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Argus Foundation celebrates community figures at annual awards dinner

The 18th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards was held Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:52 p.m. November 14, 2019
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The Argus Foundation once again honored local leaders who have made an impact in their community during the 18th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards dinner Nov. 14 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. 

Former state Sen. John McKay was recognized for his work with several local organizations including the Ringling Museum of Art and the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Posthumous honoree Dr. Eugenie Clark  — also affectionally known as "The Shark Lady"  – was credited for her lifetime of work with marine life and for being the founding director of the Mote Marine Laboratory. 

 

Executive Director Christine Robinson, President Keith Mercier and Jack Bispham
Executive Director Christine Robinson, President Keith Mercier and Jack Bispham
Tricia Powers, Meredith Hinchey and Michelle McKay
Tricia Powers, Meredith Hinchey and Michelle McKay
Florida Sen. Tom Lee,  former Commissioner Nora Patterson with John Patterson and honoree former Florida Sen. John McKay
Florida Sen. Tom Lee, former Commissioner Nora Patterson with John Patterson and honoree former Florida Sen. John McKay
Aya Konstantinou and Gabby Herman
Aya Konstantinou and Gabby Herman
Doreen Seider with Kevin and Sue Claridge
Doreen Seider with Kevin and Sue Claridge
Judy Graham and Michael P. Crosby
Judy Graham and Michael P. Crosby
Charlie Murphy, former state Sen. Lisa Carlton and Lowe Morrison
Charlie Murphy, former state Sen. Lisa Carlton and Lowe Morrison
Ted French, Eddie Morton and Jim Macdonald
Ted French, Eddie Morton and Jim Macdonald
John Sarris, Melissa Wigglesworth and Bill North
John Sarris, Melissa Wigglesworth and Bill North
Rosemary Eure, Kathy Shaffer and Matt Resley
Rosemary Eure, Kathy Shaffer and Matt Resley
Tom Dart, Bill Robertson and George Mazzarantani
Tom Dart, Bill Robertson and George Mazzarantani
John LaCivita with Cameron and Tom Icard
John LaCivita with Cameron and Tom Icard
Susie and Debbie Toale with Donna Barcomb
Susie and Debbie Toale with Donna Barcomb
Kevyn Rametta, Patrick Wright and Zach Holzworth
Kevyn Rametta, Patrick Wright and Zach Holzworth
Teri and Kurt Hoffman with Murph Kennel
Teri and Kurt Hoffman with Murph Kennel
Ray Suplee, Dr. John Steele, Scott Suplee and Jim Turner
Ray Suplee, Dr. John Steele, Scott Suplee and Jim Turner
Wayne and Fran Derr with Jean Frederic Monod and Sean Williams
Wayne and Fran Derr with Jean Frederic Monod and Sean Williams
John Chapman, Jesse Hostetler and Nate Yoder
John Chapman, Jesse Hostetler and Nate Yoder
Kristin Morton, Libby Tyner and Fran LaCivita
Kristin Morton, Libby Tyner and Fran LaCivita
Janet McIntyre with Stacy and Mark Freeman
Janet McIntyre with Stacy and Mark Freeman

 

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