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Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

Earlier this afternoon we reported that the Guido Maniscalco campaign had issued out a press release touting the endorsement of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 123. “Guido has proven himself to be a person of integrity and commitment, who upholds the values of Tampa’s working families,” said Todd Vega, Business Manager with the union. As reported […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

On Sunday morning, the Tampa Bay Times reported that Jeb Bush urged a group of New York conservatives in 2013 to support fracking at the same time he was involved with a private equity group that was raising $40 million for a company acquiring fracking wells. The Adam Smith/Alex Leary penned story also reported that fracking is a “family affair,” […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

After first reading the press release distributed by top Florida Republican political consultant Brett Doster announcing his firm’s new service offerings, I thought of Samuel L. Jackson. “Check out the big brain on Brad,” Jackson’s character, Jules Winnfield, says during one of the most pivotal scenes in Pulp Fiction. “Check out the balls on Brett” is what I thought to […]

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2015

Darden Restaurants Inc. has named interim CEO Eugene I. Lee Jr. to the post on a permanent basis. The appointment is effective immediately, the operator of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and other restaurants said Monday. Lee will also become a board member. Darden named Lee as interim CEO in October, after a board takeover by […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

Colodny Fass is a boutique practice with offices in Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale. The firm’s insurance regulatory specialists represent clients spanning a variety of insurance interests, as well as regulated industries such as tobacco. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had a roster of 15 executive lobbyists, with eight legislative lobbyists including Tom Gallagher, […]

Ryan RayFebruary 23, 2015

Gunster Yoakley & Stewart is the oldest commercial law firm in Palm Beach County, in operation since 1925. The firm’s government affairs team represents clients in a broad range of industries such as telecommunications, transportation, and energy, as well as regulated industries like gaming and alcohol. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

GrayRobinson is one of the largest commercial law firms in Florida. The firm’s government affairs team represents clients in a broad range of industries such as defense, transportation, and healthcare, as well as regulated industries like gaming and alcohol. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had a roster of 15 legislative lobbyists and 17 […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 23, 2015

According to reports from the Cuban Patriotic Union or UNPACU, about 200 dissidents were arrested in Cuba on Sunday. That’s at least the second major roundup of activists that has occurred since President Barack Obama announced that the U.S. and Cuba would begin to normalize relations in December, and prompted U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio on […]

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2015

Florida had one of the largest declines in homeownership in the nation during the past decade, according to new figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The homeownership rate in Florida went from more than 73 percent at the start of 2005 to just under 65 percent at the end of last year, according […]

A.G. GancarskiFebruary 23, 2015

It appears that the Jacksonville City Council will not be deliberating the pension deal as an entire body until two weeks from tomorrow, given that health-related scheduling conflicts have pushed the requisite deliberation by the Rules Committee back twice now. When last we checked in on this, the agreement had gotten through two committees. Ordinance 2015-54 […]

So who are the Plumbers & Pipefighters supporting in Tampa City Council District 6 race?

NextGen Climate calls on Jeb Bush to detail his energy investments

Check out the balls on Brett Doster …

Darden puts interim CEO Eugene Lee in post permanently

Colodny Fass collects nearly $2M in lobbying fees during Q4 of 2014

Gunster rakes in high to mid 6 figures for lobbying work in Q4 of 2014

GrayRobinson pulls down 7 figures in lobbying compensation during Q4 of 2014

Sunday arrest of Cuban dissidents fuels Marco Rubio rip on Obama administration

Census data: Florida homeownership dives in past decade

Jax public pension deal will not be on City Council agenda until March