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Janelle Irwin TaylorSeptember 24, 2018

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A former Democratic candidate for the Florida House is suing a former Chris Latvala campaign staffer, claiming she wrongly accessed his Facebook account to obtain damaging information. In 2016, David Vogel ran and lost against the Republican Latvala for House District 67, which covers parts of north Pinellas County. After announcing his campaign, Janice Silva sent Vogel […]

Scott PowersJuly 23, 2017

Extensive Enterprises Media and its media, including FloridaPolitics.com, won three statewide journalism awards Saturday night from the the Society of Professional Journalists Florida Pro Chapter, during ceremonies held in Coral Gables. EEM’s magazine INFLUENCE took second-place for best magazine single issue, for the Winter 2016 edition. That category was won by City & Shore Magazine, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 19, 2016

Walt Disney World is billed as “The Happiest Place on Earth” and any regular reader of this blog or any friend on Facebook knows how much I believe that. In fact, I believe that title extends to any place where Uncle Walt’s magic can be found, including the majestic Disney cruise ships. My family and I […]

Staff ReportsApril 18, 2016

Veteran journalist and award-winning writer and editor Rosanne Dunkelberger has been named Editor at Large for INFLUENCE Magazine and the websites of Extensive Enterprises Media. She will work from Tallahassee. Now a publishing consultant, Rosanne was the editor of Tallahassee Magazine for more than 10 years. She previously worked in the newsroom and advertising departments […]

Peter SchorschMarch 21, 2016

Last week, I wrote about a possible Rick Baker campaign for Florida’s 13th Congressional District. In response to that post, I received this email Monday from Aonya McCruiston of SKD Knickerbocker, the top-flight public affairs firm working with CD 13 candidate Eric Lynn: “I read your article on a potential Rick Baker candidacy, but you didn’t mention […]

Jim RosicaDecember 9, 2015

The Orlando Sentinel’s loss is Florida Politics’ gain. Scott Michael Powers, a veteran reporter who has worked at the Sentinel the past 15 years, is joining the Florida Politics roster of writers, publisher Peter Schorsch announced Wednesday. Powers – who for the past five years has covered government, politics, NASA, Kennedy Space Center and business – also will be leading […]

Jim RosicaNovember 30, 2015

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Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster, a 10-year veteran of the Naples Daily News, is leaving the paper to join Florida Politics’ growing lineup of writers. She will continue to write on regional and statewide politics and policy from her Southwest Florida base. “Jenna’s been on my must-read list since she began covering Florida politics,” said Peter Schorsch, publisher […]

Peter SchorschAugust 17, 2015

Former Ledger columnist Bill Rufty is joining Extensive Enterprises Media as Central Florida political correspondent for SaintPetersBlog and Florida Politics. Rufty has been with the Ledger since 1985, where, as political editor, he covered a wide range of beats, including local and state politics, the Lakeland City Commission, and the Florida Legislature. In April, Ledger editor […]

Phil AmmannMarch 30, 2015

Extensive Enterprises Media is proud to announce that award-winning sports columnist Gary Shelton has joined the new media group to provide his unique insight into the intersection of sports and politics. The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium saga; the Legislature’s debate over subsidizing sports stadiums; progress on new soccer teams in the state; referendums to attract […]

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Unfriended: Former candidate sues over fib to get access to his Facebook posts

Extensive Enterprises wins three awards in Florida journalists’ ceremony

Back from vacation with a special message to our readers

Rosanne Dunkelberger joins Extensive Enterprises Media

Should I have included Eric Lynn in my post about a possible Rick Baker candidacy?

Political reporting veteran Scott Powers joining Extensive Enterprises Media

Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster joining Florida Politics

Veteran political columnist Bill Rufty joins Extensive Enterprises Media as Central Florida correspondent

Award-winning sportswriter Gary Shelton joins Extensive Enterprises Media

Florida politics had 11 questions before federal qualifying week. Here are the answers.