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Biz Rules: Workplace Bullying

Biz(941) looks at workplace bullying: what it is, who it affects and what you can do as a victim.

08/28/2014 By Chelsey Lucas

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Biz(941) September-October 2014

Biz(941) September-October issue: People to Watch.

08/28/2014 By Megan McDonald

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From the Editor: Bright Lights, Big Business

Biz(941) editor Susan Burns previews the September/October issue.

08/28/2014 Photography by Lori Sax By Susan Burns

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Innovator: Erika Pope-Gusev

Biz(941) learns about Erika Pope-Gusev's Fort Magic, which appeared on an episode of Shark Tank and has won multiple awards.

08/28/2014 By Chelsey Lucas Photography by Alex Stafford

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Off the Clock: Dog's Best Friend

Realtor Andrew Bers makes contributions and donates time to Southeastern Guide Dogs in Sarasota.

08/28/2014 By Ilene Denton

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Photo of the Week: Aerial view of Big Sarasota Pass

This week's Photo of the Week is an aerial shot of the Big Sarasota Pass Inlet, off of South Lido, between the gulf and the bay.

08/28/2014 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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Sarasota Magazine's 2014-2015 Giving Register

Presenting 418 local charities that help us all.

08/27/2014 By Hannah Wallace

Thank You, Veterans

Patriot Plaza Salutes Veterans With Inspired Works of Art

At Sarasota's Patriot Plaza, unique works of art salute our veterans.

08/27/2014 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Patriot Plaza

Fair Food

A Sarasota Organization Brings Hope and Justice to Florida's Tomato Fields

After migrant workers successfully challenged some of the country’s most powerful corporations, a new Sarasota organization is bringing hope and justice to the state’s tomato fields.

08/27/2014 By Philippe Diederich

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Southeastern Guide Dogs: A New Breed of Superhero

A Palmetto nonprofit is now producing some of the best guide dogs on earth. Adam Davies sniffs out the story.

08/27/2014 By Adam Davies

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Mr. Chatterbox Hangs Out at Senior Friendship Center

Chatting, dancing, exercising, flirting—you name it; it’s all going on at Senior Friendship Center.

08/27/2014 By Bob Plunket

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A Day in the Life of Circus Arts Conservatory’s Dolly Jacobs

One day with Dolly Jacobs, co-founder of the Circus Arts Conservatory.

08/27/2014 By staff

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Sarasota Participates in Grade Level Reading Campaign

A new national program helps kids learn to read before it’s too late.

08/27/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Fall Fashion Round-Up: The Best of What's Next

Our hot list of "hero buys" for the social season.

08/27/2014 By Heather Dunhill

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Former NFL Player's New Nonprofit Works to End Bullying

Jones' nonprofit works to end bullying.

08/27/2014 By Kay Kipling

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How Would Local Nonprofits Use $25,000 to Help the Homeless?

Local nonprofits weigh in; plus a cute campaign from the Pines of Sarasota and how Sarasota became the nation's giving-est city thanks to this year's Giving Challenge.

08/26/2014 By Chelsey Lucas

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Charities Gain New Income Selling Products and Services

Seattle-based No Margin No Mission encourages charities to create products and services to make money; four Sarasota nonprofits took on the challenge.

08/26/2014 By Hannah Wallace

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Honor Animal Rescue’s Michaela Oglesby Posts for Pets

The 18-year-old is in charge of the nonprofit's website and social media.

08/26/2014 By Kay Kipling