Politics & Government

VIDEO: Bag-Headed Merchants Protest Meters

Sarasota merchants march from Mattison's City Grille to City Hall with bags over their heads to show that they want the city commission to bag the parking meters.

Sarasota merchants marched Monday night from to with bags over their heads to show that they want the city commission to bag the parking meters.

The protesters arrived at the commission chambers to show their solidarity against the electronic pay stations downtown.

The city commission will discuss the paid parking program during this evening's session.

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