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Jeff Kottkamp named to finish Fred Leonhardt’s term on FAPL board

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On Monday, former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp was appointed to the board of directors for the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. Kottkamp, a three-time Florida House member who served from 2007 to 2011 as the state’s 17th lieutenant governor, will fill the remaining term of FAPL Board Member Fred Leonhardt. Leonhardt died suddenly last month. “We are very honored to add Lt. Governor Kottkamp to the FAPL board of directors,” said FAPL Chair David Mica. “Fred Leonhardt’s passing has created…

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Christian Minor: A tribute to Fred Leonhardt

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Loss; it’s something that we all experience in some way, shape, or form over the course of our lives. We often try to define it, but can’t come up with the words. We often try to make sense of it, and come up confused. There however is one thing for certain and that is that an extraordinary man was lost this past week: Frederick W. Leonhardt. Fred was different than most. He was born to be set apart in that…

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Fred Leonhardt, veteran lobbyist and Central Florida civic leader, passes away

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Fred Leonhardt, a well-liked, longtime Republican lawyer-lobbyist and member of Florida’s GrayRobinson firm, has died. He was 65. The cause of death is an apparent heart attack, according to a statement from GrayRobinson. “Fred died in his home and we ask that you keep Fred and his family in your thoughts and prayers” said GrayRobinson founder, J. Charles Gray. “We will share the details of plans to celebrate Fred’s life and accomplishments as they become available.” Leonhardt was well-known around the…

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