Category Non-Political
Air Florida making a comeback? The need affordable jet service or High Speed Rail greater than ever.
I did a double take when I saw the above image on the internet yesterday. Air Florida, once the state’s “flag” carrier is attempting a comeback 30 years after going belly up. The return of Air Florida with its circa 1980 logo, if it really happens in 2015 s the above advertisement and […]
Southwest Airlines Dumps Sea World Sponsorship
If you’ve flown around the country in the last decade you have undoubtedly seen Shamu One (pictured) parked or taxiing on an airport runway. Or perhaps you have seen one of the other three Southwest planes painted in Sea World regalia. Sea World, which operates a large amusement park complex in Orlando has long been […]
Flashback Friday – Tampa Bay Rowdies vs Fort Lauderdale Strikers: The Florida Derby
This Saturday night the Fort Lauderdale Strikers will host the Tampa Bay Rowdies in what has long been among the premier rivalries in American soccer. I am honored to be the TV/Video play-by-play announcer for tomorrow night’s match at Fort Lauderdale’s Lockhart Stadium. I would encourage everyone in Southeast Florida to attend. The rivalry which […]
Why Was a Recent Incident Involving Orlando City Fans in St Petersburg Sensationalized?
When I was the press officer for the North American Soccer League (the second division of North American Pro Soccer) we had several minor incidents of fan misbehavior. One such incident that took place in April 2012 during a game between the Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Tampa Bay Rowdies happened in St Petersburg at […]
Is Florida journalism in a bad way?
As we discussed briefly on Wednesday, LobbyTools, Inc. news imprint The Florida Current is in the process of “evolving,” i.e. contracting or disappearing altogether. In itself this is simply a business decision made by the publication’s parent company to sacrifice in-depth coverage in order to bolster their bottom line. But as the Current employed a significant portion of the […]
The Florida Current: happy trails?
LobbyTools news imprint The Florida Current began reducing its capacity yesterday, letting go of reporters Bruce Ritchie and Gray Rohrer and announcing the “evolution” of their news operation to focus more on short “policy notes” largely comprised of information found in other publications. Sarah Iarussi, president and co-owner of the Tallahassee-based firm, told SaintPetersBlog yesterday that this […]
Friday Quick Hits – New Scott Ad a postive change, Indian Elections, Sexism in news rooms and Ukraine
After weeks of bashing presumptive Democratic nominee Charlie Crist on various charges, the Let’s Get to Work Committee has actually released a positive ad entitled Grandpa. It’s a change in tact from a committee that has failed to raise Crist’s negative substantially enough to change the shape of the race, while the Governor’s negative numbers […]
Spirit Airlines likely to begin Miami operations – MIA punching back at Fort Lauderdale? (UPDATED 11:30 pm ET)
Ten months ago, I wrote about the aggressive expansion plans of New York-based JetBlue Airways into international markets from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The big question at the time was how this would impact Spirit Airlines, an “Ultra Low Cost Carrier” based in Broward County, whose largest hub operation is at Fort Lauderdale. […]
American Airlines confirms dates for cuts of Washington to North Florida flights
Three North Florida cities are set to lose their only direct air links to the national capital this summer as American Airlines (following the merger with US Airways, the merged airline being referred to as AA/US here on out in this article) has opted to cut US Airways current routes from Washington’s Reagan National Airport […]
Did Four Florida Democrats in Congress Sell Us Out to Wall Street?
Author’s Note: This piece started out as an exposé on Wall Street’s influence over a certain South Florida Congressman that sits on the Financial Services Committee. As our research deepened, we came across startling discoveries: Patrick Murphy is not the only Florida Democrat taking Wall Street cash while voting in favor of their sponsored and in some […]
The Florida Squeeze 