Former Hillsborough elections supervisor, state senator dies at 88

  • By Jim Stinson
  • | 2:30 p.m. January 31, 2024
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Former Pinellas County businessman and Florida state senator Jim Sebesta died on Monday. He was 88.

Former State Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, speaking to the Business Observer, paid tribute to his late friend by noting he was an outstanding father who had six children who all grew up great.

Jim Sebesta, former state senator from St. Pete.
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