Biography on fabian basabe
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A Visionary Leader, Advocate, and Community Champion
Fabián Basabe is a devoted family man, entrepreneur, environmental advokat, and passionate supporter of the arts.
Born in New York City to an American mother and Ecuadorian father, Basabe was immersed in a myriad of cultures from an early age. He moved to Quito, Ecuador at age six and attended S.E.K. Elementary School, embracing Latin American traditions before relocating to Miami Beach in 1987.
In Miami Beach, Basabe witnessed firsthand the city’s transformation into a global destination as his family restored the historic Boulevard and Breakwater Hotels on Ocean Drive. His early experiences working in the family businesses gave him a deep appreciation for Miami Beach’s diversity and growth.
After graduating from Cheshire Academy in Connecticut, Basabe pursued International Relations at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where his interest in television media and writing grew. Following college, he was a correspon
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Fabian Basabe Will Not Be Canceled
State Representative Fabian Basabe in his Miami Beach district on October 24. Photo: Mikaela Martin
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I don’t shy away from life,” engångshändelse Manhattan party boy turned Florida Republican state house representative Fabian Basabe, now 45, tells me on a recent Sunday at the Standard Spa in Miami Beach as a waitress delivers his brunch of shrimp grits and a screwdriver. His bright-green eyes, now offset by gray at the temples, are still disarming, even when he tells me about how a dealer had recently offered him $140,000 for the Patek Philippe watch adorning his wrist. Tropical lightning flashes in inky clouds above the ocean, providing a Mephistophelean backdrop to his dark good looks and air of princely mischief.
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Dear friends and neighbors
As your elected representative, I am proud to serve as a dedicated family man and a long-standing resident of this incredible district. Together, we have achieved tremendous milestones, navigating two primaries and two general elections to solidify our seat at the state’s table in Tallahassee. Our district is now a cornerstone of Florida’s supermajority, ensuring that our voices are heard and our priorities addressed.
When I first ran for office, I was determined to challenge partisanship and bring people together. Today, I remain committed to uniting our community around shared goals to achieve real progress. As a key member of the majority party, I have successfully worked to pass critical legislation and secure funding to meet the needs of District 106.
We are revitalizing small businesses, advocating for homeowners and taxpayers, enhancing public safety, modernizing our infrastructure, protecting our beaches and ensuring dignity and care for our eld