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Stacey Bloom, Kyla Weiner and Tanya Ramos
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  • October 17, 2013
Le Petit Marche

Courtney Rosenthal and Debbie Goldberg

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Valerie Goddard has 25 years in executive management, included service as a gubernatorial appointee responsible for allocating $36 million to community organizations.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 17, 2013
Women's Resource Center under new leadership

The Sarasota-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering women has named Valerie Goddard as its new executive director.

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Proliferation of homeless encampments through the city of Sarasota means the local transient population is at "critical mass," according to an expert.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 17, 2013

Today's stories: Westfield Southgate Mall shutdown result of grieving man scattering fiancee's ashes; City of Sarasota homeless population at "critical mass"; German sculptor questions city of Sarasota request; and MORE!

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Mark Lichon, Aimee Varnum and Gregory Fabijanczuk of CBIZ KRMT
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mega Mingle

Business people and non-profit workers came together for a Mega Mingle at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Oct. 16. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce event was meant as a casual networking platform where attendees enjoyed appetizers and drinks.

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Sotheby the guide dog
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  • October 17, 2013
Sotheby starts his training

Premier Sotheby's International Realty is sponsoring a Southeastern Guide Dog puppy named Sotheby.

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Sue and Lou Allen
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Couple celebrates 65th anniversary

Lou and Sue Allen are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with the Sarasota Orchestra.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Send us your announcements!

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2013
10/17/2013

Chris Skinner, Randy Thompson and Tina Gohl received promotions effective Oct. 6.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2013
Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

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Sarasota police officer David Dubendorf speaks with a homeless man near a series of railway encampments in the city of Sarasota.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 17, 2013
Homeless problem hits critical mass

Opinions are divided on what is to blame for a perceived spike in the size and geographic reach of Sarasota County's homeless population.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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H-1540 has been sitting on the Van Wezel Performing Arts hall property for more than six years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2013
Van Wezel sculpture's future remains unclear

The owner of a sculpture on the Van Wezel property thinks the city should help move the statue, in place since 2006, after the city requested its removal.

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  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2013
Citizens fight for Payne Park Auditorium

The Payne Park Auditorium seemed destined for demolition, but a strong public response could keep the building in place.

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