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Meet Christina Barker, one of the ’30 under 30′ rising stars of Florida politics

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Thirty-year-old Pasco County resident Christina Barker has been working as Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s special assistant since December, but her public profile rose this summer when City Hall staffing changes made her Buckhorn’s interim director of communications. Barker became politically aware after John Kerry’s 2004 presidential bid, and  was totally inspired by Barack Obama’s run for the presidency in 2008. It was then,  she said, she decided to pursue a career working in the political arena. After finishing graduate school…

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Rick Homans to take over at Tampa Bay Partnership

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Rick Homans has been named the next president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership, beginning November 9. Homans has been serving as CEO and president of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. since January of 2012. Prior to that, he served as Cabinet secretary of the economic development department and taxation and revenue department for the state of New Mexico. “I am confident that Rick is the right person for the job as his extensive experience closely aligns with the strategic direction…

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Joe Lopano says Tampa Bay Express is a start to improve transportation in Tampa Bay

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If you were to go purely by the public opinion that was expressed at the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Organization‘s meeting last month, the controversial Tampa Bay Express (TBX) project is a political loser, at least among members of the Seminole Heights/Tampa Heights communities. The multibillion-dollar proposal, backed by the Florida Department of Transportation, would add toll lanes along Interstate 275 from north St. Petersburg to south of Bearss Avenue in Hillsborough County. Neighborhood activists say the highway construction alone will destroy local businesses and send money…

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RSA Consulting collects more than $300K in Q2 lobbying fees

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RSA Consulting Consulting had a productive second quarter of 2015. According to recently filed state records, the Brandon-based firm collected an estimated $300,000 or more from 43 legislative and executive clients between the months of April and June. The four-person team comprised by firm owner Ron Pierce, Natalie King, Sara Gross and Edward Briggs drew major compensation from the healthcare, education and real estate sectors: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center contributed up to $39,999 in combined compensation for plaza level and legislative representation, while…

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Feld Entertainment announces major relocation to Manatee County in 2015

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Feld Entertainment, a global leader in live family entertainment, is moving its Illinois-based Motor Sports Division to Manatee County in 2015. Feld, which had its global headquarters in Ellenton since 2013, is best known for producing live shows such as Disney On Ice and Disney Live!, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Monster Jam, Monster Energy Supercross, Nuclear Cowboyz, AMSOIL Arenacross and Marvel Universe LIVE! The move is expected add as many as 200 new jobs over five years, in…

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Brian Willis starts early in his quest for a Hillsborough County Commission seat

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There have been too many election cycles where Hillsborough Democrats appeared to be missing in action, with the party frantic to recruit candidates to at least provide a semblance of a challenge to a Republican. But 2016 doesn’t appear to be one of those years. The fact is that in the Obama-era at least, Democrats come out in big numbers in presidential election years, and with the party base seemingly in love with Hillary Clinton’s chances this early out, Hillsborough…

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