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Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto

Party: Republican


Committee Assignments


Personal & Career

Legislative Service

  • Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently
    • Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader, 2011-2012

Other Public Service

  • Village of Wellington, Councilwoman, 2002-2010

Honors and Awards

  • PACE Center for Girls, Senator of the Year
  • Boys and Girls Club of Fort Myers, Children's Advocate of the Year
  • Southwest Florida Library Network, Library Champion
  • Palm Beach County Fire & Rescue, Lifesaver of the Year Award

Affiliations

  • Government Efficiency Taskforce, Vice Chair
  • American Council of Young Political Leaders in South Africa, delegate, 2004
  • Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, member
  • Florida League of Cities Municipal Loan Council, member
  • Western Communities Council of Palm Beach County, member
  • Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County, member
  • National League of Cities Council on Youth Education and Families, member
  • American Lung Association, Board of Directors

Biographical Information

Occupation: Realtor; Marketing and Special Events Consultant
Spouse: Bruce
Children: Austin, Gabriella, A.J.
Education:
  • Palm Beach Atlantic University, B.A.
Born: December 23, 1967 in Rockville Centre, New York. Moved to Florida in 1978.
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreation: Spending time with family, reading, golfing, gardening