Avenida de Colores is responsible for the inception and production of the annual Sarasota Chalk Festival. It is run by Denise Kowal, Jody Jorgenson and a team of co-chair/captains. Each event is a huge undertaking with each year being bigger than the last. It has grown immensely in the last 3 years. Like any non-profit corporation, it is only as good as its volunteers and support base. The 2013 team was invaluable. A very large group of support that was able to lead, delegate, brainstorm and go over and beyond expectations to ensure this years success.
President Denise Kowal has several judgments against her due to none payment. These can be accessed on sunbiz.org
http://ccfcorp.dos.state.fl.us/scripts/cornamelis.exe
She promoted bad publicity and encouraged a negative email campaign against the City of Sarasota then published the emails on her web site.
http://www.chalkfestival.com/?page_id=4413
Review from Guidestar