Christine Robinson chosen to lead Argus

SARASOTA — The Argus Foundation announced it has hired a new executive director, and it didn't have to look far. Christine Robinson, who is serving her final two years on the Sarasota County Commission, was unanimously chosen by the board of directors to replace Kerry Kirschner, who is retiring.

In a statement, the organization said Robinson will assume the role in January, and the job will provide her with the flexibility to perform her duties as a county commissioner.

"Christine has earned the respect of the community through her work in the State Attorney's office, private law practice, and service on the County Commission," says Argus President Bill Merrill, in the statement. "She is well known and respected, not only in Sarasota, but throughout Florida. We know she will lead Argus to the next level of community engagement.”