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Sarasota News Leader August 23, 2013 Page 9 idea of what we should be doing in this community." "I just wanted to have a very general discussion with our commission about how we feel about funding such a facility," Caragiulo told his fellow board members. Setting aside some funding would then allow the city to "put it to the County Commission to see if they want to jump on board, or not jump on board." The other commissioners, however, were not interested in pursuing plans in a hurry, and Commissioner Willie Shaw said he did not want to move forward with a city shelter at any speed. (See the related story in this issue on the County Commission's different reaction to shelter plans.) Commissioner Paul Caragiulo in the City Commission Chambers. Photo by Norman Schimmel Homeless people gather outside Five Points Park in May, when the city had it fenced off for maintenance. Photo by Norman Schimmel