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Janet Rifkin set to file for Mike Scionti’s seat in Florida House

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Within minutes of Tampa state Rep. Michael Scionti announcing his resignation to take a position with the Obama administration, a West Tampa activist has emerged as his possible successor. Janet Rifkin, a veteran local Democratic party activist and fundraiser, will run in the special election for heavily Hispanic district representing West Tampa and Town ‘N Country, said Ana Cruz, a local Democratic operative and Rifkin’s daughter. Rifkin, a former county Democratic Hispanic caucus chair, could have some competition for the…

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Sandy Freedman. Les Miller and Linda Saul-Sena headline Tampa fundraiser for Dave Aronberg tonight

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The details: Dr. Steve & Janet Rifkin and the host committee: Chris Brink • Cathy Bartolotti • Alan Clendenin • Harry Cohen • Hon. Pat Frank • Hon. Sandy Freedman • Bill Gramatica • Martín Gramatica • Hon. Julianne Holt • Chris Hoyer • Hon. Gwen & Hon. Les Miller • Hon. Linda Saul-Sena • Mike Suarez Cordially invite you to a cocktail reception to support Senator Dave Aronberg Candidate for Florida Attorney General Monday, December 7, 2009 5:30pm –…

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Oldsmar: Slate of candidates set

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The slate of candidates for the 2010 municipal election is set. Three offices are up for election March 9: mayor and council seats 2 and 4. Seat 2 council member Suzanne Vale will try to unseat Mayor Jim Ronecker, who’s seeking re-election. Former council member Janice Miller and Oldsmar Christian School history teacher Tom Eckert will vie for Vale’s current job. And Seat 4 will be a three-way contest between former council member Loretta Wyandt, former Tampa Tribune sales and…

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Ho! Ho! Ho! Tampa Bay Young Republicans Christmas Gala tomorrow night

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The 2009 Young Republican Christmas Gala will be a celebration and a preparation for the 2010 Election Cycle. Bringing together all the major Young Republican and College Republican Clubs from across the region for a night of social, fine dining, entertainment, and dance. When: December 04, 2009 at 07:00 PM; Where: Cuban Club, 2010 N Avenue Republica De Cuba, Tampa

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Jen Salmon runs for Gulfport City Council

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From Jen Salmon, candidate for the Ward 3 seat on the Gulfport City Council: Thank you for taking the time to learn about your candidates and to cast your vote for the person you believe will represent the issues that matter to you and do the best job on City Council. I moved to Gulfport in August 2000 because of its small town charm, welcoming neighbors, beautiful tree-lined streets, clean beach and bay, and historic Casino dance hall. I met…

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E-mails confirm City Hall administrator is coordinating letter-writing campaign for Rick Baker’s application for SPC president — on city time

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Last week, Aaron Sharockman reported that St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker had begun campaigning in earnest for the presidency of St. Petersburg College: Baker, who said supporters came forward as they heard about his prospective candidacy, has even asked a political consultant to help coordinate the letters. Nick Hansen, who was campaign manager for mayoral candidate Deveron Gibbons, has been collecting and organizing the letters. Today, through a public records request, Saint Petersblog has learned that Lori Matway, the City…

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Rick Baker Back-to-School Meter downgraded by hiring of Nick Hansen

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Aaron Sharockman writes: Baker, who has a little more than a month left in his second and final term, has been working until 1 a.m. some nights on his application for (St. Petersburg College’s) top job, he said this week. He’s also seeking out the help of friends and colleagues, who have begun a letter-writing campaign to support his candidacy. Baker, who said supporters came forward as they heard about his prospective candidacy, has even asked a political consultant to…

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