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Thrasher was a member of the Florida House from 1992 to 2000, serving as the House Speaker for those final two years.
John Thrasher, a towering figure in Florida politics and higher education, died after a battle with cancer. He was 81.
Columnist Steve Bousquet reflects on the life of John Thrasher, whose remarkable political journey in Florida ended with a ...
John Thrasher is remembered for integrity, compassion, and leadership. He impacted both politics and Florida State University ...
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Trilby Republican and former Senate President, posted: “The Lion of the Senate has ...
In addition to his wife, Thrasher is survived by daughter Jennifer Jordan and her husband, Don; son Jon Thrasher and his wife ...
Former House Speaker and Florida State University President John Thrasher died Friday, a month after announcing a cancer ...
Thrasher was known for his fierce pride in Florida State long before he became its president. He earned his bachelor’s degree ...
RIP | Legendary Florida political leader, former FSU President John Thrasher dies at 81 ...
John Thrasher, the former president of Florida State University and a longtime state lawmaker, died Friday morning, his ...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — John Thrasher, a former Florida State University president and longtime state legislator, died on Friday.