by Christine Robinson | May 13, 2020 | News
“The idea grew out of a discussion the board had May 7 about a letter it received from the Coalition of Business Associations — a regional group that includes The Argus Foundation Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, as well as regional chambers...
by Christine Robinson | May 4, 2020 | News
Piggyback contracts totaling more than $25 million, small business help, paid parking at beaches, and new park land! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public...
by Christine Robinson | May 4, 2020 | News
As you look around the country and even in our state, local governments have begun to take swift and decisive action for the ultimate budget problems we have had and will have in the future. They are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Their citizens will...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 27, 2020 | News
The qualifying period for local offices isn’t for another month yet, but that didn’t stop the three candidates for the open District 5 seat from engaging in their first debate of the 2020 election season. Moderated by Argus Foundation CEO and former Commissioner...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 27, 2020 | News
An annexation, south county city budget reactions to COVID-19, impact fee deferrals, and a seven figure savings due to a debt refinancing! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 26, 2020 | News
“No door knocking, no house parties, no debates or town hall meetings. How about Zoom? That’s where candidates for the Sarasota County Commission vying for the southernmost region clashed on economic development earlier this month. The virtual candidate forum,...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 20, 2020 | News
Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County in less than 10 minutes! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, the Sarasota City Commission, the City of Venice, the City of North Port and the...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 18, 2020 | News
Exactly four months from today is the primary election. Domestic vote by mail ballots will be sent out in less than two and a half months. We must set aside the time to seek out these candidates and their positions on issues. We know that is difficult right now, as...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 13, 2020 | News
Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, the Sarasota City Commission, the City of Venice, the City of North Port and the Sarasota County...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 9, 2020 | News
The Argus Foundation is very proud to present Meet the Minds: County Commission District 5 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,...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 6, 2020 | Event, News
Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, the Sarasota City Commission, the City of Venice, the City of North Port and the Sarasota County...
by Christine Robinson | Mar 30, 2020 | News
Welcome to The Argus Foundation weekly government report! Find out what is going on in local government for the week of March 30, 2020 in Sarasota County. Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, the Sarasota City...
