by Christine Robinson | Jul 20, 2019 | News
The City of Sarasota has an identity problem. It’s not the entire city; the problem lies in its appointed city planning board. This advisory board has decided it wants to become a second city commission. Ignoring the advice of staff and the advice of the City...
by Christine Robinson | Jul 10, 2019 | News
We have had a successful quarter and an incredible year of accomplishments so far!
by Christine Robinson | Jun 18, 2019 | News
“A subjective political process for approval changes the redevelopment landscape of the community and makes investing in Sarasota risky and uncertain,” Argus Foundation Executive Director Christine Robinson said. “If you don’t like what’s going on, change the code,...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 17, 2019 | News
But in a letter to commissioners, Christine Robinson, executive director of the business group Argus, argued against politicizing the planning process. “Requiring community workshops are one thing,” she wrote, “but a subjective political process for approval changes...
by Christine Robinson | Jun 15, 2019 | News
On Monday, the City Commission will be considering a staff proposal for altering, or, eliminating administrative review for projects. Administrative review was an important part of The Downtown Master Plan 2020, which received input from hundreds and hundreds of...
