by Christine Robinson | Apr 30, 2018 | Argus Impact
Quillen says one aspect of the company’s retention he thinks particularly appeals to millennials and the Generation Z coming up behind them is the its community involvement. It regularly donates money and volunteers with organizations related to law enforcement,...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 30, 2018 | Argus Impact
SARASOTA, FL – Nine attorneys from the law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen and Ginsburg, P.A. were honored with Pro Bono Service Awards from Legal Aid of Manasota. The annual awards recognize attorneys who have donated their services to provide legal...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 21, 2018 | News
Zoning codes and bureaucratic processes directly impact affordable housing. Affordable Housing continues to be on the tip of the tongue for all governments, but rarely is a breath of it mentioned when we are looking at changing or adding new codes affecting all...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 12, 2018 | News
Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart spoke at an Argus Foundation luncheon Thursday. SARASOTA — At a time when school security may be on the minds of every Floridian, nearly two months after 17 students and teachers were shot in Parkland, Florida...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 12, 2018 | News
Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart was the guest speaker at the Argus Foundation’s Meet the Minds luncheon on April 12 at the Field Club. Stewart began her career as a teacher and has worked nearly 40 years in education. In 2013, the State Board of...
by Christine Robinson | Mar 19, 2018 | News
The economy is thriving and the future looks bright. Most economists are predicting strong and sustained economic growth, despite our having passed the average lifetime of a typical recovery. Local governments have been testing the waters with millage rate tax...
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...
