Nan Cobb

Nan Cobb
Official portrait
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 26th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 5, 2024
Preceded byKeith Truenow
Personal details
Born (1961-05-24) May 24, 1961 (age 65)
Pompano Beach, Florida
PartyRepublican
SpouseGerald "Jerry" Cobb
EducationLake Technical College
Website
NicknameNan

Nanette Lyn Cobb (born May 24, 1961) is an American businesswoman and Republican politician who has served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 26th district since November 2024. She previously served on the Eustis City Commission from January 2021 until June 2024.

Early life and education

Cobb was born in Pompano Beach, Florida. She attended Lyman High School, graduating in 1979, and studied nursery operations and floral design at Lake Technical College, where she obtained a Master Floral Designer certification.

She subsequently settled in Lake County, Florida, where she became involved in business and local civic organizations.

Business career

Before entering elected office, Cobb worked as a business owner in Central Florida.

She has been identified as a co-owner with her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Cobb, of Cobb's Triangle Tractor, Inc., since 1997 and owner of Classic Tents & Events, LLC, since 2007.

Civic involvement

Cobb has participated in several Lake County civic and business organizations, including the Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake 100, the Lake County 4-H advisory board, and the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation.

She graduated from the Leadership Lake program in 2010 and has been involved with the Lake County Arts and Cultural Alliance and the Lake County Women's Hall of Fame committee.

Political career

Eustis City Commission (2021–2024)

Cobb began serving on the Eustis City Commission in January 2021, occupying Seat 4. During her tenure, she advocated for improvements to municipal infrastructure and local quality-of-life initiatives.

On June 11, 2024, Cobb resigned from the commission to pursue election to the Florida House of Representatives. Her resignation was publicly announced by the City of Eustis on June 17, 2024.

Florida House of Representatives (2024–present)

Cobb was elected in 2024 to represent Florida's 26th House district, succeeding Republican Keith Truenow, who sought election to the Florida Senate.

She took office on November 5, 2024.

During the 2025 legislative session, Cobb sponsored bills addressing agriculture, manufacturing, surrendered infants, recreational fishing licenses, mental health, and property-owner liability.

Among her sponsored measures were House Bill 211, concerning farm products, and House Bill 791, concerning surrendered infants. Both measures became law in 2025.

Cobb has served on legislative committees and subcommittees dealing with state affairs, workforce development, health care facilities, intergovernmental affairs, justice, and collective bargaining.

References

  1. ↑ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Eustis Chamber of Commerce". eustischamber.org. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Editorial, Akers (June 28, 2024). "Meet the Candidate: Nan Cobb". Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Florida Representative Nan Cobb (R) | LobbyTools". public.lobbytools.com. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ Pennington, Jordyn (June 18, 2024). "Eustis commissioner resigns in order to run for state legislature". Leesburg-News.com. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Representatives Of The Florida House". flhouse.gov. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Florida Sponsor Representative Nan Cobb [R]". LegiScan. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Sponsored Bills of Representative Nan Cobb". flhouse.gov. Retrieved October 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 9, 2026.