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Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart was the guest speaker at the Argus Foundation’s Meet the Minds luncheon on April 12 at the Field Club. Stewart began her career as a teacher and has worked nearly 40 years in education. In 2013, the State Board of...
The economy is thriving and the future looks bright. Most economists are predicting strong and sustained economic growth, despite our having passed the average lifetime of a typical recovery. Local governments have been testing the waters with millage rate tax...
Amendments 1 and 2 are a hot topic amongst local governments. We have heard many governments loudly complain about these amendments. These governments have used the word “cut” frequently to describe what is going to happen if these amendments pass. The Argus...
An Opiod Symposium will be held Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Zazarino Center (the domed complex at the corner of Fruitville and McIntosh roads) at St. Martha Catholic School of Bishop Nevin’s Academy, 4380 Fruitville Road, in Sarasota. The free educational event is...
The opioid crisis is a problem that we all face. Most people know someone who has been deeply affected as a result of this awful problem. Last year, it got so bad here in Florida, Governor Rick Scott declared a public health state of emergency in order to access...
Sexually assaulted at age 15, Sarasota resident Holly Weigman started using crack cocaine to manage her grief. One week after her 21st birthday, she landed in jail for the first time. That same week, she found out she was pregnant. Holly credits the First Step Mothers...
The head of the state’s environmental agency visited a gathering of Sarasota business leaders to tout Gov. Rick Scott’s environmental successes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection secretary Noah Valenstein said he expected it to be a busy year as Scott has...
