We had a great conversation. Talked old times. He has a new book and is running for county commissioner. Check out his new book here. I got my own signed copy and I am reading it now.
Hillsborough County's Three Amigos Some of you are too young to remember or are not from around here but 30 years ago in 1983 three Hillsborough County Commissioners, Jerry Bowmer, Fred Anderson and Joe Kotvas were arrested for taking bribes. Commissioner Jerry Bowman was the ring leader who would solicit bribes and then make payoffs to fellow commissioners Kotvas and Anderson. Bowmer was caught red handed and then wore a wire to roll over on his crooked partners. I remember putting up signs for Mr. Kotvas. more Joe Kotvas writes books and you can find him on Twitteror at his very nice website tvasbooks. Jerry Bowmer according to WTSPis selling swamp land in Polk County. Fred Anderson has since died.