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Paula Stark
Politicians/Paula Stark
Paula Stark (R)
State Rep. (FL-47)
Running for re-electionState House (District 47) · FL · Nov 3, 2026
About Paula Stark

Biographical Information

City of Residence: St. Cloud

Occupation: Newspaper Publisher, Executive Director

Child(ren): Nicholas B. Stark, Taylor A. Stark

Education: Osceola High School; Florida Technical University

Born: April 11 1957 Dothan AL

Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Recreational Interest: work

Legislative Service

Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2022, reelected subsequently

Affiliations

City of St. Cloud Economic Advisory Council

City of St. Cloud Historic Preservation Board

Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce

Osceola Center for the Arts

Osceola County YMCA

Senior Little League

St. Cloud Business Group

St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce

St. Cloud Economic Stimulus Grant Committee

St. Cloud Main Street

Highlights

Orlando Magazine, Women of the Year, 2023

St. Cloud Main Street, President’s Award, 2023

Sun Media (Toronto, Canada), 8 John S Grant Advertising Marketing Awards

Florida Press Association Account Executive of the Month, 2001

St. Cloud Rotary, Business Person of the Year, 1999

Employee of the Year, 1993

Sourced verbatim from flhouse.gov
Role Summary

State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
69
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Dothan
Residence
Saint Cloud, FL
Born
April 11, 1957
Family
Husband: Joel; 2 Children: Nicholas, Taylor
Contact
407-548-1930Stark4Florida@gmail.comflhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4878&LegislativeTermId=91
Election Info
District47, FL
Current Term11/08/2022 — Present
First Elected11/08/2022
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
Attended
Florida Technical University
1975
Political Career1
Representative
Florida State House of Representatives
2022-present
Professional Background3
Executive Director
Saint Cloud Main Street
present
Publisher
Osceola News Gazette
1983-2012
Owner
Stark Production, Incorporated
2007-present
Organizations9
Osceola Center for the Arts
Member
Osceola County Youth Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Member
Senior Little League
Member
City of Saint Cloud Economic Advisory Council
Member
City of Saint Cloud Historic Preservation Board
Member
Saint Cloud Chamber of Commerce
Member
Saint Cloud Economic Stimulus Grant Committee
Member
Kissimmee/Osceola County Chamber of Commerce
Member
Saint Cloud Business Group
Member
Committees5
Education and Employment Committee
Subcommittee on Careers and Workforce
Subcommittee on Civil Justice
Subcommittee on Government Operations
Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
69
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
Dothan
Residence
Saint Cloud, FL
Born
April 11, 1957
Family
Husband: Joel; 2 Children: Nicholas, Taylor
Contact
407-548-1930Stark4Florida@gmail.comflhouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/custom/details.aspx?MemberId=4878&LegislativeTermId=91