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

  • Argus Annual Low Country Boil – Meet & Greet Your Elected Officials

    Join us for our annual Low Country Boil! Meet and greet your elected officials and network with Argus Members and business leaders. This is a fun, casual event featuring a traditional Low Country Boil feast served to you by our board members. All set at an idyllic location on beautiful Sarasota Bay!

    April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Latest Articles

SRQ Daily: Budget Workshop Shows Promise, But Work Remains

Mar 21, 2026

Sarasota County held its much-anticipated budget workshop on February 26th, and the results were a mixed bag. There was genuine progress to acknowledge budget problems, and the commission deserves credit where it is due. At the same time, several issues surfaced that will require continued scrutiny. Taxpayers need to stay engaged

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SRQ Daily: The Argus Foundation Launches

Feb 21, 2026

Sarasota County kicks off its budget workshops for the year on Thursday, February 26th, and the numbers deserve your attention. The county has budgeted $23 million more in economic uncertainty reserves than it collected in general fund revenue, and that gap has real consequences for taxpayers.

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