Strict regulations may be coming to local strips clubs in Sarasota county.  That's if a new proposed ordinance passes, however.  County Commissioner John Thaxton says "ordinances need to be revisited to follow Supreme Court rulings from time to time."

County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh drafted the changes and presented them during the commission meeting Wednesday night.

One proposed change includes a minimum distance of six feet between dancers and customers.

Carl Burke manages the Cheetah Lounge and is concerned this may drive a way his business. Burke says "I understand they want to keep up moral standards but where will it stop?"

Alcohol is also an issue. In the ordinance county commissioners will also have to decided on whether or not to allow beer and liquor in an establishment that has semi-nudity.

Commissioner Thaxton wants the term "semi-nudity" to be looked at closer. He's concerned it may include restaurants like Hooters or Wing House and that would become a problem.

Two public meetings are planned to hear public reaction to the proposed changes.

The first one is set for October 10th.