Former House speakers Dean Cannon and Larry Cretul have started collecting a roster of clients in their new lobbying practice, including big names such as Walt Disney World Resort and the HCA health-care chain, according to lobbyist-registration records.
As of Tuesday morning, Cannon had registered to represent 16 clients in the executive branch, while Cretul had registered to represent 14 in the legislative and executive branches.
Cannon, who left office in November, cannot lobby lawmakers for two years but can lobby executive agencies.
Other prominent clients include the Florida Association of Broadcasters, the Florida Association of Insurance Agents, the Florida Association of Realtors, the Florida Municipal Electric Association, Sunshine State Health Plan and The Villages.
