JEB BUSH CLOSES OUT 2013-14 FLORIDA FORUM

Posted on February 6, 2014 By Editor Social Events

Hanz Tanzler IV with Debbie Tanzler

The Florida Forum wrapped up its eleventh season as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush closed out the evening with a standing ovation. During his eight-year run in office, Bush became known for reforming education and health care in Florida, all while leading the nation in job growth and narrowing the student achievement gap.
He joins a long “A” list of featured entertainers, pundits, business heavyweights and more as the likes of Bill Cosby, Richard Branson, Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Barbara Walters, Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher – to name a few – who have all graced Jacksonville patrons.
The 2013-2014 speaker series featured former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Oct. 16, bestselling author Michael Lewis Nov. 12, and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush on Jan. 16. A private reception was held at the Rummell residence to celebrate the conclusion of yet another successful season.