Lawton Chiles

Type: Person

Name: Lawton Chiles

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Kingsley Guy: Florida still needs election changes

Kingsley Guy COLUMNISTMay 19, 2013 This year, the Legislature enacted "ethics reform" in an effort to improve Florida's political climate. That's all well and good, but it's time now for lawmakers and the electorate to consider far-reaching structural ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 19 2013]

Entities: Elections, Lawton Chiles, Gerrymandering, Bob Graham

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Rick Scott, Crimefighter ... Not a Shabby Add to the Governor's Creds

Gov. Rick ScottStruggling in the polls, Rick Scott can take a page from other Florida politicians as he looks to improve his chances for re-election. This week, Scott unveiled the state’s Annual Uniform Crime Report for 2012 -- and revealed one of the ... [Published Sunshine State News - May 18 2013]

Entities: Crime, Lawton Chiles, Jeb Bush, Tallahassee (United States), Robert King High

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Polk County Students Earn Recognition as Disney Shining Stars

LAKELAND | Three Polk County students learned this week they have been named official Disney Shining Stars.Walt Disney World's annual Dreamers and Doers Shining Stars program recognizes students "who have a caring spirit, consistently demonstrate outstanding ... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - May 18 2013]

Entities: Walt Disney, Guatemala, Lawton Chiles, Kitesurfing

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Charlie Crist

Scott push for teacher pay fills pockets but not necessarily ballot boxes

At five schools in as many Florida counties, Gov. Rick Scott stumped the state last week praising teachers and the $2,500 raises he pushed lawmakers to include for them in the $74.5 billion budget.But strategists say it’s far less certain whether the ... [Published Palm Beach Interactive - May 12 2013]

Entities: Jeb Bush, Ballot Boxes, Ernie George, Charlie Crist

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's undeterred

In her dark-horse campaign to become Florida's next governor, former state Sen. Nan Rich likes to recall the stories of Democratic political legends Reubin Askew, Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham.Each was a little-known state senator when he launched his ... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 12 2013]

Entities: Nan Rich, Lawton Chiles, Alex Sink, Don Gaetz

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Violinist, 17, Wins Overall Title at Youth Music Festival

Violinist Kate Thielen continued her family's classical musical tradition by winning two titles at the Marilyn Newell 11th annual Youth Music Festival.Thielen, whose father is Mark Thielen, conductor of the Imperial Symphony Orchestra, tied for first ... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - May 10 2013]

Entities: Platinum, Union Academy, Lawton Chiles

First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

Bill Nelson

Sen. Bill Nelson vs. Gov. Rick Scott in 2014?

Bill Nelson looked like the heavy favorite for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination to unseat vulnerable Republican Gov. Bob Martinez in April 1990. But as Martinez continued to beef up his reelection campaign account and then-U.S. Rep. Nelson remained ... [Published Miami Herald - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: Bill Nelson, Richard L Scott, Bob Martinez, Lawton Chiles, Democratic Party (US)

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Pine Forest leads area track contenders

For most of the athletes, a season of preparation comes down to a few minutes of a full day.Its the scenario facing the Pine Forest High boys and girls track teams, who lead the field of Pensacola area competitors in the Region 1-3A championship today ... [Published PensacolaNewsJournal.com - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: Paul Bryan, Kevin Rollins, Lawton Chiles

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Former home of Gov. Lawton Chiles up for sale

LAKELAND, Fla. --The home former Gov. Lawton Chiles once lived in is for sale.Chiles lived in the home across from the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club while he was in the state Senate. He sold the house in 1980.The Ledger of Lakeland ( http://bit.ly/10vKq2I) ... [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Lawton Chiles, Estate Agent, Yacht

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Piece of Lakeland History: Chiles House Goes on the Market

LAKELAND | A house with a lot of political history behind it is up for sale across from the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club.It was once the home of Lawton Chiles, later a two-term governor of Florida, and his wife, Rhea.While their family lived there, ... [Published Lakeland Ledger - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Lawton Chiles, Raymond Chandler, Coventry, Market

First reported Apr 21 2013 - Updated Apr 21 2013 - 1 reports

Will it be Senator Bill Nelson vs. Governor Rick Scott in 2014?

Entities: Bill Nelson, Richard L Scott, Democratic Party (US), Bob Martinez, Lawton Chiles

First reported Apr 19 2013 - Updated Apr 19 2013 - 1 reports

Democrats and the Governor's Office: It's All About What Bill Nelson Will Do

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-FlaWord around town this week is that U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., could be setting his sights on Gov. Rick Scott in 2014, leading to speculation that if he defeats the Republican incumbent, he would appoint former Gov. Charlie ... [Published Sunshine State News - Apr 19 2013]

Entities: Bill Nelson, Lawton Chiles, Tallahassee (United States), Charlie Crist

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Nan Rich: Time for South Florida Dem to run for... [Published Miami Herald - May 20 2013]
Kingsley Guy: Florida still needs election changes [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 19 2013]
Rick Scott, Crimefighter ... Not a Shabby Add t... [Published Sunshine State News - May 18 2013]
Broad and Casselâs Wayne Rich Receives CUTR Tra... [Published Broad and Cassel - May 18 2013]
Polk County Students Earn Recognition as Disney... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - May 18 2013]
Outstanding Students Selected as Disney Dreamer... [Published AllEars.net - May 18 2013]
Disney honors 16 Central Florida students as Dr... [Published Orlando Sentinel - May 17 2013]
North Carolina: GOPers Circling Around Hagan [Published Southern Political Report - May 15 2013]
Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's un... [Published South Florida Sun-Sentinel - May 12 2013]
Scott push for teacher pay fills pockets but no... [Published Palm Beach Interactive - May 12 2013]
Violinist, 17, Wins Overall Title at Youth Musi... [Published Winter Haven News Chief - May 10 2013]
BUSTER: A Look Back At The Stalkerish Past Of T... [Published Smoking Gun - May 07 2013]
John Mica: Chairman in waiting? [Published Federal Computer Week - May 06 2013]
2013 Session: Was Republican Domination in Tall... [Published Sunshine State News - May 06 2013]
Bat Mitzvah - MOLLY ROSE KAPLAN [Published Heritage Florida Jewish News - May 03 2013]
Sen. Bill Nelson vs. Gov. Rick Scott in 2014? [Published Miami Herald - Apr 27 2013]
Pine Forest leads area track contenders [Published PensacolaNewsJournal.com - Apr 25 2013]
Former home of Gov. Lawton Chiles up for sale [Published South Carolina Enquirer-Herald - Apr 23 2013]
Piece of Lakeland History: Chiles House Goes on... [Published Lakeland Ledger - Apr 23 2013]
Tina's Ridge: Songwriter/Musician Thomas Honore... [Published Lakeland Ledger - Apr 21 2013]
Will it be Senator Bill Nelson vs. Governor Ric... [Published Miami Herald - Apr 21 2013]
Florida Democrats are short on statewide candid... [Published Orlando Sentinel - Apr 21 2013]
Political conspiracy: How Crist, Nelson get the... [Published Miami Herald - Apr 20 2013]
Dick Clark Not Just An Entertainer: A Senator Too [Published The Moderate Voice - Apr 20 2013]
'Hackathon' Events: Do They Really Help Anyone? [Published Forbes.com - Apr 19 2013]
Democrats and the Governor's Office: It's All A... [Published Sunshine State News - Apr 19 2013]
Lakeland Legend: Woman makes pies for 62 years ... [Published Bay News 9 - Apr 19 2013]
Florida lawmakers far apart on how to cover uni... [Published Palm Beach Interactive - Apr 18 2013]
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, ... [Published Zecco - Apr 17 2013]
Letters to the Editor for April 17, 2013 [Published Gainesville Sun - Apr 17 2013]

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Dick Clark Not Just An Entertainer: A Senator Too [Published The Moderate Voice - Apr 20 2013] Historic Tidbit: “A good story is like fine Kentucky bourbon, it improves with age and, if you don’t use it too much, it will never hurt anyone.” Proud Kentuckian and Vice-President Alben Barkley. By Scott Crass When folks think of Dick Clark , ...
Walkin' Lawton [Published Taegan Goddard's Political Wire - Dec 01 2012] Just published: Walkin' Lawton by John Dos Passos Coggin.The biography of Lawton Chiles, one of the most influential politicians to come from Florida. ...