The Advocacy Network

Statewide Reach. Local Power.

An alliance of Florida's foremost lobbying firms, bringing together Miami, Orlando, and Tallahassee to provide unified, statewide lobbying and advocacy.

The Advocacy Network Leaders

What We Do

The Advocacy Network (TAN) is an alliance of Florida's premier lobbying firms that provides end-to-end, coordinated advocacy to clients across the state. By combining statewide reach with local insight, we ensure clients have informed and effective representation in every jurisdiction.

From the Florida Capitol to county commissions and city halls, TAN offers a unified platform and strategy, shared intelligence across markets, trusted local relationships through partner firms, and collaborative execution—we bid together, work together, and win together.

Statewide Coordination

Through a single engagement

Local Execution

By veteran lobbyists in each market

Consistent Results

Grounded in collaboration, credibility, and trust

Statewide Coverage

Florida's markets are interconnected—and so are we. Whether your initiative begins in South Florida or in the Capitol, our alliance ensures direct access to decision-makers coast-to-coast.

State Level

State-Level Advocacy

We have a strong track record working with the Florida Legislature and state agencies in Tallahassee.

Local Government

Local Government Expertise

We deliver proven results with school boards, port and aviation authorities, special districts, and city and county governments.

Regional

Local & Regional Influence

We maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in major counties—including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, and Hillsborough—and in key cities such as Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee.

The Advocacy Network Team
"We turn insight into action—helping clients advance their priorities at every level of Florida government."

Sharon Smoley

TAN Partner

Our Expertise

Our alliance pairs local acumen with a cross-market strategy to deliver meaningful results. We have expertise in each of Florida's key sectors:

Procurement & Contracting

RFP strategy, scoring advocacy, and contract renewals

Transportation & Aviation

Airports, seaports and mobility innovation

Education & Workforce

K-12 systems, higher education and workforce boards

Infrastructure & Utilities

Energy, water, broadband and sustainability

Economic Development & Appropriations

State & local funding strategies

Hospitality & Concessions

Airports, venues and retail contracting

Technology & Innovation

SaaS platforms, smart infrastructure and public IT adoption

Public Safety

Law enforcement technology, emergency management and security solutions

The Advocacy Network Partner Firms

Three premier firms united to provide comprehensive coverage across Florida's key markets

The Advocacy Partners
Slater Bayliss

Slater Bayliss

Partner

Steve Schale

Steve Schale

Partner

Stephen Shiver, Jr.

Stephen Shiver, Jr.

Partner

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Sharon Smoley

Sharon Smoley

Founder

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We Get Results

Proven Outcomes. Statewide Influence.

Our model is simple. We leverage our local relationships along with our combined experience to drive statewide results. Our successes include:

1

Secured multimillion-dollar airport concession renewals at Miami International Airport

2

Worked with technology companies on successful school board procurements in districts throughout Florida

3

Coordinated appropriations and legislative advocacy for major infrastructure projects

4

Advanced public-private partnerships in Tampa, Orlando, and Tallahassee

Ready to Leverage Statewide Advocacy?

Contact Gazitua Letelier today to learn how The Advocacy Network can advance your objectives across Florida.