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Sarasota News Leader April 19, 2013 Page 55 The lights cost $81,000 to install, but the warranty does not include issues such as tree growth, vandalism or acts of God (which includes His lowly creatures such as squirrels and rats). The district has already spent $18,000 in repairs. Moran contacted three other lighting firms. "They said it wasn't for them," he reported. "People are going to say we blew $90,000," said district Chairman Ernie Ritz. "Should we protect ourselves by taking them down and cutting our losses?" Those "losses" include one outstanding invoice to be paid for $8,203 for repairs not covered by warranty and three others at $400 each for monthly service. "That's more than $10,000," said Ritz. "Should we invite them to the next meeting and cut the cord right now?" he asked, referring to Synergy Lighting Supply of Bradenton, which installed the lights. Last November the district approved a $400 per month contract to keep the lights working. It declined to pay the latest bills until it hears from Synergy, extending the reach of the hex all the way to Bradenton. % A map shows the area of Five Points Park bordered by First Street, Central Avenue and North Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Image courtesy Google Maps AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE FOR EVERYONE Our Mission MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE $5 OFF THE NEW PATIENT FEE To provide our community with high quality and affordable acupuncture and herbal medicine and to create a treatment space that connects people and builds community. •Gene Burgess and Melonie Burgess, licensed acupuncture physicians •Serving Sarasota since 2008 •Treatment rates are on a sliding scale, from $15-$35; new patients pay a onetime additional fee of $10 Click To Schedule An Appointment Online 3615 Webber St • Sarasota, FL 34232 (941) 922-4611 SarasotaCommunityAcupuncture.com Click for larger map and driving directions Open Tuesday through Saturday