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Ryan NicolMay 14, 2018

Another Miami-Dade County mayor is backing state Rep. Manny Diaz in his run for Florida Senate. Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez has thrown his support behind Diaz, joining the mayors of Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens. “Manny Diaz is very well positioned to be an effective state senator,” said Bermudez. “He knows our area well and […]

Ryan NicolMay 11, 2018

State Rep. Manny Diaz earned the support of yet another South Florida mayor in his run for Senate District 36, as Hialeah Gardens Mayor Yioset De La Cruz announced his endorsement of Diaz. The news comes just days after Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez also threw his support behind Diaz. “Manny Diaz has distinguished himself as an […]

Drew WilsonMay 10, 2018

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. is holding a fundraiser May 15 in Coral Gables for his bid to succeed termed-out Sen. Rene Garcia in Senate District 36. The campaign fundraiser will be held at The Aragon Room of The Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., starting at 5 p.m. Would-be attendees can send the campaign […]

Ryan NicolMay 9, 2018

Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez is endorsing state Rep. Manny Diaz for the Senate District 36 seat. Diaz, a Republican, has his eyes on the Florida Senate after serving in the House since 2012. That experience drew the attention of Hernandez and drove him to an endorsement. “Manny Diaz is a proven leader and will be an outstanding senator,” said […]

Phil AmmannMay 3, 2018

To take back the Florida Senate, state Democrats are quick to profess they will rely on anti-establishment, corruption-fighting champions. But in the Senate District 36 race, would Alex Penelas indeed be the right candidate to face state Rep. Manny Diaz? As mayor of Miami-Dade from 1996 to 2004, Penelas’ earned the kind of reputation which […]

Danny McAuliffeApril 5, 2018

The grades are in, and from the perspective of those pushing for a more fertile business climate in the Sunshine State, the Legislature is getting better — but there’s still work to be done. Each year the Florida Chamber grades state legislators after tabulating votes on measures backed by the pro-business group. The 2018 Legislative […]

Drew WilsonMarch 28, 2018

Miami Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. announced Wednesday that he brought in an even $50,000 in the first fundraiser for his Senate District 36 campaign. “This number reflects the growing momentum in our campaign,” Diaz said. “I’m so grateful for the strong community support we have and for all the local leaders from across the […]

Peter SchorschMarch 28, 2018

It’s been nearly 25 years since a Democrat presided over the Florida Senate, but if the plans of party leaders and operatives come together, the president’s gavel could be theirs as soon as November. The Florida Democratic Party and the Florida Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, the recently-established campaign arm of the Senate Democrats, are aggressively working to […]

Drew WilsonMarch 27, 2018

Sarasota Republican Sen. Greg Steube is holding a fundraiser April 12 for his campaign to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney in Florida’s 17th Congressional District. The campaign fundraiser will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Aragon Room of The Biltmore in Coral Gables, 1200 Anastasia Avenue. The host committee listed […]

Peter SchorschMarch 16, 2018

Hialeah Republican Rep. Manny Diaz Jr. is holding a fundraiser for to kick off his Senate campaign on Thursday. The Hialeah Park event will run from 6 PM to 9 PM on March 22, and the host committee features a number of South Florida Republican elected officials. Listed on the invite are Sen. Rene Garcia, […]

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Hialeah Gardens mayor endorses Manny Diaz Senate bid

Manny Diaz holding SD 36 fundraiser next week

Hialeah mayor endorses Manny Diaz in SD 36 contest

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Manny Diaz raises $50K in first Senate fundraiser

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Greg Steube holding April 12 fundraiser in Coral Gables

Manny Diaz holding Senate campaign fundraiser March 22