Another major business lobby is banking on Rep. Lauren Melo moving to the Florida Senate.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce is endorsing the Naples Republican in her run for Senate District 28 . Melo remains the only candidate currently running to succeed Sen. Kathleen Passidomo .

“The Florida Chamber of Commerce is proud to join Florida Senate leaders in endorsing Lauren Melo as Senate District 28’s next Senator,” said Mark Wilson , President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. “Lauren is a Florida Chamber two-time ‘Distinguished Advocate,’ a lifetime A-rated legislator, and as a small business owner and pro-jobs advocate, we are confident that she will fight to create good-paying jobs to make Florida even more competitive.”

Melo, owner of a real estate brokerage fi

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