Archive for March, 2011

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March 31, 2011, No comments

In my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s, I offer the reader the names of great Americans that I think would have made great Presidents.  Most readers …

Florida Politics…Then and Now

March 26, 2011, No comments

Reprinted from Fla Politics, 3/26/11: It was 1986.  I was having dinner with the Democratic nominee for Governor, Steve Pajcic at the former Bodega ...

Term Limits Strike Again

March 23, 2011, No comments

In today’s press accounts of the legislature, it was reported that Rep. Mike Horner (R., Kissimmee) took the floor to criticize his colleage, fr ...

Dr. Charlie Reed…maybe the best ever…

March 19, 2011, No comments

Charlie Reed learned toughness as a linebacker in college.   After getting his education, including a Ph.D., Charlie went into education administrat ...

  • Calle Ocho
    March 15, 2011, No comments

    It started on March 11, 1979 on “calle ocho” or Southwest 8th Street (also known as Tamiami Trail) in downtown Miami.   The festive celebration and financial supporter of community charities was started ...

  • Lesson # 15 From “Golden Years”
    March 11, 2011, No comments

    With all the players being new in the Capitol, it is downright amusing to watch screw up after screw up among the public officials and the press.  Having learned a ...

  • Maiden Speech
    March 7, 2011, No comments

    With the start of the 2011 Session of the Florida Legislature, observers can look for members to honor the traditions of the 2 bodies, including legislators making their “maiden speeches” on ...

  • Paint Thrown on the Campaign Sign
    March 3, 2011, No comments

    In my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s, I talk about my campaign against Connie Baker for District 116 in the Florida House of Representatives.  It was ...