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Sarasota Ballet Dancers Show Off This Season's Hottest Gala Fashion

Sarasota Ballet dancers take black-tie dressing to dazzling new heights.

09/01/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

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What Makes a Great Board Member?

Four fundamental rules of board service.

09/01/2015 By Ilene Denton

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2015 Volunteer of the Year

Sarasota Magazine's 2015 Volunteer of the Year is retired teacher Ruthie Maass, who founded the Rockin' Reader program.

09/01/2015 By Hannah Wallace

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Inside Selby Gardens' Tropical Conservatory

Take a look at these stunning greenhouse glories.

09/01/2015 By Ilene Denton

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Purchase with a Purpose from These Local Shops

Buy well--and do good.

09/01/2015 By Heather Dunhill

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Mr. Chatterbox: When It Comes to Charity, Do Your Research

Be generous, says Mr. C--but be careful, too.

09/01/2015 By Robert Plunket

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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