by Christine Robinson | Dec 19, 2022 | News
One of the most important recurring referendums in the county is the renewal of the Sarasota County surtax. The partnerships and unification of our community behind this important revenue source was incredible and a bright light in our community, which can be divided...
by Christine Robinson | Dec 6, 2022 | Argus Impact
PGT Innovations(NYSE: PGTI), a leading manufacturer of premium windows, doors, and garage doors, recently donated over $9,000 across four breast cancer non-profits. Earlier this year, PGT Innovations designed its own company-branded breast cancer awareness t-shirts...
by Christine Robinson | Nov 21, 2022 | News
Voters spoke overwhelmingly in 2018 they wanted a more inclusive election of their City Commissioners. The Change the Date initiative was an unprecedented petition initiative campaign in Sarasota to increase voter turnout and the voice of minorities in elections. This...
by Christine Robinson | Oct 17, 2022 | News
Our attainable housing situation was a crisis before COVID and before Hurricane Ian. The mass migration to Florida from COVID remote work opportunities, and now the Hurricane, has intensified our attainable housing crisis immensely. The entire county needs to pay...
by Christine Robinson | Sep 19, 2022 | News
The City of Sarasota is going through a process to change their seal and logo. Recently, six seal concepts came back to the commission all centered around the Ringling Bridge. This bridge has become a symbol of Sarasota. The exercise in choosing a seal should serve as...
by Christine Robinson | Aug 22, 2022 | News
Sarasota County Schools fared well in school grades this past year. We maintained an “A” grade and are in a three-way tie for fifth in district rankings. Recently, race and subgroup information has been published by the Department of Education and we are able to take...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 18, 2022 | News
Florida District and School grades have been published by the Florida Department of Education for the 2021-2022 school year. We have great news and some areas that will need improvement, but overall, our teachers should be congratulated for their work and the...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 20, 2022 | News
The Superintendent’s contract was on the agenda for a School Board workshop this week. It has been a point of contention in the community and was the beginning of the end for the last Superintendent before this one. It has a historic transparency problem and at least...
by Christine Robinson | May 23, 2022 | News
Data is important to determine how you are doing and where you need to improve. Businesses use data every day and very regularly to identify weaknesses, trends and improve upon their product or service. If you are not using data frequently and monitoring trends, you...
by Christine Robinson | May 2, 2022 | Argus Impact
Caldwell donates $25,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs in their honor SARASOTA, FL: H. Lee Thacker Jr. and Suzanne Thacker are marking twenty-five years with Caldwell Trust Company and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, along with Lee’s fifty...
by Christine Robinson | Apr 19, 2022 | News
District and school scores are published on schools throughout the state of Florida. It is a unique ability to compare school districts and schools and understand where we are at. While COVID has put a hiccup into how these scores are used, and there are no letter...
