SARASOTA - Black Friday comes first. Hoards of shoppers flock to local stores, retail outlets and malls over the Thanksgiving holiday each year to snag the best deals. On Cyber Monday, three days later, consumers turn to the Internet, where companies offer new and exclusive online discounts. In recent years, a new campaign has emerged on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving — a 24-hour virtual drive to donate to meaningful causes and charities. "Giving Tuesday" is just a four-year-old concept, an idea spearheaded by a New York City...
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