Senator, Florida State Senate, District 35, 1980-1992; 2002-2008; 2010-2016

Commissioner, Miami-Dade County, 1993-2002

Senate President, Florida State Senate, District 35, 1990-1992

Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 1974-1980

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Banking and Insurance Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Finance and Tax Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Fiscal Policy Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Member, Regulated Industries Committee, Florida State Senate

Former Real Estate Broker

Member, Florida Art Council, present

Member, Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, present

Member, Jewish Museum of Florida, present

Member, The Actor's Playhouse, present

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;