Learn which government is considering raising non-ad valorem taxes, which government is considering a referendum, and which government is talking about acquiring property. Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, the Sarasota City Commission, the City…

“We have learned a lot over the last almost decade and a half. The recession was an important lesson for all of us, but especially government. Government was fat, bloated, employee heavy, overregulated and inefficient. While the recession was tragic for our community in general, it was a necessary reset for government. It was an…

Learn which government is considering an emergency mask ordinance, which government is adding employees to their budget, and which government is having a joint meeting with their planning commission. Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board,…

Learn which government is amending their chief executive’s contract, which government negotiated with unions on the issue of paid time off, and which government is considering additional homestead exemptions for certain classes of taxpayers. Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the…

“At two virtual forums hosted by the Argus Foundation and the jointly sponsored Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association debate, a few themes have emerged at the start of what is expected to be a competitive election season. The election also has the potential to cause a major turnover of the City Commission in November.”