•Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently

•Senate 1980-1992; 2002-2008

◦Senate President 1990-1992

•House of Representatives, 1974-1980

Other Public Service

•Miami-Dade County Commissioner, 1993-2002. Served as Chair 6 years.

Honors and Awards

•Senate President, 1990-1992

•Florida Women Hall of Fame

•Dade County League of Cities, Good Government Award

•Florida Federation of Business and Professional Women, Glass Ceiling Award

•Florida Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Award

•Florida Chamber of Commerce, Legislator of the Year Award

Affiliations

•Holocaust Documentation and Education Center

•Jewish Museum of Florida

•Florida Art Council

•The Actor's Playhouse

Biographical Information

Occupation- Real Estate Broker; Investor

Children- Edward, Ira, Karen, Robin

Grandchildren- Sarah, Jeffrey, Ariel, Jordan, Leah, Daniel, Jared

Education- Temple University

Born- October 4, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moved to Florida in 1960.

Religious Affiliation- Jewish

Recreation- Music, theatre