[2] He was elected as a Republican in districts where the majority of the voters were registered Democrats.

[4] Crist has served as an advisor on justice issues to Florida's Attorneys General and Governors.

[6] He started Metropolitan Communications, Inc. in 1983 while still an undergraduate student working through college.

In 1997, Crist founded the University Area Community Development Corporation in Tampa.

[3] Crist served as chairman of the board and CEO of the organization for its first 16 years.