Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2023
8min0
Bear was a driving force behind Panhandle politics and philanthropy.
Tag: Florida Beer Wholesalers AssociationCrowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)
Peter SchorschMarch 3, 2023
Drew WilsonApril 1, 2022
2min0
FWBA also announced a scholarship fund in honor of former president Mitch Rubin, who died earlier this year.
Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2022
4min0
'The Process lost one of the greats.'
Jacob OglesMay 23, 2021
4min1649
The event aimed to address a labor shortage hurting restaurants and hotels.
Ryan NicolSeptember 29, 2020
3min599
Barras was aided by out-of-state donations as well as a $15,000 influx from the Florida Democratic Party.
Danny McAuliffeAugust 1, 2018
3min312
As summer nears an end and students across the state get ready to return back to school, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association (FBWA) is reminding Floridians to be mindful of school zones and other traffic changes that come with each academic year. It’s the third year FBWA has sought to raise awareness of student safety […]
Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018
3min307
The two-person shop run by Richard Heffley and Kelly Horton had a lucrative start to the year according to newly filed lobbying compensation reports. Heffley & Associates brought in at least $350,000 in total compensation for legislative and executive branch lobbying last quarter and could have earned as much as $590,000 if their clients topped […]
Jim RosicaDecember 29, 2017
3min570
State regulators this week rejected a request to install high-tech beer and wine vending machines in South Florida, a proposal opposed by lawmakers and industry groups. A Miami-Dade company had sought an OK from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT) to offer what it calls “self-checkout micro marts” with wine and beer. The day after Christmas, however, ABT director […]
Jim RosicaNovember 27, 2017
4min236
Legislation that critics said would allow theme parks to “extort” advertising dollars from beer companies has been re-filed for the 2018 Legislative Session. The bills (HB 775, SB 822), filed by Republicans Rep. Mike La Rosa of St. Cloud and Sen. Travis Hutson of Elkton, generally would allow “cooperative” advertising in theme parks. Hutson, chair of […]
Jim RosicaOctober 30, 2017
5min801
Beer distributors and independent liquor stores are lining up to oppose a proposal for high-tech beer and wine vending machines in South Florida. The Beer Industry of Florida, the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association, and the Florida Independent Spirits Association filed separate motions to intervene in the case last Thursday. A newly-formed Miami-Dade company is seeking an OK from the state’s Division of […]