Two businesswomen are vying to represent District 1, which includes Town 'N Country, downtown Tampa and coastal south Hillsborough. Republican Rose Ferlita is a pharmacist and has served on the Tampa City Council. Democrat Mary Mulhern owns a graphic design firm.
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Age: 60
Party: Republican
Education: Pre-pharmacy degree, Loyola University, 1964; Bachelor of science in pharmacy, University of Florida, 1967
Political Experience: Tampa city councilwoman District 2, 1999-present
Business Experience: Pharmacist with Eckerd Corp., 1966-84; owner of Seminole Heights pharmacy Rose Drugs Inc. since 1984
Family: Single, no children
Campaign Web Site: www.electroseferlita.com
Age: 47
Party: Democrat
Education: Bachelors Degree, University of Michigan
Political Experience: first run for elected office
Business Experience: Business Owner- Graphic Design and Copywriting firm
Family: Married, two children
Campaign Web Site: www.marymulhern.com
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