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Sarasota News Leader December 27, 2013 Page 39 Should the two CRA master plans — are the big opportunities in front of us. And Downtown and Newtown — be merged? That six, specific recommendations for the ultidecision was deferred because legal issues mate city-county agreement." are involved. "I think the next report could be a PowerPoint slide show," said member Michael Beaumier. THE FINAL REPORT When it came time to consider crafting a final report, the ad hoc committee was uncharacteristically silent. Member Chris Gallagher recalled setting out a framework for one; he read from his notes of the Nov. 12 meeting. "There were six chapters. The first was a background on CRAs in general and ours and the impacts of our CRA," he said. "Then what we've done in our research and meetings. No. 3 is the 'decision tree,' with its pros and cons identified. Four, the results of the decision tree and our recommendations. Five, what "I don't think the ordinance [establishing the committee] called for a written report," noted Gallagher. "No, just a final report," said Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown. "So at the next meeting, you present it," replied Gallagher. After ruining any Christmas holiday Brown might have anticipated, the committee members agreed to meet again on Jan. 14 and 29, and then they adjourned. % 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 one-time 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