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County Commissioner chosen as Argus executive director

County Commissioner chosen as Argus executive director

Although Argus Foundation President Bill Merrill said the previous executive director would be hard to replace, the organization announced today that it has filled the position. Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson was chosen to take on the role of...

Argus Foundation President to Retire

Argus Foundation President to Retire

The Argus Foundation, one of the leading pro-business groups in Sarasota, is searching for a new director after the recently announced pending retirement of longtime head Kerry Kirschner.

The Argus Foundation 14th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Argus Foundation 14th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

The 14th Annual Argus Lifetime Achievement Awards were held on the evening of November 13, 2014 at The Hyatt Regency in downtown Sarasota. Attendees gathered to honor Ronald Albert Royal and Posthumous Honoree Mary Francis Carroll.

2002 – 2014 Honorees

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 – Watch the Video 2007...

Low Country Boil and Elected Official Meet & Greet

Low Country Boil and Elected Official Meet & Greet

The Argus Foundation hosted an All-You-Can-Eat Low Country Boil complete with tasty bites and beverages on May 9, 2014. Local Elected Officials were invited to attend and mingle with members and guests in a causal environment at The Sarasota Outboard Club.

Argus Foundation Annual Meeting and Installation of New Board Members

Argus Foundation Annual Meeting and Installation of New Board Members

Members and guests attended the Argus Foundation Annual Meeting and Installation of New Board members on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at The Francis Ball Room. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, attended the lunch and spoke about the opportunities and...