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Sarasota News Leader July 19, 2013 Page 38 "We learned only this week the DID added in City commissioners seemed sympathetic. the brick," said Parker. "We'll be isolated and "Why not September?" asked Commissioner Susan Chapman. "Who wants it in July?" trapped on a dead-end block." asked Commissioner Paul Caragiulo. "June The Converse couple owns Artisan Cheese and September are the lowest months [for Co. in the 1300 block of Main Street, across economic activity]." from the now-demolished Living Walls showThe contractor, who was in the audience, room and Sports Page bar and grill. The two came forward. "We have no problem doing it businesses were razed to make way for an in September," said Jason Swift. "We can do 18-story condo complex. it at any time." Louise Converse said their business dropped significantly when the rehabilitation of the sidewalks began. "We're losing 50 percent," she pointed out. "If the road is closed, we might as well go out of business." Commissioner Willie Shaw moved to switch the schedule to September, and the motion passed unanimously. As a petition for redress, the Converses' plea may have set a record for alacrity. Then Mayor Suzanne Atwell participates in a presentation to internationally known aerialist Nik Wallenda (right), as Pedro Reis, CEO of Circus Sarasota, listens at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in October 2012. Photo by Kelly French