash Patel through our work in the business community and have witnessed his efforts to enrich economic growth in Hillsborough County. I believe he will be […]

Peter SchorschApril 1, 2018

One of the nation’s busiest acquirers of newspapers and online media has agreed to buy the Tampa Bay Times and other related properties in a deal announced late Saturday night at a price of $79.25 million. Executives at New York-based New Media Investment Group Inc. said the Times will join a growing GateHouse Media stable […]

Drew WilsonMarch 31, 2018

Freshman Republican Rep. Amber Mariano picked up a primary challenger this week in her re-election campaign for House District 36. Holiday Republican Joseph Molnar filed for the seat Wednesday, joining Mariano and New Port Richey Democrat Linda Jack in the race for the Pasco County seat. Molnar’s resume includes several stints working for the Republican […]

Phil AmmannMarch 30, 2018

Saying “sweat equity” was simply not enough, Randy Cooper is exiting the race for Manatee County’s House District 71. “I started running for this seat a year ago and have put my heart, soul, and a lot of sweat equity in this campaign but have to admit that it just was not enough,” Cooper, a […]

Peter SchorschMarch 29, 2018

The response to the first two editions of “Not Just A Body of Water” has been so phenomenal, we worked hard to get one more edition out before the Easter holiday. No Spring Break here. If there’s one theme that’s dominating the local political scene, it’s chessboarding. Candidates are either getting ready to jump into […]

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Karen Skyers enters race to succeed Sean Shaw in HD 61

Vern Buchanan adds $470K for CD 16 re-election

Tommy Gregory endorsed by Steve Vernon in HD 73 race

Trial lawyer Carrie Pilon files for state Senate

Rick Scott highlights money for military, veterans in Tampa

Will Weatherford endorses Aakash Patel for Hillsborough Commission

Tampa Bay Times to be sold to GateHouse Media in $79M deal

Amber Mariano draws primary challenger in HD 36

Randy Cooper exits HD 71 race, will support Tracy Pratt

Not Just A Body Of Water — A briefing about Tampa Bay politics — 3.29.18