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: The Argus Foundation, PO Box 49361,…

The Secretary of State is Florida’s Chief of Elections, Chief Cultural Officer and the head of the Department of State. The Department consists of Office of the Secretary and the Divisions of Administrative Services, Corporations, Cultural Affairs, Elections, Historical Resources, and Library and Information Services.

The Department of Education serves as the single repository of education data from school districts, state and community colleges, universities, and independent postsecondary institutions - allowing Florida to track student performance over time and across varying education sectors.

The Department of Education administesr a statewide reading initiative for Florida's public schools, and among community groups and volunteer organizations that support them, with a goal of having every child able to read at or above grade level.

Serving approximately 2.8 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges, 202,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 338,000 full-time staff throughout the state, the department enhances the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward college, workforce education, apprenticeships, job-specific skills, and career development. The department manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.