Dear Capital Tiger Bay Members and Guests,
Thank you for packing the room last Wednesday for a lively, no-notes-needed conversation with Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power and Executive Director Bill Helmich on the State of the Florida GOP. Only at Tiger Bay do you get redistricting math, Miami-Dade flip talk, and a five-seat congressional pickup prediction — all before dessert.
A big thank you to our fearless emcee Chairman Steve Birtman, and to member Matthew Ubben for a sharp introduction of our speakers.
Highlights from the Program
Our speakers covered:
- Florida’s historic 1.4 million GOP voter registration advantage
- How Miami-Dade flipped red — and why they believe it’s not a one-time event
- Talk of a mid-decade redistricting, with Chairman Power predicting the GOP could pick up 3 to 5 more congressional seats
- Helmich’s take on strategy: “If we wanted to play the same game…” — and why he says Florida won’t
- Lessons RPOF is exporting to other states — and why Florida is now the example, not the exception
ICYMI . . . the event coverage
- Politico – Gary Fineout: Florida GOP chair: We could gain up to 5 seats in redistricting push
- WUSF – Douglas Soule: Florida GOP chair believes state could send extra Republicans to Congress through redistricting
- USA Today / Tallahassee Democrat – James Call: Florida GOP eyes total control of state’s 28 U.S. House seats
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Capital Tiger Bay Club Hosts Florida Department of Education Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas
Monday, December 8, 2025
It’s time to finish out 2025 by hearing directly from the state’s top education leader.
Join the Capital Tiger Bay Club as we welcome Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas for an inside look at the future of Florida’s schools. From expanding educational and career opportunities to strengthening parental rights and transparency, Commissioner Kamoutsas will discuss the priorities shaping Florida’s education landscape heading into 2026.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from Florida’s 29th Commissioner of Education on the policies driving the state’s next generation.
RSVP TODAY, and we’ll see you Monday, December 8, for this exclusive program.
Meet the Speaker
Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas, the 29th Commissioner of Education for the state of Florida, leads the state’s efforts to expand education and career opportunities, strengthen parental rights and ensure transparency in schools across the state. Following Governor Ron DeSantis’
recommendation of Stasi Kamoutsas to serve as Florida’s next Commissioner of Education, the
State Board of Education unanimously selected him on June 4, 2025. Commissioner Kamoutsas
is dedicated to preparing Florida’s students for their futures.
A native of Miami Gardens, Commissioner Kamoutsas began his career as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, where he prosecuted some of the community’s most violent criminals. He later represented lawn enforcement officers as Counsel to the Dade County Police Benevolent Association. In 2019, he joined the Florida Department of Education’s Office of General Counsel, quickly rising to serve as General Counsel and then Chief of Staff. He went on to serve as Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ron DeSantis, overseeing policy in the Governor’s priority areas of education, law enforcement and emergency management.
Over the last six years, Commissioner Kamoutsas has played a key role in shaping Florida’s education policy. He has been deeply involved in the state’s efforts to protect parental rights, expand school choice, eliminate DEI and CRT, and preserve education freedom. He was also instrumental in opposing COVID mask mandates and advancing the Governor’s successful push to reopen schools for in-person learning in 2020. His steadfast leadership has signaled a continued commitment to ensuring Florida remains the nation’s leader in bold, student-centered education reform.
Commissioner Kamoutsas earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida International University and his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law. He is a devoted husband and the proud father of four daughters, drawing daily inspiration from his family as he works to safeguard the future of Florida’s children.
Please RSVP early — we expect another full house
Thank you for helping make Tiger Bay the place where Florida’s political conversations happen — with candor, good humor, and just enough controversy to keep us coming back.
See you in December!
Warmly,
Capital Tiger Bay Club
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