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Kate BradshawJune 12, 2018

As sheriff of the most densely populated county in the state, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri’s role goes well beyond overseeing the department’s day-to-day. He’s often caught in the middle when hot-button national issues and law enforcement collide — and that’s a responsibility he appears to embrace. Gualtieri first took office in 2011. He successfully fended […]

Kate BradshawJune 12, 2018

Since taking office after her 2012 election, Pinellas County Commissioner Janet Long has been a potent force at the dais. She’s never been afraid to speak her mind or temper her criticisms when she thinks someone is full of B.S. That said, she’s also been a key proponent of collaboration among all of Tampa Bay’s local governments […]

Drew WilsonJune 7, 2018

The Pinellas County Commission put out the call that it was looking to ink a new lobbying contract a couple months ago, and three teams have made the short list according to documents received as part of a public records request. Those top-tier proposals came from some familiar firms, with Dean Mead taking the top […]

Drew WilsonJune 5, 2018

Treasure Island Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters leads the money race for the District 6 seat on the Pinellas County Commission by a mile, and she aims to keep it that way. To that end, Peters is holding a fundraiser Thursday evening at St. Petersburg’s Beach Seafood & Tap House. Topping the host committee for the […]

Drew WilsonMay 21, 2018

Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters is holding a reception benefitting her Pinellas County Commission campaign Tuesday evening in South Pasadena. The fundraiser will be held at Pasadena Liquors & Fine Wines, 1100 Pasadena Avenue South, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Supporters interested in attending the reception can let the campaign know by emailing [email protected] or […]

Staff ReportsMay 14, 2018

Clearwater Vice Mayor Doreen Caudell is dropping out of the race for the countywide District 2 seat on the Pinellas County Commission. Caudell, a Republican, told the Tampa Bay Times Monday that she will serve out the remainder of her term on the Clearwater City Council, which runs through 2020. “I feel compelled to dedicate […]

Peter SchorschMay 14, 2018

Treasure Island Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters’ fundraising lead in the race for Pinellas County Commission District 6 keeps growing. New fundraising reports show the third-term lawmaker tacked on $25,435 in contributions last month – her best total in nearly a year. She has now raised $112,000 since filing for the seat in May 2017 and […]

Drew WilsonApril 27, 2018

Republican Rep. Kathleen Peters announced Friday that her campaign for Pinellas County Commission District 6 had gathered enough petition signatures to make the ballot. “I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support from the voters of District 6,” Peters said. “The feedback our team has received from door knocking and speaking directly to residents […]

Drew WilsonApril 11, 2018

Republican state Rep. Kathleen Peters is holding a fundraiser for her Pinellas County Commission campaign in Treasure Island next week. The event will be held at The Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 17. Attendees can RSVP by sending a note to [email protected] or by […]

Drew WilsonMarch 13, 2018

February campaign finance reports show Pat Gerard and state Rep. Kathleen Peters are firmly in the lead in the races for the District 2 and District 6 seats on the Pinellas County Commission. Gerard, a Democrat and the incumbent District 2 commissioner, raised $4,650 last month, putting her campaign a couple hundred dollars shy of […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

#18 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — Bob Gualtieri

#19 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — Janet Long

Dean Mead tops Pinellas County’s lobbying shortlist

Kathleen Peters raising money for Pinellas Commission bid Thursday

Kathleen Peters holding Pinellas Commission fundraiser Tuesday

Doreen Caudell ends Pinellas Commission campaign

Kathleen Peters crosses $100K raised for Pinellas Commission bid

Kathleen Peters qualifies for Pinellas Commission race by petition

Kathleen Peters sets fundraiser for Pinellas Commission bid

Kathleen Peters, Pat Gerard maintain leads in Pinellas Commission races