Landings Eagle - June 2018

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PRESIDENTS COLUMN We are always looking for greater involvement from the community, fresh ideas and new perspectives

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HAPPY HOUR

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New evacuation procedures to be implemented this year if a hurricane approaches By Rachel Brown Hackney Along with significant changes in how Sarasota County will order evacuations in advance of an approaching hurricane, staff also has established a list of 17 “rally points” to aid people who cannot drive themselves to an evacuation center.

Ed McCrane, the county’s emergency management chief, and Rich Collins, emergency services director for the county, addressed Siesta Key Association (SKA) residents on May 3, bringing them up-to-date on the new procedures.

“We discovered that a lot of people don’t drive anymore,” McCrane pointed out as he discussed the county’s response to Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Many older residents, especially, who live well away from designated evacuation centers, he said, need some means of reaching those places.

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THE DANGERS OF DREDGING

Historically Sarasotans have had a long-term love affair of damaging nature

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KIDS CORNER

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FDOT says it would not perform traffic signal re-timing to accommodate Siesta Promenade project

By Rachel Brown Hackney The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a number of clarifications from the consulting firm Kimley-Horn and Associates of Sarasota regarding its traffic studies for the proposed Siesta Promenade mixed-use project.

In a document he emailed to Kimley-Horn and Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Department staff on May 4, Nathan Kautz, a traffic services engineer with FDOT’s District One, pointed out, for example, “This development cannot count on new signal timings. Our corridors are re-timed approximately once every five years or so. There is no set schedule.”

Kautz was responding on behalf of FDOT staff to the material Kimley-Horn submitted in March, when it replied to questions FDOT and Sarasota County Transportation Planning staff had provided in reviews of the latest proposals from Benderson Development for Siesta Promenade.

Planned for the northwest corner of the U.S. 41/Stickney Point Road intersection, Siesta Promenade would have 414 residential units, a 130-room hotel and 140,000 square feet of retail/ commercial space, based on updated documents Benderson Development delivered to the county in March.

In January 2017, the Sarasota County Commission approved a request by Benderson Development for the county to consider designating its Siesta Promenade proposal a Critical Area Plan

(CAP). Ultimate CAP approval would give Benderson more leeway with dwelling-unit density. In the meantime, the County Commission action enabled county staff to request more intensive studies than if Benderson had pursued a regular rezoning process for approximately 24 acres that long was the site of a mobile home park.

The very last line in Kautz’s 1¼-page response on May 4 was, “As traffic from Siesta Promenade increases, so do the frequency” of expected traffic backups on U.S. 41 at the Stickney Point Road intersection.

In its mid-March update, Kimley-Horn wrote that its analysis of road conditions and traffic counts following a February 2017 analysis “assumed signal re-timing as project mitigation, including the signal cycle length at the intersection of State Road 72/ Stickney Point Road & US 41.”

While changing the timing of that signal “may make the intersection of US 41 and SR 72 seem to function better,” Katz replied on May 4, “ that would serve to throw off the rest of the signal corridor along US 41.”

Katz added, “Please confirm the turn lane queues at that intersection were performed with current signal timings.”

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE June 2018

LMA Meeting Notes LMA Pres. Deirdre D’Silva opened the meeting by reporting the broken storm cover in front of Eagles Point Three was repaired. Drainage Committee chair, Michael Knupp was quick to place safety cones around it and a piece of plywood over it and George Niel located a vendor able to repair it the same day.

D’Silva and a small group attended an Environmental Summit hosted by New College. One of the practices they will implement is keeping the grass longer near the edge of the lakes. This will help prevent fertilizer entering the lakes and should lessen erosion. In addition they would ask residents to follow county regulations and not fertilize between June 1 and September 30. They were able to make some great connections for The Landings community.

FINANCE REPORT

Treasurer, Dick Bayles was pleased to report a combined savings of about $12,000 for the repairs of the South Gate and sidewalk. This places the budget nearly on track for the year.

Bayles informed the Board reserve cash has been moved into two interest bearing CD’s. A special feature of these CD’s allow for one withdrawal without penalty.

There are 18 unpaid assessments and a 10-day notice of collection letter was sent to each owner. Last year at this time, only 8 assessments were unpaid.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Committee chair, Joan Golub reported the South Gate was repaired and replaced. A sprinkler leak and light damaged near the Main Gate was also repaired. A safety mirror was replaced at the corner of Landings Boulevard and Landings Terrace.

Damaged curbs will be repaired soon.

By Trebor Britt

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Chairman Neil Goldman reported his committee will be meeting with Captain Joseph who has proposed a new position to enable a quicker response to complaints and faster task accomplishments. The committee will evaluate the proposal and present a recommendation to the Board.

The latest speed sentry report shows an improved compliance with speed limits in The Landings. The new speed hawk system will be installed soon.

Goldman encourages all residents to watch their speed.

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping chair, Paul Weiner reported in addition to the $385 monthly payment to Hostetler a payment of $570.90 was sent for various repairs.

COMMUNITY HAULING PROGRAM

The next date to drop off unwanted paint, household chemicals, electronics, batteries and more is Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling George Neil at 941-9276464 x110.

The following can be disposed of in the weekly trash pick-up: motor oils and filters (set alongside the garbage can and mark accordingly), florescent bulbs, empty paint cans, batteries-A series, Cs and Ds, stereos, speakers, and telephones (take out the batteries first).

Additionally, rechargeable batteries may be taken to Batteries Plus, Home Depot, Lowes and Radio Shack and florescent bulbs may be taken to Home Depot.

The program operates the second Wednesday of November, February and May. Harvey Greller thanks all the dedicated volunteers for their efforts.

For questions, contact Greller at 908804-2300.

LAKES

Lakes chair, Michael Knupp reported a small alligator attempted to get a cat on North Lake (Lake 1). The committee will continue to monitor the lakes for gators. Residents with small dogs and cats should keep their pets away from the edges of lakes, especially at dusk and dawn. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Department advises it will not remove gators under 3 feet in length unless they become a nuisance.

As warm weather approaches, the committee will do their best to keep algae in the lakes under control.

DRAINAGE

Committee chair, Michael Knupp reported after a meeting with Ben Quartermaine, Sarasota Stormwater Management Director, to discus maintenance issues associated with county drainage easements, he issued two County work orders to clean drains in the Treehouse area and on Peregrine Point Circle West. He has also sent an engineer to The Landings to further review the county’s drainage obligations.

A broken storm drain cover was reported in Eagles Point. A new cover and frame was ordered and the drain has been covered with plywood and orange traffic cones.

COMMUNICATIONS & PR COMMITTEE

Chairman, Norman Olshansky reported they have four members, but are seeking more. A webmaster is being sought to help prepare for a full website roll out. The external site will be used primarily to market The Landings to potential home buyers and realtors.

Once the internal site is complete,

educating residents on its use it will be extensively communicated.

You are encouraged to visit the website.

External: www.thelandingsofsarasota.com Internal: www.insidethelandings.com Contact Dick Bayles if you need a password.

The committee also hopes to provide a better way for the LMA to communicate with residents. All suggestions related to the website are welcome.

AESTHETICS

Committee chair, Elena Darden notified the Landscape Committee about several planting and debris issues. In addition, the Treehouse Association was notified about a small, nearly dead tree on Landing Boulevard. Darden said, “We live in a lovely neighborhood and I hope we can keep it that way!”

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE June 2018

President’s Column On May 11th, members of the LMA including Board Members and Committee Chairs met in the Lakeside room of the Landings Racquet Club for a discussion facilitated by former LMA Board Member and Communications expert Joan Lowery. The purpose of the gathering was to connect, educate, and receive feedback on the Forward Plan that was developed by Lakes Chair Mike Knupp in 2016 and modified by Treasurer Dick Bayles.

The meeting began with an educational component provided by LMA Property Manager, George Niel of Argus. George explained how he and Argus can be a resource to the LMA. He also informed the group about Florida Statute 720 which provides the rules and regulations which an HOA in the state of Florida must abide by.

A few weeks before the meeting, each member was asked to complete a survey evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the LMA. After Joan Lowery presented the results of the survey, the group dove into the specifics of the Forward Plan.

Participants representing the various committees were also asked to come prepared to give feedback on the action plans that were outlined in the document

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and whether anything needed to be added, modified or removed. Although time did not allow for every committee to respond to their respective action plans, it was an important start, and we will continue to discuss the plan, and build a strategy for its implementation as a group. In addition to maintaining the common areas daily, it is important for the LMA to take steps to plan for the future. I would like to thank Mike Knupp for the extensive work he did in developing the Forward Plan, and Dick Bayles for pulling out the action plans from the original document. Without their dedication we would not have a framework to work upon. Once we have received feedback from all the committees, we will make the plan available online within the Landings intranet. I would also like to thank Joan Lowery for generously giving of her time and talents in the preparation and oversight of the meeting as well as Norm Olshansky for his help and guidance in planning for the meeting.

We are always looking for greater involvement from the community, fresh ideas and new perspectives. If you are interested in joining the LMA or learning more about it, don’t hesitate to contact

(From Left to Right: Maralyn Kaufman-David, Richard Stern, Bill Whitman, Douglas Day, Norm Olshansky, Mike Knupp, Joan Lowery, Elena Darden, Deirdre D’Silva, Paul Weiner, Larry Lawrence, Dick Bayles, Judy Greene, Neil Goldman, Karen Shaeffer, George Niel, Roger Kidder (not pictured but present)

me at olearyde@hotmail.com. There are many committees in which to get involved including: Aesthetics, Communications, Community Engagement, Community Hauling, Editorial, Environmental, External Relations, Lakes and Drainage, Landscape, Finance, Forward Planning, Maintenance, Nature Trail, Roads, Safety and Security, and Technology.

This past month, the Environmental and Lakes and Drainage Committees have been in meetings with County officials, all of whom remark how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful community. We have much to celebrate, and much to do to make sure we continue to protect our natural resources. We continue to make progress

in our No Mow Zone initiative which costs nothing to implement. To protect our Lakes, Birds and Fish, we are supporting the County Ordinance that there should be a grass or plant buffer that is 2-3 feet wide and 12 inches tall at the edge of our Lakes. This buffer helps prevent bank erosion, stops run off from fertilizer and other contaminants from reaching the Lake water, and reduces the chance of algal blooms. Thank you to Eagles Point, Landings Racquet Club and Carriage House 1 for agreeing to a No Mow Zone at the edge of their Lakes.

Contact me or Lakes Chair Mike Knupp if you have any questions about this initiative or would like to see pictures of Continued on page 26 a No Mow Zone.

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Thank You To the Landings Community, My family and I wish to tell you that Don died peacefully at age 90. He and I always said we found the nicest place to have our last home.

We have been surrounded by kindness and friendship here since October 1994.

Thank you all so very much for these friendships.

From my heart, Bev Leidel As your Local Landings Real Estate Team - we wish to express our appreciation to all of the Landins who have come out to support our monthly Koffee Klatch. Many have enjoyed our homemade treats including our signature egg bake, “would you like turkey sausage or bacon�?

After nearly eight years, our run has come to an end. And thank you as well to the Landings Racquet Club for the lovely bouquets of flowers. We are still here for all of your Real Estate needs, give us a call anytime.

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LHA Meeting Notes At its regular May meeting, the Board approved: • Exterior paint colors on Peregrine Point Circle West.

• Roof tile replacement on Kestral Park Terrace.

• A tree removal on Landings Terrace.

• Fence enclosure for AC equipment on Peregrine Point Drive.

The board will request a schedule of completion for landscaping work underway on Kestral Park Terrace.

It reviewed a request of a potential purchaser of a residence on Pine Harrier Circle for an extension of the garage that would require a variance for the resulting four-foot encroachment of the front setback. The board indicated that it would approve such a variance upon review of the architectural and landscaping plans.

The June meeting of the LHA Board will take place on June 7, 2018, at The Landings Racquet Club at 7:00 p.m.

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Clean up after your pet A recent article in The Sarasota Herald Tribune, by Gregg Flowers, a professional dog trainer and contributor to the Herald-Tribune, got me to thinking .... unusual for me.

Dog owners and their responsibility not only to the dog but to their community, an interesting topic How many times here in The Landings when walking, have you seen either a pile of excrement or a tidy bag containing same on a common area or someone else’s front lawn?

Most Associations have their own regulations on leashes etc., but sometimes not so clear on picking up after your pet....and how do we enforce this act of irresponsibility?

Besides being inconsiderate it poses a serious health threat.

According to this article, scientists estimate six out of every ten infectious diseases in humans are spread from animals. There are more than seventy million domestic dogs in the USA. Diseases such as E.coli and

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Coliform bacteria (may cause kidney disorders ) can be transmitted. Toxic is the word.

Dog waste carries pathogens that may contaminate our fresh water supply when parasites and bacteria leach out of canine feces via rain and humidity.

About twenty years ago The EPA classified pet waste as a toxic pollutant in the same category as chemical and oil spills.

Enough! I always carry several

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“waste bags “ in my back pocket, it only takes a second to scoop up, tie it and dispose of at your home or a proper waste container.

We have over 300 acres, 8.1 miles of winding roads, 53 islands and a beautiful canopy of trees all making for the aesthetics which makes our community.

Enjoy it with your animals, but be diligent in respecting others and keep our Community clean.

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Happy Hour at the LRC

By Paige Packman

Photos by Bob Manteiga

On May 9th, we held our second LRC happy hour, with 58 people attending! This is a member-organized event where we get together monthly (or so) and bring beverages and appetizers to share with our neighbors in the lovely Lakeside room. It is surprising how many new people you can meet there, as it draws more broadly than the usual tennis crowd many of us belong to.

Members have upped their game on the appetizers. This month we had a wide variety including French pate, prosciutto and cheese, and three Caprese salads! It was a wonderful chance to say goodbye to friends heading north for the summer and to get to know our year round neighbors. If you are still here, please join us for the next LRC happy hour scheduled for Wednesday June 13 from 6 - 8 pm!

Paige Packman, tennis director Adrian Moghina and Sharon Goldman.

A variety of appetizers lined the table for all to enjoy

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An Elegant, Relaxed, and Transitional Steak House with a Seafood Attitude March, 2018 marked the opening of the Siesta Key Summer House Steak & Seafood, the latest restaurant opened on Siesta Key by owners and Landings resident, Mike Granthon and partner, Chris Brown.

The Summer House, specializes in steak and seafood. The name “Summerhouse” is synonymous with Siesta Key, and a nod to the original restaurant which had a rich history of creating memorable experiences.

The new Summer House pays homage to creating great experiences with a brand new concept. Summer House is a fine dining steak and seafood house with a casual flair featuring carefully sourced steaks, fresh seafood, hand selected wine, and craft cocktails - a must visit for everyone who lives or vacations on Siesta Key. “Our hospitality company is built on the solid foundation that simply says put people first. We pride ourselves on the Servant Leadership approach, says Granthon. “This long-standing tradition empowers our family of employees to be part of the innovative

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thinking that has, and continues to guide us. Our focus continues to be providing the best guest experience, food, beverage and the service WOW that sets the benchmark for the industry.” Now that Season is over, Granthon invites you to experience Summer House for yourself.

Online reviews: Elegant and relaxed! Coming from the NYC metro area, we have been to our share of high-end steak houses. The Summer House on Siesta Key rivals ...and exceeds... those places in my opinion. The atmosphere is as advertised...relaxed with just the right amount of sophistication you would expect from a place of this caliber.

We enjoyed this evening as a date night out and were promptly seated on arrival at our 8 pm reservation. The special martinis were very tasty and a fun way to start. The lump crab cake appetizer was outstanding!!! The best I have had. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the wedge salad and was kind enough to leave some for me :) I had the 12 oz. rib eye with blue cheese crust ...and it was the best steak I can ever

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remember having! I paired that with a glass of Justin cabernet as recommended by our very helpful server, James. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her petit filet mignon with the béarnaise sauce. Although the special dessert sounded awesome, we were too full and took a pass this time around.

We will definitely be back to the Summer House the next time we are in Siesta Key. We will also be sure to request James to help us navigate through the menu and wine list.

Beach getaway; one of the best restaurants we have eaten at in the U.S. The meatball appetizer was fantastic! We had the ribeye and my wife had the filet and lobster-all were fantastic! Our server, Delores, was very knowledgeable and friendly!

Summer House Siesta Key Steak and Seafood, located at 149 Avenida Messina, is open Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 10 pm and until 11 pm on weekends. Reservations can be booked online by visiting www.summerhousesiestakey. com or by calling 941-260-2675.

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Looking forward to a fun summer with the year-round members. Summer is a great time to improve your technical game. So schedule time with me or on the ball machine and work on your weakest strokes.

See you on the courts!

By Kevin Lechlitner Thank you to Landings Realtors Judy Greene & Tara Lamb for hosting a monthly Koffee Klatsch for the last eight years at the Club. They have done a wonderful job of preparing delicious baked goodies for the members. It is not easy to prepare food for that many people. Not only did they prepare the food, they served it with a smile. Don’t worry, even though Judy & Tara have retired from the Koffee Klatsch, the Club will continue to provide it twice a month on the second Monday and the fourth Tuesday.

Exercise Class Update - Even though summer is here, we are still running some of the exercise classes. Jazzercise with Patti Horvath is off until November. Sandy Bellino plans to continue with her Tuesday / Thursday schedule of Zumba at 9:00 a.m., Water Aerobics at 10:00 a.m. and Tai Chi at 11:00 a.m. There are three Yoga classes: Hilda Ely teaches the Wednesday class at 8:15 a.m. Helen Kessler teaches the Monday class at 8:15 a.m. as well as the 90-minute class on Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Please call the Tennis Pro Shop at 923-3886 if you have questions about any activities at the Club.

We have a few events coming up in the not too distant future I’d like to make you aware of. As you already know, John Janes, our tennis pro has headed up to teach in Nantucket for the summer. Adrian “Mo” Moghina is planning our traditional Wimbledon & Whites round robin on July 14th. It will be a morning round robin followed by brunch and tennis on the big screen in the Lakeside Clubhouse. The Labor Day BBQ is scheduled for September 3rd. Look for the signup sheet in the Pro Shop in early August.

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Call for elimination of two potential dredging areas in Big Pass

By Rachel Brown Hackney The Siesta Key Association (SKA) and Save Our Siesta Sand 2 (SOSS2) are using the recommendation of a state administrative law judge to ask the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to eliminate two areas of Big Sarasota Pass as potential dredging areas for the renourishment of South Lido Key. In exceptions filed on May 23, the SKA and SOSS2 base their arguments on the May 8 recommended order issued by Judge Bram D.E. Canter regarding a December 2017 Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) proceeding held mostly in Sarasota. Canter called for FDEP to modify the permit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the City of Sarasota have sought for the Lido project.

In the May 23 filing, SKA attorney Kent Safriet of Hopping Green & Sams in Tallahassee and SOSS2 attorney Martha M. Collins of the Collins Law Group in Tampa noted Canter’s recommendation that dredging not be allowed between April and September in proposed Borrow Area — or “Cut” — B and in a 1,200-foot segment of Borrow Area C. Canter cited a field investigation undertaken by R. Grant Gilmore Jr., president of the Vero Beach consulting firm Coastal and Ocean Science Inc. that showed the spotted sea trout spawns in those areas between April and September.

Canter noted that the trout’s spawning sites are not common, they are used repeatedly and “are

important to the conservation of the species.”

Therefore, unless FDEP were willing to modify the permit for the Lido Renourishment Project to accommodate the spawning, Canter wrote, “it is recommended that the proposed FDEP actions be DENIED emphasis in the document.”

City Manager Tom Barwin stated that the city readily would agree to the permit modification.

Regarding Cut B, Safriet and Collins pointed out in their brief, “Limiting the dredging of a critical spawning area only to a time period when the spotted sea trout are not spawning does not protect and preserve the critical area for spawning in the future.”

Second, citing further findings of fact that Canter included in his order, they wrote that “the seagrasses present in the easternmost 1,200 feet of Cut C provide critical refuge and habitat for post-larval sea trout. The finding of fact, however, ignores that the dredging of that area will permanently destroy the seagrass. Thus, the damage here is not what time of the year the seagrasses are dredged and permanently destroyed but the fact that they will be permanently destroyed and never again be habitat or refuge for post-larval sea trout.”

Therefore, they continued, the easternmost 1,200 feet of Cut C also should be eliminated from the dredging plans.

Additionally, in his decision, Judge Canter referenced the December 2017 testimony of Robert

Young, a Western Carolina University professor and director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines. Canter recommended that no more than 1.3 million cubic yards of sand be removed from Big Pass, as Young had told the court that the FDEP permit actually would allow the dredging of up to 1.7 million cubic yards of sand.

In their brief, Safriet and Collins pointed out that the amount of sand in Borrow Area B is 299,000 cubic yards, based on evidence submitted during the DOAH hearing. Further they wrote, the easternmost 1,200 feet of Cut C contains only 20,000 cubic yards of sand. Altogether, then, the two borrow areas have 319,000 cubic yards of sand. Thus, the city and the USACE still would have the 1.3 million cubic yards of sand Canter called for in his order.

The final decision on the issuance of the permit will rest with FDEP Secretary Noah Valenstein, City Attorney Robert Fournier has explained. First, though, the opposing parties in the case — including the city, the USACE and the Lido Key Residents Association — would have 10 days to file any objections to the exceptions, Fournier added in an email to the city commissioners.

“After this has happened, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection can be expected to enter a Final Order. That Final Order will be subject to appeal within thirty (30) days to the District Court of Appeal,” Fournier wrote.

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After Canter issued his ruling, Peter van Roekens, chair of SOSS 2 said, “We’re grateful that the judge did acknowledge that there is a detrimental impact to the pass” if the dredging is undertaken during the sea trout spawning season.

Van Roekens added that if FDEP proceeds with plans to issue a modified permit, “we’ll go to federal court.”

He reiterated that remark during a May 16 update to members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

In a separate telephone interview, Catherine Luckner, vice president of the SKA, said that nonprofit’s board remained firm on a point it has made in the past: The USACE should be required to undertake an in-depth Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to prove that the Lido project would not cause any harm to the pass or Siesta Key. Although the Sarasota County Commission voted 5-0 in July 2016 — at the SKA’s request — to ask that the USACE undertake an EIS, the USACE declined to do so.

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The Eagle Has Landed Last month, seven Landins’ took a 10 day Uniworld cruise on the Rhine called Tulips & Windmills.

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History: The Dangers of Dredging Sarasotans have had a long-term love affair of damaging nature… most of our historical environmental disregard is spurred by arrogance...

Paul Roat, Siesta Sand, December 2013 [https://siestasand.net/sarasota-history-13/] The primary weapon used to damage nature on the waterways of Sarasota County is the dredge. Dredging projects are generally motivated by financial interests and can be both destructive and constructive. Their damaging environmental impacts are immediate, but the long term harm is the greatest concern. During the first half-century of Siesta Key development, a series of dredging projects were completed that either improved or damaged this once pristine barrier island— depending on your viewpoint. Ecologists and commercial fishermen will argue that the harm has outweighed the benefits, while real estate developers disagree.

Many of Sarasota County’s dredging projects have been performed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) — an organization that has been responsible for the development and maintenance of navigable waterways in the United States since 1824. Historically, the 54-mile long Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) was Sarasota County’s first dredging project and was designed to facilitate transport of goods along the southwest coast.

During 1895, as settlements expanded and populations increased, business entrepreneurs and local citizens requested federal support and persuaded Congress to appropriate $5,000 for USACE to dredge a five-foot deep by 100-foot wide channel from Tampa Bay to Sarasota Bay. This was an immediately successful project, leading to significant commercial benefits without apparent harm. Despite the emergence of better railway transport, extension of the ICW to Venice occurred in 1907, cutting through and destroying the ecologically important area known as “The Mangroves,” and disrupting shellfish.

Initial blow to closing Midnight Pass

Although it must have been obvious that the ICW lacked commercial value after World War II, Congress appropriated funds in 1945 for an ambitious ninefoot deep re-dredging operation along the entire 54 miles. In retrospect, its purpose seems unclear because recreational boating had not yet become popular. Whatever the rationale, the USACE dredgers arrived at Sarasota Bay in 1962 with much heavier equipment. By 1964, they were dredging around the south tidal inlet to Little Sarasota Bay at Bird Islands near the channel known as Midnight Pass. The USACE engineers also dumped 225,000 cubic yards of dredged sediment around the Bird Islands and thereby altered the tidal flow through Midnight Pass— likely initiating its relentless migration northward and eventual closure. Harmful effects on the ecology, fishing, and shell fishing were soon evident also.

Siesta Key canals…

Dredging on Siesta Key per se began in 1907 as the Siesta Land Company dug out a 35- foot wide canal

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that eventually segregated Bay Island and was named Hansen Bayou for the family of Ocean Deep Hansen Roberts. Ten years later, when the first north bridge was built, it was accompanied by more dredging to establish bayous and canals named for the Roberts’ children.

Private dredging more radically altered Siesta Key in 1925 with the heart-shaped Archibald’s Canal that created Palm Island.

This real estate development effort, however, was thwarted by the 1926 Miami Hurricane and Great Depression. Later in the 1950s, four extensions of the Grand Canal led to successful neighborhoods such as Siesta Isles.

On the other hand, studies by New College Professor John Morrill published in 1974 revealed the poorly designed and even frivolous nature of these dredging projects. The Grand Canal’s long intricate system winding like a maze has many dead end finger canals with sluggish circulation and many sources of pollution that adversely affect the ecology and water quality. In addition, its seawalls may be inadequate as water levels rise with global warming.

Manmade…

The area between Longboat Key and Big Sarasota Pass as depicted in the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey of 1883

The largest dredge-and-fill project of the south Gulf Coast, undertaken during 1923-25

by Owen Burns, continues to raise questions about its long term sustainability. Burns’ crew used huge dredging machines to move millions of cubic yards of sediment and accomplish the real estate development dreams of John Ringling. The extraordinary nature of this massive project is evident from a 1883 U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey that shows the spits of sand Burns aggregated to create Bird Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Circle. Heavy rains, storm surges, and rising sea levels threaten to flood these man-made isles.

Moreover, every attempt to prevent Mother Nature’s impact with coastal engineering projects on Lido Key has failed, including groins of various kinds, tire barriers that washed up on Siesta/Crescent Beach, and a series of nourishment efforts that have provided only short-term benefits. The current proposal to dredge up 1.3 million cubic yards of sediment from Big Pass

by USACE is likely to suffer a similar fate and only serve as another temporary measure. Yet no beach nourishment project of such design and magnitude has ever been attempted so the degree of damage is unpredictable.

The greatest danger is to “America’s Best Beach” on Siesta Key. The lessons learned from other experiences with tidal inlet disruptions make it clear that the result of a massive Lido/USACE dredging could transform it to an eroding beach like Turtle Beach. And, history also shows that once erosion begins on a barrier island, it is relentless.

Massive dredging projects always endanger wildlife.

Maiming and killing manatees occurs regularly on the

Owen Burns huge dredger used in the 1920s for massive dredge-and-fill projects

ICW. Destruction of habitat is the potential problem for fish. According to Grant Gilmore Jr., president of the Vero Beach consulting firm Coastal and Ocean Science Inc., one species that would be affected by dredging Big Pass is the smalltooth sawfish, which is listed as “critically endangered.”

Big Pass also is essential habitat for “hard-bottom species” such as grouper and snapper. Lastly, as the July 2015 USACE Engineer Manual on “Dredging and Dredged Material Management” points out, “the sea turtle is one of the animals most vulnerable to the effects of beach nourishment on the South Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.”

You can read more about these dangers and coastal geologists’ opinions in An Illustrated History of Siesta Key: The Story of America’s Best Beach, which is sold at both Davidson Drugs stores on Siesta Key, Captain Curt’s gift shop, and Crescent Beach Grocery.

The Recipe Corner

|The “Kitchen Ladies” Recipe

Compiled by Dee Ricapito

Posh Landings Ladies Gathered around Carmen Lawrence’s Royal Table Attending the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Megan Markle at 6:30 in the morning; glued to the TV ceremony was the Duchess of the Landings Ladies Recipe Corner, enjoying the British foodies served at The Lawrence’s Castle.

All were wearing fascinators and their finest Jammie’s.

Carmen’s table was filled with yummy delights. She is sharing a lovely English Tea Cucumber Sandwich recipe below.

Carmen’s Cucumber Tea Sandwich Treat Ingredients: • 8oz. Cream cheese softened beaten with • 1 pkg. Good Seasons Dry Italian Dressing.

• Thin slices of cucumber • Loaf of thin small pumpernickel bread... (from Publix) • Dry dill Spread the cream cheese mixture on the bread, top with a cucumber slice and sprinkle dill on top. Easy does it! Take it to a party for an appetizer or as Carmen says, “Sit back and relax while you nibble a Tea Sandwich! Bet you can’t eat just one!”

Recipe passed on to Carmen Lawrence

by Dawn Smith.

Right to Left: Countesses’ Dee Ricapito, Sandy Frank, Robin Colamarino, Jean Greller, Sara Rhodes, Bonnie Dombrosky, Enid Sideman, Lenora Jost, Suzie Dickson, Sandy Goldman, the “Duckie” along with Carmen Lawrence and Laurel from Charlotte, N.C.

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Kid’s Corner

By Heidi Bodor

Gavin Bower, 7, 3rd grader at Phillippi Shores IB World School • How long have you lived here in The Landings?

We moved in August last year.

• Do you like living here?

I love it here. The kids are cool. I have Brendan and Connor next door and Ian and Eva nearby.

• Do you have any brothers or sisters?

I have one sister, Teagan (7).

• Do you have any pets?

We have a Portuguese water dog named Polly.

• Favorite ice cream?

Cookies and Cream • Favorite school subject?

I like science because I find it fascinating! I couldn’t believe the universe doesn’t end! I also like FSA Testing days at school since we get to watch movies.

• One word to describe you would be?

Fun. • What is your favorite color?

Turquoise.

• Favorite sport?

Baseball. I play on a team sponsored by Tille Eye Care at Twin Lakes Park. We have practice on Mondays and Fridays and have games Saturdays and Tuesdays --sometimes Wednesdays too.

• Favorite sports team?

Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers • Why do you like them?

There is a pitcher that I really like that was with the Tigers. My Dad told me all about the Red Sox. • Favorite song?

Believer by Imagine Dragons. I like Imagine Dragons because they play energetic music. One time, when my Mom was driving, we were all dancing in the car to their music.

• Favorite movie?

Star Wars before The Force Awakens • Favorite book?

I’m reading Timmy Failure right now. It’s kinda weird. He has a business with a pet polar bear.

I liked Ms. Bixby’s Last day too. It’s about a teacher in the hospital and the kids skip school to buy a cake for her. [spoiler alert] She dies.

• Favorite video game?

Star wars Battlefront. There are battles and you can have a jetpack and fly.

• What do you do in your spare time?

I play with kids in our backyard in our fort. We go on missions and have bases in the neighborhood. We collect sticks, etc. The main base is at our side yard.

Mt. Ian is behind the Michalopoulos’ house. We find a lot of supplies there (leaves and sticks). We have logs there for a “fire” or for seats. We use palm fronds to make shade for our meetings. We find equipment that we don’t know how to use and figure out what to do with it. One time, there was a thing attached to a palm frond and we didn’t know whether we should decorate it or put it in a tree. We made a promise that everything we use is natural except our wagon. We use a wagon for gathering things.

• What do you want to be when you grow up?

I haven’t decided. I could be good at many things.

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• If your dog could talk, what would she say?

“Howdy!”

• What are your plans for summer?

I’m going to golf camp in Port St. Lucie at Nana and Grampa’s. We are also doing a camp at Spanish Point and we will make fresh water out of salt water and making shelters too. It’s an outdoor survival camp – good practice for our fort!

• What was something that you tried and failed and learned from?

I took a math test and there was a hard question and I got it wrong but after the teacher explained it, it made perfect sense.

• What do kids your age think about most?

Having fun!

• Would you rather meet your great-great grandparents or your great-great grandkids?

I’d rather meet my great-great grand kids because kids are more bouncy!

• If you could do something like your Mom or Dad, what would you want to be able to do?

Probably be in control both in the house and in business.

• What famous person would you like to meet and have lunch with?

Albert Einstein, one of the smartest people of all time.

• If you were President for a day, what would you do?

No homework for the rest of our lives! This would lead to fun playtime which would lead to happiness for everyone!

• What is your biggest dream?

To have fun more often!

• What is in outer space?

Planets, comets, stars, possibly intelligent life, and meteors.

• What would you like to invent?

A time machine with a force field.

• What time would you like to visit?

I’d explore the time when the dinosaurs were around.

• Would you be afraid?

No, not with my force field. Dinosaurs could not penetrate it.

• What is something you are thankful for?

The world. The universe. Everything. Everything is connected. This couch is connected to the people since I’m sitting on it. The carpet is connected since the couch is on it. We are all connected.

• What is your mission?

To make other people happy.

If you know a child that would like to be featured in Kid’s Corner, please contact Heidi Bodor at heidibo@verizon.net.

“I’m Your Good Neighbor, Don’t Evict Me!” Studies show that if you see an opossum around your neighborhood, you should consider yourself lucky. Scientists aren’t suggesting breeding vast populations of opossums, but they say we should be happy that they are a part of our ecosystem and that we should let them live and do their part to fight tick populations. While opossums look like the type of animal that would spread disease, the truth is that their appetites for ticks makes them effective in stopping diseases spread by ticks, like Lyme disease.

While testing ways to limit the transmission of Lyme Disease by limiting record-high tick populations through natural ecosystems, researchers found that ticks favor opossums twice as much as squirrels and mice, and that opossums are the most effective at killing ticks. Opossums kill almost every tick that occupies them; a single opossum kills over 5500 ticks per week (Keesing F, Brunner J, Duerr S, Killilea M, LoGiudice K, Schmidt K,

Vuong H, Ostfeld RS. Hosts as ecological traps for the vector of Lyme disease. Proceedings of the Royal Society B—Biological Sciences.

2009;276(1675):3911–3919).

In addition to being effective at eating diseasecausing ticks, opossums are resistant to many diseases themselves. According to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, opossums are rarely found to be rabid and are gentle. If they feel really threatened, the worst they do is play dead.

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Captain Jim Klopfer’s Fishing Report Adventure Charters 941-371-1390 June will find Sarasota beaches lined with anglers in search of the ultimate gamefish, tarpon, especially early in the month. Catching these giants is really not complicated.

Rig a 25 lb spinning outfit with 36” of 80lb flourocarbon leader and a 5/0 hook, then position the boat 100 yards off the beach and cast a live crab, pinfish, sardine, lure, or fly at any pod that presents itself.

One benefit of the popularity of tarpon fishing is that pressure in the bay will be light. With many anglers “out on the beach” the bays are relatively un-pressured. Bait will be plentiful, those proficient in cast-netting will have no problem filling their live-wells with frisky pilchards. Once the well is filled, you can choose to anchor up on a likely spot or drift across a large flat. Live shrimp is also deadly on most species, but as we move into summer the pinfish become more of a problem. Anglers casting artificial baits will do well with jigs, Rapala X-Raps, and spoons.

The flats around both passes will be productive for speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, and ladyfish. Shrimp under a popping cork, live pilchards, and artificial lures are all productive baits. 4” Bass Assassin Sea Shad baits in Red/Gold Shiner and Glow/Chartreuse on a ¼ oz jig head will account for plenty of fish.

Redfish will begin to school up on the shallow flats this month. A low, incoming tide is preferred, the fish will move up onto the flats with the rising tide. Scented soft plastics, weedless spoons, and topwater plugs work well for those who prefer to cast artificial lures. Live bait can be extremely effective, anchoring up and fishing potholes is a proven technique.

You can count on one thing in June in Sarasota, it is going to be hot! One way to beat the heat is to fish in the evening

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Blooming this month

June will produce some nice speckled trout for Siesta Key anglers!

and at night. Snook are nocturnal by nature and feed heavily in the dark. Working lighted docks and bridges is the most popular night fishing method. Anchor a cast away up-current of the light, then toss a live or artificial shrimp, baitfish, small jig, plug, or fly into the shadow line of the light. You may also catch mangrove snapper, speckled trout, ladyfish, jacks, and maybe even a tarpon fishing the bridges at night.

Beach fishing for snook was decent last season, and it should be good again this summer, especially with the mild winter that we had. Walk the beach in the morning, looking for snook in the surf line. Cast out a small spoon, plug, or jig in front of any snook that you spot. This is a great time to break out the fly rod, white baitfish patterns are best.

Flounder, trout, ladyfish, mackerel, jacks, pompano, and other species will hit live and frozen shrimp and jigs off the Siesta Key beaches in June.

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is lovely to look at and has a slight garlic scent. Spherical clusters of star-shaped lavender blooms appear nearly all year round or 2’ tall stems; above the mounds of slender, grassy or onion like leaves.

This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects.

A welcome addition during the warmer summer months; as once they are established they are drought resistant. It is also a nice plant for borders or in edging, and also nice in mixed plant containers. And, an added bonus is the leaves and flowers are both edible and a nice addition to freshly made salads.

Kay Weber, Sarasota Garden Club, www.sarasotagardenclub.org

Salute to all you Grilling Dads

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Smoking and joking! Mark and son Matt Rebhan, owners of Alpine Steakhouse and “Old-fashioned Butcher Shop” spend everyday doing what fathers across the country do on Father’s Day. Salute to all you grilling dads.

Come in and select a great steak for the grill or enjoy the steak of your choice, cooked to your likings at the restaurant. Alpine Steakhouse was named #1 Steakhouse by Sarasota Magazine 2017.

Make sure to pick up all your side dishes such as double baked potatoes ready for the grill or our homemade Italian sausages.

Alpine Steakhouse is located at 4520 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. www.alpinesteak.com serving Sarasota since 1975, 941-922-3797.

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It’s our Summer Season which seems to last from May 15th to October 15th and it’s a good time to head out on trips and vacations or try to escape the heat.

Many things have to be considered and plans have to be made but most of us don’t consider that minor aches and bothers can become major problems while away from home, especially on cruises and when out of the USA. Make sure those little tooth things you’ve ignored or dealt with are taken care of before you leave. If you have a spare denture - take it.

Consult with your dentists for their opinion of what can wait and what shouldn’t.

If you have any questions or comments, please don’t wait until the last moment.

Let’s work toward a truly happy and healthy vacation season.

It’s up to you!

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Organic, Vegan-friendly Gelato Made In-house Made In Rome Organic Gelato, located in the Siesta Key Village, churns out small batches of artisan gelato, (a.k.a ice cream’s Italian cousin) transforming simple ingredients into sweet scoops of pure bliss. No hydrogenated fats, colorants, or preservatives are ever used in these creations so all you taste are the pure, clean flavors and silky textures.

Owner, Massimo Cuna has perfected this art, having deep family roots in the gelato business back in Italy. He starts with a world renowned Italian recipe, along with all organic USDA certified natural ingredients, He and wife, Diane, take turns creating flavors like Cioccolato e Nocciola (cholocate and hazelnuts), Croccante All’Amarena (crunchy cherry), or Caffe del Professore (Teacher’s Coffee). The friendly staff will provide generous samples, creating a conundrum when deciding flavor choices.

Diane reveals, “We are proud to be the first gelateria in Siesta Key to make organic handcrafted Italian gelato using the process and equipment found in the best gelateria’s of Italy and we are the only shop serving organic gelato in Florida!”

As a former circus performer at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus,

Diane has taken a que from her earlier days and takes turns with Massimo showcasing the unique process used to create the cool and creamy delight for those fortunate enough to be there when the gelato is being constructed. The process is so unique, so special, that they want to show it off. They welcome all to stop by and watch them make it. Each batch is kept small with a different flavor being produced every 15 minutes.

Made in Rome Organic Gelato offers 30 flavors of gelato, nine of which are vegan and includes sugar-free choices. The organic cones are made from gluten free, kosher certified, vegan waffles and the cups and spoons are made of 100% recyclable corn fiber.

Based on the many reviews, this gelateria has the promise of becoming a mainstay in the Siesta Key Village.

They have vegan options for those who need it and believe me you are still getting an amazing, rich, full flavored treat. YUM!!! ~ Karen M. I love this place beyond belief! Their milkshake is a total must try!!!! Never pass by that place.

You owe this place to yourself!!! ~ Mark D. This family run shop holds true to its five star reputation!!

Best gelato I’ve ever had! Really loved the

smooth and creamy texture of each flavor.

They have vegan and sugar free options! You can try as many flavors and really enjoyed the authenticity of the store. You can taste the fresh ingredients that they promise.

The service was amazing and very friendly.

They were super accommodating and helpful in helping us pick our flavors. ~ Ester S. Must try best ever gelato! We went every night! The owner is awesome and the gelato is a must!! Super good quality ~ Maria B. Made In Rome Organic Gelato is located at 5204 Ocean Blvd. in Siesta Village, (941) 960-5344. Advertorial

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According to a list published on the popular website Buzzfeed.com, Fresh Catch is the top new restaurant diners should check out in Florida in 2018.

Data focusing on new restaurants that opened during the past year from the restaurant-review site Yelp.com was used to compile the list. Only one restaurant was chosen from each state, adding to the impressive recognition this small restaurant is receiving.

Fresh Catch’s, father/son duo, Bob and Devon Provost have a serious passion for seafood which started way back when the family lived in the Boston area. Their simply prepared, never-fried, never-frozen dishes are paired with a variety of simple sauces that serve to complement, so the freshness of the seafood shines.

Your fish/seafood selection goes from the case onto the grill. Prepared grilled or blackened, topped with lemon and butter, Pico de Gallo or tropical salsa. Served with a fresh ear of corn on the cob and baby roasted potatoes. Soups, salads, sandwiches and steam pots round out the menu. If room permits, be sure to order a slice of their homemade key lime pie. Bob’s wife, Debra, makes the key lime pie, using freshly whipped cream. The restaurant also offers a nice selection of beers and wines.

Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill, located at 7119 S. Tamiami Trail, just south of Stickney Point Road in the Buccaneer Plaza, is a casual restaurant/market with indoor and outdoor seating for close to 30.

Here’s what more patrons are saying about the restaurant on line: Yelp review: I see why this place is all five stars. Amazing find, tucked away in a nondescript strip mall adds to its local, simple vibe. Best seafood I have had in a long time. Service made it feel like we were part of the family, four happy diners tonight. If you read this post, stop searching and start eating. Seriously do not pass up this little gem.

“If you love delicious seafood prepared flawlessly, this is the place for you. Everything is cooked to highlight the high quality, pulled fresh from the gulf.” —Yelper Scott B. “Our favorite!! Best fresh fish and crab claws!!! The fish list is changing daily. The Key lime pie is the best there is.” —Yelper George C. Tried this place last night on a whim and it did not disappoint!

Everything from the staff, to the menu, to the meal itself was perfection. It’s a small place and luckily we’d come in between dinner rushes and got a table right away. Within 10 mins the place was full again. The wait staff was smiling and helpful.

We shared stone crab soup to start with a couple of ice cold beers, tons of crab in the soup and excellent flavor. For our meals we got blackened tripletail and snow crab claws. Each came with a side of roasted potatoes. I can’t say enough about how fresh and delicious the entire meal was. We will be back!

Due to its popularity, reservations are strongly recommended to avoid a long wait.

Fresh Catch Fish Market and Grill is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 941-413-7133, freshcatchfishmarketandgrill.com (Advertorial)

The Provost Family Wishes all Dads a Happy Father’s Day

Siesta Promenade project

Continued from cover story

One of the primary focuses of Kimley-Horn’s recommendations has been a traffic signal at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C. In its March report, the firm also noted that its traffic analysis showed that during the weekday afternoon peak traffic time for that proposed signalized intersection, the maximum queue for the westbound approach to the intersection was predicted to be one vehicle. However, its Saturday peak-hour analysis showed the number would be 13.

“One vehicle still seems unrealistic,” Kautz wrote.

Kimley-Horn’s report added, “The intersection of Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41 is approximately 1,000 feet from the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C .

Therefore, the westbound queue at the intersection of SR 72 & Avenue B & C is not anticipated to back up into the signal at the intersection of SR 72 & US 41.”

Residents who live in the area of the proposed project — and a number on Siesta Key — have complained that the periods of the days Kimley-Horn conducted its traffic analysis did not match peak traffic times for beach-goers during high tourist season.

In a related issue, Kautz pointed out in his May 4 response that the signal timings Kimley-Horn used to analyze the intersections of U.S. 41/Stickney Point Road and the proposed signalized intersection of Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C “seem not to allow enough time for pedestrians to cross US 41.” That would create several issues, Kautz added. For example, if a pedestrian or bicyclist crosses at the U.S. 41 crosswalk, that will throw the U.S. 41/Stickney Point Road intersection timing “out of coordination with the rest of the signal system. This will cause issues on U.S. 41. … Queue lengths and Level of Service of the corridor will be negatively affected.”

“Level of Service” refers to the amount of congestion a driver perceives on a roadway, with A being the least problematic.

Kautz also noted that the proposed signal at Avenue B and C “seems to encourage very light queuing. Please note that this is assuming the proposed signal is synched with the US 41 and Stickney Point Road signal. If a pedestrian crosses US 41 and throws the signal out, the Avenue B and C queues will no longer be optimized and it is not known how far traffic would back up.”

Therefore, Kautz wrote, FDOT recommends that the proposed signal at Avenue B and C “be synched (not coordinated) with the signal at US 41 and Stickney Point Road .”

When a question was asked to county staff about the next steps, Media Relations Officer Drew Winchester reported that the Transportation Planning Division staff “is in receipt of FDOT comments and is conducting a sufficiency review of the CAP application.” No timeline was provided.

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News Happiness is…Counting Your Blessings Ad Bonefish Grill is now open for

Last year at this time Jerry and Jill Williams, owners of Abel’s Ice Cream, were enjoying life and all that our beautiful area has to offer.

Little did they know, in a few short days, their faith, devotion, and spirit would be tested so greatly.

On June 27, 2017, Jill suffered a hemorrhagic stroke.

Thanks to Stacey, one of the medical professionals at Thriveology Holistic Health Clinic who recognized Jill’s symptoms, and Jerry, who took immediate action, Jill was quickly treated and the potential damage minimized.

Determination and perseverance have been cornerstones of Jill’s recovery plan and now, as we approach the one-year mark, she is healthy, happy, and strong.

“We are grateful to have such amazing customers and live in such a supportive community,” Jerry noted. “As we’ve shared our story, many of our customers have related their own family experiences.

It’s bonded us in a way we never expected.”

So how exactly do the Williams celebrate the recovery that has taken place during the past year?

With ice cream, of course!

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the Tangerine was an integral step in Jill’s recovery. Ask Jerry about it next time you come to Abel’s. It’s a great story!

We’re also celebrating peach season with one of Jill’s favorites, our fabulous Peach Ice Cream (Did you say Georgia? This delicious peach ice cream is loaded with peaches and would make a Southerner proud).

As the season winds down and we take time in June to honor the father figures in our lives, come in and enjoy the slower summer pace at Abel’s.

The store is an easy hop, skip, and a jump from 41 by Carrabbas and New Balance on Stickney Point (1886 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota in the South Bridge Plaza.)

Open Sunday through Thursday from Noon-9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from Noon-10 pm. Learn more online at our updated website, www.abelsicecream.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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At Bonefish Grill, we created a menu that’s the envy of the seafood world and taken the mystery out of fish. Full of fresh and innovative dishes, our menu specializes in seasonal fresh fish, and indulgent appetizers like our guest favorite, Bang Bang Shrimp. Dinner, lunch, or brunch, you know when you walk into Bonefish Grill you’ll find that we do it right, every single time.

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Also, a reminder to stop fertilizer use from June 1- September 30 and pick up after your pets. Given our proximity to Sarasota Bay and Phillippi Creek, we must do our part to reduce any potential run off into these bodies of water from our community.

We have been testing the new speed detection program, Traffic Hawk, over the past month. It is working exceedingly well in detecting speeding within The Landings. For instance, in any given four-hour period during the day, it has captured an average of 25 violations. For a review of our current traffic rules, please see pages 18-19 of the green book. The system will go live in June. Please monitor your speed to help keep The Landings safe for pedestrians and children.

LMA Meeting Notes ENVIRONMENTAL

Committee chair, Maralyn Kaufman-David, Ph.D provided a thorough and detailed four page report of environmental activities in March and April. Residents may contact her or LMA President Deirdre D’Silva to receive a copy of that report.

This is merely a summary of some of the key ongoing and future endeavors.

• Establish monitoring initiatives for water quality and insect patterns to have data for achieving best practices and best results.

• Explore neighborhood initiative grants (with Miranda Lansdale, Community Outreach Specialist, Sarasota County Government | Planning and Development Services Department) for pond erosion mitigation and integrated pest management to create best water quality in ponds to attract birds, fish, etc.

• Visit Pelican Cove neighborhood and discuss the plans used there to achieve a high degree of environmental friendliness.

Kaufman-David also made important contacts with professionals and volunteers who are interested in assisting in our LMA environmental success endeavors.

SIESTA PROMENADE

The following is a summary of an email sent to Larry Lawrence from Sura Koachman. She is the point person on community involvement regarding Siesta Promenade. Lawrence noted, “It doesn’t appear that there is any need or opportunity for LMA’s involvement until the below mentioned “community workshop“ will be held.”

“Benderson is inching closer to receiving a Sufficient and Complete determination on their CAP application and rezone petition, HOWEVER, they are not there yet.

SRQ Transportation needed to wait to receive FDOT’s comments, but instead, they initially ruled it sufficient without having the information.

After a flurry of emails sent by me to County staff this week, coupled with the Sarasota Newsleader article that came out, below is an excerpt from an email from Todd Dary, SRQ Planner that I received: “The letter of insufficiency from Transportation was sent to Benderson and they acknowledged receipt.”

Here’s what all of this means as far as a timeline: FDOT needs to give comments to SRQ Transportation Dept. That may occur by 5/4. It is unknown at this time what FDOT’s comments might be.

Once Siesta Promenade is deemed Complete and Sufficient, the following occurs: 1) A Neighborhood Workshop can take place.

This is when Todd Mathes from Benderson holds a meeting with the public to once again go over the proposed plan.

2) County Staff starts their formal review of all of the nitty gritty details. What has been transpiring up to this point is to make sure that the points

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described have met a certain threshold of required information. This will take several months.

3) The first hearing, which will be before the Planning Commission won’t take place until fall, per Todd Dary 4) The hearing before the County Commission will take place sometime in January ‘19 at the earliest, per Todd Dary..

For those of you that live or own property within 750’ of the Benderson property, you should be receiving information regarding the street vacation They are requesting to take part of Crestwood, in front of their property- a county road, and dedicate part of their property back to the county- sort of a road/land exchange. If you object to this plan, you will have to send a letter to Benderson.

On another note, since it is highly likely that this will be heard by a County Commission with 1, if not 2 new members, Paul Caraguilo is not seeking re-election for District 2 (Christian Ziegler, R will be facing Ruta Maria, D), and incumbent Al Maio District 4, is being challenged by Lourdes Ramirez on the Republican side (there will be a primary August 28), and Wesley Beggs, Democrat. I will be sending out information on upcoming debates or informational sessions so you can learn which candidates are more pro- development and which are not. I would urge you to go to sarasotavotes. com and look up the previous and current years’ campaign contributors. It will be enlightening.

The general election is November 6. The rules in Sarasota County are that a voter can vote for all District Commissioners. You are not limited to vote only for the one that represents your district.

Remember, there is a Facebook page, Stickney Point Concerned Citizens. It is a closed group, so just request to be added. I post basically the same information there as I include in my e mails.

As always, I will keep you all apprised as information become available.

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A resident asked the board about the keypad at the South Gate. The keypad is no longer functioning and will be removed.

A special meeting of the board and committee chairs will be held on May 11 to discuss The Landing Forward Plan.

A resident requested catch basins be cleaned up on Kestral Park Place, a “No Digging” sign covered with sod, be visible again and a cement slab be removed leading to their mailbox. LMA Pres. Deirdre D’Silva assured the resident Mike Knupp would look into the issue.

Island curb repairs and island reductions to prevent future curb damage was discussed. The Board will revisit the issue prior to road paving.

A resident expressed concern about use of The Landings facilities for political campaigning. After a detailed discussion LMA Pres. Deirdre D’Silva assured the resident the issue would be brought up at the May 11 meeting.

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As a result, McCrane continued, staff has created a series of rally points where people will be able to leave their vehicles and catch a ride to a center.

Emergency Services staff has worked with Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) and the Sarasota County School District to implement this new system, McCrane explained.

Those who cannot drive at all will be picked up and transported to the evacuation centers, he pointed out.

After the emergency is over and people are ready to return to their homes, he said, those who needed the rides will be returned to the rally points or to their homes.

Members of the public will be able to register in advance if they do not drive or feel they will need help, McCrane added.

The Sarasota County Government website (www. scgov.net) has details about the new transportation plan on its Emergency Management webpages.

A menu on the left side of the pages includes the link, “Transportation Plan (Hurricane Evacuation Centers).”

The transportation plan lists rally points from Englewood to Longboat Key. One of them will be Siesta Public Beach.

Collins explained during the May SKA meeting that Sarasota County is among the few counties in Florida that have undertaken engineering studies to determine the safest buildings among their schools to use as centers.

(McCrane stressed that staff no longer will use the term “shelter.”)

20,000 people and about 2,200 pets spread among its shelters. People with special needs because of health conditions were in three shelters, he added.

Following Irma’s strike, Collins said, the County Commission agreed to staff’s proposal for an indepth “after action” report to determine what went well among all the plans and operations and what needed tweaking.

McCrane then talked of the changes being implemented in regard to evacuation centers. In the past, he pointed out, the county used zones — with A including all the barrier islands — to alert people if they should leave in advance of a storm.

However, he said, one problem staff encountered during Irma was a misunderstanding on the part of mobile home residents. Some thought that if they were in Zone C — well away from the shoreline — they did not need to evacuate. As a result McCrane said, the county will use evacuation levels, and it will provide more details about who should evacuate. For example, he said, a Level A evacuation would mean all persons living on the barrier islands, as well as those in mobile homes and in the county’s lowest-lying areas, would need to seek another place to ride out the storm.

Emergency Services staff will use street grids, too, when at all possible, McCrane noted, to try to make it clearer to the public about the areas that should be evacuated.

Additionally, McCrane continued, staff no longer will reference “mandatory” or “voluntary” evacuations. Instead, staff will say, for example, “We are evacuating Level A…”

Registering for help

If you evacuate…

The Transportation Plan webpage points out that all county libraries have computers available for the public to use for the online transportation registration system, if persons do not have computers at home.

The registration form, the page notes, “will include guidance for those who cannot drive or walk to a designated rally point.” It also explains, “Rally points may change depending on the severity of a storm. Residents who pre-register will receive an automated telephone message with information about the location of rally points and when they will be picked up.”

The webpage further notes that the online registration process will cease when landfall of a hurricane is expected within 60 hours.

Additionally, the webpage reminds the public that space on the buses will be limited, so no one will be allowed more than “two carry-on sized bags” that can be stored under a seat or held in a lap.

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During the period when Irma was expected to strike, Collins told the approximately 40 SKA members in attendance on May 3, the county and the Sarasota County School District had about

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McCrane also stressed that the evacuation centers are designed to house people for 24 to 48 hours.

Everyone planning to go to a center should bring his or her own bedding and personal items to occupy the time, he pointed out. “They’re very, very rough conditions.”

Additionally, he emphasized, not all of the centers will have generators. Staff will explain what procedures will be followed if the power is lost, he said, adding the suggestion that people include flashlights among the materials they take with them.

All centers will be pet-friendly, he continued.

McCrane also advised the SKA audience members that if they have friends who live outside Florida who visit them during season, they should consider “returning the favor” and asking to stay with those friends if a hurricane is approaching the state.

Moreover, he said, people who are not in evacuation areas who live in newer homes constructed to meet up-to-date building code standards, with storm shutters and plenty of supplies, should consider staying at home.

McCrane stressed that people who live in areas designated for evacuation should leave. “Don’t ride it out,” he said of an approaching storm.

View From The Gate Compiled by: Capt. Jordan M. Joseph, Landings Security & Safety There were a total of 47 incidents reported for the month of April 2018.

They are as follows:

• 1 Animal Problem Report White Pomeranian dog turned in to the Main Gate as lost.

Animal services was advised and could not find a chip.

Owner arrived shortly after and was reunited via Animal Services.

• 4 Information Reports 3 FPL lights out. FPL advised.

1 Vehicle Decal not affixed to a vehicle being used. Decal deactivated, LMA advised.

• 31 Open Door Reports All involving garage doors.

• 3 Parking Violations Reported 2 Involving vehicles parked in the roadway overnight.

1 Involving a restricted commercial trailer parked overnight.

• 1 Property Damage Report Broken curb noted. Reported to LMA

• 3 Public Service Reports 2 Involving lost Uber drivers re-directed to the Main Gate. 1 Involving a resident car with lights left on.

Resident advised.

• 1 Reckless Driver Report A vehicle traveling 29mph in a 20mph zone observed by patrol officer.

• 2 Suspicious Persons Reports W/M subject walking the community late at night Identified as a guest trying to exit the North Gate after hours.

2 W/M subjects pushed aside the construction gate (South Gate) to exit.

Both subjects identified as guests of the community.

• 1 Vehicle Accident Reported Subject vehicle attempted to tailgate an exit via a resident only gate. Subject identified as a guest of the community. No damage reported to the Gate or the Vehicle. Argus Property Mgt. Advised.

Landings Residents’ Handbook & Directory By Dick Bayles New owners or residents since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Bob & Merle Gruesser, 1780 Pine Harrier Cir, 262-227-9736, 262-565-3659, bgruesser@yahoo.com • Jose Ingojo, 1705 Starling Dr, 504-430-6710, 408-497-5847, codespinner@hotmail.com, suerupp@hotmail.com • James & Dawn Johnson, 4820 Kestral Park Cir, 443-370-5204, 410-693-5204, dawn1958trevor@gmail.com • Harriett D Kittner, 5047 Kestral Park Dr • Pamela Klein, 1670 Starling Dr • Maria Marin, 1323 Landings Dr, gertibinky@gmail.com • Marc & Marlyn Spivak, 5259 Heron Way, C:847-471-1777, H:847-634-1777, C:847-987-6789, marc50@aol.com, marlyn50@aol.com • Meghan & Eric Steenburgh. 5026 Kestral Park Way S • George & Karen Ulrich, 5272 Heron Way, 860-884-0615, 860-823-9384, New owners or residents since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Suedelle Ault, 5440 Eagles Point Cir #402, 941-544-3080, 502-817-6272 • Stephanie Church, 1664 Pintail Way, 941-724-5448, stephanie@stephaniechurch.com • Jeffrey Durante & Laurie Malone, 5011 Kestral Park Dr, 941-923-1473, jeffreydurante@gmail.com, lauriesarasota@gmail.com • Michael & Marlis Haubold, 5217 Heron Way • Frank Pipers & Marian Turner, 4785 Pine Harrier Dr, 561-702-9039, 863-414-1714, fpipers@verizon.net, traveler0863@gmail.com • Jill Williams. 1444 Landings Cir, 507-358-2020, williamsjill355@gmail.com Additions, changes, or corrections should be directed to me in writing. Directory forms are available from me via e‑mail, at www.landingseagle.com and www.insidethelandings.com, or from your association, and may be dropped off at the Landings Racquet Club or Main Gate to my attention, or sent via mail or e‑mail. Directories and Binders are available at the Main Gate.

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APRIL TRAFFIC REPORT

Main Gate Resident Entries Visitor / Vendor Entries Total Gate Traffic North Gate Entries at the North Gate Exits at the North Gate Total Gate Traffic South Gate Entries at the South Gat Exits at the South Gate Total Gate Traffic

2018 8917 4322 13239 2018 11936 11517 23453 2018 4101 3582 7683

2017 11779 2627 11779 2017 7035 6798 13833 2017 5446 4607 10053

2016 12108 0 12108 2016 17339 15997 33336 2016 5967 5266 11233

2015 12425 0 12425 2015 17744 16105 33849 2015 5648 4732 10380

2014 11770 0 11770 2014 18366 16249 34615 2014 6403 5120 11523

* The Main Gate has no means of recording exit numbers at this time.

N/A = System Error. Information not available or missing.

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Verizon - Phone Service..............................................1.800.483.1000 Comcast Cable........................................................................371.6700 Emergency Animal Clinic.....................................................929.1818 Poison Info Center.......................................................1.800.282.3171 Waste Management...............................................................924.1254 Landings Eagle................................................................941.539.0205 Landing’s Gate.......................................................................922.5531 Landings Racquet Club.........................................................923.3886 Landings Community Hauling Program........... 941-727-6464x110 LRC e-mail................................................... LRCtennis@verizon.net Argus Management...............................................................927.6464 Sheriff Non-Emergency.........................................................861.5800 FPL - Florida Power & light..................................................917.0708 FPL - Outage Report....................................................1.800.468.8243 Fishing & Hunting Licenses..........................................941.362.9888 Marriage License Bureau...............................................941.362.4066 Sarasota County Hotline.......................................................861.5000 Sarasota/Bradenton Intl. Airport.................................941.359.2770 Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) .......................941.316.1234 Sarasota County Information Call Center.......941.861.5000/scgov.net Sarasota Doctors Hospital..............................................941.342.1100 Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care System ...... 941.917.7760 Emergency (General)......................................................................911 Life-threatening EMERGENCY: call 911 first, then call the gate.

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4612 PINE HARRIER DR

460,000

3

2

1

5430 EAGLES PT CIR #203

695,000

3

4

1

1450 LANDINGS CIR

485,000

3

2

1

1718 STARLING DR

299,000

2

2

0

CONDOS FOR SALE

1403 CEDAR BAY LN • $1,195,000

1733 PINE HARRIER CIR • $839,000

PLEASE CALL YOUR LANDING’S REAL ESTATE TEAM JUDY AND TARA TO INQUIRE ABOUT OTHER CONDOS LISTED FOR SALE IN THE LANDINGS! CONDOS SOLD

1450 LANDINGS CIR Unit#61 • $485,000 dy & Tara Ju ighborhoo ’s Ne

d

Judy Tara 350-0451 266-4873

OPEN HOUSE Michael Saunders & Company

1568 LANDINGS TER • $849,000

Watch for theEstate “Judy and is Tara’s Neighborhood” Open House Real our Profession, signs on Sundays where “Just Looking” is always welcome.

Service is our Passion

YourLandings LandingsResident ResidentReal Real Estate Estate Team Team are are proud Your proud advocates advocates and supporters of Landings events including Sponsorship the and supporters of Landings events including Sponsorship of theof USTA USTA Father/Son Tennis Tournament.

Father/Son Annual Annual Tennis Tournament.

Judy Greene • 941.350.0451 • JudyGreene@michaelsaunders.com Tara Lamb • 941.266.4873 • TaraLamb@michaelsaunders.com

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE June 2018

1323 LANDINGS DR

687,500

3

2

1

5440 EAGLES PT CIR #404

540,000

3

2

0

1705 STARLING DR

534,000

3

2

1

5450 EAGLES PT CIR #404

512,000

2

2

0

1356 LANDINGS DR

475,000

3

2

1

5440 EAGLES PT CIR #402

455,000

2

2

0

1358 LANDINGS DR

425,000

3

2

1

5408 EAGLES PT CIR #102

389,000

2

2

0

5047 KESTRAL PK.DR

383,000

2

2

0

1634 STARLING DR

356,000

3

2

0

1708 KESTRAL PK.DR

350,000

2

2

0

5023 KESTRAL PK.DR

335,000

2

2

0

1692 STARLING DR

300,000

3

2

0

4804 KESTRAL PKWYN

300,000

2

2

0

1664 PINTAIL WAY

295,000

3

2

0

5257 HERON WAY

277,000

2

2

0

5259 HERON WAY

268,000

2

2

0

1610 STARLING DR

240,000

2

2

0

1670 STARLING DR

240,000

2

2

0

5272 HERON WAY

240,000

3

2

0

5217 HERON WAY

200,000

2

2

1

Based on information from Realtor.com, Sarasota Property Appraiser, and Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending May 15, 2018. These properties listed and sold in the past 4 months by various MLS participating offices.

5100 Ocean Boulevard • Sarasota, FL 34242