Recreation- Golf Legislative Service Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently House of Representatives, 2006-2014 Other Public Service Clearwater City Commissioner, 1996-2000 Honors and Awards The Able Trust, Representative of the Year, 2014 Manufacturers Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2013 Associated Industries of Florida Hospital Council, Legislator of the Year, 2012 Clearwater Downtown Parnership Appreciation Award, 2012 Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll "A" Legislative Report Card, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Florida Education Association "A" Legislative Report Card, 2008, 2011, 2012 Florida League of Cities Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2012, 2014 Leading Age Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2012 National Association of Social Workers, Tampa Bay, Elected Official of the Year, 2012 Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012 Florida Dental Association, Legislative Award, 2011 Florida Association of Counties, Legislative Leader Award, 2010 Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2010 Florida Tax Collectors, "Taxpayer Advocate of the Year" 2014 Big Brothers Big Sisters, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010 Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Distinguished Advocate" Award for Private Flood Insurance Legislation, 2014 St. Petersburg College, "Outstanding Alumnus Award" 2013