Sam Gibbons Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

JFK’s day in Tampa

As the nation commemorates a tragedy, memories of a joyous visit live on.

by Julie Garisto November 14, 2013April 7, 2025

As the nation commemorates a tragedy, memories of a joyous visit live on.

Mark Sharpe on his fellow Republicans: “We’re crazy on transit”

by Mitch Perry March 15, 2013August 3, 2023

Mitch Perry Report 10.22.12 -R.I.P. George McGovern

by Mitch Perry October 22, 2012August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

WEDU to rebroadcast Congressman Sam Gibbons on Suncoast Business Forum

by Julie Garisto October 12, 2012January 24, 2025

Mitch Perry Report 10.11.12 – Crunch time in Danville (& Cincy & Oakland)

by Mitch Perry October 11, 2012August 3, 2023

Legendary former Tampa Congressman Sam Gibbons dies at 92

by Mitch Perry October 10, 2012July 23, 2025

Is Mark Sharpe in or out? We’ll find out soon

by Mitch Perry August 15, 2011August 3, 2023

Mike Bennett officially a candidate in Florida Congressional District 11 race

by Mitch Perry May 27, 2011June 5, 2022

New poll commissioned by Buckhorn has him up in Tampa mayoral race

by Mitch Perry March 10, 2011August 17, 2023

Dirt flies in House District 58 race, health care really dead? And more with Sam Gibbons: Mitch Perry Report 1.22.10

by Mitch Perry January 22, 2010August 17, 2023

Sam Gibbons on Cuba, Iorio, and President Obama trying to repair the U.S. image overseas

by Mitch Perry January 22, 2010November 30, 2024

Obama finally listens to Volcker, Sam Gibbons on health care, and the NY Times to charge: Mitch Perry Report 1.21.10

by Mitch Perry January 21, 2010August 17, 2023

Sam Gibbons discusses health care and other issues as he is honored at the Tampa Bay History Center

by Mitch Perry January 21, 2010January 7, 2024