Walter Jaycox "Buzz" Ritchie, Jr. (born June 7, 1947, in

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) is an American banker and politician. He previously served as a Representative in the

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of the

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Education

Ritchie received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the

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in 1969. He received his Juris Doctor from UF as well in 1972.

Career

Ritchied served in Florida's House of Representatives in the 2nd district from November 8, 1988, to November 3, 1992, and from the 3rd district from November 3, 1992, to November 3, 1998. He is president of Gulf Coast Community Bank in

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. He is also a Democrat.

Personal life

He lives in Pensacola, Florida with his family.

External links

Official website of Buzz Ritchie

References

University of Florida alumni 1947 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Florida House of Representatives People from Bay Shore, New York Politicians from Pensacola, Florida American bankers 20th-century members of the Florida Legislature {{Florida-FLRepresentative-Democratic-stub