Frederick B. Karl
Frederick B. Karl | |
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Florida Supreme Court | |
In office January 4, 1977 – April 5, 1978 | |
Preceded by | B. K. Roberts |
Succeeded by | James E. Alderman |
Personal details | |
Born | United States of America | May 14, 1924
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | Battle of the Bulge |
Frederick Brennan "Fred" Karl (May 14, 1924 – March 7, 2013) was an American politician. A
Early life
Karl was born on May 14, 1924, in Daytona Beach, Florida, to Fred J. Karl and Mary Brennan.[1] He attended Seabreeze High School while working as an usher at a local theatre.[2] After graduation, he enrolled in the University of Florida and earned a Bachelor of Science in 1942.
Later that year he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the
Career
Karl ran unsuccessfully for Governor in 1964.
Retirement(s)
In 1977, Karl was the last elected justice to the
In 2004, his eightieth year, Karl was appointed Interim City Attorney for Tampa, Florida, and then advisor to the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority in response to allegations of improper conduct by the Authority.[10] In addition to serving in state and local offices, Karl was active as a community member, participating in many organizations such as the Rotary Club of Tampa, United Way of Hillsborough County, and the Stetson University Law Board of Overseers.[6] He later retired from public life for the fourth and final time.[3]
Personal life
Karl's hobbies included
Awards and honors
Karl was the winner of the 2004 Ralph A. Marsicano Award, an annual award in Florida for the person who has made significant contributions to the field of law over the long term.[13] Tampa mayor Pam Iorio proclaimed April 18, 2008, in Tampa, Florida, as named Frederick B. Karl Day.[6] A government building in Hillsborough County, Florida, is named for him.[14]
Death
Karl died at his home in Tampa aged 88.[15]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-8379-1203-2.
- ^ Mormino, Gary R. "Lions in Spring" (PDF). University of South Florida. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
- ^ a b c "The 57 Club: My Four Decades in Florida Politics: Overview". University Press of Florida. 2010-03-31. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ a b "Past Winners". University of Tampa. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "Gubernatorial candidate Fred B. Karl of Daytona Beach". Florida Memory Project. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ a b c d "Proclamation" (PDF). City of Tampa, Florida. 16 April 2008. Retrieved 2011-12-24.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Representative Frederick B. "Fred" Karl". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ Thursby, Mary Agnes (2009-08-11). "Succession of Justices of Supreme Court of Florida" (PDF). Florida Supreme Court. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ Carlton, Sue (2010-03-24). "Trouble in government? Get me Fred Karl!". St. Petersburg Times. Archived from the original on 2010-03-26. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ WRITER, MARK LANE STAFF. "Daytona Beach native, former Fla. Supreme Court justice Fred Karl dies". Daytona Beach News-Journal Online. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Karl wins Marsicano Award". Florida Bar News. 2004-06-15. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "How To Find Us". Hillsborough County Government Online. 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-12-03. Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ Obituary