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Anne LindbergSeptember 28, 2016

The Florida Farm Bureau-Pinellas has endorsed four Republicans running for re-election to the state House of Representatives. Reps. Chris Latvala, House District 67, and Larry Ahern, HD 66, received contribution checks from Farm Bureau-Pinellas board members Leslie Waters and Fred Petty during the group’s annual dinner earlier this month. Waters is mayor of Seminole and […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 28, 2016

Although the state and local Democratic parties aren’t putting too much effort into it, Largo schoolteacher Loretta Grizzle does truly believe she has a shot at knocking off Seminole Republican incumbent Larry Ahern in the Florida House District 66 race this November. The district encompasses parts of Largo, Clearwater, Seminole, and the north Gulf Beaches and her campaign says […]

Anne LindbergSeptember 26, 2016

Jennifer Webb vows in her first video ad of the campaign season to fight the special interests she says are dominating Tallahassee. “For too long, big special interests have gotten their way in Tallahassee and we’re paying the price,” Webb says in the 30-second spot. Examples flash on the screen: “Duke Energy customers will pay […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 26, 2016

State Rep. Kathleen Peters on Monday said she’ll sponsor legislation next session to require public notification “of contamination to our environment within 24 hours.” “The public deserves notification when there are pollutants being introduced to our environment,” she said in a statement. “Our water is one of our most precious resources; it is life. I remain committed […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 23, 2016

Clearwater’s Chamber of Commerce announced endorsements in several local races, and a virtual tie between two equally qualified candidates for a Pinellas County Commission seat. In a statement Friday, CLEARPAC, the committee for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Chamber’s board of directors, made recommendations based on “the importance of Election Day to […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 15, 2016

Jennifer Webb, the Democrat facing incumbent Republican Kathleen Peters in House District 69, is admittedly a political novice. That could explain an interesting fundraising email she recently sent to supporters. Webb’s money pitch contains one questionable detail: “Right now, we have a generous donor who is willing to match any donation before midnight tomorrow for […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 12, 2016

Two lawmakers from the Tampa Bay area have high-profile fundraisers planned for later this month. With a host committee boasting more than 50 supporters — representing a range of Tampa Republicans — former House Majority Leader Dana Young is holding a special reception Wednesday, Sept. 28 for her Senate District 18 bid. Included among the special guests […]

Anne LindbergSeptember 12, 2016

The first debate between the candidates for state House District 69 is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in Community Room 101 at the library on the St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus, 6700 Eighth Ave. N. Republican incumbent Kathleen Peters is facing a challenge from Democrat Jennifer Webb. Peters was formerly mayor of South […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 9, 2016

State Rep. Kathleen Peters has joined state Sen. Jack Latvala in a call for action after Hurricane Hermine. The Treasure Island Republican, in a statement released Friday, called for a special meeting of Pinellas County’s legislative delegation and local leaders “to discuss critical infrastructure concerns in light of recent storm surges.” Hermine, a Category 1 hurricane at landfall, knocked […]

Mitch PerryAugust 9, 2016

All the talk about the David Jolly–Charlie Crist battle in Florida’s 13th Congressional District contest this race ignores the fact that Jolly DOES have an opponent in the Republican primary later this month. He’s retired Marine General Mark Bircher, and he said that in the name of party unity, the Pinellas County Republican establishment should rally around his candidacy later […]

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Florida Farm Bureau-Pinellas endorses four Republicans for state House

HD 66 candidates Larry Ahern and Lorena Grizzle battle it out at Suncoast Tiger Bay

In first video ad, Jennifer Webb slams special interests

Kathleen Peters plans to file transparency legislation

Clearwater Chamber announces local endorsements; virtual tie between Charlie Justice, Mike Mikurak

Jennifer Webb money pitch in HD 69 seemingly asks for more than allowed by law

Two Tampa Bay Republican lawmakers plan major fundraisers for late September

In battleground HD 69, Kathleen Peters, Jennifer Webb to debate

Kathleen Peters calls for special meeting on infrastructure damage

Mark Bircher says if David Jolly can’t support Donald Trump, Pinellas GOP should back his candidacy in CD 13 primary