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You’re invited to the Second Annual Millard Fillmore Gala on January 7

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Do you know someone who has lost an election? Have you contributed to a losing campaign? Have you ever voted for a losing candidate? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then you are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Millard Fillmore Gala — a celebration of all those brave souls who just weren’t electable enough to win. Last year, the first Millard Fillmore Gala attracted many of St. Petersburg’s finest citizens — as well as a few…

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You’re invited to the Second Annual Millard Fillmore Gala on January 7

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Do you know someone who has lost an election? Have you contributed to a losing campaign? Have you ever voted for a losing candidate? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then you are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Millard Fillmore Gala — a celebration of all those brave souls who just weren’t electable enough to win. Last year, the first Millard Fillmore Gala attracted many of St. Petersburg’s finest citizens — as well as a few…

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St. Pete City Council exploring idea of extending 2 a.m. last call for alcohol

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Take a look at today’s agenda for the St. Petersburg City Council and you may notice that Councilman Jim Kennedy has introduced a new business that “evaluate the benefits and detriments of expanding the hours for sale of alcohol and packaged goods.” (Update – 10:53 a.m. The City Council unanimously agreed to refer Kennedy’s proposal to committee. 10 Connects story on this issue can be viewed here.) According to another member of the City Council supportive of the idea, Kennedy…

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Pinellas GOP suffers worst fundraising quarter in nearly a decade

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At the most recent meeting of the Pinellas County Executive Committee, treasurer Chet Renfro delivered a speech in which he vigorously defended the fundraising and spending patterns of the PCREC — a speech which was said to have come in direct response to my blog post in October and the subsequent media coverage. Unfrotunately for Mr. Renfro and PCREC Chairman JJ Beyrouti, the latest fundraising report for the Pinellas GOP clearly shows that the party’s finances are not in sound…

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Rep. Rick Kriseman debuts ’53 Fixes’ effort

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Launching a new online effort called “53 Fixes,” Rep. Rick Kriseman demonstrates again why he is one of Florida’s leading Democrats (although I agree with many of you that Rep. Kriseman was not very funny with his tribute to former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker). Our state is facing numerous challenges, and the answers to many of these challenges can and will be found outside the walls of government in Tallahassee. They will come from Floridians and from District 53…

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Rep. Rick Kriseman debuts ’53 Fixes’ effort

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Launching a new online effort called “53 Fixes,” Rep. Rick Kriseman demonstrates again why he is one of Florida’s leading Democrats (although I agree with many of you that Rep. Kriseman was not very funny with his tribute to former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker). Our state is facing numerous challenges, and the answers to many of these challenges can and will be found outside the walls of government in Tallahassee. They will come from Floridians and from District 53…

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The end for SaintPetersBlog

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Democratic consultants seek $72K to run campaign for Pinellas County Commission

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A proposal to an undisclosed propsective candidate by Democratic political consultants Ian O’Hara and Matthew Snyder of Realization Management seeks an astounding $72,000 in fees to manage a campaign for the Pinellas County Commission. O’Hara and Snyder’s proposal is outlined in a series of e-mails and documents provided to me by an anonymous source. I’m not sure who O’Hara and Snyder drafted the proposal for. What is clear is that O’Hara and Snyder think awfully high of their talents. Their…

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