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October 9, 2010, No comments

Ever wonder where they are now? This is a listing of prominent political figures from the Golden Years: lawmakers and lobbyists drawn from a political “hall of fame”.

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October 8, 2010, No comments

Authors Robert McKnight and Rhett DeVane’s new novel illustrate Florida’s bizarre politics: colorful contenders, hanging chads and wacky contests. It’s Sunshine State politics in all of its strange glory! Available now …

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June 8, 2010, No comments

Yes, they were known as the Golden Years in Florida Politics: the 1970s and 1980s. I wrote a book about my experiences then as a Florida State Senator, and how …

Former FL State Senator Bob McKnight
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Comments and opinions on this blog are drawn largely from my experience as a Florida State Senator in what is commonly referred to as The Golden Years – the 1970s …

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Advice To Governor Scott On Where To Get Advice

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The Campaign Value Proposition

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Elliott Key Lobster Sanctuary

May 19, 2012, No comments

One of my political mentors was the late Congressman Dante Fascell of Miami (D., South Miami).  In addition to his legendary service as the Chairman ...

The Ring To Kiss

May 13, 2012, No comments

During the Golden Era of the Florida Legislature, the ‘ring to kiss’ was well known–Senator Dean Dempsey Barron (D., Panama City)   ...

Can You Have Advice OD?

May 9, 2012, No comments

Critics would argue that because of Governor Scott’s lack of government experience, he is overly relying on his Chief of Staff  Steve MacNamara ...

The Last Standing Members

May 4, 2012, No comments

And then there were only 2.  I started my public service in the Florida House of Representatives…along with a fellow freshman, Gwen Margolis of ...