Legislator Profile

Florida Senator Joe Gruters (R)
Joe Gruters
CONTACT INFORMATION
District Address:
381 Interstate Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34240
(941) 378-6309

Capitol Address:
413 Senate Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
(850) 487-5022
Email:
gruters.joe.web@flsenate.gov
political profile
  • Senate District:22
  • First Elected:2016
  • Terms Out:2026
  • Party:Republican
  • Delegations:Manatee,Sarasota
  • District Information:District Map
  • Legislative Service:Elected to the Senate in 2018, reelected subsequently
    House of Representatives, 2016-2018
PERSONAL INFO
  • Born:July 6 in Tampa, Florida
  • Moved to Florida:
  • Religious Affiliation:Roman Catholic
  • Education:Florida State University, B.S., 1999
    University of South Florida, M.B.A., 2003
  • Occupation:Certified Public Accountant
  • Spouse:Sydney Spence of Citrus Hills, FL
  • Children:Spencer, Jack Ryan, Elle
  • Affiliations:University of South Florida, Community Leadership Council
  • Highlights:Keiser University, Distinguished Leadership Award, 2025
    Take Stock in Children, Champion of Education, 2022, 2025
    Associated Industries of Florida, 100% Voting Record, 2024
    Florida Education Association, Unity Award, 2024
    Florida Farm Bureau, Appreciation, 2023
    Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
    Florida Swimming Pool and Spa Association, Champion, 2022
    Film Florida, Legislative Star, 2022
    Florida Education Association, Friend of Public Education, 2021, 2022
    GCSAA, Legislator of the Year, 2022
    Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2018, 2019, 2021
    Florida School Boards Association, Legislator of the Year, 2021
    American Conservative Union Foundation, Conservative Excellence Award, 2021
    Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation, 2021
    Florida Homebuilders Association, Champion of Housing, 2019, 2021
    Big Brothers Big Sisters, Legislative Champion, 2020, 2021
    Association of Florida Community Developers, Legislator of the Year, 2020
    Nakomis Venice Osprey Republican Club, Statesman of the Year, 2020
    Florida Homebuilder Association, Senator of the Year, 2019
    Fraternal Order of Police, Senator of the Year, 2019
    Small County Coalition, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2019
    Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, Representative of the Year, 2019
    Manufacturers Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2019
    Florida Animal Control Association, Animal Ally Award, 2019
    Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business, 2018, 2019
    Building Industry Association, Defender of Housing, 2019
    Americans for Prosperity, Champion of Economic Freedom, 2018
    Florida Retail Association, Retail Champion
    U.S. Term Limits, Champion of Term Limits
    Florida Gulf Coast University, Appreciation
  • Former Service:The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), President, appointed and awaiting Senate confirmation
    Florida State University Board of Trustees, member
    Florida Sports Foundation Board of Directors, member
    Sarasota County Planning Commission, Chairman
    Electoral College, Florida member, 2016, 2020, 2024