by Christine Robinson | Mar 17, 2018 | News
Amendments 1 and 2 are a hot topic amongst local governments. We have heard many governments loudly complain about these amendments. These governments have used the word “cut” frequently to describe what is going to happen if these amendments pass. The Argus...
by Christine Robinson | Feb 20, 2018 | News
An Opiod Symposium will be held Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Zazarino Center (the domed complex at the corner of Fruitville and McIntosh roads) at St. Martha Catholic School of Bishop Nevin’s Academy, 4380 Fruitville Road, in Sarasota. The free educational event is...
by Christine Robinson | Feb 17, 2018 | News
The opioid crisis is a problem that we all face. Most people know someone who has been deeply affected as a result of this awful problem. Last year, it got so bad here in Florida, Governor Rick Scott declared a public health state of emergency in order to access...
by Christine Robinson | Feb 12, 2018 | Argus Impact, News
Sexually assaulted at age 15, Sarasota resident Holly Weigman started using crack cocaine to manage her grief. One week after her 21st birthday, she landed in jail for the first time. That same week, she found out she was pregnant. Holly credits the First Step Mothers...
by Christine Robinson | Feb 7, 2018 | News
The head of the state’s environmental agency visited a gathering of Sarasota business leaders to tout Gov. Rick Scott’s environmental successes. Florida Department of Environmental Protection secretary Noah Valenstein said he expected it to be a busy year as Scott has...
by Christine Robinson | Feb 7, 2018 | News
A 2015 report from the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting concluded — based on information from “former DEP officials, consultants, volunteers and records” — that officials with the DEP “have been ordered not to use the term ‘climate change’ or ‘global...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 23, 2018 | News
The room filled with tears and hugs several times as many community members stood up to honor former Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson. “I tried really hard not to cry when Bill (Gunnin, North Port Area Chamber of Commerce director) called me, and I...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 22, 2018 | News
The issue of homelessness continues to permeate our community. It is a big part of our affordable housing discussion and continues to be a challenging problem. We struggle with how to deal with it on the local level, including the number of dollars needed to address...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 20, 2018 | News
Competition amongst counties and regions for economic development is fierce, almost as fierce as it was during the recession. Now is the time to diversify and make sure we are well-positioned for the next inevitable recession, which will hopefully come later than...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 20, 2018 | News
Christine Robinson, executive director of the The Argus Foundation, was honored Thursday by the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce with the 2018 Business Advocate Hall of Fame Award. The award is given to a community member who displays outstanding business...
