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Jim RosicaAugust 2, 2017

VISIT FLORIDA CEO Ken Lawson is telling tourism industry leaders he “want(s) to earn (their) trust” in a Wednesday post on the public-private tourism marketing agency’s blog. “As you know, I have been traveling the state, engaging with our partners, board members, legislators and other stakeholders to listen, learn, and offer VISIT FLORIDA’s support at […]

Peter SchorschAugust 2, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s political committee brought in more than $820,000 in July. Watchdog PAC has now raised nearly $3 million since being formed at the end of May. Corcoran has said he is considering a 2018 gubernatorial run. These figures put him on track to have several million dollars in the bank when he […]

Mitch PerryAugust 1, 2017

Land O’ Lakes business owner and banker Ardian Zika is the latest Republican to file to run for the Pasco County state House seat being vacated by term-limited Richard Corcoran. The 37-year-old Zika was born in the former Yugoslavia and emigrated to the U.S. from Kosovo in 1997. “I’m the product of American exceptionalism and […]

Peter SchorschJuly 25, 2017

In a Tuesday memo, House Speaker Richard Corcoran announced his leadership for the 2018 Legislative Session, including the committee weeks that lead up to the annual session. Current Majority Whip Dane Eagle keeps that post, but now will be a member of the Republican leadership team. Rep. Jim Boyd will chair the Commerce Committee, taking over from […]

Staff ReportsJuly 24, 2017

Without surprise or intrigue, the full board of Enterprise Florida (EFI) on Monday hired lawyer and Gov. Rick Scott loyalist Pete Antonacci to be its next leader. The former lobbyist had been recommended as the new CEO by the jobs-recruiting agency’s executive committee during a conference call last week. Scott chairs the EFI board of directors as governor. In […]

Mitch PerryJuly 22, 2017

While it won’t go into effect for another year and a half, the expected passage of a Florida constitutional amendment expanding the homestead exemption is already giving local officials severe headaches. On the 2018 ballot, Amendment 1 asks voters to approve an expansion of the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $75,000 of the first $100,000 […]

Mitch PerryJuly 21, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran is proud to hear the Trump administration is escalating crack down on undocumented immigrants is only going to crank up in the coming months, and he says the Legislature will attempt to do their part in 2018. The Pasco County Republican, still very much contemplating a run for governor next year, […]

Peter SchorschJuly 19, 2017

Pasco County Commissioner Kathryn Starkey may mount a 2018 bid for Richard Corcoran’s state House seat in 2018, sources tell FloridaPolitics.com. Corcoran cannot seek re-election seat due to term limits. His HD 37 covers central Pasco County directly north of Tampa, with a reliably Republican lean. Corcoran beat Starkey the last time the seat was open. […]

Mitch PerryJuly 19, 2017

The Florida Democratic Party is taking Adam Putnam to task a day after the Agricultural Commissioner and gubernatorial nominee mocked an anti-National Rifle Association protest held in Tampa. “Classic progressive move,” Putnam wrote on his Facebook page on Monday. “Desperate attempt to limit our 2nd Amendment rights.” Listed below his comment was a link to […]

Staff ReportsJuly 14, 2017

House Speaker Richard Corcoran continues to grow his political team, despite staying tight-lipped about his 2018 plans. The Tampa Bay Times reported Friday that Watchdog PAC, the Land O’Lakes Republican’s political committee, has hired Jamestown Associates. The Philadelphia-based Republican firm helped shape Donald Trump’s television ad campaign during the 2016 election cycle. The Tampa Bay […]

Tag: Richard Corcoran

Ken Lawson to tourism industry: ‘I want to earn your trust’

Richard Corcoran’s committee has now raised nearly $3 mil

Pasco businessman Ardian Zika to run for House District 37 seat

Richard Corcoran announces 2018 leadership in House

It’s official: Pete Antonacci hired as Enterprise Florida CEO

Tampa local officials bemoan expected expansion of Florida homestead exemption

Richard Corcoran proud of Trump’s efforts to crack down on undocumented immigrants

Kathryn Starkey eyeing a run for Richard Corcoran’s House seat

Florida Democrats slam Adam Putnam for Facebook comment about anti-NRA protest in Tampa

Report: Richard Corcoran’s Watchdog PAC hires Jamestown Associates