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Since a Sarasota campaign gathered enough signatures to put the “Decide The Date” referendum on the November ballot, city voters soon will make a critical decision that could alter the dynamic of local elections. Frankly, it’s about time this contentious issue...

North Port and Sarasota County officials and involved residents are pushing back against a proposed amendment that could change the way the Sarasota County Commission is structured. A Democrat group called “Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections” (SAFE) is working to...

The Sarasota City Commission now has 4,732 reasons to enable voters to decide whether to change their voting schedule. Decide the Date Sarasota, a campaign that has support from the political left and right, gathered that many certified petitions — 996 more than...

City of Sarasota voters will be able to choose this November whether to move City Commission elections to coincide with federal, state, county and district elections. City Commission elections are now held in March and May during off years. The organization behind the...

A seemingly benign but potentially earthshaking measure is likely to appear on Sarasota County ballots, possibly in the November general election. The ballot summary would read: “Changes the method by which County Commissioners are elected. Currently each is elected...

As we gear up for the annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival this year, The Argus Foundation would like to congratulate Sarasota County Commission, the Sarasota City Commission and Visit Sarasota County for embracing this important sports tourism event. The...