Tim Deratany

Timothy D. Deratany (born October 19, 1939) is a former American politician in the state of Florida.

Tim Deratany
Deratany in 1978
Member of the Florida Senate from the 16th district
In office 1984–1990
Preceded by	Clark Maxwell Jr.
Succeeded by	Patsy Ann Kurth
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 32nd district
In office 1982–1984
Preceded by	Chris Meffert
Succeeded by	Dixie Newton Sansom
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 47th district
In office 1978–1982
Preceded by	Bill Nelson
Succeeded by	Charles R. Smith
Personal details
Born	(1939-10-19) October 19, 1939 (age 85) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Andrea (divorced 1963-2004)
Children	Todd, Brooke
Alma mater	Eckerd College Brevard Community College
Occupation	businessman

Early life

Deratany was born in Michigan and came to Florida in 1947. He is a businessman.^[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 47th district from 1978 to 1984, as a Republican.^[2][3] He also served in the Florida State Senate from 1984 to 1990.^[4] He was the first Republican Chairman of the Senate Finance and Tax Committee since reconstruction. Deratany had served as the mayor of the Town of Indialantic from 1970 to 1977. He has been a member of the Florida Council on Arts and Culture since 2010, having been appointed by Governor Charlie Crist.^[5]