The Argus Foundation

06/04/2026

***Sarasota County Data Dig***
What does Sarasota County POPULATION CHANGE look like over the past 45 years? Sarasota County has grown every decade since 1980. From 202,251 residents at the start of that decade to an estimated 487,640 in 2025, the county has added more than 285,000 people over 45 years. Growth was strongest in the 1980s at 37.3% and has steadily moderated since, with the most recent estimate putting the 2020–2025 rate at 12.4%.
📊 Data Source: Florida Legislative Office of Economic and Demographic Research

05/19/2026

Meet the Minds Luncheon event photos. For the entire gallery: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1477949974128659&type=3

05/19/2026

Photos from our Meet the Minds with Lt. Governor and Gubernatorial candidate Jay Collins!

05/16/2026

Read our latest column in SRQ Magazine’s SRQ Daily on the County’s recent transportation workshop:

“What was notably absent from the entire presentation was any discussion of reprioritizing the general fund, redirecting surtax revenue from government infrastructure projects toward transportation needs, or identifying ways to address the funding gap within the county's existing tax and fee structure. The possibility of doing more with current resources was never seriously entertained.”

https://www.srqmagazine.com/srq-daily/2026-05-16/29469_Paying-More-to-be-Asked-to-Pay-More?share=1

05/14/2026

Today Argus members and guests had the pleasure of hearing from Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins at our Meet the Minds Luncheon. He shared great messages of determination and resilience with the crowd. Official photos to follow soon!

05/07/2026

04/24/2026

Sponsor Spotlight! Thank you to our friends at Kimley-Horn Sarasota for sponsoring our upcoming Low Country Boil.
There is still time to purchase your tickets for next week's event. See you there!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-country-boil-2026-meet-and-greet-your-elected-officials-tickets-1984481190662?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/22/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! Thank you to Grapevine Communications, our generous event beverage sponsor. Join us our annual Low Country Boil next week! Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-country-boil-2026-meet-and-greet-your-elected-officials-tickets-1984481190662?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/20/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT! Thank you to Trinity Custom Homes, our Apron Sponsor for our Low Country Boil on April 30th. There is still time to register to attend - we'll see you at the event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-country-boil-2026-meet-and-greet-your-elected-officials-tickets-1984481190662?aff=oddtdtcreator