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Mitch PerryMay 11, 2016

Dan Fiorini, a first-time candidate challenging fellow Democrat Wengay Newton for the open House District 70 seat, raised more cash than Newton in April, the third month in a row he’s done so. The April report shows Fiorini raised $4,496.95 to Newton’s $3,060.00, including in-kind contributions. “Obviously, our message is resonating with the community, “Fiorini […]

Mitch PerryMarch 17, 2016

With the Florida presidential primary now history, attention and energy will now go to some of the congressional elections upcoming later this summer. Former Governor Charlie Crist is the leading candidate at the moment to win the open CD 13 seat in Pinellas County, and he got a shot in the arm Thursday with no fewer than […]

Phil AmmannNovember 4, 2015

With any election, no matter how you slice it, somebody comes out on top. In the 2015 elections, Ruth’s List Florida had a good night. And by the next day, there was an email showing they were ready to boast. “Ruth’s List-endorsed candidate, Lisa Wheeler-Brown won her election for St. Petersburg City Council and Kristin […]

Peter SchorschNovember 4, 2015

Tuesday’s slate of elections in St. Petersburg certainly provided a list of winners and losers, and I’m not just talking about the candidates. Here’s my list of the real winners and losers coming out of Tuesday’s elections. Let me know if I missed anyone. Winners Ed Montanari – Lost in the three City Council races that were […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 25, 2015

The saga of where the Tampa Bay Rays search for a new home is going on eight years now. It was in November of 2007 that the Major League Baseball franchise held a news conference at the site of Al Lang Field to talk about building a 34,000 seat facility on the waterfront. As we […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 9, 2015

Ed Montanari has officially qualified as a candidate for St. Petersburg City Council. Montanari is running for District 3 to replace outgoing Council member Bill Dudley. “Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we embark on a successful campaign,” Montanari wrote in an email Tuesday afternoon announcing he had filed the paperwork. Tuesday […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorJune 2, 2015

St. Pete City Council candidate Ed Montanari has raised more than $45,000, according to sources close to his campaign. The total so far comes from more than 175 contributors. Montanari has not posted first quarter treasurer reports, but if the numbers reported to SaintPetersblog are accurate, it puts Montanari at already unprecedented fundraising levels and he still […]

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Dan Fiorini tops Wengay Newton in fundraising in HD 70 race for 3rd straight month

Five St. Pete City Council endorse Charlie Crist in CD 13 race

Email insights: Ruth’s List celebrates election wins, but there’s more to do

Winners & losers coming out of St. Petersburg’s City Council elections

Mitch Perry Report for 9.25.15 – At least 1 MLB team wants to play in St. Pete (in the spring)

Ed Montanari officially qualifies for St. Pete City Council race

Ed Montanari pulls down record-breaking fundraising numbers