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Sarasota Observer: Argus Foundation welcomes new board member
New Argus Foundation President Jeff Charlotte has pledged that the organization will continue to look for ways to answer some of Sarasota’s toughest question — growth. “We don’t think the answer is to stop. We think the answer is to get together and make solutions...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Putnam talks education, economy in Sarasota
SARASOTA - There wasn't much agriculture in Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam's speech to Sarasota business leaders Thursday. Much of the 30-minute address focused on improving the state's education system and other ways to boost the economy. That's because...
Florida commissioner of agriculture selected to speak at Argus Foundation’s annual meeting
New officers also to be installed during Jan. 12 gathering. The Argus Foundation has selected Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam to speak at its 2017 Annual Meeting, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Sarasota...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune – Guest Column – Approving Projects Administratively, ‘By-right’ development aids affordable housing
There are several things we do really well in Sarasota. Driving tourism, engaging the community in important decisions and collaborative partnerships, among others, are on that list. But there is one area in which we have glaringly failed. We continue to fail to...
SRQ Daily Op Ed Edition – Putnam to Make His Pitch
As many of you read this today, I am quite sure you are anticipating a weekend full of last minute holiday gift shopping and are looking forward to festive holiday activities. As a self-proclaimed policy nerd, I am looking forward to a New Year filled with important...
Sarasota Observer: Lakewood Ranch Attorney Steers Manatee County Conservation Effort
Mill Creek's Alyssa Nohren wrapped up her duties as an attorney rather succinctly. "If you own dirt, or if you want to own dirt, I can help you," said Nohren with a big smile. The 2016 winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award by The Conservation Foundation of the...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Saunders Honored with Lifetime Achievement
The annual Argus Lifetime Achievement Awards was held at the Hyatt-Regency, Sarasota, where this year's recipients were Michael Saunders, with a posthumous award going to William Merrill, Sr. Now in its 15th year, the award celebrates business men and women who have...
