Joe Gruters wanted Richard Corcoran to lead New College years ago
Sen. Joe Gruters warmly greeted news Richard Corcoran would become interim President at New College. In fact, the Sarasota Republican said he wanted trustees to recruit the former House Speaker in its last presidential search.
“I actually said a couple years ago, Corcoran is the best choice,” Gruters said.
That’s somewhat surprising considering the two men’s history. Gruters served in the House during Corcoran’s tenure as House Speaker. But while Corcoran waged political war with then-Gov. Rick Scott over incentives, economic development and tourism funding, Gruters remained a staunch ally of the Governor.
Yet Gruters later nominated Corcoran for the job of Florida State University President...
