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Peter SchorschMarch 31, 2018

The vernal equinox has come and gone, and we all know what that means — Easter is here. So grab a basket, don the seersucker and start painting those eggs. The holiday once again made it into April, though just barely. Despite not getting as late a date as last year, Easter is still expected […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 26, 2018

The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners brought in just over $1 million in the last three months of the year to finish 2017 with $3.7 million in total compensation. According to newly filed lobbying compensation reports, the six-member firm represented 69 clients in the Legislature and 78 before the governor and Cabinet between Oct. 1 […]

Peter SchorschApril 15, 2017

Grab your bonnet, pull out the seersucker and get ready for a good-old-fashion Easter egg hunt. Americans are expected to spend about $18.4 billion on Easter this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey. That projection is 6 percent higher than last year’s record of $17.3 billion and marks an all-time high in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 5, 2016

The final days of summer are here. Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, the last hurrah before the fall. It’s a time for barbecues and beers, to spend a few days floating in the pool or relaxing on the deck. But it’s also meant to be a chance to celebrate the American […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 16, 2016

The second quarter of 2016 remained busy for the government affairs teams at several prominent law firms. Law firms posted strong earnings during the three-month reporting period. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Reports show Colodny Fass, […]

Peter SchorschNovember 18, 2015

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House Republican Majority Leader Dana Young will raise money for her re-election with a major event Dec. 2 in Tampa. Cabinet members Jeff Atwater, Pam Bondi and Adam Putnam, as well as House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Speaker-Designate Richard Corcoran, headline the invitation for Young’s fundraiser at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Honorary hosts […]

Phil AmmannApril 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy plans a Tampa Bay area visit next week for a meet-and-greet with Democratic faithful to support his newly launched U.S. Senate bid. The event is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. on April 10 at Mise en Place, 442 W. Kennedy Blvd. With U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s expected April 13 announcement […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Though he’s hardly a household name in the Tampa Bay area, Democrats in the region are reacting with high praise for Patrick Murphy, the 31-year-old second-term South Florida Congressman who announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate on Sunday. “I’m a very excited Floridian. I think he’ll be great for the state, and the Democratic Party […]

Mitch PerryMarch 23, 2015

Though he’s hardly a household name in the Tampa Bay area, Democrats in the region are reacting with high praise for Patrick Murphy, the 31-year-old second-term South Florida Congressman who announced his candidacy for the 2016 U.S. Senate on Sunday. “I’m a very excited Floridian. I think he’ll be great for the state, and the Democratic Party […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 3, 2015

Showing once again that she’s determined to make a mark on the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit board, member Kathleen Shanahan expressed frustration today that she wasn’t aware of any financial requests that the transit agency had made of its local legislative delegation, a month before the 2015 legislative session in Tallahassee. “I feel like we’re going […]

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Easter and Passover as brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners caps off 2017 with $1M in Q4

Easter and Passover as brought to you by these lobbyists and political associations

Labor Day is brought to you by these Florida lobbyists and political associations

Lobby teams at top law firms reported strong second quarter earnings

Dana Young plans major re-election fundraiser Dec. 2

Patrick Murphy to meet with Tampa Bay area supporters April 10

Tampa Bay Democrats react to Patrick Murphy’s Senate run

Tampa Bay Democrats react to Patrick Murphy's Senate run

Some HART board members fret they'll miss out on state funding