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Elswick Wins Straw Poll Victory

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Shannon Elswick Tops all candidates from both parties
in the House District 32 South Lake Hob Nob Straw Poll.

The Shannon Elswick Campaign today announced his victory in the South Lake Chamber of Commerce Hob Nob straw poll held at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center last night. Among the three Republicans and two Democrats in the race, Elswick took more than one third of the straw poll votes with 34.5 percent. [Read more…] about Elswick Wins Straw Poll Victory

Lincoln Díaz-Balart Endorses Javier Enriquez

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The former congressman joins a growing list of
endorsements for Enriquez’s bid for House District 114.

The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of former Congressman Lincoln Díaz-Balart. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. Díaz-Balart’s support follows State Representative Manny Diaz’s recent endorsement of Enriquez. [Read more…] about Lincoln Díaz-Balart Endorses Javier Enriquez

Jeff Greene Releases New Ads, “Fighting for Seniors” and “Wages”

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Democratic gubernatorial candidate and entrepreneur Jeff Greene today launched two new campaign ads highlighting his commitment to protecting seniors’ healthcare and social security, and giving Florida’s workers a raise by transforming our economy and the job landscape. [Read more…] about Jeff Greene Releases New Ads, “Fighting for Seniors” and “Wages”

City of Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdés-Fauli Endorses Enriquez

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Valdés-Fauli cites Enriquez’s roots in the community and his
commitment to public service as reasons for his support.

The Javier Enriquez Campaign today announced the endorsement of City of Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdés-Fauli. Enriquez, a Republican, is running for the Florida House in District 114. Valdés-Fauli’s endorsement comes on the heels of support for Enriquez from State Representative Manny Diaz, who has also recently endorsed Enriquez. [Read more…] about City of Coral Gables Mayor Raul Valdés-Fauli Endorses Enriquez

Greene Sells Stock, Shows He’s True to His Word on Eliminating Potential Conflicts

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“I sold my stock — now you stop the MegaMall Development.“

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and entrepreneur Jeff Greene this morning sold stocks Gwen Graham criticized him for holding, making good on a move he had vowed to make upon being elected Governor. [Read more…] about Greene Sells Stock, Shows He’s True to His Word on Eliminating Potential Conflicts

Grimsley to Voters: Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

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POLITICO reported yesterday that “disgraced former state Sen. Jack Latvala has … quietly kept running a pared-down political operation that is, among other things, helping finance his allies’ own political efforts.” According to the report, contributions from Latvala’s committee, Florida Leadership Committee, made contributions to other political committees and made their way to the campaign of Denise Grimsley. [Read more…] about Grimsley to Voters: Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain

Greene calls on Graham to Oppose MegaMall Monstrosity Development

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“Gwen Graham is no Bob Graham.”

Democratic gubernatorial candidate and entrepreneur Jeff Greene called on Gwen Graham to oppose the development of the American Dream MegaMall and theme park, which is being developed on Graham family land at the edge of the Everglades. Environmental groups including the Everglades Trust have fought the environmentally disastrous development since 2015. [Read more…] about Greene calls on Graham to Oppose MegaMall Monstrosity Development