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the Village Café, pointed out, but for the past 25 years, that has not worked. She concurred with the view that the revision should not be approved if county staff will not enforce it. "I know Michael's over there biting his tongue," Jacobsen said, referring to SKA President Michael Shay. "They don't approve of it," Jacobsen added of the SKA directors. Shay repeatedly has underscored the refusal of some island businesses to abide by the measures in the revision. Matthes reiterated another point made in recent months — that Code Enforcement offi- cers have not been citing anyone over outdoor displays, at the direction of their supervisors, while the revision has worked its way through the county steps to potential approval. "Years ago, they were kind of strict, actu- ally," Matthes said of the Code Enforcement staff members. With the proposed changes, he continued, "we are actually making it eas- ier for the retailer. Yet, we're still looking for enforcement." "We think there's a good plan in place if it's enforced," Gaddie said. If the revisions are approved, Matthes told members, "If we see people in violation, let's not turn away. Go ahead and call the commis- sioners and Code Enforcement to get [them] taken care of. … Those few people who are ruining it for everybody else need to be held accountable." Customers in March browsed items at Comfort Shoes in Davidson Plaza. Comfort Shoes owner Rick Lizotte is one of the leaders of the committee that has advocated for limited outdoor displays on the island. Sarasota News Leader August 8 & 15, 2014 Page 54