The Week Ahead in Florida Politics - May 27, 2014

By the News Service of Florida

TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014

REDISTRICTING CASE RESUMES: Leon County Circuit Judge Terry Lewis is expected to begin a second week of hearing testimony in a long-running lawsuit about whether the Legislature complied with constitutional requirements when drawing new congressional districts in 2012. (Tuesday, 9 a.m., Leon County Courthouse, 301 South Monroe St., Tallahassee)

HOOPER TO SPEAK TO REAGAN CLUB: State Rep.Ed Hooper, R-Clearwater, is expected to speak to the Ronald Reagan Republican Club of Pinellas County. (Tuesday, 7 p.m., Kally K’s Restaurant, 1600 Main St., Dunedin.)

HAGER TO DISCUSS SESSION: State Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, will continue a series of updates for local officials about the 2014 legislative session. (Tuesday, 7:15 p.m., Town of South Palm Beach, 3577 South Ocean Blvd., South Palm Beach.)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014

UF FINANCIAL ISSUES DISCUSSED: The University of Florida Board of Trustees’ Committee on Finance and Facilities will meet. (Wednesday, 2 p.m., 1 Tigert Hall, the University of Florida, Gainesville.)

HAGER TO DISCUSS SESSION: State Rep. Bill Hager, R-Boca Raton, will continue a series of updates for local officials about the 2014 legislative session. (Wednesday, 6 p.m., City of Boca Raton, 201 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton.)

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014

SUPREME COURT TO RELEASE OPINIONS: The Florida Supreme Court is scheduled to release its weekly opinions. (Thursday, 11 a.m.)

RUTH’S LIST FUNDRAISER SLATED IN ORLANDO: State Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando, Rep. Karen Castor Dentel, D-Maitland, and Rep. Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, are expected to take part in a Ruth’s List Florida fundraising event. Among others expected to take part are former state Education Commissioner Betty Castor. (Thursday, 5:30 p.m., Quantum Leap Winery, 1312 Wilfred Dr., Orlando.)

DENAPOLI HOLDS MEET AND GREET: Republican Richard DeNapoli, who is seeking to replace term-limited Rep. Doug Holder, R-Venice, in House District 74, is expected to hold a meet-and-greet event that also will be a birthday party for DeNapoli. (Thursday, 5:45 p.m., Gianni’s Pizza, 212 South Tamiami Trail, Venice.)

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014

NAACP TO RELEASE ENERGY REPORT: The NAACP Florida State Conference will hold a news conference and a teleconference about energy policy in Florida. (Friday, 10 a.m., Curtis H. Stanton Energy Center, 5150 South Alafaya Trail, Orlando. Teleconference: Friday, noon. Call-in number:805-399-1000. Access code: 156869#)

RPOF STARTS QUARTERLY MEETING: The Republican Party of Florida will start a two-day quarterly meeting in Tampa. Gov. Rick Scott is expected to take part during Saturday’s session, which also will include the election of a new party chair. (Friday, 6 p.m., Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa.)

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014

HURRICANE TAX HOLIDAY STARTS: With hurricane season starting June 1, shoppers will be able to buy a variety of hurricane-preparedness supplies without paying sales taxes. The tax-free shopping period, approved this spring by lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott, starts May 31 and will continue through June 8.

RICH TO SPEAK AT NOW EVENT: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Rich is expected to speak during the Florida NOW State Conference legislative meeting and reception. (Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Mount Dora Lakeside Inn, 100 North Alexander St., Mount Dora.)