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FURTHER STUDY? Ritz, the DID chairman, would like to see the County Commission discuss whether to hire a consultant to consider his proposal. A con- sultant could provide direction on "whether it is a good idea or not," he added. "What economic impact is there?" would be one of the big questions, Ritz said. Another would be whether the move would be feasible. County Commissioner Christine Robinson wants to hear more from her fellow commis- sioners about the prospect, especially from those who were around in 2002 and therefore know some of the background regarding the reasons the First Street location was chosen. "I am looking forward to a discussion on it," Robinson said on Feb. 5. "I haven't formed an opinion on it one way or another." % The Whole Foods market is just west of the SCAT station on Lemon Avenue. Photo by Norman Schimmel Ernie Ritz is chairman of the Downtown Improvement District. Photo courtesy City of Sarasota Sarasota News Leader February 7, 2014 Page 39