The Argus Foundation members are an integral part of our community. From government officials, to area business leaders, our impact stretches far and wide across Sarasota County.
Sarasota, FL; October 1, 2025//: The Watershed Hospitality Concepts family of restaurants proudly raised $5500 in support of Giving Kitchen’s Dining with Gratitude 2025, a nationwide initiative. The month-long promotion in September endorsed Giving...
For the 9th year in a row, the Swift Family Foundation is proud to support the Philippi Shores Elementary School library, named in honor of Catherine Swift, mother of Jon Swift. These funds give the library the ability to purchase whatever they...
Venice, FL – June 24, 2025 – Caldwell Trust Company, an independent financial institution committed to community engagement and charitable giving, is proud to announce a $10,000 contribution to the Family First Institute, a transformative program...
Halfacre Construction Company was honored to provide a catered shrimp boil lunch from Bayou Market & Café to the Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office on March 21st! It was a beautiful day, and they enjoyed spending time with this hardworking...
Venice, FL, January 22, 2024 – Caldwell Trust Company, represented by R.G. “Kelly” Caldwell, Jr., and Melissa Caldwell, extends a heartfelt tribute to the late Roland and Annette Caldwell with a substantial contribution of $30,000 supporting the...
A leadership gift from Willis A. Smith Construction to the Campaign for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Master Plan has seeded a double matching opportunity for new gifts, which will enable the fundraising goal for the project’s first phase to be...
Since 2002, The Argus Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Awards has been an annual highlight for the organization, honoring business people of Sarasota who have made valuable contributions to the community throughout their lives.
Dan Bailey Dan Bailey is a Florida native who moved to Sarasota from Jacksonville in 1957 with his family. A graduate from Mercer University and officer of the U.S. Army Reserve, Bailey has since been practicing law at one of the most prominent law...
2016 Honorees Michael Saunders Michael Saunders runs the 47th largest real estate brokerage firm per dollar volume in the U.S. She is currently celebrating the 40th year of her real estate company, Michael Saunders & Company. She has served on...
2015 Honorees Reverend Don Roberts Reverend Roberts, a dedicated community activist and advocate, led the successful nonprofit organization Goodwill Manasota as its president for almost 40 years before his retirement in 2011. – Watch the Video T....
2014 Honorees John Cox – Watch the Video Mary Francis Carol – Watch the Video 2013 Honorees Dana Rollings – Watch the Video Fred Derr – Watch the Video 2010 Honorees Cy Bispham & Patrick Dickinson – Watch the Video 2008 Honoree Gene Simmons –...
