The Argus Foundation
We apply business leadership to important community issues
Mission Statement
We apply business leadership to important community issues.
Vision Statement
The Argus Foundation applies business leadership to identify, educate, advocate, and collaborate on solutions for important community issues that will enhance the quality of life, environment, and economic well-being of Sarasota County.
Our Focus
We keep a broad community perspective.
We identify issues.
We offer lasting rather than temporary solutions.
We impact the future for a better community.
Upcoming Events
33rd Annual Stakeholders Golf Tournament
Join us for our 33rd Annual Stakeholders Golf Tournament. 10:30 am Registration, followed by Lunch at 11:00 am. 12:00 pm Shotgun Start. Pay directly with credit card or request invoice – contact kate@argusfoundation.org Sponsorships available – contact kate@argusfoundation.org Event pl...
October 17 @ 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Latest Articles
SRQ Daily: School Board needs to respect involved parents and supportive community
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...
SRQ Daily: Sarasota Schools Data Dig
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...
Argus Impact – H. Lee Thacker, Jr., and Suzanne Thacker celebrate 25 years with Caldwell Trust Company and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
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 years with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Venice-based Caldwell Trust Company recognized the milestones with a celebration on April 19, when the Thackers were honored by Caldwell board members and staff, executives from the Boys & Girls Clubs, and a representative from Operation Fly Our Flag.
