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Sarasota News Leader August 9 & 16, 2013 Page 58 THE SKA DISCUSSION During the Aug. 1 SKA meeting, Smith of Le Grand Bisou told the approximately 20 members present she agreed with concerns that had been raised about the proposal to change the SKOD: "I don't want to see Siesta Key turned into a honky tonk. … I really value where I live." However, she pointed out, "If I can't show my wares, I've seen my [sales] numbers drop drastically." She was hopeful, she added, that through dialogue, members of the SKA, SKVA, the Chamber and the merchants could come to agreement on changes. Adding that the SKOD dates to 2002, Smith said, "I kind of feel like it could use a little tweaking." SKA board member Deet Jonker told her he was on the committee that crafted the zoning code language for the island. "There was Kevin Cooper. Photo by Rachel Hackney a reason we did that," he noted of the prohi"I know," Smith told Patterson. "But I'm wonbition on outdoor displays. dering how we as a group can come together Siesta residents have mentioned in earlier disand make some kind of small amendment …" cussions that they wanted to maintain a more attractive environment for tourists. Russell When Secretary Peter van Roekens said he Matthes, co-owner of the Dairiqui Deck Raw believed the SKVA was working on the issue, Bars, for example, told the News Leader last Smith replied that was correct. month that the goal was to avoid a Daytona Referring to the ordinance amendment CooBeach type of atmosphere. per had drafted, Patterson continued, "I read "I agree that these shouldn't be things wilit, and, quite frankly, I would not support it as ly-nilly flying every which way," Smith responded, referring to displays. "I have man- written. It allocates a rather large space outnequins wearing a pretty dress. … I respect side shops …" that the Village shouldn't look like a carnival." The amendment proposed that an outdoor dis"But who judges?" asked Patterson, who was play area not exceed 6 feet in height above a guest at the SKA meeting. the finished grade — unless a greater height

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