12th annual list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians

There’s always something of a deceptive lull after a Presidential Election. Gone for a time are the relentless political ads cluttering mailboxes, social media feeds and network stations.

But there’s always another election around the corner. With that comes jockeying for position, and a battle between those who have power and those who want it.

For its annual list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians, Florida Politics scoured opinions from the Sunshine Skyway to the Strawberry Festival grounds and far beyond, consulting with leaders, lobbyists and politicos, each an expert on how to wield influence.

Check out the rankings here.

– Staff Report, Florida Politics