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Dana Young gets into the Olympic spirit in new advertisement

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Dana Young has Olympic fever. The Tampa Republican released a 30-second commercial Monday celebrating the Olympics. The 30-second spot — called “An Olympic Message” — focuses on how the international sporting event brings people together. “The Olympics are a special time, when we put aside our differences, and focus on what unites us as Americans,” she says in the spot. “A time when we recognize what it takes to be a champion – the endless preparation, the personal sacrifice, the drive…

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Endorsement Watch: Associated Industries of Florida, Democratic Progressive Caucus, the Florida Retail Federation and others issue endorsements

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There are just a few weeks until the election, and organizations across the state are rolling out endorsements for state and federal candidates. Several organizations — including Associated Industries of Florida, the Democratic Progressive Caucus, and the Florida Retail Federation — issued endorsements. — Associated Industries of Florida has endorsed Marco Rubio in his U.S. Senate re-election bid. “Marco has led rational efforts to reassert American principles of freedom and representative government throughout the globe,” said Tom Feeney, the president…

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Florida Chamber of Commerce unveils latest round of endorsements

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The Florida Chamber of Commerce rolled out another round of endorsements Thursday, picking candidates in 34 races across the state. The endorsements marked the second round of endorsements issued this election cycle, and are part of the organization’s help elect candidates who support economic growth “Now more than ever, we are reminded that Florida is in a position to lead if we are brave enough to choose those who will put Florida’s long-term needs first,” said Marian Johnson, senior vice…

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Florida Medical Association endorses Dana Young in SD 18

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The Florida Medical Association has thrown its support behind Dana Young. The organization’s political committee announced Tuesday it was endorsing Young in her Senate District 18 bid. In a letter to the Tampa Republican, Dr. Chris Pittman, the president of FMA PAC, said the organization looked forward to working with Young “to address health policy issues affecting Florida’s physicians and their patients.” Young, the House Majority Leader, was first elected to the Florida House in 2010. She is forgoing a…

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Before Trump’s RNC speech, Marco Rubio feels the love in Tampa

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Marco Rubio concluded his statewide tour of Florida on Friday by appearing at Port Tampa Bay in Tampa. He actually began his Tampa experience on Thursday night, where he made a pop-up appearance at 81 Bay Brewing Company, a cavernous craft brewery off of Gandy Boulevard in South Tampa that the Hillsborough County Republican Party had taken over for an RNC convention watch party. A host of candidates running for office in Hillsborough County were invited to speak, though the acoustics were…

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Hillsborough County Republicans to gather in South Tampa to watch final night of RNC

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While it’s been well noted that there are many Republicans not in Cleveland this week for the RNC (hello, David Jolly), there are many others in the Tampa Bay area who might have wanted to attend, but aren’t delegates or don’t want to spend the money that it requires to travel to the Buckeye State. A number of these Republicans will gather Thursday night in Tampa at a “Unifying for America: Trump for President” convention watching party at 81 Bay Brewing…

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Police union backs Jackie Toledo in HD 60 race

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The West Central Florida Police Benevolent Association is endorsing Jackie Toledo in the House District 60 contest. “This endorsement means more to me than I can express,” Toledo said in a statement issued Monday. “Our law enforcement officers are heroes who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Their jobs are dangerous, especially in the current environment in our country. I am thankful for their commitment to our community and honored and humbled by…

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