Red tide. It has dealt a tough blow to our community’s tourism and other businesses. It does not matter where you are in the county, you have felt the effects. It is a reminder of our most recent recession and how, when businesses suffer, so do our residents’ overall quality of life.

The Argus Foundation is committed to responsible environmental policy. This is highlighted by Argus hosting our second Meet the Minds luncheon this year on the environment. The first luncheon back in February featured Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein. The second, our sold-out Meet the Minds on red tide, occurred this past Thursday.