On Target | Inside Florida Lobbying: Decades of Experience with Larry Williams & Sha'Ron James

What does it take to navigate Florida's ever-changing political landscape? In this episode of On Target, host Rosanna M. Catalano sits down with Arrow Group colleagues Larry Williams and Sha'Ron James—two government affairs veterans with decades of combined experience in Tallahassee.

Larry Williams shares his journey from legislative intern in 1970 to one of Florida's most recognized lobbyists, reflecting on how term limits, the gift ban, and technological advances have transformed the lobbying profession. Sha'Ron James discusses her path from a gubernatorial appointment at 19 to her current roles as attorney, lobbyist, and president of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.

Together, they explore today's hottest business issues at the Florida Legislature—including AI regulation, property tax policy, and workforce development—while offering insights on the intersection of law, advocacy, and relationship-building in state government.

In This Episode:

• How Florida lobbying has evolved over 50+ years
• The impact of term limits and gift bans on legislative relationships
• Balancing legal expertise with government affairs strategy
• Key issues Florida businesses are watching in 2025
• The value of community involvement in public policy work

About Arrow Group: Arrow Group is a full-service government affairs firm with offices across Florida's key markets. Their team of former state government leaders, policy experts, and industry veterans delivers customized strategies and measurable outcomes for businesses, organizations, and causes.

🔗 Learn more: https://arrowgroup.gunster.com/

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In this episode of "On Target," host Rosanna Catalano welcomes Arrow Group colleagues Dr. Kim McDougal and Vice President Ron Brisé for an insightful conversation on Florida's education landscape and utility policy. Dr. McDougal shares her extensive experience working in and around government, offering her perspective on how school choice and charter schools have transformed education in Florida over the last two decades-and what's on the horizon. She also provides key insights for educational vendors looking to expand their footprint in the Sunshine State. Former legislator Ron Brisé brings a unique understanding of the legislative process, discussing how he got involved in politics, the policy areas he focuses on, and what he's working on for the 2026 session. Together, they explore how their combined experience in both government and the private sector helps them advance client needs and navigate Florida's policy environment.

🎯 Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the people and policies shaping Florida's future!

About Arrow Group: Arrow Group is a full-service government affairs firm with offices across Florida's key markets. Their team of former state government leaders, policy experts, and industry veterans delivers customized strategies and measurable outcomes for businesses, organizations, and causes.

🔗Learn more: https://arrowgroup.gunster.com/

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Inside Arrow Group: Florida's Government Affairs Powerhouse | Albert Balido, President

In this episode, we sit down with Albert Balido, President of Arrow Group, to explore the origin story behind one of Florida's most dynamic government affairs firms—born from the strategic merger of Anfield Consulting and Gunster's Government Affairs Practice Group.

Albert shares what's on the horizon for Arrow Group, the firm's unique approach to advocacy, and how his team delivers results across federal, state, and local government landscapes. From navigating Capitol Hill to shaping policy at the local level, Arrow Group combines elite strategy, deep relationships, and decades of hands-on experience to help clients win in even the most competitive environments.

Topics Discussed:

- The merger that created Arrow Group

- Navigating Florida's legislative and regulatory landscape

- Lobbying strategies at all levels of government

- Policy monitoring and relationship building

- Pro bono work protecting Florida's water resources

About Arrow Group: Arrow Group is a full-service government affairs firm with offices across Florida's key markets. Their team of former state government leaders, policy experts, and industry veterans delivers customized strategies and measurable outcomes for businesses, organizations, and causes.

🔗 Learn more: https://arrowgroup.gunster.com/

#GovernmentAffairs #FloridaPolitics #Lobbying #PublicPolicy #ArrowGroup #AlbertBalido #Advocacy #PolicyStrategy

Host: Rosanna M. Catalano