by Christine Robinson | Jan 29, 2017 | News
It is with great sadness that we pass along the news of the passing of one of our impactful community leaders who was also an Argus Foundation founder. Wendel Kent passed away last Friday at the age of 92. Please keep the Kent family in your prayers.
by Christine Robinson | Jan 25, 2017 | News
Jeff Charlotte, president and CEO of J.E. Charlotte Construction Corp., a Venice-based commercial construction company, was installed as the president of the Argus Foundation on January 12. Charlotte brings over 20 years of experience in the commercial construction...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 21, 2017 | News
At the Argus Foundation’s annual meeting last week, keynote speaker Adam Putnam, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, asked a sold-out crowd of more than 200: “How much would someone have to pay you to move to Flint, Michigan?” Commissioner Putnam referred to...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 13, 2017 | News
New Argus Foundation President Jeff Charlotte has pledged that the organization will continue to look for ways to answer some of Sarasota’s toughest question — growth. “We don’t think the answer is to stop. We think the answer is to get together and make solutions...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 13, 2017 | News
SARASOTA – There wasn’t much agriculture in Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam’s speech to Sarasota business leaders Thursday. Much of the 30-minute address focused on improving the state’s education system and other ways to boost the...
by Christine Robinson | Jan 6, 2017 | News
New officers also to be installed during Jan. 12 gathering. The Argus Foundation has selected Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam to speak at its 2017 Annual Meeting, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Sarasota...
by Christine Robinson | Dec 27, 2016 | News
There are several things we do really well in Sarasota. Driving tourism, engaging the community in important decisions and collaborative partnerships, among others, are on that list. But there is one area in which we have glaringly failed. We continue to fail to...
by Christine Robinson | Dec 17, 2016 | News
As many of you read this today, I am quite sure you are anticipating a weekend full of last minute holiday gift shopping and are looking forward to festive holiday activities. As a self-proclaimed policy nerd, I am looking forward to a New Year filled with important...
by Christine Robinson | Nov 25, 2016 | Argus Impact
Mill Creek’s Alyssa Nohren wrapped up her duties as an attorney rather succinctly. “If you own dirt, or if you want to own dirt, I can help you,” said Nohren with a big smile. The 2016 winner of the Volunteer of the Year Award by The Conservation...
by Christine Robinson | Nov 20, 2016 | News
The annual Argus Lifetime Achievement Awards was held at the Hyatt-Regency, Sarasota, where this year’s recipients were Michael Saunders, with a posthumous award going to William Merrill, Sr. Now in its 15th year, the award celebrates business men and women who...
