Perry Thurston, longtime state lawmaker, enters race to replace Alcee Hastings
(Sun-Sentinel Miami Dolphins Blog)

Florida state Sen. Perry Thurston is officially a candidate to succeed the late U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings. Thurston, who lives in Broward County, has been an unofficial candidate for months. He`s widely considered one of the top-tier candidates. His decision sets off a scramble among candidates to replace Thurston in the Florida Senate.