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Mitch PerryFebruary 21, 2018

Kathy Castor was part of a six-member group of Democratic members of Congress visiting Cuba over the past few days, but the delegation shrank to five this week when meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro. “I came back to Tampa on Tuesday, ” Castor said in a phone call Wednesday afternoon before the rest of […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 5, 2018

Reflecting on his 2010-2011 bid for Tampa mayor, Ed Turanchik said that in that campaign Bob Buckhorn schooled him on messaging — and he learned his lesson. Perhaps that explains Turanchik’s emphasis on branding his candidacy as a “vision” to lead Tampa in 2019 and beyond — reflected both on his campaign website and in encounters Friday with […]

Mitch PerryJanuary 29, 2018

Victor Crist is hitting back hard at comments from Democrat Mariella Smith and her campaign over his intention to extend his career on the Hillsborough County Commission by running for the District 5 countywide seat. Smith is one of five Democrats seeking an opportunity this year to take on the GOP incumbent this fall. The Smith […]

Mitch PerryDecember 4, 2017

Philanthropist and former banker David Straz Jr. had a coming-out party (of sorts) Sunday, hosting a spaghetti lunch for more than 250 people in West Tampa. It was his first public appearance since forming an exploratory committee two months ago for a potential run for Tampa mayor in 2019. The 74-year-old Wisconsin native already had enjoyed a […]

Phil AmmannJune 16, 2017

Republican state Rep. Shawn Harrison is holding a campaign kickoff party later this month to launch his re-election bid in House District 63. The event, hosted by House Majority 2016 and featuring special guest Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, is Thursday, June 29, beginning 5 p.m. at the historic Tampa Theater, 711 N. Franklin St. Included […]

Joe HendersonMarch 9, 2017

Bob Buckhorn is a gregarious, ambitious and determined man, and I think he would have made a fine governor for the state of Florida. He certainly ranks among the best mayors the city of Tampa has ever had. But I also believe he made the right call when he announced in an email to supporters Thursday […]

Mitch PerryNovember 3, 2016

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Shawn Harrison is hitting Lisa Montelione hard in the final days of their competitive House District 63 race. The ad begins as an homage of sorts to Montelione’s own television ad released last month, which depicted a commercial film set with a director, cameraman, technical crew — but no candidate. “Seen the Lisa Montelione commercial? You know, the one where she doesn’t show up,” […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 19, 2016

While the nation eagerly looks forward to next Monday night’s first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the Tampa Bay area has its own Great Debate taking place Monday night at the Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. That’s where David Jolly and Charlie Crist will hold their first debate in the Florida 13th Congressional District race. The event is sold out, but […]

Mitch PerryAugust 5, 2016

For those of you excited about the Summer Olympics, now is your time. Comcast says it will be broadcasting 6,800 hours of programming on 11 channels, and “up to” 41 live streams. So they’ve got you covered. The NFL also returns this weekend — sort of — with the Hall of Fame ceremonies from Canton, Ohio taking […]

Mitch PerryAugust 4, 2016

Former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco, a registered Democrat who hasn’t made a habit out of endorsing other Democrats of late, did so Thursday by announcing his support for civil justice lawyer Augie Ribeiro in the Senate District 19 race. “I know Augie Ribeiro well. I know his family, I know his values, and I know his heart,” said Greco in a […]

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Kathy Castor hopes U.S. can learn truth about diplomat injuries in Cuba

Ed Turanchik tees up next Tampa mayoral bid

Victor Crist calls Mariella Smith a ‘political wannabe’ with little to show for herself

David Straz makes first public appearance as potential Tampa mayoral candidate

Shawn Harrison kicks off HD 63 re-election bid at Tampa Theater June 29

Joe Henderson: Bob Buckhorn made the right call not to run for Governor

Shawn Harrison slams Lisa Montelione in new TV ad in HD 63 race

Anticipation is high for tonight’s David Jolly – Charlie Crist CD 13 debate

Mitch Perry Report for 8.5.16 — Rio or bust

Dick Greco backs Augie Ribeiro in SD 19 race