Gulf Coast legislators recognized

Associated Industries of Florida, a pro-business organization that monitors government activities, released its 2010 Champions of Business list.

The list recognizes 16 Florida legislators for their contributions to the state's business community. Two winners are from the Gulf Coast: Rep. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, and Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel.

Richter was recognized for his work to improve the state's property insurance market, a release said. His efforts to help pass key legislation preventing industry abuse earned him his second consecutive Champions nod from AIF.