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project, DID member Tom Mannausa offered to cover 50 percent of the cost of a beautifica- tion project at the intersection of Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue, adjacent to his high- rise condominium project, The Jewel. "It would cost $306,000 to brick the intersec- tion," he said. "I could do this in the spring, and I'd pay half." As discussion ensued, it was suggested the city pay the other half of the expense of the streetscape project, and the DID could erect its first "gateway." The plan has been offered to the city, which is lukewarm to the idea. The traffic roundabout proposed for Main Street and the Tamiami Trail is not yet designed, so engineers are not exactly sure where Main Street would inter- sect with the Trail. That uncertainty feeds city staff concern about beautifying the intersec- tion with Gulfstream before the roundabout engineering has been completed. Additionally, the Purchasing Department staff is not sure how to react to a developer's offer to build an amenity with city participation. DID Chairman Ritz decided more discussion is needed, so he put it on the next agenda. % The developer of The Jewel condominium tower at the intersection of Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue has offered to pay half the expense of a beautification project at the intersection. Photo by Norman Schimmel Sarasota News Leader August 8 & 15, 2014 Page 34