by Christine Robinson | Aug 15, 2020 | News
“The community has experienced drastic job loss and economic disruption. This funding is crucial to our economic recovery and every priority should be made to push these funds directly to the people who need it, and it isn’t government.”
by Christine Robinson | Jul 18, 2020 | News
This is a very difficult time in our modern history. People are out of work, businesses are shut down, life savings are being wiped out. This has caused emotions to run high and people need outlets for their immediate and historical frustrations. I’m frustrated too....
by Christine Robinson | Jul 15, 2020 | News
The Argus Foundation is very proud to present Meet the Minds: Florida House District 72 Zoom Candidate Forum. In a time where candidates are having difficulties getting their messages out and social distancing is preventing the handshakes, face to face contact, and...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 13, 2020 | News
Learn which government is considering a $55 million renovation and addition project, which government is approving a memorandum of understanding on a collective bargaining agreement, and which government may be increasing noise ordinance fines. It is one of the most...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 6, 2020 | News
Learn which government is considering raising non-ad valorem taxes, which government is considering a referendum, and which government is talking about acquiring property. Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 29, 2020 | News
“We have learned a lot over the last almost decade and a half. The recession was an important lesson for all of us, but especially government. Government was fat, bloated, employee heavy, overregulated and inefficient. While the recession was tragic for our...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 29, 2020 | News
Learn which government is considering an emergency mask ordinance, which government is adding employees to their budget, and which government is having a joint meeting with their planning commission. Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 22, 2020 | News
Learn which government is amending their chief executive’s contract, which government negotiated with unions on the issue of paid time off, and which government is considering additional homestead exemptions for certain classes of taxpayers. Find out what is...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 21, 2020 | News
“At two virtual forums hosted by the Argus Foundation and the jointly sponsored Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association debate, a few themes have emerged at the start of what is expected to be a competitive election season. The...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 20, 2020 | News
“Whether it be the County Commission, City Commissions, School Board, or Hospital Board, these legislative bodies should be active, aggressive, and very thoroughly holding their budgets up to a critical eye. If the legislative body is relatively silent and the...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 16, 2020 | News
The Argus Foundation is very proud to present Meet the Minds: Sarasota City Commission District 3 Zoom Candidate Forum. In a time where candidates are having difficulties getting their messages out and social distancing is preventing the handshakes, face to face...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 15, 2020 | News
Find out about the School Board work session without back-up materials posted online, which governments are having budget workshops, and who has body cameras on their agenda! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the...
