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KID’S CORNER
Meet Teagan Bower (7), 1st grader at Phillippi Shores IB World School
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POOL PARTY PHOTOS
Landings Speed Enforcement Since June, our new speed detection program, Traffic Hawk, has been deployed in The Landings. There has been a 3-month grace period while we adjust to this new system. During this grace period, if detected going 10 mph or more over the posted speed limit, residents, guests and vendors have been receiving warning letters. Once the grace period is over, beginning September 1st, instead of a warning letter, residents going 10 mph or more over the speed limit will receive a violation letter. Please review the attached traffic policy, approved by the LMA Board, so that you are familiar with this new policy. It is important that all residents, guests and vendors realize that speeding is taken very seriously in The Landings. We do not have sidewalks, our roads are our sidewalks, and those who drive within The Landings need to be present and aware of our unique surroundings, and conscious of their speed. It is a daily sight to see residents enjoying the beauty of The Landings by walking, jogging, and riding their bikes on our roadways, and we must do all we can to ensure their safety.
LMA TRAFFIC RULES AND VIOLATIONS
Photos from the LMA annual family pool party from June 2018 page
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CANDIDATES
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The speed limit is 20 or 15 miles per hour, as posted. ALL STOP, SLOW and CAUTION signs are to be observed. Islands are not to be passed on the left side unless the right side is blocked. Motor vehicles may be driven only on asphalt or otherwise paved surfaces. Vehicles may be parked only in designated asphalt or otherwise paved surfaces. However, no one may park in a resident’s driveway without the resident’s consent. Parking on roads is permitted only when actively loading or unloading vehicles, or when nearby designated parking areas are full. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the nature trail, any Nature Preserve or any grass area unless approved by a Director of the LMA or authorized personnel.
To address the safety of our residents from drivers who repeatedly violate posted speed limits and stop signs, the LMA has adopted the following policy. All violations will be verified by security personnel. The property manager will maintain a record of all violations. A violation occurs when a vehicle is recorded traveling at 10 or more miles per hour over the posted speed limit at that location. For each violation, the LMA Board will consider the circumstances and may take the following actions: • Landings Resident: Send a violation letter to the resident with notification that the decal permitting access through the Association’s resident-only gates will be suspended for a thirty (30) day period, which will take effect five (5) days from date of that action’s approval by a Hearing Committee • Visitor of Landings Resident: Send a violation letter to the resident who authorized entry of the visitor with notice of $100 fine, which will be payable five (5) days from date of approval of the fine by a Hearing Committee. The guest’s driving privileges within the community will be rescinded for non-payment of the fine within thirty (30} days from date of approval of the fine by a Hearing Committee. • Vendor: Send a violation letter to the vendor with notice of a $100.00 fine, which will be payable thirty (30) days from notice date. The vendor’s driving privileges within the community will be rescinded for non-payment of the fine.
HEARING COMMITTEE
A Hearing Committee, comprised of owners, shall be appointed by the LMA Board. Hearing Committee members may not be board members, officers, employees, or the spouse, parent, child, brother, or sister of an officer, board member or employee.
Siesta Promenade Formal Review Process Underway
By Rachel Brown Hackney Candidates for District 4 County Commission
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COSENTINO AMENDMENT Reopen Beach Road proposed Sarasota County Charter Amendments to be focus of Aug. 29 public hearing
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The application for the proposed Siesta Promenade project on the northwest corner of the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road has been deemed sufficient, Sarasota County Planning and Development Services staff has announced. The formal review process of the request for a Critical Area Plan (CAP) designation and a rezoning began on July 17, a county fact sheet explained. That review is expected to take about 45 days, it noted. A neighborhood workshop is expected to be scheduled at the conclusion of that formal review, county Planning and Development staff has reported. The first public hearing on Siesta Promenade is anticipated about 30 days after the end of the formal review, the fact
sheet explained. That would be conducted during a county Planning Commission meeting. Then, approximately 45 days later, the County Commission public hearing would be scheduled, the fact sheet said. Benderson Development Co. has sought the CAP designation so it can pursue residential density up to 25 units per acre on the approximately 23-acre project site. Benderson’s most recent proposal calls for 479 residential units, encompassing 414 condominiums and 130 hotel rooms. Thus, the proposed density is 20.8 units per acre, the fact sheet said. The proposed project also calls for up to 133,000 square feet of retail space and 7,000 square feet of office space, the fact sheet pointed out.
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LMA Meeting Notes LMA Pres., Deirdre D’Silva began the meeting by thanking Community Events Chairman Doug Day for organizing a successful Neighborhood Pool Party. It was well attended and everyone had a great time in spite of the weather. The Environmental Committee is working with Carol White Evans, the county expert on Integrated Pest Management, to see if they will be able to spray less pesticides and herbicides on the roadway islands. One of the islands is going to be monitored as a test. Volunteers are being solicited to participate in the effort. The Board voted on approving pursuit of a neighborhood grant by the Environmental Committee to purchase aquatic plants to prevent erosion and algae buildup on lakes 6, 7 and 9. A motion was made and approved unanimously. FINANCE REPORT Treasurer, Dick Bayles reported a modest loss of $16,000 for the year, but this does not account for underspending which may occur in other accounts before the end of the year. The accounts of seven residents have been turned over to the LMA attorney for collection. Additionally, three of four C&D accounts still remain unpaid. Bayles also approved the spending to have the North Gate west wall power washed. A resident reported the need for the Maintenance Committee to check on cracks in the east wall and a deep pot hole near the North Gate exit. LAKES Lakes chair, Michael Knupp reported the need to get signatures from residents to assist in completing the grant proposal to be used to help purchase appropriate plantings around the lakes. Water samples were taken to determine what plants might be used in the lakes. A new method of algae control is being used in several lakes. In addition, a sinkhole has been repaired behind the outlet from the lake
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2 (Treehouse Lake). The outlet foundation was also replaced. DRAINAGE Committee chair, Michael Knupp reported several drains around The Landings have been cleaned. A broken drainage grate between the Landings Racquet Club and Landings South 3 has been replaced. Drainage issues continue to be a concern as the storm season begins. Residents are reminded to keep swales mowed and cleared of debris to facilitate the smooth flow of water. It’s also important to keep gutters and downspouts clear of debris and to make sure water flows away from houses and condo buildings. SAFETY AND SECURITY Chairman Kathy Stern reported her committee is reviewing five proposals they received from security companies. Two of the five companies will be selected for interview. The committee is considering the installation of movable iron gates at both the north and south entrances. Once they have enough information for a proposal, it will be presented to the board. The committee requested the LMA Board approve $600 for the purchase of a removable speedbump to be placed outside the North Gate. After a 20 minute discussion of speed bumps, location, signage issues, and accidents that took place, the decision was made to postpone the vote until efforts were made to contact Benderson regarding signage issues. This may resolve the issue for possibly having to purchase a speedbump. Additionally, the committee recommended an amendment to the bylaws. The amendment contained language to legalize issues related to speeding enforcement at The Landings based on Florida State statutes. A “Notice of Hearing” letter was also included in the vote. A vote was taken and the
amendment passed unanimously. A proposal of language regarding speeding to be added to the green book was given to each board member. After a thorough 30 minute discussion of speeding issues at The Landings, a vote on the proposed green book language was taken and passed unanimously. MAINTENANCE Maintenance Committee chair, Joan Golub, reported the repair and replacement of signs and posts continues throughout The Landings. Several damaged sprinkler heads were repaired or replaced on a few of the islands. Drains were monitored during a recent heavy rainfall and debris was removed to improve water flow and reduce road flooding. Power washing the North Wall near the residents’ entrance will be done once the cost is approved. An old plastic storage unit was removed from the North Gate area. A gate door latch was rebuilt and replaced and a new lock was installed on the Field Road Gate. TECHNOLOGY Technology chair, Dick Bayles reported a project to consolidate four databases used at The Landings to eliminate the duplication of common information. They hope this will allow the update of information by non-technical staff and eliminate most of the need for technical expertise. Another goal of the project would be to make the new database available to other associations with minimal or no additional development expense. The committee enlisted two volunteers to work on the project at no cost to the LMA. Minimal costs are projected once the database is completed and in use. Bayles provided board members a four page report detailing the databases and the integration process. LANDINGS SHOPPING CENTER No new information to report.
• AUGUST 8: Happy Hour Social from 6-8 pm • MID-AUGUST: LRC Court Resurfacing begins • SEPTEMBER 3: Labor Day BBQ begins at 4:30 pm • NOVEMBER 14: Next Community Hauling Date • EAGLE SUBSCRIPTION: If you wish to continue following Landings news and articles, you can view each issue online at www.Islandvp.com or you can receive a copy at your summer location. Simply call Emy Stein at 941-349-0194 to request your subscription. The cost for each copy per month is $2.75. SIESTA PROMENADE The Sarasota County Planning Staff requested a complete revised application be submitted by Benderson. Once the county determines the application is complete and sufficient, the applicant is required to hold a neighborhood workshop. Six weeks or longer after the workshop, the County Planning Commission could hold a public hearing. The next step would be for the full County Commission to consider the application. This process will likely take at least six months. As reported elsewhere, the Florida State Transportation Department stated they only update the timing of traffic signals every five years and have no plans to do so at the intersection of Route 41 and Stickney Point Road. GENERAL DISCUSSION A resident suggested a broader effort to advertise community events. Though the pool party was a big success, she felt it could’ve been advertised more extensively. She also suggested association representatives in charge of landscaping should be invited to meetings related to pest/pesticide issues.
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President’s Column
By Deirdre D’Silva
Traffic Hawk Speed Detection and New Traffic Policy
The speed detection system, Traffic Hawk, continues to be deployed throughout The Landings. The radar is catching many drivers going over the speed limit. As an example, over a 2-day period, 19 violators were caught going 10 mph or more over the posted speed limits of 15 and 20 mph. There is a 3-month grace period from June 1st until August 31st. Those caught going 10 mph or more over the speed limit during this time will receive warning letters. The grace period ends September 1st. Those detected going 10 mph or more over the speed limit from September 1st onward will receive a violation letter. A letter (also included in this month’s Eagle) and an email will be going out to all residents detailing the revised traffic policy. It’s important that all residents, guests and vendors realize that we take speeding and the safety of our residents seriously in The Landings. Please monitor your speed.
Sarasota County Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program Thank you to the residents who have signed our petition in support of our grant application to plant aquatic plants in Lakes 6 (Bayview), 7 (Starling) and 9 (Mayne). These plants will help to slow erosion and filter out harmful nutrients before they enter
Phillippi Creek and Sarasota Bay. We have submitted the application, and if awarded the grant, we will be in need of volunteers in the Fall who are interested in helping with this initiative. If interested, please contact Michael Knupp, LMA Lakes and Drainage Chair: michaelknupp9@gmail.com
Hurricane Preparedness
Now that we are in the midst of Hurricane Season, it is important to review what to do in order to be prepared in the event of a hurricane. The officials at the Sarasota County Emergency Management Department have provided us with their most up to date pamphlet, and they are available for residents at the Main Gate and the Landings Racquet Club. A special thank you to our Property Manager, George Niel and LHA President Bill Whitman for their help in obtaining and delivering the pamphlets.
Integrated Pest Management – Neighborhood Initiative
From June to September resident volunteers will be monitoring an island on Flicker Field Circle as part of the LMA’s Integrated Pest Management initiative. Working in collaboration with Sarasota County, we are experimenting with using less pesticides and herbicides. For the duration of the project, this island will not be sprayed with the usual chemicals and instead will be treated with horticultural soaps and oils if the presence of harmful bugs is detected by our
Left to Right: Deirdre D’Silva, Brendan D’Silva, Carol Wyatt-Evens, Chemicals in the Environment Agent UF/ IFAS Extension & Sustainability-Sarasota County, Heidi Bodor, Vera Bodor
neighborhood citizen scientists. Carol Wyatt-Evens, Chemicals in the Environment Agent of UF/IFAS Extension & SustainabilitySarasota County gave a very informative training to our resident volunteers regarding Integrated Pest Management and how to determine the difference between beneficial and harmful bugs and insects. She will continue to work with us to provide support through the duration of the project and will be giving a talk this Spring at the Landings Free College on February 21st. If you are interested in joining us please contact Maralyn Kaufman David, LMA Environmental Committee Chair: mkaufmanphd@gmail.com No experience is required, training provided.
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LHA Meeting Notes At its regular July meeting, the Board approved: • The construction of a wrought iron fence at the rear of a property on Kestral Park Way South. • The extension of a garage on Pine Harrier Circle upon review of construction documents. The board reviewed an owner’s request for the extension of a rear concrete wall on Pine Harrier Drive. It requested additional information from the owner, including a survey detailing the rear of the property and the owner’s plan for other landscaping work at the rear of the property. To comply with a recent change in the Florida statute (720) governing the management of homeowners associations, the board will request its counsel to review the Associations Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for conformance with the revised statute. Counsel will also take steps to record the Association’s existing Rules & Regulations as required by the statute change. The June meeting of the LHA Board will take place on August 9, 2018, at the Landings Racquet Club at 7:00 pm.
The Eagle Has Landed
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Submitted by Bill Whitman On the North Side of our Community a turtle was going from North Lake to a retention pond but stopped by an owner’s home to take a breather. A good amount of turtle traffic and sometimes some cranes pass through, particularly at the north gate. Most of you are very patient and yield when they traverse our property.
Jo and Paul Weiner in Matera, Italy, a town famous for its extensive cave-dwelling districts, the sassi.
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Kid’s Corner
By Heidi Bodor
Teagan Bower (7), 1st grader at Phillippi Shores IB World School • Do you have any brothers or sisters? I have a brother Gavin, 9. • Do you have any pets? We have a Portuguese water dog named Polly. • What do you like most about The Landings? I like that it’s safer to play here and there are so many sticks and bases here -- and trees to hide in. • Favorite ice cream? Chocolate • Favorite/Least favorite food? Hot dog / broccoli • Favorite school subject? Reading • One word to describe you would be? Humorous. • What is your favorite color? A cross between pink and purple. • Favorite sport? I used to do contemporary dance but it ended on May 5th. I will probably start back at it in the Fall. • Favorite sports team? Boston Red Sox and the FL Gators. I like them because they are really good players and Mom and Dad went to UF. In the NFL, it’s the Buccaneers – I want to go watch spring training! • Favorite song? How Far I’ll Go – from Disney’s Moana • Favorite movie? Moana. • What is that movie about? It’s about a girl who loves the ocean but she’s not allowed to go to the ocean. She finds the heart of [the island] Te Fiti and restores it for the island. • Favorite book? “The Puppy Place” series. • Favorite TV show? “Doc McStuffins” - It’s about a doctor for toy animals. • Favorite video game? Lego World because you can build stuff. • What do you like doing in your spare time? Relaxing, sleeping in late, reading books, staying up until 10 on Fridays. I have to go to bed by 8 or 9 pm Fri/Sat and 7 pm Monday-Thursday during the school year. • Favorite word? Dog -- because they are tail-wagging, licking, and always around you. • What is something that you’d like to learn how to do? Times tables • If you had to give all of your toys but one, which one would you keep? I can’t choose. Probably Rebecca, a Bitty Baby doll. • What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do? Double digit addition • What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian. I’ve already started my career. I have a doctor’s kit and check on stuffed animals. • What was your hardest case? My hardest case was a dog with a broken leg. I put bandages on it and within a few weeks, it was fine! • If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on? I would spend it on a TON of toy dogs. • What’s the greatest thing about being you? Everyone laughs at me because I’m really funny.
• Favorite knock-knock joke? Knock-Knock Who’s there? Water. Water who? Water you doing? • What would you do If you were invisible? I would tap on people. They would be like “what is that tapping on me?” • What is the best thing about being a kid? All you do is watch your parents, ask for toys, and go to school! • What makes you happy when you’re sad? When your dog waddles up and licks me! • What is your biggest worry? That the world will end because at the end, no one will survive. • Where is your favorite place to be? In the blue chair in the living room reading a really, really, good book. • If you could live in a house shaped like anything, what would it be? A dog. • What are you really good at? Reading • What is something that you don’t understand about grown-ups? I don’t understand that they are always telling us not to do something. • What is the greatest thing ever invented? DOGS! • What are your summer plans? Sleeping in and reading a lot of books. • What advice would you give your parents? Not to yell at us at all. • What is it that makes a person good looking? When they have good colored hair like yellow, because I think that’s the most popular. • What do kids your age think about most? Roadblocks, a video game • If you were on an island and you could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? My dog Polly, books, television or shoes, shirts & pants, and water. • You’re a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why? I’d be really-really bright pink because people would use me the most and it’s the best color. • What famous person would you like to meet and have lunch with? Katy Perry. We’d talk about songs and how she likes singing. • If you could change anything about school what would it be? We could play all the time and be crazy. • If you could change anything about your family rules, what would it be? It would be that we were allowed to have sweets all the time! • If you could change anything in the world, what would you change and why? People wouldn’t be allowed to smoke anywhere and no littering. • If you wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? To be able to talk to dogs.
Teagan Bower • What would you ask her? I would ask her “what is your favorite color?” Polly would probably say “dogs are color blind!” “How are you doing?” Polly: “I’m doing very fine.” “What would you like to eat?” Polly: “I’d like to eat some pizza!”
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Family Pool Party 2018 Photos by Doug Day and Kevin Kicklighter
The Landings Racquet Club and Landings Management Association hosted another Family Pool Party on June 29th. The event was geared for families in The Landings with young children. The weather was questionable at the start. We had a few sprinkles but nothing more than that.
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The food came from PDQ again this year and was very good. As usual, the ice cream truck was the hit of the party. This annual event was sponsored by the LMA Community Events Committee which is chaired by Doug Day. Thanks to Doug and his wife Veronica for all their hard work bringing the party together for the community.
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Racquet Club News |News From the Court By Adrian “Mo” Moghina Sometimes when I walk by the courts and a player misses a shot, I hear “I didn’t follow through.” I also hear that in team practices and lessons. That’s one of the big misconceptions of missing a shot. Taking your eye off the ball, being out of position and of course bad technique obviously can make you miss your shot. But one of the biggest reasons people miss their shot is because they don’t drive through the ball after contact. When you make contact, the next component is to drive the ball. That’s what tells the ball where to go. (Hopefully, you had a general target in mind.) After you drive the ball, then you follow through. The ball is long gone by the time you follow through. But the follow through can tell you how relaxed you where on your swing. Also, it can tell you if you had the correct path of the racquet to the ball. And it tells you if you were guiding or pushing the ball instead of having controlled acceleration. Stay dry, but hydrated. See you on the courts!
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|Manager’s Report The Landings Racquet Club and Landings Management Association hosted another Family Pool Party on June 29th. The event was geared for families in The Landings with young children. The weather was questionable at the start. We had a few sprinkles but nothing more than that. The food came from PDQ again this year and was very good. As usual, the ice cream truck was the hit of the party. This annual event was sponsored by the LMA Community Events Committee which is chaired by Doug Day. Thanks to Doug and his wife Veronica for all their hard work bringing the party together for the community. As you already know, Judy and Tara retired from the monthly Koffee Klatsch back in May. The Club picked up the second day and is now serving breakfast twice a month. Due to Monday being a tough day for the staff to do it, beginning in August, the new Koffee Klatsch days will be every 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month. Fall is right around the corner. For the 26th year in a row, The Landings will host the USTA National Senior, Super-Senior and Ultra Senior Father / Son Clay Court Championships
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November 13th – 18th. If you are interested in taking part as a host family, please contact Ralph & Dee Ricapito at 927-6261. This is one of the major things that distinguishes our tournaments from the other national championships and makes it special for the players. They really appreciate the personal touch that the host families bring to the event. I have even received calls from the players asking if their host family is available again this year. If you have any questions about being a host, feel free to call me at the Club or speak with Ralph or Dee directly at 927-6261. The annual court resurfacing will start in midAugust. Two courts at a time will be offline until all eight are pristine again. Even though the courts are much quieter in the summer months, I still suggest you call ahead for reservations. With Mo teaching on one court and two others down for resurfacing, our court availability will be somewhat restricted. Weather permitting, we should be finished by the end of September. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Labor Day BBQ on Monday, September 3rd from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. The cost is $10 per person and includes all the traditional BBQ fare along with apple pie and ice cream for dessert. The sign-up sheet will be in the Pro Shop in early August.
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District 4 County Commission Race Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio of Nokomis continues to outpace all other candidates for County Commission this year — especially his District 4 opponents — in terms of fundraising, the latest reports show. District 4 includes Siesta Key. Having added $2,600 in monetary and $408.44 in in-kind contributions from June 23 to July 6, Maio reported a total of $110,068 in the document due to the state by July 13. He had spent another $904.30, bringing that total to $25,716.39. Maio has accounted for $10,000 of his contributions, via a loan he made to the campaign in April, records show. The only County Commission candidate who has raised no money is Siesta Key resident Mike Cosentino. He submitted a form early in July that serves as a notification of no activity in his account for the reporting period from June 23 through July 6. Cosentino filed as a Democrat on June 14 to face Wesley Anne Beggs in the Aug. 28 Democratic primary. Cosentino’s previous campaign finance record showed that he had loaned his campaign the $5,198.04 fee to qualify for the race. It was reported incorrectly earlier this
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month that Beggs appeared to have qualified for the race by submitting the sufficient number of registered voter petitions. An amended report she filed for the period of June 1-22 showed that she, too, paid the $5,198.04 filing feel. Maio’s Republican primary opponent, Lourdes Ramirez of Siesta Key, pulled in another $1,195 in cash and checks from June 23 to July 6 — along with $622.64 in in-kind donations — for a campaign total thus far of $16,868, her latest report says. She loaned her campaign $3,300 in March, records note. Altogether, as of her July 11 report, she had spent $4,191.15. Ramirez filed for the District 4 seat on Feb. 20. Beggs has remained close to the fundraising level Ramirez has reported. By July 6, Beggs had added $1,815 in cash
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and checks and $245.25 in in-kind services, bringing her total to $16,085.18. As of July 6, Beggs reported expenses adding up to $10,509.10. Beggs was the second person to file for the District 4 seat. She turned in her paperwork on Feb. 8. Maio formally submitted paperwork on Dec. 13, 2017 to seek re-election to the seat, which he won in November 2016. As with previous reports Maio has filed, a number of his 22 latest contributors were in the real estate business or real estate development. They were Carlisle W. Fiers III of Nokomis, Cemo Title Services of Venice, Worthington Property Group of Nokomis, and Sarasota Commercial Reality in Sarasota. Additionally, Maio reported checks from Truex Preferred Construction and Suncoast Architect, both
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of Englewood. Maio LAO noted contributions from Joseph Medred, whose father, Robert “Bo” Medred, heads up Genesis Planning and Development in Bradenton. Bo Medred often appears before the County Commission on behalf of developers seeking commission approval for new projects. Maio’s top expenses in his latest report are more payments to the Venice CPA firm of Robinson, Hanks, Young and Roberts and The Thomson Group of Sarasota. The latter business handles communications and social media. Maio paid the CPA firm $500, while the expense noted for The Thomson Group was $400. Sarasota County School Board member Eric Robinson is the Robinson in the Continued on the next page
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Venice firm. Rod Thomson, a well-known Republican activist in Sarasota, is the principal of The Thomson Group. Ramirez noted a combination of 17 cash and in-kind contributions in her latest report. However, seven of them were in-kind contributions she made to the campaign. Those ranged from $14.78 for social media services to $167.05 for food for a meet-and-greet function to $200 for graphics. Among the people giving her donations were former Sarasota City Commissioner Susan Chapman and Sarasota City Planning Board member Eileen Normile. Ramirez’s biggest expenses were $1,819 to Sun Graphics Technologies of Sarasota for yard signs and $1,284 to Gateway Media of Sarasota for printing. As she has in recent reports, Beggs again led the way with the number of contributors — 49. However, she accounted for three of those, for in-kind services. Among them were separate payments of $164.18, $49.63 and $31.44 for office supplies for marketing. Once again, as well, a number of the donations were small — $10, $20 and $25, $30 and $35, for example. Ramirez reported amounts from $20 to $200. In contrast, Maio’s monetary contributions for the latest report were ether $100 or $200. Among those listed as contributors in Beggs’ report for the period of June 23 through July 6 were Jono Miller, retired director of the Environmental Studies Program at New College of Florida, which is Beggs’ alma mater; and past Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner. In her prior report, Beggs identified a campaign with a range of occupations, such as “Lab Tech,” “Computer Programmer” and “Student.” Both Ramirez and Beggs note in their latest reports that a number of those who have given money to their campaigns are retirees. Beggs’ biggest expense for the period of June 23 through July 6 was $600 for software.
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Go Healthy - Go Organic with Made In Rome Organic Gelato It’s August in Southwest Florida which means only a couple more months before locals will again be able to enjoy the milder weather of Fall as the humidity falls back to more bearable levels. To help battle this annual persistent and unforgiving heatwave, Made in Rome Organic Gelato has come up with a cooling treat for these dog days of summer. Their featured gelato uses what’s in season here in Florida – tropical fruits like mango and Dragon fruit are used to create a delicious and refreshing allnatural gelato. Add some organic peaches and strawberries to the mix and you come up with a taste that is reminiscent of a summer day. Definitely peaches, strawberries, and mangoes, but Dragon fruit, you might ask? Despite its exotic look and unusual name, Dragon fruit has a mild flavor that some describe as a mix between pear and kiwi or kiwi and melon. On an episode of the Rachel Ray Show, Dr. Oz and Rachel each came away with differing opinions on its taste. While Rachel described the fruit as “a weak kiwi” Dr. Oz said, “It’s like the cauliflower of fruits.” The added benefits this small fruit provides, helps make this a healthy indulgence especially when you consider all the other ingredients that make up their gelato is organic and all-natural. According to the “Foods for Better Health” website, Dragon fruit is high in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, and antioxidants… The seeds and center contain some healthy monounsaturated fats and proteins. Dragon fruits are also a good source of dietary fiber. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at Malaysia University, half of the seeds of a single dragon fruit contain oleic acid. An essential fatty acid, oleic acid is known to help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol and raise highdensity lipoprotein (HDL, or “high”) cholesterol. In Taiwan, doctors prescribe patients dragon fruits to help control blood sugar levels and regulate diabetes. Of course, there are plenty of other flavors to try and the staff at Made In Rome Organic Gelato generously provide samples of their house made gelato where a new flavor is produced every 15 minutes, and as their name implies, all ingredients used are organic. No hydrogenated fats or colorants, or preservatives are ever used. Vegan and sugar-free options are available from their freshly-made 30 flavor selection. They also offer shakes and Italian espresso served straight or affogato al caffe; a double shot of espresso topped with a scoop of gelato…any flavor. Their
affogato al caffe continues to be a favorite. Says owner, Diane Theron-Cuna, “People go crazy for this!” Theron-Cuna and husband, Massimo enjoy showing off the method used to construct their gelato. They invite you to watch the process as they create a batch of their sinfully delicious gelato. Theron-Cuna’s former career is fascinating, having no connection to her current business. She comes from a family of circus performers and has traveled around the world performing with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The family even has their own “Star of Fame” at St. Armands Circle - The Theron Cycling Troupe. Still a performer at heart, she continues to entertain by retelling stories of her former days all the while churning out a fresh batch of her allnatural, organic gelato. Many customers welcome the warm conversation and exciting adventures she so enthusiastically shares. Made In Rome Organic Gelato is located at 5204 Ocean Blvd., in the Siesta Key Village. Their hours are 11:00 am to 11:00 pm daily. (941) 960-5344, www.madeinromegelato.com (Advertorial)
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Thanks to a unanimous vote, on Aug. 29, the Sarasota County Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft ordinance that could put two proposed Sarasota County Charter amendments on the ballot that relate to the commission’s May 2016 vacation of a 357-foot-long segment of North Beach Road. However, County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh said on July 10 that he would be prepared to talk at length, during the public hearing, about the Broasted Chicken Dinner potential ramifications of the measures, if they are on special every Wednesday approved by the voters during the Nov. 6 General Election. $ After Siesta Key resident Michael Cosentino filed a complaint against the county in June 2016, 4 pcs. of our Broasted Chicken alleging that the board violated its Comprehensive A Cup of Soup or Tossed Salad Plan in approving the road vacation on a 4-1 vote, he also began a petition drive on the two Charter Potato Choice & Dessert amendments. His goal not only was to reverse the road vacation approved on May 11, 2016, but also And, our breakfast to ensure that no County Commission ever again menu is available all would be able to vacate or sell road segments on day, every day! rights of way along waterways. He submitted his first batch of signed petitions to 6721 S. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office 941.924.1770 on July 20, 2016. DutchValleyRestaurant.net On June 25, Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner wrote formal letters to Commission Chair Nancy
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In a separate June 25 letter, Turner notified Chair Nancy Detert that Cosentino had secured a total of 14,862 valid signatures on petitions for the other proposed Charter amendment. Some discussion needed Before the board vote to authorize advertisement of the public hearing, Chair Nancy Detert pointed out that one of Cosentino’s proposed amendments could have an impact on county ownership of parks and preserves, while the other deals with the reacquisition of the vacated part of North Beach Road. “So I would caution voters to make sure you read those.” “The Nov. 6 ballot is going to be so long,” she continued, “voters might want to ask for an absentee ballot, so that they can have time to read each and every important item that’s going to be on the ballot.” Referring to the Sarasota County Charter, Commissioner Charles Hines said, “This is our constitution … how we conduct
business.” “Do you see any landmines in either of these two items?” Detert asked County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh. She pointed out that it would be the responsibility of the board members to “write rules” to implement the changes in the Charter, if the ballot measures are approved in November. DeMarsh responded that one of Cosentino’s proposed
amendments would place “limitations on the board’s authority to vacate rights of way. There may be some problems in implementing those if they were adopted by the voters.” However, he continued, “The appropriate time to deal with those issues would be after the election,” instead of prior to the election, “in my opinion.” For a number of months,
Cosentino appeared routinely before the County Commission during the Open to the Public portion of meetings, and he often told the board that he would overturn the May 11, 2016 vote on North Beach Road. On one of those occasions, following his remarks, DeMarsh responded to a commissioner’s question about whether the road vacation could be reversed.
DeMarsh advised the board members that that was not possible, given the guidelines that govern such commission actions. DeMarsh indicated on July 10 that it would be advisable for him to discuss the applicable issues during the Aug. 29 public hearing on the ordinance related to putting the Cosentino amendments on the ballot.
Happiness is…Cooling Off
Most of the country is sweltering in the midst of a summer heatwave. Jerry Williams, owner of Abel’s Ice Cream, remembers those Midwest summers. “We visited family in Kansas City recently,” he said. “It didn’t take us long to start counting the minutes until we could get home and dip our toes in the ocean.” That’s exactly what he and his wife Jill did when they returned. Well, a little more than just their toes. “We dumped our luggage, changed clothes, and headed to the beach, he grinned.” When they moved to the Sarasota, the Williams promised they’d never take for granted the beauty and the blessings here. As you can tell from the photos, the stunning Siesta Key area is definitely their “happy place.” We certainly haven’t escaped the toasty
summer heat in Florida, though. And at Abel’s they’re celebrating the tropical feel with two fantastic seasonal flavors. Stop by their clean, air-conditioned store to sample Toasted Coconut (Toasted Coconut ice cream with mounds of toasted coconut flakes. Consider yourself warned, it’s addicting.) or Banana (No monkey business around here! This delicious ice cream will have you screaming B.A.N.A.N.A.S!) If you weren’t already enjoying the summer, these two flavors are guaranteed to get you in the right frame of mind. If you’re still just not feeling the summer vibe, remember Autumn is just around the corner, and before you can say tropical heatwave, it will be back to school time for our area students. Embrace the waning days of summer with your friends at Abel’s. We’d
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If August represents “the dog days” of summer, then Phillippi Estate Park is in style! The park is proud to have so many dogs and their owners enjoy the shoreline trails and coastal hammock nature trails. Park staff gets to know the dogs by name and always appreciates seeing them enjoy the excursion. Park staff also appreciates the walkers who keep their dogs on leash and clean up after them. Occasionally, someone breaks the rules and lets their canines run loose. This frightens walkers not accustomed to dogs, and staff is always concerned that if someone reports dogs off lease in a county park, that Phillippi could end up no longer having the privilege of being a dog friendly park. August is maintenance time at the 100-year-old Edson Keith Mansion. There will be painting and floor maintenance continuing all of August to get ready for the start of The High Season in Sarasota. The calendar for the Mansion is already full from September through April with weddings, seminars, awards luncheons and fundraising events. Of course, the Phillippi Farmhouse Market will return for its 11th season beginning Wednesday October 3 and running every Wednesday through Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The market features local agriculture, local artisans and food trucks as well as visits from the Humane Society, Sarasota County Libraries, the Bloodbank and the best Information/Welcome tent with lots of information about what’s happening in Sarasota. Park staff invites all to come to this beautiful 60-acre oasis and enjoy bird watching, photography, picnicking and relaxation in your natural areas park.
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Pickleball Perks at The Landings Pickleball at The Landings has continued during the early summer. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:00 am there has been lots happening on court #8. The court is lined and two nets are put up -- thus one court becomes two for Pickleball play. And by 8:15 am at least 8 people are actively engaged in a game that borrows from tennis, ping pong and badminton. The ball is lighter, the paddle is shorter, and it doesn’t require as much running back and forth. Jeff Durante, E-mail: jeffreydurante@ gmail.com, has been maintaining a player’s list. He said, “If you are interested in giving it a try, all are welcome to come out. However, because of the summer vacation season, organized play has been suspended through the end of August, and will resume during September. In the interim, the facilities are there and playing can be organized upon request. Once the weather changes and afternoon play is more tolerable, the schedule will no doubt revert to the afternoon as it was last winter and an announcement will be made in Kevin’s weekly email.”
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The Golden’s paddle ready game, and a great workout. Seems to improve my tennis game implementing spins and smashes.” SUSIE GOLDEN said, “It’s such a fun game. I even get up to play at 8:00 am, and I’m not a morning person. Also, we’ve been living in The Landings five years and I never used the Club... now I do!”
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Speaking for myself, I like to play because it’s moderate exercise, for the days I don’t play tennis; and I especially enjoy the social nature of the game that keeps me coming back for more. TED SHAFFER dropped in for a game and said, “Pickleball is not hard. It’s no big...DILL.”:)
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of fish. Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, ladyfish, jack crevelle, sharks, small gag grouper, and mangrove snapper will also be caught by anglers drifting the deep grass. A live shrimp under a popping cork works very well. A jig with a grub tail is the preferred artificial bait but plugs and spoons are also effective. The bars from the Stickney Pt. Bridge south to Blackburn Pt. will hold some very nice trout along with a few redfish. This area does not get a lot of pressure in the summertime. This is an early morning bite and a high tide is preferred. In the last several years mangrove snapper fishing has been outstanding! Grass flats that drop off into deep water with some current flow should produce plenty of nice snapper this month. Live bait works best and baitfish will usually catch larger fish than shrimp. A 1/0 live bait hook tied on a 24” piece of 20 pound flourocarbon leader with just enough split shot to get to the bottom is the simple but effective rig. Surf casters should have opportunities for snook, the beach fishing for snook this year has been outstanding. Small artificial lures such as white jigs and small plugs work well, while live shrimp and baitfish will score more consistently. Other species such as Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, drum, trout, pompano, and flounder will be taken as well. The best conditions are an east wind and incoming tide.
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Men’s Swimsuits Evolved with Siesta Key’s Beaches
By Philip M. Farrell, MD, PhD
Men followed the feminine trend toward liberation
The history of men’s swimwear development is an interesting but simpler story then what we described last month for women. Yet similar trends can be discerned as societal/cultural restrictions were challenged by popular swimmers who pioneered liberating fashions. More broadly, the evolution of swimwear is intertwined with the 20th century phenomenon of beach vacations. Using seaside beaches for vacations is a relatively modern pastime traceable to late 19th Century England. Popularized as a health and pleasure destination in the Victorian era, the Brighton beaches 50 miles south of London became a magnet for Londoners taking advantage of inexpensive railway transport and also the catalyst for the British tourist industry. Soon thereafter, America’s first beach resort was developed as Coney Island’s Brighton Beach Hotel became a seaside attraction for nearby New Yorkers. Florida, with its better beaches and warmer waters, next played a crucial role in the modern development of the beach vacation where swimsuits could evolve as tourism became a major economic force.
Men originally wore skivvies on the beach
Men on Siesta/Crescent Beach initially wore swimsuits that resembled their underwear. In fact, they were generally called skivvies rather than swimsuits, and some simply wore their underwear. From the beginning, however, the male swimsuit’s typical characteristics with loose-fitting, boxy styles contrasted with feminine beach apparel. Originally, men’s swimsuits had to be worn with a loose skirt outside of the trunks. Another option was to wear flannel knee pants with a vest and a fly front. After May 1917, men would drive across the Higel (North) Bridge, park on what was then referred to as Sarasota Beach, and change into their skivvies. If they brought women with them, the car obviously had to be shared— an awkward but necessary inconvenience. The game-changer, however, occurred soon thereafter as Siesta Key’s first successful developer, Ira Graham Archibald— creator of Palm Island— built a then spectacular bathhouse on the beach. IG had moved with his beautiful wife, Eloise, to the sleepy Sarasota fishing village of 900 people in 1912 to open a successful hardware store. Next, he followed in Mayor Harry Higel’s footsteps to begin transforming the Siesta Key jungle into a hospitable destination. Beachgoers of the Roaring 20s loved the convenience of the Archibald Bathhouse. IG thus played a seminal role in the early development of “America’s Best Beach.”
Bathing suit regulations suppress men’s fashion as they did to women
The Bathing Suit Regulations enforced in the Northeast during the 1920s included language that suppressed male swimsuit evolution such as: “All-white and flesh-colored suits were discouraged
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Above: The Archibald Bathhouse built in 1919 where Siesta/Crescent Beach crowds gathered in a circle for pleasure (Photograph courtesy of IG Archibald’s granddaughter, Peggy Westerfield, and digitally enhanced thanks to Larry Kelleher, Sarasota County Historical Resources) Left: The heroic Buster Crabbe wearing an early form-fitting, revealing swimsuit after winning a gold medal at the 1932 Olympics as he prepared for a Hollywood career
as anatomical details were too clear. Nothing below the armpits could be shown on the chest. Men’s suits needed a skirt or skirt effect, worn outside the trunks. The leg could not be shorter than four inches from the knee and the skirt not shorter than two inches above the bottom of the trunks. “Those early swimsuits were made from knitted wool that stretched and absorbed less water than cotton, but they still slowed competitive swimmers because they were not streamlined and absorbed water easily. For example, an early Jantzen swimsuit weighed 9 pounds when wet. As the beach evolved into a popular destination, designs for men’s swimwear became more bodyconscious and athletic. Most competitive swimmers wore tank suits in dark, solid colors reaching to the elbow and below the knees. A one-piece costume called the Speed Suit was developed in England with fitted trunks. The previously long sleeves disappeared and were replaced by more generously cut armholes.
Liberation began with Hollywood
During the 1930s, a more fitted, high-waisted design in swimwear emerged, and Lastex— synthetic rubber yarn which hugged the body— was introduced as well as nylon, heralding a new era in swimwear for men. Although swimsuits were becoming more attractive, men still weren’t allowed to have a bare chest. But, just as movie actresses liberated women, Hollywood intervened again. Two handsome actors who were world-class swimmers with enviable physiques arrived on the scene, Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weismuller, and both appeared bare chested. Buster Crabbe was a Californian two-time Olympic swimmer, a gold medal winner in 1932, and a very successful movie and TV actor who starred in over 100 films including the blockbuster Flash Gordon series. He was tall, dark/tanned, and handsome and led an inspirational lifestyle. Johnny Weismuller starred in the first Tarzan movie and then helped to promote B.V.D swimsuits in 1933 when the Bradley, Voorhees & Day underwear company broadened their line of men’s apparel. A multi-purpose suit known as the Men’s Topper was
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designed with a top that could be easily removed by unzipping. Unfortunately for many of those who did, this led to arrests for “indecent exposure.” By the late 1930s, however, men were allowed legally to swim barechested if they so desired.
Modern evolution parallel’s women’s trends in swimwear
The public’s concern with partial nudity eroded as time passed. Shorts alone were the typical swimwear for men during the 1940s. Over the next two decades, views of bare-chested men were acceptable, and shorts became standard. Thereafter, male swimwear highlighted masculinity and some styles became flamboyant after the 1950s as the expanding middle class drove a high demand for swim and leisurewear. Designs were evolving quickly with more color. Terry-lined cabana sets, which were matching boxerstyle trunks and shirts with loud Hawaiian prints, became popular. Then, the sleek Speedo style from Australia was promoted in the 1960s, culminating with 27 of the 29 gold medalists wearing Speedo suits in the 1968 Mexico Olympics. Next, the 1970s led to cutoff shorts moving into fashion, which allowed the flexibility to either swim or lounge around at leisure. By the 1990s, the rise of surfer culture made the board short prominent for men, while the popularity of Calvin Klein’s boxer brief became the prototype of more athletic swimwear. Finally, at the dawn of the 21st Century, the Brazilian revolution in fashion introduced the briefs style Sunga (AKA “Sungas”) swimsuit, thus completing the full circle back to an underwear appearance. Now, the range is from loosely-fitting board shorts to either boxers or sleek, athletic swimwear designs, but in contrast to women’s continually evolving styles more innovations seem unlikely for men. You can read more about swimwear evolution in An Illustrated History of Siesta Key: The Story of America’s Best Beach, which is sold at both Davidson Drugs stores, Captain Curt’s gift shop, and Crescent Beach Grocery.
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