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"The idea grew out of a discussion the board had May 7 about a letter it received from the Coalition of Business Associations — a regional group that includes The Argus Foundation Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, as well as regional chambers and...
Piggyback contracts totaling more than $25 million, small business help, paid parking at beaches, and new park land! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public...
As you look around the country and even in our state, local governments have begun to take swift and decisive action for the ultimate budget problems we have had and will have in the future. They are preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Their citizens will...
The qualifying period for local offices isn’t for another month yet, but that didn’t stop the three candidates for the open District 5 seat from engaging in their first debate of the 2020 election season. Moderated by Argus Foundation CEO and former Commissioner...
An annexation, south county city budget reactions to COVID-19, impact fee deferrals, and a seven figure savings due to a debt refinancing! Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the...
"No door knocking, no house parties, no debates or town hall meetings. How about Zoom? That’s where candidates for the Sarasota County Commission vying for the southernmost region clashed on economic development earlier this month. The virtual candidate forum,...
Find out what is going on in local government this week in Sarasota County in less than 10 minutes! Covering the Sarasota County School Board, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, the Sarasota City Commission, the City of Venice, the City of North Port and the...
Exactly four months from today is the primary election. Domestic vote by mail ballots will be sent out in less than two and a half months. We must set aside the time to seek out these candidates and their positions on issues. We know that is difficult right now, as...
