Full Name:
Dick Kravitz
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Shirley Levin; 2 Children: Eric, Hirsh
Birth Date:
05/08/1941
Birth Place:
Philidelphia, PA
Home City:
Jacksonville, FL
Religion:
Jewish
MA, Sports Administration, Ohio University, 1972
BS, Education, Temple University, 1963
Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2000-2008
Executive Committee, Duval County Repbulican Party, 2000
President/Member, Jacksonville City Council, 1987-1999
Member, Florida Planning and Zoning Association, 1989-present
Chair/Member, Duval County Tourist Development Council, 1990-1999
Board Member, Florida Association of Counties, 1995-1999
Chair/Member, Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, 1989-1999
Insurance Agent/Business Consultant, 1984-present
General Manager, Jacksonville Professional Soccer Incorporated, 1981-1984
Executive Director, Jacksonville Sports and Entertainment Commission, 1979-1981
General Manager, Professional Sports Franchises Business, 1972-1979
Volunteer, Peace Corps, Indonesia, 1963-1965
Member, Mandarin Museum and Historical Society, 1990-present
Board Member, Victims Assistance Advisory Council, 1989-present
Board Member, Mandarin Business Association, 1985-present
Member/Former Vice President, Mandarin Council Chamber of Commerce, 1985-present
Member/Former Board Member, Southside Businessmen's Club, present
Board Member, Mandarin Community Club, 1989-2000
Board Member, National Conference of Christians and Jews, 1988-1999
Board Member/Member, Mayor's Victim's Assistance Advisory Council, 1989-1998
Board Member, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 1995
Board Member, Police Athletic League, 1987-1995
Vice President/General Manager, Jacksonville Professional Soccer Club, 1981-1984
General Manager, Wichita Aeros Professional Baseball Club, 1976-1979
General Manager, Jacksonville Suns Professional Baseball Club, 1973-1975
Awards:
Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, Legislative Voice for Children Award 2008
Florida Association of Counties, Defender of Home Rule Award 2007
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, House Leadership Award 2005, 2006
Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council, "Harry Waldron Regional Leadership Award" 2005
Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award 2004, 2005
Florida Association of Counties Champion 2003
Mandarin Community Club, Community Service Award 1999
"Most Service to City Council President" President's Award 1999
Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission, Historic Preservation Award 1998
Mandarin Athletic Association, Youth Service Award 1998
"Most Outstanding Councilman" Charles Webb Award 1994
N.E. Florida Planning and Zoning Association, Focus Award 1994
Mayor's Victims' Assistance Advisory Council, Victim Advocate Award 1993
Sierra Club, Friend of the Environment Award 1989
American Soccer League, Executive of the Year 1984
The Sporting News, AA General Manager of the Year (in professional baseball) 1973