by Christine Robinson | Aug 24, 2019 | News
The need for economic development and opportunity is great here in Sarasota County. While business may be booming, the next recession is always right around the corner. Are we prepared for it? The answer is no, we aren’t even taking good care of our economic...
by Christine Robinson | Aug 23, 2019 | News
“Safe and secure elections are truly the bedrock of our democracy so it is critical to us as elections officials,” Lee told a group gathered at Michael’s On East for The Argus Foundation event.
by Christine Robinson | Aug 9, 2019 | Argus Impact
NORTH VENICE, Fla. – PGT Innovations (NYSE: PGTI), a national leader in the premium window and door category, recently completed its “Storm Out Summer Hunger” initiative and donated more than 1,900 pounds of food to community food banks located near the company’s five...
by Christine Robinson | Aug 5, 2019 | Argus Impact
Ron Ciaravella never thought he would be in a place where he could award scholarships, but on Aug. 1 he handed out six $1,000 scholarships to rising college freshmen from the Sarasota area. Owner of Dolphin Aviation, an aviation services company, Ciaravella began the...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 29, 2019 | News
This year has been a significant one for Sarasota County in terms of debt, refinancing, and interest rates. It isn’t a sexy topic; in fact, the news rarely highlights it. But it is a year of achievement and savings, which is a big reason why our millage rate remains...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 20, 2019 | News
The City of Sarasota has an identity problem. It’s not the entire city; the problem lies in its appointed city planning board. This advisory board has decided it wants to become a second city commission. Ignoring the advice of staff and the advice of the City...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 10, 2019 | News
We have had a successful quarter and an incredible year of accomplishments so far!
by Christine Robinson | Jun 18, 2019 | News
“A subjective political process for approval changes the redevelopment landscape of the community and makes investing in Sarasota risky and uncertain,” Argus Foundation Executive Director Christine Robinson said. “If you don’t like what’s going on, change the code,...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 17, 2019 | News
But in a letter to commissioners, Christine Robinson, executive director of the business group Argus, argued against politicizing the planning process. “Requiring community workshops are one thing,” she wrote, “but a subjective political process for approval changes...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 15, 2019 | News
On Monday, the City Commission will be considering a staff proposal for altering, or, eliminating administrative review for projects. Administrative review was an important part of The Downtown Master Plan 2020, which received input from hundreds and hundreds of...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 3, 2019 | News
The northerners are coming. I know, snowbird season is over, but they are still coming and coming fast. They are fleeing the high taxes, high regulation, and the uncertain business environment of northern states and coming here in droves. How fast do you ask? Some...
by Christine Robinson | May 29, 2019 | News
