The Argus Foundation Board of Directors Cordially Invite you to attend The Retirement Celebration in Honor of Kerry G. Kirschner Cocktail reception with passed and stationed heavy hors d'oeuvres Open bar Dress code - Business Casual Reserved seating for event underwriters only $50/person in honor of Kerry made payable to The Argus Foundation's Issue Fund

Join us for coffee, candidates, and continental breakfast! Confirmed District 2 candidates include Liz Alpert, David Morgan and incumbent Eileen Normile Confirmed District 3 candidates include Shelli Freeland Eddie and Matt Wooddall Cost is $15 per person for members and $20 per person for non-members. To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section…

Meet and Greet Your Elected Officials in a Casual Setting in an All You Can Eat Outdoor Feast! Menu Shrimp, Crab, Sausage, Corn, Potatoes, Morton's Market BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Desserts, Beer, Wine and Soda Guests are Welcome $85 Member, $100 Non-Member Dress: Casual Attire, weather appropriate for outside on Sarasota Bay Click on the Eventbrite…

A Conversation about Florida Education Reform F. Philip Handy, President Foundation for Excellence in Education and Foundation for Florida's Future Launched by Jeb Bush in 2008 Alex Kelly, Vice President of Advocacy Foundation for Excellence in Education Members - $35, Non-members - $40 To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section below, fees…

The Argus Foundation and the Science and Environment Council presents Meet the Minds: The Science and Environment Economy Means Business Dr. Michael Crosby President & CEO Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Board Member of the Science and Environment Council Ed Chiles CEO, The Chiles Group, Board Member of Sarasota Bay Watch John McCarthy Executive Director, Sarasota County…

Check-in begins at 11:00AM Lunch served at 11:30AM Tee Off at 12:30PM Awards Dinner at 6:00PM For online credit card registration, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section at the bottom of this page, fees apply For cash or check reservations, call 941-365-4886 or e-mail RSVP@Argusfoundation.org Mail checks to: The Argus Foundation, PO Box 49361,…

The Argus Foundation presents Meet the Minds: An Evening with Tampa Bay Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik Join us for appetizers as Jeff Vinik talks to us about business and the redevelopment of the City of Tampa A special VIP reception for sponsors with Jeff Vinik is available Current Sponsors *************** Members - $65.00, Non-members $75.00…

Featuring Sarasota County’s newest Congressman, The Honorable Tom Rooney   $40 for Argus Members $45 for Non-Members   To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section below, fees apply For cash or check reservations, call 941-365-4886 or e-mail RSVP@Argusfoundation.org Mail checks to: The Argus Foundation, PO Box 49361, Sarasota, Fl 34230

COME SHOOT THE NEW EXPANDED RED (ADVANCED) COURSE! 11:00AM Registration 11:45AM Lunch begins 12:30PM Safety Briefing 1:00PM Shotgun Start Long bird shots, mulligans, ten bird warm up, door prizes, 50/50 raffle tickets sold at registration Guns will be provided at each stand on the blue (standard) course only for those shooters who do not have…

Dr. Larry Thompson, President Ringling College of Art and Design Come hear about the C4 joint college initiative, economic development in Newtown, and the exciting things happening at Ringling! Check in begins at 11:30 AM, Lunch served at Noon Members: $35.00, Non-Members: $40.00 To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section below, fees…

Meet the candidates for the open seat being vacated by Florida Senator Nancy Detert. The audience will hear from the six candidates, including Frank Cirillo, former State Representative Doug Holder, Rick Levine, former County Commissioner Nora Patterson, current State Representative Ray Pilon and current State Representative Greg Steube. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served…

Please join us for a wine tasting and food pairing. The attire is Field Club casual. A silent auction will feature hand-selected wines from our Argus members' wine cellars. Tickets are $100 per person. ***Pre-paid tickets only. No money will be accepted at the door. *** To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the “Details” section below,…

Join us for a conversation with Chris Hart, President and CEO of CareerSource Florida. CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Their partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, they help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to…

Hear from the candidates for the open seat being vacated by Florida State Representative Ray Pilon: Ed James, III - Confirmed, John Hill - Confirmed, Alex Miller - Confirmed. Members - $35, Non-members - $40. Check in begins at 11:30 AM, Lunch is served at Noon. To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the “Details”…

Florida Department of Transportation District One Secretary Billy Hattaway. District One, with a land area of nearly 12,000 square miles, represents 12 counties in Southwestern Florida. Its 1.8 million residents contribute to the 21 million miles traveled daily on its state highways. District One provides capital grant funds to 21 public airports, including two international…

Members Only. Please join our Board of Directors and Past Presidents in Welcoming our New Members. Cash Bar. Hor d'oeuvres by Morton's Catering. To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the “Details” section below, fees apply.  This is a members only event.  A password has been provided to our members through e-mail invitation which is required…

"The Business of the Bucs" with Brian Ford, Chief Operating Officer, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Come hear about the business operations of our hometown NFL franchise and the exciting things happening this year!     Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. It's $35 for Argus members and $40 for non-members. To…

Check-in begins at 11:00AM, Lunch served at 11:30AM, Tee Off at 12:30PM, Awards Dinner at 6:00PM, For online credit card registration, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section at the bottom of this page, fees apply. For cash or check reservations, call 941-365-4886 or e-mail RSVP@Argusfoundation.org. Mail checks to: The Argus Foundation, PO Box 49361,…

Join us for a conversation with Chris Hart, President and CEO of CareerSource Florida. CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board. Their partners include the Department of Economic Opportunity, 24 local workforce development boards and 100 career centers throughout Florida. Together, they help connect businesses with the talented workforce and training needed to…

Honoring Community Leaders: Honoree: Michael Saunders, Posthumous Honoree: Bill Merrill Sr. ***ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED*** CONTACT SHARLENE AT 941-365-4886 or Sharlene@Argusfoundation.org for seating within 72 hours of the event! - 6:00PM Open Bar, Passed Hors d'oeurves, 7:30PM Welcome, Invocation, Dinner Served, 8:00PM Awards Presentation - $250 Individual Patron Ticket, $1,750 Table Sponsor for 8,…

Installation of New 2017 Officers  $40 for Argus Members $45 for Non-Members ***New Venue - Sarasota Yacht Club,  1100 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota***   To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the "Details" section below, fees apply For cash or check reservations, call 941-365-4886 or e-mail RSVP@Argusfoundation.org Mail checks to: The Argus Foundation, PO Box…

Birdshot Sponsor: 11:00AM Registration 11:45AM Lunch begins 12:30PM Safety Briefing 1:00PM Shotgun Start Long bird shots, mulligans, ten bird warm up, door prizes, 50/50 raffle tickets sold at registration Guns will be provided at each stand on the blue (standard) course only for those shooters who do not have one. Safety glasses and ear plugs…

            Join us for a social with light bites and cash bar. There will be a short performance by the Opera House at 6:30. Business Casual. Please RSVP by February 27, 2017 For reservations and questions, please call 941-927-0965 or e-mail myoung@edfoundationsrq.org Generously Sponsored by

****SOLD OUT****E-mail RSVP@argusfoundation.org to be placed on the waiting list Speaker Corcoran will address The Argus Foundation and guests five days before the start of the Florida Legislative Session. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Members are $35, Non-members are $40. To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the “Details”…

Congressman Buchanan will address The Argus Foundation and guests about 2017 Tax Reform. Check in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon. Members are $35, Non-members are $40. To reserve online, click on the Eventbrite link in the “Details” section below, fees apply. For cash or check reservations, call 941-365-4886 or e-mail RSVP@Argusfoundation.org. Please mail…

Meet and greet your elected officials in a casual setting for an all-you-can-eat 0utdoor feast! The menu includes shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, potatoes, Morton's Market BBQ chicken, potato salad, desserts, soda, beer and wine. Guests are welcome to attend. The cost is $95 for members and $100 for non-members. Dress: Casual attire that is weather appropriate…

"Direct Primary Care" - Empowering Patients Without the Affordable Care Act. Docs4Patient Care Foundation is a health care think tank and was created by practicing physicians with a combined experience of over 140 years of direct patient care.  These  doctors have extensively studied the problems in the healthcare sector and have devoted thousands of hours…