The Office of the Governor of the State of Florida

10/24/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2025 14:00

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Virginia “Ginger” Watkins to the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority

October
24
2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Virginia "Ginger" Watkins to the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority.

Virginia "Ginger" Watkins

Watkins is currently retired and previously served as Chair of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority. Active in her community, she is a member of the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association Board. Watkins earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of South Florida.

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