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Sarasota News Leader September 6, 2013 Page 34 the week, until 11 p.m., and until midnight on "I thank Chief DiPino and the Police DepartFridays and Saturdays. ment for their efforts," said Dennis Adams. "It's obvious many late night clubs and bars "If Mattison's is the exception that is allowing continue to be an issue downtown." everyone else to keep music on, I think maybe we should look at that exception," she added. Faye Beloff, who lives in a condo above Club Ivory, added, "There are still problems." WEIGHING IN Cheryl Walker, a resident at 100 Central Ave., During a City Commission meeting in March, pointed out she has long noted the custom of nearly 20 residents spoke about the sound lev- bars leaving "doors open to entice more drinkels downtown, with half supporting less-re- ers with sound." strictive regulations and the other half want"This has to stop," Walker said. "We, who ing more. live downtown, pay our taxes and patronize About half a dozen downtown residents came the business establishments, ask that you do to express views about noise Tuesday, with something about the sound ordinance." several telling the city commissioners the recent police report confirms what they have Walker suggested the city add personnel to been saying all along about bars skirting the Police Department to help with noise enforcement. % the rules. 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