Whether most city residents know it or not, there is farmland around Tampa Bay. Ben Albritton We know that, and Wauchula Republicans won’t allow the Legislature to ignore it.
Perhaps the man Preside over The man who will be elected to the Senate next year is the owner of Bennie Albritton Glove Services by trade and draws handsome income from Tropicana, making him an expert on the fruit products that have defined Florida identity for generations.
Albritton’s background has earned him instant credibility within Florida’s powerful agricultural community, leading to him being recognized as a “Champion of Agriculture” by the Florida Farm Bureau.
But he has increased his legislative influence to its greatest extent ever and spent much of the spring vetting the best candidates for his Senate seat. Republican Primary Across the state.
If Republicans retain the Senate after the election (a safe bet), he will become Senate President in November. Perhaps more importantly, he will likely work closely with the current Senate President for years and play a key role in shaping the majority caucus. Kathleen Passidomo.
He quickly built up a strong reputation among his peers.
“Ben Albritton is the best,” the senator said. Joe Gruters“He’s a relationship builder and has the ability to lead with grace and steadfastness. He’s a Hardy County citrus grower and his work ethic and style are consistent with his upbringing. Ben is also a trusted friend and I can’t wait to work alongside him to make Florida the best place it can be.”
Senator Jim BoydThe Bradenton Republican who will succeed Albritton as Senate president agreed.
“Ben is a servant leader who will lead the Senate with grace and always put the needs of his caucus first,” Boyd said.
The job has made him attuned to the needs of not only the rural core he has long represented, but also the Tampa Bay metropolitan area and beyond, and he will soon be getting final Senate approval for the state’s annual budget.
He has suggested he wants to revive the Heartland Parkway, a plan to connect Central Florida to Southwest Florida that could have a major impact on logistics throughout West Florida.
Some may take issue with a rural congressman being on the Tampa Bay Powerful list, but wielding a hammer apparently makes everyone want you to be a good neighbor, so it’s no surprise he got the votes to get on this list again.
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methodology
We define the Tampa Bay area as Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco, but could also include Hernando, Polk, and Sarasota if politicians in those counties have influence over Pinellas or Hillsborough.
A politician is defined as someone who holds public office or is running for office.
Coming in first on the panellist’s list earns the politician 25 points, coming in second earns 24 points, and so on until coming in 25th place earns the politician 1 point. The points are added up and the list is completed.
Special thanks to our experienced and knowledgeable panelists, whose work was essential in developing our 2024 list. Christina Barker Vinick Family Office Ashley Baumann Mercury, Matthew Blair Corcoran Partners Ed Briggs Political Consultant at RSA Consulting Maya Brown, Ricky Butler Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Reg Cardozo Public Square Ronald Cristaldi Shoemaker’s Ana Cruz Ballard Partners Justin Day Capital City Consulting Barry Edwards, Joe Farrell Pinellas Realtors, Pollsters Matt Florell Visidial Group Shawn Foster Sunrise Consulting Group Adam Geary Political Consultant at the Strategos Group Max Goodman, Mike Griffin Savills Natalie King Political Consultant at RSA Consulting Benjamin KirbyTECO Energy Regional Coordinator Shannon Love, Merritt Martin Moffitt Cancer Center, Mike Moore Southern Group Political Consultants Anthony Pedicini, Ron Pierce RSA Consulting JC PritchettPastor of St. Pete Faith Church Darren Richards Tucker/Hall Preston Rudy Catalyst Communications Group Amanda Stewart Johnston and Stewart Alan Susky Shumaker Advisors. Michelle and Peter Schorsch.
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