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Florence SnyderMarch 16, 2017

Jeff Klinkenberg is not the kind of guy who does “luncheons,” but there he was at the Governors Club Tuesday, entertaining Friends of the First Amendment — some real, some fake — at the First Amendment Foundation’s annual fundraiser. He looked a lot more comfortable later that day at Sally Bradshaw’s bookstore, telling true tales […]

Peter SchorschJuly 21, 2016

The last time supporters of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio gathered in Tallahassee it was to “bring the family together” in advance of Super Tuesday and update supporters on how they could help the then-presidential candidate’s White House bid. That was before Donald Trump won the Florida primary and dashed Rubio’s hopes — for now — of moving to 1600 […]

Peter SchorschApril 18, 2016

Republican Rep. Jason Brodeur will hold two fundraisers next week for his HD 28 re-election campaign, one in Winter Springs and the other in Tallahassee. The Winter Springs event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the Red Cypress Brewery in the Senor Tequila’s Plaza, and will include entertainment from Dan Taylor. The Tallahassee edition is set for 4:30 p.m. […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 8, 2016

As lawmakers get ready to consider another early Legislative Session for 2018, this year’s early Session so far has been a mixed bag for Tallahassee’s hospitality businesses. “We’re not a big fan of it,” said John McCarroll, general manager of the Hotel Duval, saying his group reservations have been dropping out more often this year, […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 3, 2016

Tables will turn next week as Florida-based online journalists get grilled on the state’s extensive, yet always entertaining, political landscape. Part of the Governors Club Luncheon Speaker Series, “The Tables Are Turned: On The Record with Online News Correspondents,” is Monday, Feb. 8 beginning at noon in the club’s Main Dining Room. The featured panel […]

Jim RosicaJanuary 10, 2016

The start of the 2016 Legislative Session means a cessation of political fundraising – sitting lawmakers are barred from ginning up cash while they legislate. But session begins Tuesday, so the Monday before is the usual orgy of tippling, grip-and-grinning and check writing. House Majority 2016, Senate Majority 2016 and others sent out emails last week detailing the various events, subject […]

Jim RosicaNovember 30, 2015

The last committee week before the 2016 Legislative Session means — what else — a post-Thanksgiving cornucopia of fundraisers. The Republican Party of Florida sent an email last week listing all the events, coinciding with the December committee week, the last one before session begins Jan. 12. In chronological order, here are the events, subject to change and […]

Guest AuthorOctober 21, 2015

Editor’s note: Today marks the anniversary of the passing of Steve Madden. In remembrance of his impact on so many lives, his friend, Travis Blanton, offered the following guest post. Today marks the third anniversary of losing my dear friend Steve Madden. In the time since he has passed I have asked myself on many occasions, […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 16, 2015

The Tampa political scene is still buzzing about WTSP’s Noah Pransky‘s comprehensive and damning report about the working relationship between Mayor Bob Buckhorn and consultant Beth Leytham. Undoubtedly, Pransky – already a George Polk award-winner – will collect a cabinet’s worth of trophies and accolades for his work. (I have a few problems with the […]

Phil AmmannMarch 31, 2015

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio returns to his old stomping grounds — Tallahassee — for a Rubio Victory PAC breakfast fundraising reception on April 7 for the prospective 2016 presidential candidate. On Monday, Rubio announced he will have”something important” to say a few days later, on April 13. The $1-000-a-plate general reception begins 8:30 a.m. at the Governors Club […]

Tag: Governor;s Club

Spotted at the Governors Club: The last troubadour of Real Florida

Marco Rubio’s major Tallahassee fundraiser planned for August 22

Jason Brodeur set to raise funds in Winter Springs, Tallahassee in late April

Early Session a mixed bag for downtown Tallahassee businesses

Tables turn as journalists discuss politics, take questions at Governors Club Feb. 8

Fundraising galore before start of 2016 Legislative Session

Email insights: More House GOP fundraising

Travis Blanton: What would Steve Madden do?

About Beth Leytham, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn should’ve gone “Clear and Present Danger”

Marco Rubio holds Tallahassee breakfast fundraiser April 7