February 2020
Meet the Minds: Florida Chief Science Officer Dr. Thomas Frazer
"Florida's Environmental Challenges: Past, Present, and Future."
Dr. Frazer is an expert in environmental science, data and programs and leads the newly established Office of Environmental Accountability.
The Office of Environmental Accountability and Transparency was created in 2019 by Governor Ron DeSantis' Executive Order. The Office, which is led by the Chief Science Officer and is located in the Office of the Secretary of DEP, is charged with ensuring key water quality objectives are clearly communicated to the public, as well as, organizing agency resources and scientific expertise, data and research to focus on and solve complex challenges.
Dr. Frazer guides funding and strategies to address priority environmental issues, as well as, but not limited to, making recommendations for increased enforcement of environmental laws necessary to improve water quality within key waterbodies.
Find out more »March 2020
Special Event Luncheon with John Stossel on $15 minimum wage laws
Join us as we hear from the "Stossel TV" founder who was a former longtime ABC 20/20 co-anchor and former Fox Business News analyst about the push to pass $15 minimum wage laws.
Find out more »April 2020
Low Country Boil – Meet and Greet your Elected Officials – POSTPONED
***POSTPONED - WE INTEND TO RESCHEDULE*** ALL PREVIOUS RESERVATIONS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO THE NEW DATE ONCE IT IS ANNOUNCED - NO ACTION IS NECESSARY IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RESERVED. If you require a refund, please email Sharlene at Sharlene@ArgusFoundation.org. Meet and greet your elected officials in a casual setting for an all-you-can-eat Outdoor feast! THURSDAY, April 23, 2020 at 5:30PM ***RAIN OR SHINE- We have indoor seating*** The menu includes shrimp, crab, sausage, corn, potatoes, Morton's Market BBQ chicken, potato…
Find out more »May 2020
Sip and Savor – CANCELLED
***ALL Paid Reservations will be refunded*** Please join us for a wine tasting and food pairing. The attire is Field Club casual (shorts acceptable, no jeans please). A silent auction will feature hand-selected wines from our Argus members’ wine cellars. Tickets are $125 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, fees apply. For check reservations, call 941-365-4886 or e-mail RSVP@Argusfoundation.org. Please mail checks to:…
Find out more »July 2020
Meet the Minds – Florida House District 72 Candidate Forum – PRE-RECORDED ZOOM FORUM on July 15th
***THIS WILL BE A PRE-RECORDED ZOOM FORUM POSTED ON JULY 15th!!!*** THE LIVE LUNCHEON IS CANCELLED. ALL PREVIOUS RESERVATIONS WILL BE REFUNDED. IF YOU RESERVED THROUGH EVENTBRITE, YOU WILL GET A FULL REFUND THROUGH EVENTBRITE. IF YOU MADE THE RESERVATION BY CHECK OR CHARGE THROUGH OUR OFFICE, WE WILL BEGIN TO AUTOMATICALLY PROCESS THOSE REFUNDS THE WEEK OF JULY 6th, for more information please email Sharlene at Sharlene@ArgusFoundation.org. Join us as we hear from the Florida House District 72 Candidates…
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Please mark your calendars now for events that are scheduled later in the year. As tickets for the events listed below go on sale we will send out email notifications to our subscribers.
Friday, January 23, 2026 – 11th Annual Argus Clay Shoot, Sarasota Trap Skeet and Sporting Clays, Ora, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, January 29, 2026 – Annual Meeting Luncheon, Michaels on East Ballroom, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Guest Speaker, Peter Schorsch, President of Extensive Enterprises Media & Publisher, Florida Politics
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