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Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

When speaking about energy for our country, one is typically labeled either a shill for big oil or a left-wing environmentalist, depending on argument. That’s never been clearer than during the past month when my comments on the topic made the rounds in print and online. To be clear, many Floridians and I, think smart […]

Guest AuthorJune 29, 2015

“Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get the work done?” Robert Avossa, the new Palm Beach County schools superintendent, asked an enthusiastic group of 250 to 300 in the Glades Central High School media center this past Thursday evening. The crowd was a cross-section of school administrators, teachers, staff, parents and local […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

The first budget review with Sports and Entertainment, and SMG was brutal. History in these reviews shows that Sam Mousa is nicer the second time around. Some fun math in these deals, for sure. 3:31: Overheard. “Hopefully the more they get through of these things, the better we look.” 3:32: Overheard. “I just want to get through […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

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Hot on the heels of Alvin Brown telling local media that this week he would take his family to Disney World, Lenny Curry is keeping a promise of his own. He got his family two dogs. As Molly Curry puts it on her own page, “Lenny promised the kids a dog after the election, but we decided a […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

One veteran Democratic city council member endorsed Lenny Curry. The other one vilified Alvin Brown‘s ads accusing Curry of wanting to “turn back the clock” as “race-baiting.” They were together on the council. Now Johnny Gaffney and Denise Lee will be together on Curry’s staff. Gaffney was appointed as the mayor’s liaison to Boards and Commissions and Lee was […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

In less than a month, conservative Republican Adam Barringer posted impressive fundraising numbers in his bid for Florida’s 6th Congressional District. Since announcing his campaign June 8, Barringer, the former Mayor of New Smyrna Beach, raised over $100,000 in his bid for the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. According to the campaign, nearly all […]

Mitch PerryJune 29, 2015

Since it’s creation in 1926, the Tampa Theatre has been one of the crown jewels of Tampa’s downtown cultural life. But like so many other classic movie houses built back then, it almost went out of business in the 1970’s, but was saved by the community. Since 1977, it’s been owned by the city of Tampa and […]

A.G. GancarskiJune 29, 2015

The Jacksonville City Council calendar is officially in a lull, with a fifth week break transitioning into a summer break, but with new faces in Duval County’s executive and legislative branches, it probably is a good idea that the mayor and the new council members meet. And on Thursday at high noon, they shall. Curry, […]

Melissa RossJune 29, 2015

With reaction continuing to pour in after the Friday Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Jacksonville LGBT activists say they’re ready to take another crack at updating the city’s human rights ordinance. “We’re trying again,” says Jacksonville attorney and activist Jimmy Midyette, who chairs the Northeast Florida LGBT Leadership PAC, and thinks the climate is now a […]

Phil AmmannJune 29, 2015

Sarasota GOP Chair Joe Gruters announced a solid Sarasota-area political roster on Monday to his campaign team in the House District 73 race. Although primaries are still more than a year away, Gruters – a prolific fundraiser himself – said strategic planning and fundraising has been in the works for the past month. “I’ve put […]

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Barney Bishop: All sources needed to provide energy security

Catherine Martinez: New school superintendent promises evaluation, change

Jax transition budget review: Sports and Entertainment, and SMG

Lenny Curry, Alvin Brown keeping post-campaign promises this week

Lenny Curry appoints Kerri Stewart chief of staff, Denise Lee, Johnny Gaffney to staff jobs

Adam Barringer nets over $100K in first month of campaign for Ron DeSantis’ seat

Tampa Theater officials shrug off $1 million rejection by Rick Scott

Lenny Curry to meet with Jacksonville City Council Thursday

With same-sex marriage now legal coast to coast, Jax activists eye city’s HRO once again

Joe Gruters names campaign leadership team