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Peter SchorschOctober 30, 2015

Even though classic costumes such as witches, vampires and Frankenstein’s monster may have gone out of style and been replaced by superheroes and Star Wars characters, the Halloween spirit is alive and well. The Florida Department of Health said this week that the average American will eat 3.4 pounds of candy this weekend, and many kids will eat more than […]

Jim RosicaOctober 10, 2015

Fred Leonhardt‘s law firm said the 65-year-old died at home “of an apparent heart attack,” according to a Saturday afternoon press release. Leonhardt, a longtime lawyer-lobbyist, was based in Orlando but was well-known in Tallahassee. (A post from earlier today on his passing is here.) “We ask that you keep Fred and his family in your […]

Ryan RaySeptember 27, 2015

Southern Political Report, a glossy quarterly focused on insider aspects of Dixie politics, has ranked the top law and lobbying firms in each southern state for its newest issue. The top “small firms” (the magazine’s words, not ours) devoted to governmental affairs consulting in Florida were listed as follows: Ballard Partners Southern Strategy Group Capital City Consulting […]

Peter SchorschAugust 30, 2015

Starting in September, Florida’s Department of Health will be under new leadership. Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong announced the promotion of Alexis Lambert to Chief of Staff, moving Jennifer Tschetter to Chief Operating Officer, and Nathan Dunn will become Deputy Chief Operating Officer. All three appointments begin September 11. “Leadership excellence remains a hallmark of […]

Peter SchorschMay 27, 2015

Registered governmental affairs firms, representing virtually every industry in Florida, reported earning slightly more than $35 million from January 1 to March 31 of this year to lobby the Florida Legislature. FloridaPolitics.com previously reported which firms made what, with Southern Strategy Group leading all firms with $2.25 million in Q1 compensation. Crunching the numbers, here are a […]

Phil AmmannMay 26, 2015

Florida’s Chamber of Commerce named a prominent legal expert to head its upcoming report on the effect of innovation on the state’s economy. The Florida Chamber Foundation announced J. Charles “Charlie” Gray, founder and Chair of the GrayRobinson corporate law firm, as co-chair of the “Blueprint for Florida’s Innovation Economy.” The report, a collaboration between the Foundation […]

Peter SchorschMay 22, 2015

First of all, Memorial Day commemorates something completely sober that transcends the material: the brave sacrifices by countless Americans made to secure our freedoms, safety, and values. So much so, that our elective representatives have set a day aside where public institutions are closed and where people are encouraged to do the same in their own ways. […]

Ryan RayMarch 8, 2015

Pete Antonacci, former general counsel to Gov. Rick Scott, is back in the lobbying game just weeks after leaving the EOG. In a press release, GrayRobinson announced that Antonacci would be rejoining the firm where he worked from 2000 until 2012, when he was appointed to an opening as State Attorney in Palm Beach County. Then, when that office was filled […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 23, 2015

GrayRobinson is one of the largest commercial law firms in Florida. The firm’s government affairs team represents clients in a broad range of industries such as defense, transportation, and healthcare, as well as regulated industries like gaming and alcohol. In the final quarter of 2014, the firm had a roster of 15 legislative lobbyists and 17 […]

Peter SchorschDecember 2, 2014

Former Miami City Manager Tony Crapp Jr. has joined government affairs firm Ballard Partners as a new partner in the Miami office. As a part of the team at Ballard, Crapp brings years of local government operations and public policy experience. Crapp, currently a managing partner at PC & Associates of South Florida, also served […]

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Halloween is brought you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations

Fred Leonhardt died of apparent heart attack, firm says

Big-time Tallahassee influence firms ranked in regional magazine

Florida Dept. of Health unveiling new leadership team; Alexis Lambert named Chief of Staff

Crunching the numbers from the most recent lobbying compensation reports

Florida Chamber names GrayRobinson founder to chair innovation report

Memorial Day is brought to you by these Florida lobbyists, Publix, and a slew of political associations

Former Rick Scott general counsel Pete Antonacci returns to lobbying

GrayRobinson pulls down 7 figures in lobbying compensation during Q4 of 2014

Personnel note: Ballard Partners adds Tony Crapp, Jr. to Miami office