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Guest AuthorSeptember 18, 2014

John Morgan, the face of Morgan & Morgan, one of the largest law firms in the country, is often portrayed as larger than life. Some days it seems that you can’t turn on your television without seeing his concerned face and Kentucky accent earnestly suggesting, “If you’ve been in an accident, call Morgan & Morgan […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 1, 2014

As we venture into the new year, old habits linger. One is the Dec. 31-Jan.1 ritual — the New Year’s resolution. But this will not be a diatribe about personal self-improvement, although my wife will gladly tell you that I am still a largely unfinished project. This will not be a list of vows […]

Daniel TilsonDecember 23, 2013

Unless you’re one of the infamously rich and reactionary Koch Brothers or top dog of some other profits-over-people multinational corporate empire, or a hardcore right-wing politician, or a conservative media gun-for-hire, or just an Old School Scrooge… Chances are that at this time of year you’re feeling genuine sympathy for poor men and women who […]

Daniel TilsonNovember 26, 2013

Looking back at Florida politics in 2013, I’m thankful for memories that will serve as critical reminders heading into the midterm elections. Thank you, Republican state representatives, for refusing to take $51 billion in federal dollars for Medicaid or some equivalent kind of healthcare expansion in Florida. Talk about killing two birds! You must’ve been […]

Guest AuthorNovember 18, 2013

Thirty-five years ago, I found myself, notebook in hand, sitting across a large desk from a man named Jim Crosby as he told me how his company, Resorts International, was going to revive Atlantic City. Back then, Atlantic City was a faded, sad, down-at-the-heels coastal town with nothing but the blue sea to attract visitors […]

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Gary Stein: On Tim Morgan: The man behind the man behind the fight for medical marijuana in Florida

Andrew Skerritt: My New Year’s resolutions call for a better Florida

Daniel Tilson: Dear right-wingers: Ya gotta have heart all year long!

Daniel Tilson: Giving thanks to Florida politicians who make 2014 matter

Steve Robinson: Are we a nation of croupiers and cocktail waitresses?