Florida Republican Senator Jack Latvala, from the Tampa Bay area, is about to take what might be the next step toward running for governor.
Latvala has scheduled three stops across Florida next Thursday.
The visits to Hialeah, Clearwater and Panama City will come one day after Latvala makes an announcement concerning his future political plans.
He's been in the state Senate for seven years, representing parts of Pinellas and Pasco counties, and chairing the powerful appropriations committee.