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Mitch PerryOctober 27, 2017

Barclay Harless is again attacking opponent Brandi Gabbard over ‘outside spending’ by Pinellas County Realtors. Two weeks ago, the St. Petersburg City Council District 2 candidates quarreled at a Tiger Bay Club debate over money the Pinellas County Realtors Association is spending to support Gabbard’s campaign. On Friday, Harless revived that argument after another mailer financed by the Realtors PAC […]

Mitch PerryOctober 13, 2017

A relatively genteel St. Petersburg City Council race between banker Barclay Harless and Realtor Brandi Gabbard broke out into verbal warfare Friday over the issue of political advocacy. The war of words in the District 2 race was over money the Pinellas County Realtors Association is putting behind Gabbard’s campaign. For years, the 41-year-old Gabbard, […]

Peter SchorschMarch 27, 2017

As solar energy expands as Florida’s next big growth industry, with it comes a host of unforeseen consequences. While promises of reduced energy costs for consumers and the lure of “no credit needed,” county-approved loans are indeed attractive, easy financing and lower energy costs could be masking other, potentially devastating, economic problems. A letter last […]

Tag: Pinellas Realtors Organization

Barclay Harless renews attack over Realtor cash in St. Pete Council race

Brandi Gabbard, Barclay Harless clash over PACs in St. Pete Council race

‘Property assessed’ financing for solar panels reveal serious problems for Realtors, lenders