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Learn about what's on the agenda for this week with the Sarasota County Commission in this 5 minute report!

These two governments were responsive, helpful and kept their priorities in order.   They made tough and rapid decisions and their communities are better for it. These two governments communicated back instantly to the business community. Not all local governments...

“Restaurants and retail are just in dire straights right now,” said Christine Robinson, executive director of The Argus Foundation. “When you have to make an appointment to go into a store, and the maximum number of people they allow in the store is six, that’s just...

The Argus Foundation is very proud to present Meet the Minds: State Attorney Zoom candidate forum.  In a time where candidates are having difficulties getting their messages out and social distancing is preventing the handshakes, face to face contact, and forums...

"The idea grew out of a discussion the board had May 7 about a letter it received from the Coalition of Business Associations — a regional group that includes The Argus Foundation Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, as well as regional chambers and...

Piggyback contracts totaling more than $25 million, small business help, paid parking at beaches, and new park land! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public...

As you look around the country and even in our state, local governments have begun to take swift and decisive action for the ultimate budget problems we have had and will have in the future. They are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Their citizens will...

The qualifying period for local offices isn’t for another month yet, but that didn’t stop the three candidates for the open District 5 seat from engaging in their first debate of the 2020 election season. Moderated by Argus Foundation CEO and former Commissioner...