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Disney gives $15,000 to Plakon amid tough re-election campaign
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWalt Disney World is wading into one of Central Florida’s most competitive legislative races, giving $15,000 to Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon. Plakon, a two-term incumbent from Longwood, is in the midst of a tough re-election race against... -
Florida Chamber pays for TV ads for Rep. Scott Plakon
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Chamber of Commerce has begun airing television ads to help Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon of Longwood in his tough re-election battle with Democrat Karen Castor Dentel. The chamber has paid more than $60,000 worth of air time so far on... -
A conservative champion fights for re-election in moderate district
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelFor the past four years, there has been no greater champion of conservative causes in the Florida Legislature than state Rep. Scott Plakon. The Longwood Republican has fought to place new limits on abortion, decertify labor unions, repeal cap-and-trade... -
Public school cuts weigh on Republicans in legislative races
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelIn May 2011, in front of hundreds of cheering supporters in The Villages, under a banner proclaiming “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” Republican Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a state budget that cut nearly $1.4 billion from Florida's public... -
Come see Orange-Seminole legislative candidates in Longwood
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThere's a big candidates forum scheduled for next week in Longwood, with eight candidates for legislative seats that include parts of Orange and Seminole counties scheduled to appear. The Tri-County League of Cities and the Florida League of Cities are... -
Plakon, Castor Dentel clash in closely watched and costly race
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelIn a district straddling Orange and Seminole counties, from Winter Park to Casselberry, a Republican lawmaker and a Democratic family scion are waging one of the most closely watched state House races in Florida. And one of the most expensive. The race... -
The most important legislative races in Florida
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelWith early voting beginning across Florida this weekend, Political Pulse gives you….The Most Important State Races in Florida™. Senate District 34 – The most important Senate race is an obvious call: This battle between two incumbents,... -
Big business vs. unions in Orlando’s marquee state House races
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe Republican candidates in Orlando's close races for seats in the state Legislature have found a sweet ally in U.S. Sugar Corp. Records show the Clewiston-based agribusiness has donated $5,000 each to the re-election campaigns of state Reps. Chris... -
Democrats launch new ad slamming Plakon on school cuts
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelContinuing to hammer away at the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature's public-school cuts, the Florida Democratic Party today launched a new ad slamming Republican state Rep. Scott Plakon for voting to cut money for public schools and make it easier... -
Florida Chamber sends mailers touting Marco Pena in HD 49
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe Florida Chamber of Commerce, which has been paying for television ads promoting Longwood Republican Rep. Scott Plakon in House District 30, is now sending mailers promoting the GOP candidate in a neighboring House race, too. The chamber mailers are... -
New Castor Dentel ad accuses Plakon of ‘distorting’ and ‘hiding’
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelAfter the Republican Party of Florida launched a tough new ad seizing on ethics and election complaints against Karen Castor Dentel — complaints based on a Republican Party public-records request and filed by a contributor to Rep. Scott Plakon, R-... -
Shepherd’s Hope expands health care for uninsured
The Religion WorldShepherd's Hope, Inc., a faith-based organization of volunteers that exists to provide access to health care for the uninsured, expanded their Longwood facility to serve more patients in need. Since its opening in 2007, the facility, located at 600 N....
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