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Sarasota News Leader November 1, 2013 Page 18 his "withdrawal of the withdrawal" in writing. Kauffman responded, "He will," to which Mannausa replied, "I don't like being held hostage. I'm supportive of the request, but it should not be a matter of him holding that as a hostage. " "Larry is an honorable person," said Kauffman. "He has to go through his corporate thing. He said he would rescind it, and that's good enough for me." DID board member Eileen Hampshire noted Fineberg approved the early landscaping plans before Bank of America moved. "Did he change the use of the building, and this [landscaping] is no longer appropriate?" she asked. DID Operations Manager John Moran admitted, "The 30-percent design plan was done Ernie Ritz is chairman of the Downtown Improvement District. Photo courtesy City of Sarasota The Gator Club and Parkers Books on Main Street both would like to see a city ordinance changed so they can provide outdoor seating. Photo by Norman Schimmel