Governor DeSantis appoints two county court judges
On March 8, 2024, Governor DeSantis announced two judicial appointments: one to the Seminole County Court and one to the Sarasota County Court.
Sylvia Grunor, of Sanford, to serve as Judge on the Seminole County Court
Grunor has worked as a Partner at Sylvia Grunor, P.A. since 2003. Previously, she was Of Counsel for Wicker, Smith, Tutan, et al., P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her juris doctor from Stetson University. Grunor fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Herr.
Shannon Hankin, of Sarasota, to serve as Judge on the Sarasota County Court
Hankin has worked as a Partner at Hankin & Hankin since 2014. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Emory University and her juris doctor from the University of Georgia. Hankin fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Felix.