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Drew WilsonSeptember 4, 2018

Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor is making her case to be the next mayor of Tampa one living room at a time. Castor, one of nine candidates vying to succeed exiting Mayor Bob Buckhorn, held the first of several planned living room stops Thursday evening at a home in Seminole Heights. “I have always […]

Drew WilsonJuly 24, 2018

Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen, also a candidate for Tampa Mayor, on Monday called for the immediate repeal of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Cohen’s statement follows last week’s fatal shooting of Markeis McGlockton in Clearwater. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced Friday that an arrest would not be made because the shooting fell within the bounds […]

Drew WilsonJuly 19, 2018

Philanthropist David Straz is rolling out the first digital and TV ads supporting his Tampa Mayor bid starting today, eight months out from the March 5 election. “I want to introduce myself to the people of Tampa and demonstrate the impact I have had on our community as a private citizen,” Straz said Thursday. “Much […]

Drew WilsonMay 17, 2018

Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor is getting her campaign to take over as Tampa Mayor rolling tonight with a with a fundraising reception at The Columbia. The event is set to run from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the restaurant on 2117 E. 7th Ave, and the host committee alone shows it will […]

Peter SchorschMay 12, 2018

Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen announced Friday that he’s brought in $190,000 last month for his bid to be Tampa’s next mayor. “I am both grateful and humbled by the outpouring of support I have received,” he said in a press release. “We have not even had our kickoff yet and we are off to […]

Drew WilsonMay 11, 2018

Ed Turanchik brought in about $32,000 last month for his bid to succeed Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn in 2019. “We started our campaign with an amazing kickoff at Tampa Armature Works that drew more than 500 people on April 2nd.” said Ed Turanchik. ” We also have had an enthusiastic and rapid response from donors, […]

Joe HendersonMay 8, 2018

It’s been rumored for months that Tampa philanthropist, retired banker, and all-around rich-guy David Straz, Jr. would join the race to be the city’s next mayor. So, it’s no surprise that he has formally announced he is running. It will be a surprise if he wins, but more on that in a bit. The Tampa […]

Peter SchorschMay 7, 2018

Former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor has brought in some serious coin since she announced her run for Tampa Mayor in mid-April. The 31-year TPD veteran has now brought in nearly $250,000 from more than 300 donors. “The numbers are humbling,” Castor said. “When I kicked off my campaign in April—only two weeks ago—I said […]

Joe HendersonMay 1, 2018

The official entry of Mike Suarez into the field campaigning to be Tampa’s next mayor is expected, as Florida Politics reported, as soon as today. Suarez, a city council member, has long been expected to join what is becoming an increasingly crowded and interesting field. So far, former Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, District 4 […]

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Tampa mayoral candidate Jane Castor launches neighborhood listening tour

Tampa Councilman Harry Cohen calls for Stand Your Ground repeal

David Straz releases first ads for Tampa Mayor campaign

Jane Castor kicking off mayoral campaign at The Columbia

Harry Cohen has $188K already banked for Tampa mayoral campaign

Ed Turanchick touts $190K raised for Tampa Mayor bid

Joe Henderson: David Straz Jr. officially joins Tampa mayor race

Jane Castor has already raised $250K for Tampa mayoral bid

Joe Henderson: Tampa crowded mayor field gets another candidate