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For the past several years, merchants in Burns Square have complained about a loss of business during the days-long street drawing event. An experiment last year that involved using paint instead of chalk has backfired, with the painted images proving very difficult to remove. That is sure to be an item of dis- cussion as well. The ordinance would require City Commission approval for street closures for special events of more than 72 hours, and it would demand notice to all persons impacted by the closure. The only city event requiring a street closure for more than three days is the Chalk Festival. HOMELESSNESS, NOISE AND THE BIG PICTURE The past several months have seen a cascade of 3-2 decisions on major and minor issues. One of the very first items on the afternoon agenda could spark another narrow vote, when the commission is asked to extend the A revised noise ordinance will be up for City Commission review. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader February 14, 2014 Page 40