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...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 8, 2020 | News
Find out about where the School Board is at in the Superintendent search process, which government is reconsidering a vote on a road project, and which government is planning a referendum! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County!...
by Christine Robinson | May 26, 2020 | News
Find out about the city that is paying almost $12 million for a city hall expansion and renovation and fire station, the city that is looking at an organics transfer station, and which cities are considering annexations! Find out what is going on in local government...
by Christine Robinson | May 21, 2020 | News
As it lobbies to take action addressing the economic downturn associated with a public health emergency, COBA says it has gotten mixed results. Christine Robinson, a COBA member and the executive director of The Argus Foundation, praised Sarasota County and the city...
by Christine Robinson | May 17, 2020 | News
Find out about the construction project that went from $7 million to almost $20 million dollars, learn about the new cancer center and where in Sarasota County it will be going, find out which government may be selling 114 acres for mixed use affordable and workforce...
by Christine Robinson | May 17, 2020 | News
Learn about what’s on the agenda for this week with the Sarasota County School Board in this under 4 minute report!
