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The Winners Circle: Jumping Back in the Rotation After Victory in the Primaries Oct 25, 2026

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Jump in The Rotation by joining the Winners' Circle. We feature candidates for state and federal office who were victorious in their primary elections and hear why they are the best choice this November for cannabis consumers. Candidates Include: Rep. Angie Nixon, Candidate for United States Senate Sen. Annette Taddeo, Candidate for CFO of Florida Robert People, Candidate for United States Congress, District 15 Ben Braver, Candidate for FL State Representative, District 65

The Winners Circle: Jumping Back in the Rotation After Victory in the Primaries Oct 19, 2026

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Jump in The Rotation by joining the Winners' Circle. We featured candidates for state and federal office who were victorious in their primary elections and hear why they are the best choice this November for cannabis consumers. Candidates Include: Senator Brian Nathan (FL-14) Robert People, Candidate for United States Congress, District 15 Luis Antonio Salazar, Candidate for State Representative, District 64 Tony Claude, Candidate for State Representative, District 53

Freedom and the Fight for Goverment that Works for All Oct 12, 2026

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Mark Davis For Congress (FL-16) Jumps in the Rotation Mark Davis spent the last year getting punched by the political machine. In the face of online trolls and family pressures, he could have folded, instead he chose to run for Congress. His campaign is building one of the fastest-growing grassroots political movements Florida has ever seen. He is not a politician, just a father and husband in Florida who finally said enough. When he moved to Florida four years ago, he thought he was giving his family a fresh start. Sunshine, space, peace. He never thought he was moving into the frontlines of a political warzone. In the wake of January 6th, he did not believe Trump could come back from all the chaos. Stoking division and causing Americans to turn against one another, it did not seem possible. And yet, people who should have known better, voted to send him back in office to do it all over again. Rather than remaining quite, he spoke up, and never stopped. Then the day came where he stood up to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on live TV. He said what millions were thinking. Right to his face, no script, no prep, no fear. In a moment that went viral, he felt as though he was calling out bullshit when it counts. Mark has served in rooms where real leadership happens, whether in the United States Air Force or corporate America's board rooms making multi-million-dollar decisions that impacting thousands of jobs. He knows how power moves, and what happens when nobody pushes back. That’s why he launched this movement to push back loud enough against a political machine that cannot ignore working people anymore.

Beyond the High: The Power of Cannabis Patient Education Oct 05, 2026

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Marc Matoza Jumps in the Rotation. Award winning host of Medical Marijuana Awarness Webinars. Cannabis patient education goes beyond the high—it starts with better questions, reliable information, and informed decisions. Join The Rotation on Sunday, October 4, at 11 a.m. for “Beyond the High: The Power of Cannabis Patient Education” with Marc Matoza, a Central Florida medical marijuana practitioner, advocate, and founder of the MMT education website. With a background in technology and business development, Marc has helped bring nearly 150 Medical Marijuana Awareness Seminars to communities across Florida and expanded that work through webinars. We’ll explore what he’s learned from patients and healthcare experts, why education matters, and how to bridge the gap between access to cannabis and understanding it. Marc is a medical marijuana practitioner and advocate based in Central Florida. In addition to founding the MMT education website, Matoza has been instrumental in bringing nearly 150 Medical Marijuana Awareness Seminars to communities around the state as well as transitioning the program to webinar format as host and key coordinator. He values these opportunities to be involved with affected individuals and organizations so that he can learn firsthand what patients and healthcare experts prioritize. Marc Matoza had his start in technology and business development. A graduate from California Polytechnic State University, Matoza was an essential part of teams behind in building the first database management systems on a 16 bit computer, electronic dictionaries & digital bi-lingual references, numerous customer applications including Netscape Communications, and digital golf swing analysis software.

Thinking About Getting into the Cannabis Industry? Learn What it Takes! Sep 28, 2026

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Thinking about getting into the cannabis industry? The first question might be: where do you even start? Sally Kent Peebles, J.D. talks about what it takes to build a cannabis business and navigate the laws around it. Sally is a partner at Vicente LLP’s Florida office. She works with clients on cannabis regulations, business transactions, real estate, and license acquisitions across multiple states. She’ll bring a practical perspective to a conversation for anyone curious about the industry. Join us for a discussion about the opportunities, the obstacles, and what aspiring operators should understand before making their next move. #TheRotation #SuncoastNORML #CannabisIndustry #CannabisBusiness Sally Kent Peebles is a partner in Vicente LLP’s Florida office, where she focuses her practice on corporate law, commercial real estate, and regulatory matters. She helps clients navigate the patchwork of state laws controlling marijuana, and continues to successfully handle numerous cannabis business license acquisitions for clients in Florida, Colorado, and Oregon. Sally is a leading voice on cannabis law and policy in Florida. She previously served on the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, which provided advice and recommendations to the department regarding policies and guidance on medical cannabis issues and patient needs and concerns. In 2021, Sally co-founded the nonprofit organization, WISE Florida, which aimed to build support for legalizing and regulating cannabis for adult use in Florida. She has been recognized by her peers in the Super Lawyers list since 2020 and in The Best Lawyers in America® list since 2022. Prior to joining Vicente LLP, Sally drafted oil and gas title opinions and performed due diligence for acquisition and divestiture transactions at a Denver law firm focused on natural resources and energy. Before law school, Sally was a publicist and booking agent for music entertainment artists in California and Colorado.

Legal Cannabis Market at $68 Million With People Still in Prison_ Bill Levers Jumps in the Rotation Sep 20, 2026

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CEO of Freedom Grow & Co-Founder of Beard Bros Pharms & Beard Bros Media How can America celebrate a legal cannabis market worth billions while people remain behind bars for the same plant? This week, Bill Levers jumps into The Rotation to confront one of the cannabis industry’s ugliest contradictions. Bill is the CEO of Freedom Grow and co-founder of Beard Bros Pharms and Beard Bros Media, working at the intersection of cannabis business, advocacy, independent media, and criminal justice reform. We discuss why legalization cannot be measured only by licenses issued, products sold, or money generated. If people harmed by prohibition are forgotten while a new industry profits, the work remains unfinished. Bill also shares the mission behind Freedom Grow, the importance of supporting people incarcerated for cannabis, and what businesses, advocates, lawmakers, and everyday consumers can do to keep justice at the center of legalization. Watch or listen to The Rotation by Suncoast NORML:

Fired for Legal Medical Cannabis: Dr. Neil Manimala Responds: Jump Into the Rotation Sep 14, 2026

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Can Hillsborough County employees lose their jobs despite being lawful medical cannabis patients? Dr. Neil Manimala joins The Rotation to discuss cannabis employment policies, patient protections and what county government can do differently. Dr. Manimala is a Hillsborough County physician and Democratic nominee for County Commission, At-Large District 5. The entire county votes in this race on November 3. Dr. Neil Manimala is a physician and surgeon, a lifelong Hillsborough County resident, and the Democratic nominee for Hillsborough County Commission, At-Large District 5. It is a countywide seat, which means every voter in Hillsborough County, including the city of Tampa, votes in this race on November 3. A proud USF graduate for both college and medical school, Neil practices as a urologist in communities across the county, from Plant City to Brandon to South County. He is the 123rd President of the Hillsborough County Medical Association, where he serves as the voice of physicians across our county, and he has served on the county’s Health Care Advisory Board, which oversees our local healthcare safety net. He is running to build a county that is more affordable, healthier, and less congested. Neil is honored to be endorsed by many leaders and groups, including Congresswoman Kathy Castor, House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, the West Central Florida Labor Council of the AFL-CIO, Florida Rising, and the SPLC Action Fund. He and his wife, Rachel, are parishioners at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and live with their daughter Mariam and rescue dog Benji.

Jake Hoffman Jumps in the Rotation Aug 24, 2026

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CEO of Invasion Digital Media and Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans Born in Palm Beach County Florida, Jake Hoffman moved to Tampa, FL in 2009 to attend University of South Florida. He gained two bachelors degrees in Political Science and another in Communication and then attended graduate school earning a Master's in Entrepreneurship from USF as well. Jake Hoffman is the CEO of Invasion Digital Media and Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Young Republicans. During the day Jake works remotely to create digital training courses for professional athletes. Most recently he has worked with players in the NFL and fighters in the UFC, to build out untapped revenue streams in their markets utilizing digital marketing. In his spare time he works to enhance the National and Florida State Young Republican organization as the Florida YR State Committeeman and National Co-Chair of the International Politics Committee. He hosts a young conservatives podcast called, "Moderately Outraged" available on social media. In his space time he works with Junior Achievement to mentor kids around Tampa Bay in entrepreneurship. Additionally, Jake is the Hillsborough DOGE Committee Chairman and frequent commenter on all things Florida Politics. Jake was also the Political Director for the Yes on 3 ballot amendment in Florida in 2024.

Angie Nixon, Candidate for US Senate, Jumps in the Rotation Aug 17, 2026

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Candidate for United States Senate Angie Nixon is a Democratic State Representative, union organizer, mother, and lifelong Jacksonville native whose fight for Florida's families has always been personal. She watched her mother work two jobs to keep food on the table, was bused across town because her neighborhood school lacked basic resources, and lost her favorite cousin to gun violence. Those experiences built the leader she is today. In the State House, she has championed expanded childcare access for thousands of families, taken on corporate price gouging, and led the fight against DeSantis's gerrymandered voting maps. As Executive Director of Florida for All, she helped build a statewide coalition that has registered tens of thousands of new voters and strengthened organizing across the state, and back home in Jacksonville she runs a bookstore and community hub dedicated to bringing healthy food and educational resources to local families. Now she's running for U.S. Senate to deliver what Floridians have always deserved: better opportunities for our children, lower costs and higher wages, and a government that stands up to billionaires and corporate greed while opening its doors to the people.

Michele Rayner for FL Senate (D-16) Jumps in the Rotation Aug 10, 2026

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Candidate for Fl Senate (D-16) Civil rights and social justice attorney Michele Rayner made history in 2020 when she was elected as the first openly queer Black member of the Florida legislature and immediately established herself as one of the strongest advocates for underserved communities. In her first term, Rep. Rayner has brought back resources to communities in the Tampa Bay Area by making legislative alliances across the aisle while challenging the Governor and her colleagues in the Florida Legislature. Now, she’s ready to do more for her constituents by bringing their fight back to Tallahassee. Michele was raised by a family of changemakers in Pinellas County. Her parents both integrated the University of South Florida in the early 1960s, with her mother going on to become one of the first Black social workers in St. Petersburg and her father successfully putting himself through engineering school while working in a warehouse. Her parents established themselves as community leaders and set an example for Michele with their dedication to service.

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