Background
Parker, Karen S. was born on December 5, 1953 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Daughter of Jack Vernon and Jacqueline Louise Murray.
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Karen S. Parker
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Karen S. Parker, American Journalist, newspaper editors License capt, United States Coast Guard; licensed airplane pilot, Federal Aviation Administration. Recipient 21 awards for editorial content Florida Magazine Association, Orlando, 1982-1985; named one of 85 Most Interesting People in Florida, Gulfshore Life Magazine, Naples, 1985.
Education
Bachelor in Journalism, U. South Florida, 1975; Bachelor of Science in Pre-disciplinary Science, U. South Florida, 1975.
Career
Journalist, photographer, Oracle, Tampa, Florida, 1972-1975; art specialist, Department Recreation City of Tampa, 1976-1980; journalist, Tampa Tribune, 1980-1982; editor, associate public, Roofer Magazine, Fort Myers, Florida, 1982-1985; owner, designer, Oceanographics Design, Boca Grande, Florida, 1986-1987; journalist, Fort Myers (Florida) News-Press, 1987-1988; journalist, Boca Beacon Newspaper, Boca Grande, 1988-1996; editor, general manager, Gasparilla Gazette Newspaper, Boca Grande, since 1996.
Achievements
Membership
Secretary, treasurer Barrier Island Parks Society, Boca Grande, since 1990. Member Florida Press Association (18 writing awards since 1988).
Interests
Connections
Married William L. Parker, April 21, 1978 (divorced April 1982). Married Katharine Crystal Willow.
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Political Party
Democrat
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Recipient 21 awards for editorial content Florida Magazine Association, Orlando, 1982-1985. Named one of 85 Most Interesting People in Florida, Gulfshore Life Magazine, Naples, 1985.Recipient 21 awards for editorial content Florida Magazine Association, Orlando, 1982-1985. Named one of 85 Most Interesting People in Florida, Gulfshore Life Magazine, Naples, 1985.