Background
Sr., Larry James Newsome, was born on July 27, 1948 in Bradenton, Florida, United States. Son of Moses and Rosa Lee (Gatlin) N.
Sr., Larry James Newsome, was born on July 27, 1948 in Bradenton, Florida, United States. Son of Moses and Rosa Lee (Gatlin) N.
AS in Computer Programming, Manatee Community College, Bradenton, 1968. Bachelor in Accounting, University South Florida, 1970. Master of Business Administration, University South Florida, 1980.
Staff accountant, Arthur Andersen & Company, Atlanta, 1970-1971; tax accountant, Florida Power Corporation, St. Petersburg, 1971-1975; senior tax accountant, Florida Power Corporation, St. Petersburg, 1975-1978; supervisor tax accounting, Florida Power Corporation, St. Petersburg, 1978-1980; manager tax accounting, Florida Power Corporation, St. Petersburg, 1980-1982; director tax administration, Florida Progress Corporation, St. Petersburg, since 1982. Board directors Progress Leasing Corporation, St. Petersburg.
Member St. Petersburg Community Alliance, 1983-1985. Board directors St. Petersburg Economic Development, 1984-1987. Member community board St. Petersburg Housing Authority, 1985-1987.
Member National Association Black Accountants, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Florida Chapter Tax Executives Institute, Omega Psi Phi.
Married Effie L. Moreland, April 29, 1968 (divorced September 1977). Children: Larry J. Junior, Shaunna, Anjanay. Married Susie M. Collier, January 26, 1979.
Children: Nakeya, Sasha.