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Peter SchorschOctober 23, 2018

Updated Wednesday — Ruth’s valedictory speech, of sorts, ran in the Times. Here’s an excerpt: “Am I disappointed to have this particular chapter in my life come to a close? You better believe it. But I’m hardly bitter. “Ten years ago, I was laid off at the slowly imploding Tampa Tribune. I thought then, at 59, […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 8, 2018

Some members of the Fourth Estate have had a field day with GOP gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, following the report that the current Agriculture Commissioner is seeking a rewrite of Florida’s concealed weapons law so that people can receive gun licenses even when criminal background checks are incomplete. Putnam’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issues […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 20, 2017

I apologize in advance for being so juvenile … Last week, I camped out at Kahwa Coffee on Second Avenue South. I had just dropped off Ella at school and I wanted to get back to work right away. So I returned to the bustling coffee shop that once served as my “office” when Michelle and I lived downtown. […]

Peter SchorschOctober 22, 2015

I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting with Andy Gardiner at his home, but, based on his tenure as president of the Florida Senate, I have to wonder whether his house has working electricity, much less cable or Wi-Fi. That’s because Gardiner hates technology. To employ one of Daniel Ruth‘s gimmicks, Gardiner apparently represents the […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 11, 2015

In recent years Tampa City Council members like Mary Mulhern, Yolie Capin, Harry Cohen and Charlie Miranda have made trips to the communist island, as more and more of the political and business establishment say they want the city to be in the best position if and when the now 53-year-old economic embargo ends. Since […]

Tampa Bay Times’ Dan Ruth in ‘semi-retirement’?

Adam Putnam: Media wrong on his gun license stance

What Adam Smith will be writing about next …

Senate President Andy Gardiner hates technology

Tampa City Council candidates favor hosting a Cuban consulate