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Barbara Sharief: Florida State Senate District 35 Representative

Original title: Barbara Sharief — ballotpedia.org

June 10, 2026

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$44,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Lauren BookBOOK LAUREN$25,000NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVEMay 2026
Lauren BookFORT WORTH PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEMar 2025
Lauren BookCMJ AVIATION, LLC$1,000AVIATION SERVICESJan 2025
Lauren BookALVAREZ MAXIMO$1,000PETROLEUM EXECUTIVEJan 2025
Lauren BookARCO/MURRAY NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION CO, LLC$1,000CONSTRUCTIONJan 2025
Lauren BookBRIGHTLINE HOLDINGS, LLC$1,000TRANSPORTATIONJan 2025
Lauren BookBRIGHTLINE TRAINS FLORIDA$1,000TRANSPORTATIONJan 2025
Lauren BookBUTTERS ACQUISITIONS, LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEJan 2025
Lauren BookBOOK PATRICIA$1,000RETIREDFeb 2025
Lauren BookBUTTERS REALTY & MANAGEMENT, LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEJan 2025
Lauren BookBOBER DANIEL$1,000PHYSICIANJan 2025
Lauren BookCAR FACTORY OUTLET$1,000AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESJan 2025
Lauren BookCARMICHAN HOLDINGS CORP.$1,000HOLDING COMPANYJan 2025
Lauren BookCHARLESTON PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEMar 2025
Lauren BookARROW GROUP$1,000GOVERNMENT RELATIONSFeb 2025
Lauren BookDELAWARE PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEMar 2025
Lauren BookENSEMBLE HOLDINGS, LLC$1,000HOLDING COMPANYJan 2025
Lauren BookESTATES FLORIDA SERVICES, LLC$1,000REAL ESTATEFeb 2025
Lauren BookEZVERIFY & VALIDATE, LLC$1,000INSURANCEJan 2025
Lauren BookVIDAL-DUART ENTERPRISES, INC.$1,000EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTSep 2025

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The Frame

What this does

As a state senator, Barbara Sharief votes on legislation affecting Florida residents, including recent bills regarding domestic violence victim protections, drowning prevention programs, and coastal environmental regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District 35 Residents

Residents are represented by Senator Sharief in the Florida State Senate.

Domestic Violence Victims

Legislation sponsored by Senator Sharief addresses public record protections and services for this group.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 10, 2026.

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Summary

Barbara Sharief is a Democratic member of the Florida State Senate representing District 35. She assumed office in November 2024 and her current term runs through November 2028.

Key Facts

  • Barbara Sharief assumed office as Florida State Senator for District 35 on November 5, 2024.
  • Her current term is scheduled to end on November 7, 2028.
  • The base salary for the position is $29,697 per year, plus a $175 per day per diem for a maximum of 60 days.
  • She sponsored FL S0298, which relates to public records and identifying information for victims of domestic and dating violence.
  • She sponsored FL S0296, which relates to feasibility studies for domestic and dating violence victim services.
  • She sponsored FL S0428, which revises the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program and age requirements for children.
  • She sponsored FL S0302, which relates to coastal resiliency and dredging/filling restrictions in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve.
  • Sharief is a nurse practitioner and previously served as president of the Florida Association of Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Barbara Sharief represent?
She represents Florida State Senate District 35.
When does Barbara Sharief's current term end?
Her term ends on November 7, 2028.
What is Barbara Sharief's professional background?
She is a nurse practitioner and previously owned a homecare service business.

Why It Matters

As a state senator, Barbara Sharief votes on legislation affecting Florida residents, including recent bills regarding domestic violence victim protections, drowning prevention programs, and coastal environmental regulations.

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Legislative Focus on Victim Services

The senator has sponsored multiple bills (S0298, S0296) specifically targeting protections and services for victims of domestic and dating violence.

Connected Entities

personLauren BookPredecessor in the Florida State SenateMap →
organizationFlorida Association of CountiesProfessional organizationMap →
organizationJackson Memorial Hospital School of NursingEducational institutionMap →
organizationMiami-Dade Community CollegeEducational institutionMap →
personBarbara ShariefFlorida State Senator for District 35Map →
organizationDemocratic PartyPolitical affiliationMap →
organizationFlorida State SenateLegislative bodyMap →
organizationWilkes UniversityEducational institutionMap →
organizationFlorida International UniversityEducational institutionMap →

Sources

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