Senator
Lisa Carlton
President Pro Tempore

District Information
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Legislative Service
	Elected to the Senate in 1998, reelected subsequently
	• President Pro Tempore, 2006-2008
	House of Representatives, 1994-1998
	• Sarasota County Legislative Delegation Chair, 1994-   1998

Other Public Service
	Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc., Executive Board Member, 2003-2004
	Sarasota County Agricultural Fair, Board of Directors, 1998-present
	Sarasota County Legislative Delegation, Chairman, 1994-1998
	Sarasota County Youth 4-H Foundation, Director
	Sarasota County Planning Commission, 1992-1994
	Legislative Aide to Florida House Republican Leader James M. Lombard, 1992
	Legislative Aide to Florida Senator John M. McKay, 1993
	Environmental Pest Management Board, Sarasota County, 1991-1992
	School-To-Work Shadowing Program sponsor, Venice Area Middle School
	Renaissance Honors Executive Club Sponsor, Riverview High School
	Former member, Sarasota County Taxpayers' Association
	Former member, Young Lawyer Division, Sarasota County Bar Association
	Former member, Sarasota County Inn of Court

Honors and Awards
	Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2004
	The Florida Center for Teachers, Friend of Florida Teachers Award, 2003
	Florida Association of District School Superintendents, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003
	Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2003 & 2001
	Sarasota Classified Teachers Association, Friend of Education Award, 2003
	Florida Student Association, 6th Annual Distinguished Services Award, 2003
	The Golden City Woman's Club of Sarasota, Inc., Thank you For Your Support in the Arts Award, 2003
	Florida Humanities Council, Friend of Florida Teachers Award, 2003
	National Association of Social Workers, Elected Official of the Year Award, 2002-2003
	National Council of Jewish Women, Woman in Power Award, 2002
	Florida Network of Youth & Family Services Award, 2002
	American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award, 2002
	Beall's, Inc., Senator of the Year Award, 2001
	American Heart Association, Thank You for Your Support Award, 2001
	Florida Association of Counties, County Champion Award, 2001 & 1998
	Stetson University, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2001
	Southwest Florida Marine Institute, Support Award, 2001
	The Supervisor of Elections of the State of Florida, Leadership Award, 2001
	The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc., Partner in Protection of Every Baby Award, 2001
	The Florida Dental Association, Senator of the Year Award, 2001
	Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation Award, 2001
	Florida Association of Property Appraisers, Inc., Legislative Award, 2001 & 1998
	The State of Florida Statewide Advocacy Council, Certificate of Appreciation Award, 2001
	Florida Bankers Association, Appreciation of Service to the Florida Banking Industry Award, 2001
	DeSoto County Board of County Commissioners, Recognition and Appreciation Award, 2001
	Governor's Hurricane Conference, Legislative Award, 2000
	Quality Life Center for Southwest Florida, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation Award, 2000
	Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation Support Workforce Initiatives Award, 2000
	Coastal Conservation Association, Florida Legislative Conservation Award, 2000
	Gulf Coast Marine Institute South, Inc., Appreciation for Your Outstanding Support of Kids First Award, 2000
	American Planning Association , Outstanding Leadership On Growth Management Policy Award, 2000
	Florida Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association, Outstanding Legislative Courage and Leadership Award, 2000 & 1999
	The School Board of Sarasota County, Recognition of Excellence In Appreciation Of Your Support In The Florida Legislature For Exceptional Students Award, 2000
	Coastal Conservation Association, Legislative Conservation Award, 2000
	Theodore Roosevelt Society, Inc., Teddy Award, 2000
	Florida's Children with Exceptionalities Legislative Award, 1999-2000
	Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Modulating Headlights for Motorcycles Award, 1999
	Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc., Service to the Community Award, 1999
	Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation Award, 1999
	Florida Chamber of Commerce, "Top 40" Legislators Award, 1999 & 1998
	American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 1999
	National Association of School Psychologist, Recognition as a Special Friend of Children Award, 1999
	Women's Support Center of South Sarasota County, Law, Government, Politics, Criminal Justice, Women of Distinction Award, 1998
	National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Award -Charlotte Chapter 754, 1998
	National Association of Social Workers, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation Award, 1998
	Coastal Conservation Association of Florida, Legislative Conservation Award, 1998
	The Florida Nature Conservancy, Friends of the Conservancy Award, 1998
	Veterans of Foreign Wars, Certificate of Appreciation, Voice of Democracy Award, 1998
	Venice Area Middle School, Appreciation Award for Partnership in Education Award, 1997
	Sarasota County, Appreciation Award for Support of NAMI, 1997
	Sarasota County Leadership Alumni Award, Distinguished Leader Award, 1997
	American Association of University Women of FL, Appreciation Award, 1996
	Bay Village of Sarasota, Plymouth Harbor, Sunnyside Village, Village on the Isle and the Florida Association of Homes for the Aged, Public Service Award, 1995
	4-H Program, Appreciation Award, 1995
	Farm Credit Of Florida, Leadership Award, 1995
	Florida Cattlemen's Association, Appreciation Award, 1995
	Republican Leader's Freshman Award, Most Resourceful Member in Floor Action, 1994-1996

Affiliations
	The Florida Bar
	The State Bar of Georgia
	Florida Leadership Program for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Charter Class Member
	Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program graduate
	Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
	Republican Executive Committee
	Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Biographical Information
Occupation:	Co-owner/manager cattle and citrus business
Spouse:	Robert (Rob) Robinson of Lake Wales, Florida.
Children:	Carlton Elaine, Mabry Robert, and Savell Louise
Education:	• Stetson University, B.A., Sociology, 1986   - Alpha Chi Omega Sorority • Mercer University School of Law, J.D., 1989   - Moot Court Board, Intra-State Moot     Court Team   - Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Born:	May 7, 1964 in Sarasota County, Florida.
Historical:	• Mabry Carlton, Jr., father,    Sarasota County Commissioner, 1980-1989 • Mabry Carlton, Sr., grandfather,    Hardee County Tax Assessor for 18 years • Doyle E. Carlton, great-uncle,    Florida Senator: 1917, 1919;    Florida Governor: 1929-1933 • Doyle E. Carlton, Jr., uncle,    Florida Senator: 1953, 1955, 1957, 1959,    1965, 1966 • Fran Carlton, cousin,    Florida House of Representatives: 1976-1988
Religious  Affiliation:	Baptist
Recreation:	Tennis