Monday, August 13, 2012
Pinellas County voters go to the polls Aug. 14 for the Primary Election to decide the Republican nominee for sheriff as well as other state and local offices.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Pinellas County voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the Primary Election. The race between interim sheriff Bob Gualtieri and former sheriff Everett Rice is drawing local interest. The two veteran law enforcers are in a battle to be the GOP nominee for sheriff in November's general election. Rice, 67, was Pinellas sheriff from 1988 to 2004 prior to serving in the State Legislature and working as an attorney. He seeks to oust Gualtieri, appointed sheriff by Gov. Rick Scott last November, after Jim Coats retired. The two squared off in several forums this summer, including a Patch-sponsored debate July 17, at the Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center in Clearwater. The winner in Tuesday's primary will face Democratic challenger …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Rice formerly served as sheriff from 1988 until 2004.
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Name : Mr. Everett S. Rice Age : 67 Place of residence : Treasure Island, FL Attended college : Yes College : USF Degree : BA Year of graduation : 1975 University : Stetson College of Law Area of research : Law Year of graduation : 1984 Job titles held : NA Employers : NA Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: Pinellas County Sheriff Chamber/district: Treasure Island Incumbent: First elected: 06 December 1988 Previous elective offices : Sheriff 1988-2004 State House 2005-2006 Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Address 8600 113 St. No Seminole FL 33772 Name : Bill Queen Title : Manager Website : everettrice.com Facebook : everett rice
Monday, July 23, 2012
StPetePolls.org has released a news set of polling results for Pinellas County races leading up to the Aug. 14 primary.
Leading up to the Aug. 14 primary, Rep. C.W. Bill Young, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and state senate candidate Jeff Brandes, among others, are leading in the polls. The local polling organization, StPetePolls.org, released the results today of their July survey of 6,124 likely voters. The results cover all Pinellas County races with the exception of statewide primaries. According to StPetePolls, the poll was conducted by an automated phone call polling system, with each voter being polled only on the races that are within their precinct and political party. Republican Primary for U.S. Congressional District 13 Republican Primary for State Senator District 20 Republican Primary for State Senator District 22 Republican Primary for U.S. …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Everett Rice shares his highlight of the evening after a heated Pinellas County Sheriff's candidate debate at Unitarian Universalists Octagon Arts Center on Tuesday, July 17.
Pinellas County Sheriff candidates Everett Rice, Scott Swope, Bob Gualtieri and Greg Pound participated in a two-hour live debate sponsored by Patch.com, Bay News 9 and the National Armed Services & Law Enforcement Memorial Museum. Candidates were asked about cutting programs, immigration, prescription drugs, Pinellas Safe Harbor, spending and more. Following the debate, each candidate was asked: "What do you feel is the highlight tonight?" and also, if he had anything else he's like to add. Watch the short interview attached to this article to hear more from Everett Rice. Related Coverage:
Interim Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and challengers Everett Rice, Scott Swope and Greg Pound squared off in Tuesday night's debate. But it was Rice and Gualtieri, who stole the show as they vie for the Republican nomination.
While there were four candidates participating at Tuesday night's Pinellas County Sheriff debate in Clearwater, much of the event centered on the two men vying for the Republican nomination for sheriff. Interim Sheriff Bob Gualtieri and former Sheriff Everett Rice traded barbs throughout much of the evening on each other's record, campaign fliers and future issues. Democratic nominee Scott Swope was involved in most of the major policy discussions, while write-in candidate Greg Pound was largely ignored after responding to most questions with nearly the same answer. Candidates were asked about immigration, open-carry laws, combating pill mills, homelessness, the budget and special interest groups. Gualtieri, appointed to his current …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
With the Republican nomination up for grabs, GOP candidates for Pinellas County Sheriff spent a little under $260,000 from April 1 to July 6 during their final campaign push before the Aug. 14 Primary Election.
GOP Pinellas County Sheriff's candidates Bob Gualtieri and Everett Rice are on a spending spree with less than a month left before the Republican Primary. The candidates have built thousands of dollars in campaign contributions over the course of months, only to spend a combined $259,174.70 from April 1 to July 6, according to their most recent campaign filings. So far, they've spent thousands on advertising, consulting and marketing. Here is a more detailed look at each: Gualtieri did more spending than raising during the past three months. Gualtieri raised about $17,700 and spent a little more than $109,600 including $395 for advertising on Facebook and $60 for a campaign with email marketing company Constant Contact. He also spent …
Monday, July 16, 2012
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — his stance on consolidating municipal police departments.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
Each week, we're asking each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates a question that's important to you, the voter, so you can be informed come ballot time. This week, we asked: Everett Rice answers: The sheriff’s approach when a city is considering to consolidate its police department with the sheriff’s office is one in which I have unique and extensive experience. When I previously served as your sheriff I merged six city police departments into the sheriff’s office. This was unprecedented, in that, no prior sheriff merged so many police departments into the sheriff’s office. For years Pinellas County led the state in this regard. My approach has been to meet the city’s request for information and educate both the city officials and …
Friday, July 13, 2012
With the Republican primary drawing near, one candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff seems to be shying from the spotlight, according to candidate forum organizers.
One Republican challenger in the race for Pinellas County Sheriff is becoming increasingly elusive just as the primary is drawing near, forum organizers say. Everett Rice was noticeably absent at a July 2 candidate forum in Clearwater, two weeks after lashing out at a moderator during a forum in Palm Harbor. And some forum organizers are under the impression that Rice — slightly ahead of his opponent, according to an unscientific poll conducted by St. Pete Polls — is now refusing to attend any other forums before the Aug. 14 Republican primary, except for an upcoming July 17 debate being streamed live on Patch. “If you only knew the story behind the story to make sure Rice didn’t fail to show up at the debate,” said Harvey Smith, …
Monday, July 9, 2012
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — what the sheriff's role should be in shaping laws for prescription pain pills and other "legal highs."
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Each week, we're asking each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates a question that's important to you, the voter, so you can be informed come ballot time. This week, we asked: Everett Rice answers: The sheriff has a duty to inform the legislature of the facts known to him or her regarding prescription abuse and the dangers of such substances as herbal incenses, spices, bath salts, etc. As the elected chief law enforcement officer in the county the sheriff is in the unique position of taking the lead in protecting the citizens. If the sheriff believes public safety legislation is needed to protect the citizens then it is the sheriff’s responsibility to inform members of the legislature, and to work with the legislature to pass …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates took a moment on the Patch Podium to explain — in his own words — how technology plays a role in future operations.
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Monday, July 2, 2012
Each week, we're asking each of the Pinellas County sheriff candidates a question that's important to you, the voter, so you can be informed come ballot time. This week, we asked: How do you see technology playing a role in day-to-day operations and the longterm success of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office? Everett Rice answers: Technology plays a very important role in the day to day and longtime success of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Having served as a deputy, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and chief of detectives, I know the importance of advances in technology. When I was elected sheriff I immediately began to implement and pioneer the use of technology at the sheriff’s office. Below is a list of some of the …
Sunde Farquhar
10:18 am on Monday, August 13, 2012
This is VERY important! Some polling place locations have changed. Voters are encouraged to confirm their polling places by visiting votepinellas.com or calling (727) 464-VOTE (8683). more ›