Landings Eagle - May 2017 by Brion Palmer

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LANDOLIERS DIRECTOR RETIRES

Photos from Lenora Jost’s retirement

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KID’S CORNER

Meet Hannah Beatt, 16, VPA Program at Booker High School

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PASSAGES The Landings loses two great individuals

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HOLIDAY CHEER THANK YOU

Support for Kids fighting Cancer Continues!

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The End of One Journey, the Beginning of Another By Trebor Britt Joe Venezia has been “keeping his eye on the ball” for 10 years as the Landings Racquet Club Tennis Director and will soon re-grip his life for a new journey. He will be leaving the area in late May to assist his cousin, who owns a construction company as well as helping his dad in a couple businesses he owns. Joe grew up around tennis in Collegeville, Pennsylvania a suburb of Philadelphia. His father, mother, and both of his older sisters all played in local clubs as well as the hard-court his father built in his backyard. As his sisters got older they gravitated to other things, leaving Joe the only one in the family that would stay in Tennis. Joe’s tennis career began at age 8, after his father cut down a racket and re-gripped it to enable him to play better. This new configuration

made the racket smaller, lighter and more versatile. Joe related, “I learned to play tennis from my dad, many of his friends, and just about anyone else who wanted to contribute some instruction.” Tennis took a dramatic turn when at age 10, Joe got more serious. He began to take lessons from a pro and soon after, began competing in some local tournaments. He met a group of new young players through his Tennis Pro and at age 11, competed in his first of many 12-andunder National Tournaments. Joe reflected, “Results were not what I expected, although I was good enough to get to nationals but not to advance further. It was a lot of fun traveling and meeting some great people.” Continued on page 15

Through the Eyes of a Veteran Walter Hamer was born in 1932 in Puerto Cortes in the Republic of Honduras. His mother was American, but his father was British, and so, according to the laws of the time, he became a British subject. This fact influenced his later career in the United States Air Force. Walter’s dad was an executive with the United Fruit Company, and the family lived in several Latin American countries until Walter’s high school years. Completely bilingual, his command of Spanish would help him in business throughout his life. Although the United Fruit Company provided schooling for employee’s children, they made no provision beyond 8th grade, and youngsters went to the States for their high school education. Walter received his first taste of the military when he attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Tennessee from 1946 to 1950. Here he also learned to fly, becoming a licensed pilot in his senior year.

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On June 27, 1950, President Truman committed U. S. armed forces to the defense of South Korea. That same summer, Walter enrolled in Civil Engineering at Tulane University, in New Orleans. After a year of study, he decided to change to Agricultural Engineering. He was accepted at Cornell, but Cornell required one year of practical farm experience as a prerequisite for their Ag Engineering curriculum. Walter arranged to meet this requirement by working in the United Fruit Company’s banana farms in Latin America. As a foreigner in America on a student visa, Walter was required to register for the draft. His draft board did not consider the work year to be a part of his education. He was told that as soon as he left Tulane he’d lose his student deferment and would

Susan and Walter Hamer probably be drafted. At 19, Walter wanted to serve but preferred to serve in the Air Force, where his flight training would be put to better use. He tried to enlist in the U. S. Air Force but was ineligible because of his non-citizen classification. He couldn’t enlist, he could only be drafted. Continued on page 24

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LMA Meeting Notes LMA Pres., Dick Bayles opened the meeting by reporting on the results of a survey concerning road striping/curb painting priorities. A decision regarding this project will be made based on unit pricing, priorities, and affordability. Bayles recommended the Board Retreat be postponed until late October. He asked board members to submit topic contributions to include in the agenda. A request was received for a railing to be installed at the entrance of the nature trail. After a discussion with the person, they now understand why a railing would not be installed. Poor street sweeping issues are being corrected. Distribution of dog biscuits at the main gate is now restricted to dogs in vehicles only. Lastly, he briefly updated the Board on the lawsuit in progress.

ROADS UPDATE

Assessment of pothole repair, and a schedule to repair them is in process.

LAKES

Lakes chair, Michael Knupp reported two lake fountains are in the process of

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being repaired. Lights in Lake 2 are being replaced as well as the fountain timer in Lake 6. LMA Board and Environmental committee member, Deirdre D’Silva and Mike Knupp met with a scientist from the Florida State Extensive Service to get some erosion mitigation ideas to stop wave erosion problems and to mitigate the algae problems using non-chemical solutions.

DRAINAGE

Committee chair, Michael Knupp had no drainage problems to report. Florida Mangroves Corporation finished its semiannual maintenance of all drainage ditches.

NATURE TRAIL COMMITTEE

Committee chair, Karen Shaeffer asked the Board for permission to speak to New College and USF about the possibility of an independent student study to work with her on environmental impacts and write plans to identify and remove invasive foliage. New College and USF have Environmental Science programs and students could potentially

earn a grade for their contributions. One project would be to count the invasives at The Landings in order to prepare a budget for their removal. The Board granted permission. About 50 residents attended the first meeting of the kayak focus group to determine where and how to launch and store kayaks. The group also discussed potential water access points. They are considering expanding the gazebo to improve the fishing area and expanding the bridge area for kayaking. They would also like to improve the kayak launch area at the gazebo. Another meeting is planned in April.

To The Landings Community

To my very great surprise, following my farewell performance as Music Director of the Landoliers, I was presented with a Certificate for a Cello Scholarship Fund to the Sarasota Orchestra for the Cellists of the Youth Orchestra. I was overwhelmed and humbled by the response to my retiring and by the response to the Scholarship Fund. Starting with the Landoliers, followed by the LRC Board of Directors, followed by dear friends and members of the community, a very significant amount was bestowed upon some unknowing but deserving children that would like to play a cello and be a part of the youth orchestra program but may not have been able to afford the cost. I so believe in music being beneficial to every facet of

FINANCE REPORT

Chairman, N.B. Richards reported on finances for the period ending February 28, 2017. Expenses for the period were below budget and revenue from interest and vehicle decals was $742. A few unanticipated items under consideration will impact the budget moving forward. These include continuing the speed monitoring program, installing roadway stripes and the possible replacement of a wood

our being and where children are concerned, if they are invested in music, they have to be disciplined and dedicated to achieving their goals which only leads to a healthy life style. Therefore, THANK YOU ONE AND ALL for supporting a love that I hold close to my heart. My years of directing the Landoliers have been so rewarding and I do love every single one that has been a part of our ‘family’ all through the years. I am invested in finding replacements to keep this very needed program alive and I sincerely hope everyone of you keep up your support in the years to come. With a very thankful heart, Lenora Jost

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AESTHETICS COMMITTEE

Committee chair, Deirdre D’Silva reported meeting with Maintenance Committee chair David Jacaruso to determine how they can work together regarding the repair and replacement of old signs, and roadway potholes and striping. ENVIRONMENTAL Committee chair, Deirdre D’Silva and Lakes Chair, Michael Knupp toured the lakes with Abbey Tyrna, Water Agent from the University of Florida. She offered suggestions on how to reduce algae and erosion in the lakes. She’s expected to report her findings to Association President’s and others interested at an event in mid-April. Continued on page 27

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President’s Column By Dick Bayles Many of you have expressed concern over the long delay in re-striping roads and painting islands where needed. Originally scheduled for last year and postponed due to last year’s road paving, the work should have begun by the time you read this. We are addressing the worst and most heavily traveled locations first; the balance will be deferred until we see where we stand budget-wise later in the year. If not done this year, they will be budgeted for and completed early next year. The most important locations will be painted using thermoplastic paint, with a lifetime of more than double the concrete paint used in the past and at a proportionately higher price. For roads that are scheduled for repaving in 2020, we will continue to use standard roadway paint. Also started in April was the long-delayed repair of potholes and otherwise damaged areas of our roads. Work should be finished by the end of May. We are also reviewing our road repaving schedule with a survey of the

current condition of all our roads and I expect some changes to our long-term repaving schedule. A suggestion from a resident that a railing be put at the entrance to the Nature Trail to provide better access for those using a cane, we concluded, given the absence of usable steps and the generally nonADA-compliant condition of the Nature Trail, not to pursue it now. I will put it in for consideration in our Forward Plan. The Safety & Security Committee, at the request of the security staff, revised the policy regarding dog biscuits to eliminate all but for pets in a vehicle. The presence of pedestrians and pets in the entrance and exit lanes was considered to be a safety hazard. Lastly, we have acted to correct the slipshod performance of the street sweeping service and have received assurance from the owner that the situation will be/has been corrected.

LHA Meeting Notes At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Landings Homeowners Association board approved the removal of trees from properties on Peregrine Point Way and Flicker Field Circle, and landscaping plans for homes on Landings Boulevard and Landings Court The board also approved a plan for a temporary elastomeric roof treatment for a property on Peregrine Point Circle E, pending a replacement roof in two years. One owner’s delinquent account was sent for collection. The next regularly scheduled meeting is May 11, 2017 at the Landings Racquet Club at 7:00 p.m.

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Support for Kids fighting Cancer Continues! The Landings Racquet Club was the gathering place for kids and parents as an extension of The Landings community outreach program, “Holiday Cheer for Kids Fighting Cancer” program. As previously reported in the Eagle, our community program provided holiday gifts last year to 62 children in the Sarasota area that are in active cancer treatment. We worked closely with the St. Petersburg Children’s Cancer Center (CCC) which identifies the families and kids that should be included in the program. Thanks to the generosity of our community the 2016 Holiday Cheer program also included gifts for 16 children from Hannah’s House which provides shelter and support for homeless and abused women and their children. CCC has been looking to extend its reach into the Sarasota area by providing a gathering spot for the parents and children. This time together provides support, encouragement, relief and an opportunity for the children to enjoy activities that are led by high school volunteers. We overheard one couple comment that this was the first “date night” they had had in as long as they could remember! The next gathering will be held in July with the goal of a quarterly gathering for the families. Our 2017 program will get started around the first of November. If you were not involved with our program in the past and want to participate by donating money for gifts or adopting a family or child please let me know. Thanks to all who have supported our efforts!! Henry Rhodes, Chair

Dear Landings Community, The Children’s Cancer Center has been in existence for over 40 years. Our mission is to provide families of children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders with emotional, financial, and educational support necessary to cope with their life-threatening illness. CCC is not a medical facility nor provides funding for medical research. Currently, CCC provides over 24 different programs to support and serve families. It has been our hope to extend our care and services to those families that do not live in the Tampa Bay area but have a child being treated for cancer at one of the area hospitals. CCC has recognized that there are families that live in the Sarasota/Bradenton area that need our help. It is through our partnership with The Landings that CCC has been able to reach those

families and provide opportunities for them to gather support and comfort. With a very heartfelt thank you, CCC wishes to express sincere gratitude for The Landings Community’s support. Thank you for helping us reach more families. CCC could not provide our outreach program without your generosity and support. Thank you.

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Passages Dr. Alan R. Treiman

Dr. Alan Richard Treiman, born April 2, 1954, passed away on April 17, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. He will be missed by his beloved wife Lenore, his children Daniel and Nicole, his father Stanley, sister Phyllis and brother-in-law Neil, niece and nephew Erin and Harrison, and many other loving relatives and friends. After graduating from Franklin and Marshall College he received his medical degree from Duke University in 1980. He them completed his general surgery training at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He did his Urology training at the Harvard Program in Urology based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital, after which he settled in Sarasota to build his practice and his family. He will live on through memories of his sense of humor, his many outdoor hobbies, his deep knowledge of subjects ranging from art to fly fishing, and his unwavering love for friends and family. A burial for friends and family was held April 20, 2017 at Temple Beth Sholom Cemetery, and followed by a service and luncheon at Temple Emanu-El. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Cancer Center Fund in memory of Dr. Alan Treiman are appropriate.

Rosalind Cramer

Rosalind Cramer, a 17-year resident of The Landings, died on April 7. She was 81. Her husband, Stan, frequently referred to her as “one of the finest human beings ever to grace this planet.” All who knew her agreed. Roz was trained in theatre at Boston University and Teachers College, Columbia University. She was a founding member (with Olympia Dukakis) of the Charles Playhouse in Boston and performed in stock companies on Cape Cod and in Maine. After she and Stan relocated to Buffalo in 1965, she began a thirty-six-year career as a Professor of Theatre Arts at Daemen College. Concurrently, she acted in and/or directed over 200 productions at every major venue in the Western New York area. Forty-five years ago in Buffalo, she co-founded the Theatre of Youth (TOY) Company to provide theatre experiences for children. She was Artistic Director for 13 years. TOY is now a highly-esteemed organization providing theatre to over 35,000 children each year. For these and other accomplishments, Roz has a star on the Walk of Fame in the Buffalo theatre district, was named outstanding Woman in the Arts by the State University of New York at Buffalo, won several “Arties” for her acting and directing, and received many other accolades. She was an acknowledged leader in the Buffalo

theatre community. Upon retirement, she split her time between Williamstown in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and Sarasota. In the Berkshires, she performed multiple times at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and at the Barrington Stage Company. In Sarasota, she appeared several times at the Moto and Players theatres. For 14 years she provided instruction for Road Scholars, usually under the auspices of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). In later years, she took up playwriting, and her last play, “Into the Night” will be performed in Sarasota and St. Petersburg in 2018 by Theatre Exceptional. For many years, she delighted in being a member of the planning committee for the Landings Learning Group. Among her favorite roles were Lettice in “Lettice and Lovage” (comedy), the mother in “Night Mother” (drama), and Fraulein Schneider in “Cabaret” (musical). Her most important and enjoyable roles were wife and mother. She is survived by her loving husband, three adoring children, three grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held at the Landings Racquet Club, and a memorial will be held in June in Buffalo at the Allendale Theatre, the home of TOY Company. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Tidewell Hospice.

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CANUKUS

By John Fornier

With luck, you were among the many spectators who enjoyed this year’s CANUKUS Challenge tennis exhibition here at The Landings this past March 19th. The CANUKUS Challenge pits some of the strongest local American (US) tennis players (60 plus years old) against the best Canadian (CA) and United Kingdom (UK) players...CANUKUS. The competition was fierce, the camaraderie warm, and one of the largest crowds in memory enthusiastically cheered the exceptional play. The Challenge was originally begun by Landings resident and Canadian Barry Taylor. Barry began the event with players like our own Mike Davies, and Lorne Main, both of whom had competed in many Grand Slam events. Captain Andre Marois put together another strong team of challengers this year. The US team has been superbly captained during the past 10 years by Earl Tomkins, and he passed that responsibility on to me, at least for this year. The event gathers non-perishable food goods for the All Faiths Food Bank here in Sarasota. Chair Umpire and allaround organizer, Kevin Lechlitner,

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was not alone in thinking this year’s was the largest donation ever. Barry Taylor, who has also always delivered the food himself, noted that the All Faiths volunteers were particularly thankful and gracious. So, we’re passing along those thanks to all of you who pitched in. With crossed swords, the English team of Allan Thompson and Richard Wayman (pictured in a great action shot taken by Paul Weiner), out dueled their American opponents in a display of precision and aggressive net-play. Dan McClure and Ed Sanford are already eager for a rematch, but the glory on Court One goes to the Brits until next year. And in this best 2 of 3 match format, the Canadian/UK team was in the lead, 1-0. The next match to finish was a battle between the Zimbabwean team of Hank Irvine and Peter Bonfa, and local US stars Ed Cunningham and Fred Budde. A loss by the Americans would mean defeat for the entire team. But, in two long sets, Cunningham and Budde prevailed. One win apiece. All spectators gathered around the final match. The Canadian duo included team Captain and Canadian

Silver Ball winner, Andre Marois and his partner, Sam Bastarache, who were pitted against Americans Mas Kimball (our ringer from The Landings) and recent tournament champion, Jack Ambrose. Points were long and winners hard to come by. And in the end, while only half the crowd cheered loudly, all were applauding the marvelous play. This year, the US team had won the final match and taken the

day. Some of these players have won National Championships and reached the Quarter Finals of Wimbledon! All these players have a long list of accomplishments. Next year, come out and root for your favorite side. We know you’ll enjoy it. Oh, and would you mind bringing a non-perishable food item? Thanks, John Fornier

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Ping Pong vs. Table Tennis? Both are basically the same game. Our “Ping Pong” community here in The Landings focuses not on fierce competition but on the social and fun side of the game, free from some of the more intricate rules of “Table Tennis”, standardized by the ITTF, (International Table Tennis Federation.) For years, table tennis was “belittled” as a game as opposed to a sport. Those who play it competitively definitely know it is a sport! The world view of table tennis changed when it became an Olympic sporting event in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. We have a Table Tennis competitor living here in the Landings, Rob King, who will be representing Florida in the National Senior Games in June. Rob put on an exhibition at the Racquet Club with three other excellent tournament players, Tim Coxson, Eddie Foster, (who makes wooden blades for paddles on the side), and Andrew Williams. Tim and Andrew are highly rated by the U.S.A.T.T., the official rating organization in this country. Andrew has a background in IT, and runs PongUniverse, a social network for table tennis players. Andrew’s five-year-old son, Shia, also took part in the exhibition. Tim is “director” of the Sarasota Table Tennis Club. They are members of the Sarasota Table Tennis Club located at Colonial Oaks Park, 5300 Colonial Park Blvd. in Sarasota. The Club meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. It’s open to all levels of players, from young to old, beginner to teaching pro. Feel free to challenge Rob to a friendly game, but never call it Ping-Pong!

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Rob King Landings resident

Shia at 5 years old plays like a superstar.

L to R: Andrew Williams, Rob King, Eddie Foster, Tim Coxson. Children: Shia and sister, Luna helps with video

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Kid’s Corner

By Heidi Bodor

Hannah Beatt, 16, VPA Program at Booker High School Landings resident since 2010, One sister, Julia (14), Two cats – Angel and Zak, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Monte with stinky breath! • Favorite ice cream? Ben and Jerry’s The Tonight Dough or Publix Brand Moose Tracks. (It’s delish!) • Favorite school subject? I love my English class because we have topic discussion that is nonjudgmental. • Favorite books? The Giver, Fault in our Stars, Invisible String, Looking for Alaska, and The City of Ember • Favorite sport? Dance! My favorite is lyrical which is a mix of ballet and jazz. I love the catharsis that you get when you do it. So raw. You don’t have to explain it. You can put everything into it and feel the music and listen to the words. • Favorite color? Plum purple • Favorite song?

Hannah Beatt I love so many! I make playlists for friends. Music gets me through the day. I don’t know where we would be without it?! • Favorite movies? Edge of Seventeen, Me Before You, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Princess Diaries

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• Favorite food? Chocolate or sushi + any carbohydrate (rice, pasta) • What do you like most about The Landings? There are beautiful homes and the redevelopment that has been done doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb. The environment is nice and it’s such a friendly community! • One word that describes you? Charismatic! • Do you play any instruments? My instrument is my voice. I’d like to tackle another instrument too someday. • What else do you do in your spare time? I am practicing for a play, Fiddler on the Roof. It will be running April 20-23 at Booker High School. It sold out fast! I love plays because they tell stories that inspire and help people. It allows them to see things that they didn’t see before. I also enjoy snuggling with my cats, going to movies, and hanging with my friends. I also play “cat theater” with Zak. I put him on my lap and sing songs with him. [demonstration provided with dancing cat!] • What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d like to be a music performer and producer. I have to be involved in the music industry. Assisting in movies, performing in musicals, singing, and making connections – these will all help me meet my goal. I did some assistant directing at school and really liked it. • Who are your heroes and why? Barbara Streisand. She is one incredible lady. I have looked up to her most of my life and I hope to meet her someday. Her dedication to her craft has inspired me. She is so gifted and such a kind soul. Sara Bareilles also. Her

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musical ear is amazing. She is able to do so many varieties within one genre. I give her a lot of props as a performer and singer. She’s authentic. • How is high school going? As a freshman and then sophomore at Booker, I worked hard to earn a place in musicals and I wasn’t always chosen. I struggled with bullying. I struggled with friend groups. I then remembered that I needed to have faith in myself, even when friends groups fluctuated , and to trust in myself. Look past the negativity. It will get you nowhere. Not getting into shows was like real life. I understand the intent now. It was a good lesson. I treasure my family. I owe a lot to them. My credo is: treat others like you’d like to be treated. • If you could change anything in the world, what would you change? I’d want people to be more educated about things like the environment, education,

arts funding, sports, animal brutality, slave trade, and gun laws. The world is a brutal place with prejudice, narcissism, bigotry, self-promotion, and self-absorbed behavior. I hope to see a change in my lifetime. I’d like to see the acceptance of Jews, Muslims, Christians, Blacks, Whites and that no one person is more deserving than another. • If you were a box of cereal, what would you be? Cocoa Puffs. It’s chocolate and so good. I used to enjoy it when I was younger. • If you had super powers, what would they be? Either telepathy or knowing what people are thinking. Or maybe the power to turn things into chocolate when I look at something when I crave chocolate! • What your favorite word? Superfluous. It reminds me of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious except shorter! It has a mystical affect to it.

The Recipe Corner

|The “Kitchen Ladies” Recipe

Compiled by Dee Ricapito

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The End of One Journey Joe continued to gain valuable experience competing in junior tournaments leading up to his high school years. Though his tournament play would be limited, he would play all four years for his high school tennis team. This would lead Joe to earn a partial scholarship where he would attend and play tennis at Auburn University, an NCAA Division 1 school. Few people realize that Auburn University has played an important role in tennis at The Landings. Joe, John Jane, and Adrian “Mo” Moghina the pro replacing Joe, all attended and graduated from Auburn. Joe made a significant contribution to Auburn Tennis as an outstanding doubles player. He graduated with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management which he said would open up a wide range of possibilities for him. Like many former players after graduation, he stayed on as an assistant coach. This would keep him connected to tennis and allowed him to enjoy traveling with the team to many more Division 1 colleges and universities. Joe cited playing tennis at the Division 1 college level as his greatest achievement in tennis and said, “Unless you’re able to play tennis on the pro tour, most players would agree playing tennis at the Division 1 college level as their most outstanding achievement.” After college, Joe got away from the competitive side of tennis for a while by working in his family’s restaurant in Cape May, New Jersey. A smart move, since he would meet and begin dating his future wife, Catie, who was from Cape May. He continued to give a lesson now and then, but for the most part he placed tennis on the back burner. That would all change in 2007. Encouraged by his good friend and former Auburn University tennis player, John Jane, he and his girlfriend would move to Sarasota in early 2007. Jane was well connected to tennis in Sarasota and was busy giving private lessons at his home. The first summer after Joe relocated to Sarasota, a position at the Landings Racquet Club opened up. Jane knew Manager, Kevin Lechlitner and as a result was able to give Joe a great recommendation and get him an interview. The rest as they say, is history. Joe said, “I was at the right place, at the right time.” He started on June 1, 2007 and his last day will be May 26, 2017. After filling the position, Joe was most surprised by the way people at The Landings treated him like family. He commented, “They don’t let you get away with anything, only because they treat you like family. They really

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care about you. Many treated me as if I were their son. That was the most special part of working here and will be the most difficult part of leaving.” Joe, Catie and his two terrific boys, Joey (6) and Jule (3) will be heading to Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania where he will rejoin the rest of his family and 26 cousins. This new journey will give Joe ample opportunity to build on what he really wants to be known for, “being a great father.”

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Racquet Club News |President’s Report By Dick Bayles As you probably know, Joe Venezia will be leaving after ten years as our Tennis Director to return to his home in Pennsylvania. I know you will join me in wishing him and his family well as he pursues new opportunities there. They have been a part of the Club family almost as long as I can remember. He will be heading north at the end of May. Adrian “Mo” Moghina will be assuming the position of Tennis Director on June 1st and John Janes will be added to our staff on a seasonal basis. Mo comes to us from Plantation in Venice, Boca Grande and Napa Valley. John has been working with Joe for the past several years during the prime season, spending the summers in Nantucket. Joe and John have known Mo for a long time; Mo graduated from Auburn and joins Joe and John in our Auburn alumni tradition. Mo and John have plans for our tennis program, including additional clinics and exhibitions. The upcoming season will be an exciting one for tennis players. Our summer schedule will continue as usual, with Mo bringing in local pros to help when clinic sizes dictate additional help. We were treated to two exhibitions in April. We

hosted an hour introduction to serious table tennis play by four members of the Sarasota Table Tennis Club, one of which was resident and member Rob King. [If you’ve played tennis against Rob, you’ve noticed that his table tennis swing carries over to the full-size court.] In addition to a discussion of the history of the sport and its equipment, we saw the incredible reflexes and skill of two players ranked Expert. We also witnessed one of the player’s fiveyear-old son, who’s eyes barely reached the level of the table, play with his father, displaying solid playing. It was followed by an exhibition of four pros – Joe, John and Kevin [yes, Kevin can hit the ball] along with Mo – playing doubles. Over 100 members watched some incredible tennis, refereed by an occasionally accurate Paul Weiner, and were enthusiastically and vocally involved in the play. Wine, courtesy of Kathleen Lyden and Barbara Pendrell, and a large array of appetizers contributed by the ladies’ teams and organized by Margot Cestar, were present at an after-play reception on the Lakeside patio. Mo later expressed his pleasure at both participating in the play and at the involvement of our members. While other clubs may have more courts and members, we stand out in the County with the enthusiasm of our members for the game and the collegial relationship we have with each other and the staff.

Work has begun by our staff on this summer’s court landscaping project. The holes you see around the courts are for locating utilities for concrete and stone removal now scheduled to begin May 29. Work on correcting drainage around the shoe washers has been completed, necessary before the main project begins. We will move the ball machine into the pro area of the maintenance shed with the ball mowers, at least temporarily, and will decide if it will remain there when the work is complete. If you’re a tennis player planning to take a summer trip, June is the month to take it. As I said in last month’s letter, while we will try to keep all courts in operation, it will be noisy, dusty and dirty as our last major facility upgrading takes place.

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News From the Court By Joe Venezia

By Kevin Lechlitner

A few final thoughts coming out to witness another “epic” tennis for my last column exhibition between John, Kevin, Mo and

The mixed doubles Intra Club Tennis League concluded with an exciting finals match between the team of Margo Cestar and Pieter Heijens vs. Amy Grossman and Jim Donovan. Amy notes that it was a thriller with games going to multiple deuces, serves won and broken, strong groundstrokes and great net play by everyone. There were even a few laughs! After 2 hours of intense tennis, Amy and Jim pulled out the win 6-4, 6-2. I would like to thank everyone for

I. I hope you were able to meet Mo and his family. And, thanks to all who helped organize and brought goodies for the after party. It was a fun time. I want to take this opportunity to wish Mo all the best in his new endeavors here at The Landings. It has been my pleasure working at The Landings for the past 10 years. Please know that I have appreciated ALL the support and good wishes sent along to Catie, Joey, Jules and myself as we head back to Plymouth Meeting. So long from the courts..........

Final Farewells It is with many mixed emotions that I am informing everyone that this will be my last season working as a tennis pro here at the Landings Racquet Club. I have an opportunity to move back to the Philadelphia area to work with my father. This new position is not in tennis but working with my father in various aspects of business. I know that most of you are thinking Joe doesn’t like the cold and you could be right. But when the opportunity came up to work with my father I couldn’t pass it up. Kevin and the Landings Racquet Club took a chance on hiring me and I am grateful for that opportunity. I have been here for the past 10 years and have enjoyed every minute. Well, maybe some bad days but not bad years. I will miss some of our great conversations and I am sure you are going to miss my smart ass comments or the hard times I have given you although in all those times I did it with love! May will be my last month before we head back up north to start our new lives. We will be living just outside the Philadelphia area. All of our family is nearby so you do not have to worry about us being lonely. Last, but not least I would like to thank all of the members who have always been there supporting everything I did. From Round Robins, to volunteering for the Father/ Son Tournament you have always been a huge support system for me. You have treated me like family and I will never forget that. I can’t thank you enough for the support everyone has given to my family and me. This is not good bye forever but good bye for now. Thanks for everything, Joe

What a busy start to the year we had! Thankfully, season is finally winding down. For our members that are heading back to their homes up north, have a happy and healthy summer. We will see you again when you return in the Fall. I’m sure that many of you have already heard the news - after ten years serving as our tennis director, Joe Venezia has announced his resignation. At the end of May, he and his family will move back home to Pennsylvania to be closer to relatives. It has been a good run for the Club having Joe leading the tennis program. I’d like to wish he and his family the best of luck in their future endeavors. It won’t be the same here without them. Beginning May 15th, the Guest Fee enters its summertime rate. Guests of members using the pool, Fitness Center or tennis courts will be charged a $5 fee per person, per day regardless of what time they start. This rate will continue until October 15th when the fee returns to $10 during prime time. Guests residing under a member’s roof (Inhouse Guests) will not be charged a fee if the member has registered their guests in advance with the Tennis Pro Shop. Also on May 1st our “Peak Time” policy comes to its seasonal end. Now reservations can be made two days in advance for prime time courts (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) as long as there aren’t more guests on the court than members. Please call me if you have any questions about our court reservation policies. As we have done for many years now, the Landings Racquet Club will offer a summer membership to those living in The Landings who aren’t already members. For a one-time $400 fee, during the months of June through September, your family will have full privileges throughout the facility. You will have access to the tennis courts, Fitness Center, our wonderful pool that is cooled to 84 degrees, use of the well-stocked lending library as well as member rates on tennis lessons with our USPTA Certified Tennis Professional. If you have any questions or would like to take advantage of the summer membership, please contact me in the Pro Shop. Be sure to mark your calendars for the annual LRC Memorial Day BBQ. Each year, this event is one of the largest of any of our social activities all year. This year’s BBQ is scheduled on Monday, May 29th beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Lakeside Clubhouse. We will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs with all the side dishes. Please sign-up in the Tennis Pro Shop by Friday, May 26th if you plan to join us. The cost is $10.00 per person. Members who are Military Veterans are the guests of honor and may attend at no charge.

2017-2018 Tennis Events By John Janes

Thank you everyone for the amazing support shown Wednesday, April 12 at our pro exhibition for Joe and Adrian. We had an incredible turnout on short notice and could not have done it without the generous food and drink donations. Adrian and I are very excited for the 2017-2018 season. The Landings is a very social club and we are going to continue to build upon the strong program created by Joe Venezia. In addition to the extensive teaching program, we are going to include 7 round robin mixers, 3 pro exhibitions, a men’s and women’s member guest, and club championships. Adrian and I would like to thank the club for providing us with this opportunity. Adrian is now available for lessons, and I will be back in October. Check the club calendar beginning in August for more details and dates. Have a wonderful summer.

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Landoliers Director Retires The Landoliers concert on March 29 was Lenora Jost’s last concert as director after more than 20 years of voluntary service with the singing group. During her tenure as Director the group expanded both in numbers and the level of music performed. The commitment required innumerable hours planning and conducting practices from October to March. In addition to the weekly practices, she saw the need for at least eight to ten additional ones as the months went by to deliver the highest quality performance possible. The last song of the concert was a fitting end to her “career”; the men sang “All God’s Creatures Have a Place in the Choir” which is exactly what Lenora believed about those that wanted to sing in our community. The Landoliers and The Landing community wanted to express their appreciation for her incredible contribution and raised funds which were given to the Sarasota Youth Orchestra for use as a scholarship for students studying the cello. This gift was selected because, she began playing the cello in her 63rd birth year and firmly believes in “paying it forward”. She is a member of a local group which meets weekly and again this summer she will spend time in Maine studying and playing the cello with other musicians. The occasion was marked by a catered reception courtesy of the Landing Management and Racquet Club, wine by Judy and Tara. It was an awesome celebration.

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Around The Landings Household Community Hauling Program The next date for dropping off your unwanted paints, household chemicals, electronics, batteries, etc. will be Wednesday, May 10, 2017. A list of the acceptable items is provided in the adjacent box. Additionally propane tanks up to 20 lbs. and printer ink cartridges can be received. Only these items can be accepted. All others will be returned to you. The materials are to be brought to the North Gate between 8 and 9 am. Reservations are required and they must be made before noon on Monday May 8, 2017. Call George Niel at 941-927-6464 x-110 for your reservation. The following can also and preferably 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, you

can also deal with the following as mentioned: rechargeable batteries may be taken to Batteries Plus, Home Depot, Lowes and Radio Shack and florescent bulbs will be accepted at Home Depot. The Community Hauling Program is now operated on the second Wednesday of the month

three times per year – November, February and May. Please plan accordingly. I would like to thank our dedicated volunteers for their efforts. If you have any questions about the program, please call Harvey Greller 908-804-2300.

These are the only acceptable items for the Community Hauling Program. Any items not on this list will have to be taken back by the homeowner (unfortunately no exceptions). • hazardous waste • toxic waste • paints • pesticides • automotive products • pool chemicals • automotive batteries • fertilizers • fire extinguishers • gasoline • used motor oil • cleaners • lawn and garden

chemicals • paint thinner • solvents • cell phones • fluorescent lamps (and compact fluorescent lamps) • batteries: button batteries, rechargeable nickle-cadmium and lithium-ion batteries. • electronics: of the following types:

Printers, scanners, fax machines, power supplies. Note: the County Hazardous Waste Collection Site no longer accepts TVs and computer monitors. You can dispose of them simply by putting them out at the curb next to your weekly trash container.

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The Ladies Tri Cities Tennis season ended with a luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club

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Landings Baseball Game at Ed Smith Stadium By Karl Maggard The Baltimore Orioles VS the Boston Red Sox

Andrejs, Bonnie & Jeffrey Cummings at the tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Palm Springs last month. Jeffrey managed to get 9 authographs!!

Andrejs, Bonnie, Cynthia, & Colin at Indian Wells tennis tournament in Palm Springs watching a match on the big screen outside the stadium.

Happiness is… New Seasons According to the Sixties Band The Byrds, To everything, there is a season. If you’re like us, you added a few turn, turn, turns, and now that song is stuck in your head right along with us. But, didn’t season just end, you ask? Well, yes. But there’s always a new season around the corner. At Abel’s Ice Cream, we’re getting ready to celebrate with several of our fantastic team members, who are finishing their high school careers this month. Some will be moving away to further their education, others will be attending college locally, and still others will be moving into the work force full-time. Whatever their direction, it will be like nothing they’ve experienced so far, a new adventure. Each of them has unlimited potential, and we’re so excited to see what their futures hold. Their celebrations will be filled with laughter,

shared memories, and probably a few tears. Congratulations and good luck to each of you and all the graduates in the area!! Speaking of new seasons, baseball season is upon us and we are having fun catching as many of the Kansas City Royals games as we can. Next time you’re in, be sure to visit with Jerry about your favorite team and enjoy one of our new summer flavors. To celebrate with our soon-to-begraduates, we’ll be featuring two of their recommendations - Lemon Ice (Zesty and refreshing, sure to revitalize on a hot summer day) and Calypso Crunch (Rich Chocolate ice cream with peanut butter filled chocolate covered pretzels and a river of peanut butter running through it.) We can’t decide which one tastes more like summer, but we’re looking forward to your input.

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Fifty-six Landings residents and friends enjoyed a pregame picnic at Ed Smith Stadium on Monday, March 27th. Then, they witnessed nine innings of baseball fireworks that produced 20 runs, 24 hits, and 4 errors…not counting those committed by the umpires! Everyone had a great time watching several home runs, including a grand slam. At the end, the BoSox outlasted the O’s 11 to 9. At the picnic before their game, several of the Landoliers, The Landings choral group broke out in a semi-spontaneous rendition of “All God’s creatures got a place in the choir,” which was the finale of the Landolier’s Annual Concert on Sunday, March 26th. The Oriole’s Mascot, “The Bird,” could not stop himself (herself??) from joining in on the fun.

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Through the Eyes of a Veteran He visited the British Consulate in New Orleans to see if there was some alternative military service he might perform. He was told that the Australian Air Force was actively recruiting pilots and that, as a British subject, they would gladly take him in. When Walter advised the American draft board of his intentions, he was told that foreign military service would not change his status, and he would still be eligible for the draft upon completion. A sympathetic and far-sighted recruiting officer delved in to the legalities of the situation. He found that if Walter were to file a Declaration of intent to Become an American Citizen, he would qualify for enlistment. However, he could not become a pilot, as all pilots in the U. S. Air force are commissioned officers, and only American citizens could hold military commissions. “Fine,” said Walter. “I’ll serve as an enlisted man.” He went through Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, becoming an Airman Basic. Along with other recruits, he was given aptitude tests which, not surprisingly, proved him to be good pilot material. He was encouraged to apply for pilot training but was once again turned down because of his British citizenship. A second visionary officer researched the situation and found that the filed Declaration of Intent was sufficient for him to enter the Aviation Cadet program. Upon completion, Walter became one of the few commissioned officers in the service who was not an American citizen.

He received Primary Training at Columbus, Mississippi; Basic Instruction in Enid, Oklahoma, and Advanced four-engine bomber qualifications at Randolph AFB in Texas. He was given survival training in Nevada, followed by overseas assignment to Kadena AFB in Okinawa. The heavy bombardment of North Korean cities from Okinawa was one of the main factors in bringing about the Cease-Fire and eventual peace negotiations between the warring sides. As Walter explains, “We continued flying fully armed missions with briefings for North Korean targets but would turn around upon reaching the 38th parallel, which was the ceasefire demarcation line. The idea was to encourage the Korean negotiators at the bargaining table.” The big bombers could take off with a full bomb load, but could not land with such high weight, so they had to drop their loads on the return leg. A group of small unpopulated Okinawan islands was assigned as a practice range and bombs were dropped as a training exercise. Local fishermen discovered that the exploding bombs killed and stunned hundreds of fish which they could scoop out of the water. Keeping the drop area clear of fishermen was an ongoing problem handled by the Navy. Of his Air Force career, Walter says, “I never dropped a bomb in anger, but I probably killed a lot of fish.” An armistice agreement was reached in 1953, and Walter’s overseas tour ended. His

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The photo is of Walter’s crew graduation from Heavy Bomber school at Randolph AFB near the end of 1953. The officers are squatting in the front and the enlisted crewmen are standing behind. Walter is second from the left in the front row.

This is the 307th Bomb Squadron on one of the B-29 bombers that made up the unit. Walter is somewhere in the agglomeration on the ground just outboard of the No. 1 engine ((rightmost engine in the picture). This was at Kadena AFB on Okinawa in the summer of 1954.

squadron flew the now-obsolete B-29s back to Tucson, Arizona, to be stored or scrapped. He was assigned to Altus AFB, Oklahoma, from where he completed training in the new B-47 strategic jet bomber and spent the rest of his active service flying various missions as a Strategic Air Command bomber pilot. In 1956, he was discharged from active duty and went into the Air Force Reserve. He returned to Tulane to pick up his Civil Engineering studies, where he reconnected with Susan Trafton, whom he had known since childhood. Like him, she was a “banana brat”, born in Panama to another United Fruit family. In 1959, Walter graduated and married Susan. The young

couple moved to the Azores where Walter worked for a construction company doing projects on the joint PortugueseAmerican air base at Terceira. They then moved to another job in Puerto Rico, where their daughter was born and where Walter became an American citizen. After that, they lived in Spain for almost fifteen years in both Barcelona and Madrid, working mostly for American companies doing construction and development work there. In 1978, they moved to Tampa, where Walter was employed by a development company, traveling to Latin America looking for investment capital for the company’s projects. Their fluency in Spanish has served the couple well. Susan is a Certified Federal Court

Interpreter who has worked since the 1980’s with Spanish speakers at the Federal District Court in Tampa. The Hamers retired in 2001, moving into a Carriage House in The Landings. Walter has taken up writing for pleasure and is currently working on his mother’s life story. Sue continues her free-lance interpretation work at the Tampa court, although on a reduced schedule. As a young man, Walter learned much from his military experience, particularly the values one gets from working closely with a group of people. He says, “A B-29 crew was twelve people working together in a big pressurized tin can, bringing all of their various specialties together to accomplish complicated common goals.”

A Huge Landings Thank You Story by Dee Ricapito and photos by Bob Manteiga The Landings Free College wrapped up its 14 week season with a successful fund raiser for the Wallenda family, contributing over $2,500, exceeding our goal, to help offset medical expenses encountered after the family’s tragic high wire accident. Delilah Wallenda held everybody spellbound as she spoke from her heart about the behind the scenes circus life and her family experiences over generations; from her great grandfather swaying on a high wooden pole to her children Nik and Lijana, all fascinating the world with their circus high wire performances. When asked about fear and the accident, Delilah said, “It was just an accident - not the norm. What’s normal for us is the thousands of successful walks, what is not normal is a slip. We just concentrate on our faith in each other and strength to do what’s normal. We just love to entertain by doing what we do best”. Her daughter, Lijana, was spectacular aiding her mother in the presentation, even after all her injuries--sustained after crashing to the floor, breaking every bone in her face, then putting it back together with three plates and 72 screws, as well as many bones in her body and legs. She is doing well after all the facial reconstruction surgery and described her rehab therapy. Being an athlete, instead of 2 sets I’d do 20 reps, she does 2 sets of 100. That’s how much she wants to get back on to the high wire. When asked, why no net? They are 100% confident. A net may foster a false sense if security. Ralph Ricapito, and Irv Kushner, Directors of the Free College, would like to thank everyone in The Landings for their support this year, and all who contributed the great food and refreshments for our last session, and particularly to Kevin for all his assistance and Han and Ebin for the set ups throughout the year. And mostly, letting the Wallendas know we care about our circus family.

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A collection of pictures made from fabric, thread and a sewing machine, will be on exhibit at the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County at the Center for the Arts and Humanity from April 19 - May 31, 2017 ISABEL ANCHIN BECKER was inspired originally by cloth illustrations of children’s books and her quilting techniques which developed into using her photographs placed on fabric and sewn by machine. She also teaches watercolor painting at Aviva’s Kobernick Independent Living facility and facilitates painting for the residents at Anchin Assisted Living. She has coordinated art shows for residents of The Landings for several years, as well. A reception will be held on May 3 from 5 o-o 7 PM at 1225 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Call 365-5118 for information.

Additionally, she also offered to contact the school board regarding the problems caused by water from the fountain of their building in Lake 3. Lastly, she will ask the county to clear the sediment boxes on Peregrine Point Circle West. D’Silva is getting estimates on netting that will gather plastic pollution from runoff on Highway 41. The committee is also working with the Landings Racquet Club to switch to recyclable drinking cups.

LANDSCAPING

Landscaping chair, Connie Goldman reported major pruning and tree removal will begin soon. She wanted to remind all associations and homeowners to prohibit landscapers from blowing their leaves onto the islands. Owners are responsible for removing their own leaves and debris not the LMA landscaper. Goldman would like to collect orchids from anyone planning on disposing of them.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Committee chair, David Jacaruso reported the sign replacement program continues. Ten new street signs are on order and 15 signs and 2 posts have been replaced recently. New waterproof power outlets were placed in key locations on two islands. New road and island striping, installation of new road and island reflectors, and curb painting will begin soon on a section by section basis.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Landings resident, Bill Whitman recognized and thanked Neil Goldman for his success curtailing speeding at The Landings. Chairman, Neil Goldman kept his report brief and announced the floor in the main gate guard house had been replaced.

FORWARD PLANNING

Forward Planning chair, Dick Bayles reported distributing a draft of the 2017 Forward Plan to board members and committee chairman prior to the April meeting. He plans to schedule a workshop on a Saturday in April or May to explore the issues and action plans contained in the draft.

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MARCH TRAFFIC REPORT

Compiled by: Capt. Jordan M. Joseph, Landings Security & Safety There were a total of 95 incidents reported for the month of March 2017. They are as follows: • 1 Animal Problem Report Gate Officer attacked by large breed dog looking for a ‘treat’. Officer was not injured New policies enacted on dog treats at Main Gate. • 1 Disturbance Report After hours workmen on site. Appropriate Association advised. • 1 Hit & Run Report Unknown White Female subject on a bike hit the North Gate. This damaged the gate arm which nearly fell off on another vehicle. • 1 Informational Report Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on site. Completed arrest of wanted subject from outside the community. • 42 Open Door Reports 38 Garage Doors 4 Vehicle Doors • 23 Parking Violations Reported 3 Vehicles parked in restricted areas. 10 Parked on roadways overnight.

4 Vehicles parked on the grass. 6 Restricted vehicles parked overnight. • 4 Public Service Reports 3 Instances of patrol officer removing debris from roadways. 1 Report of resident advised of vehicle lights left on overnight. • 20 Reckless Driving Reports All involving unsafe speeds > 8MPH over posted speed limits. • 2 Suspicious Persons Reports Subjects found on the Nature Trail after hours. Identified as resident and guests. Subject noted ‘hanging around’ outside residence in car. When questioned claimed to be from a ‘ride sharing service’. No ride sharing services were logged for the residence. Subject left the area before they could be questioned further.

Landings Residents’ Handbook & Directory By Dick Bayles

There have been three changes in association presidents since the last issue: New owners or residents since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Kevin Kelley & Deborah Kelsey, 1472 Landings Cir, 401-965-1061, 401 714 2153, kkelleynpt@yahoo.com, debkelseynpt@yahoo.com • Robert & Carole Monine, 4696 Pine Harrier Dr, 941-586-6595, 941-586-6595, rfmonine@aol.com, cmonine@aol.com Listing changes since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Roger Johnson, 1616 Starling Dr, 941-706-3469 • Edward & Mary Ortiz, 5450 Eagles Point Cir #105, 941-539-7369, 941 925 0144, 941-545-7034. 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, e‑mail or toll-free fax. Dick Bayles: 1729 Landings Way, Sarasota, FL 34231, Email: landings.directory@gmail.com Fax: (855) 631-3860

Main Gate Entries at the Main Gate Total Gate Traffic North Gate Entries at the North Gate Exits at the North Gate Total Gate Traffic South Gate Entries at the South Gate Exits at the South Gate Total Gate Traffic

2017 12746 12746 2016 10083 9593 19676 2016 4759 3735 8494

2016 13082 13082 2015 18732 17176 35908 2015 6151 5364 11515

2015 12891 12891 2014 20094 17671 37765 2014 6363 5454 11817

2014 12460 12460 2013 18160 16051 34211 2013 5270 6475 11745

2013 12986 12986 2012 19327 17065 36392 2012 5973 5270 11243

* The Main Gate has no means of recording exit numbers at this time. N/A = System Error. Information not available or missing.

Useful & Emergency Phone Numbers... 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. They will direct emergency vehicles

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The ATS Speed Sentry was deployed at the corner of Landings Blvd. and Landings Court (westbound) for the month of March 2017 with the following results:

Date 03/16/17 to 04/15/17

Location Landings Blvd / Landings Court (Westbound)

Speed Limit Compliant 20 86.42%

Low Risk 11.65%

Med Risk High Risk 1.69% 0.24%

This represents an increase in compliance from this time last year at this location. Date Location Speed Limit Compliant 03/16/17 to 04/15/17 Landings Blvd / Landings Court (Westbound) 20 86.42% 03/14/16 to 04/14/16 Landings Blvd / Landings Court (Westbound) 20 80.77%

Low Risk 11.65% 15.66%

Med Risk High Risk 1.69% 0.24% 3.09% 0.48%

Daily traffic at this location was apx. 678.53 vehicles a day.

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE May 2017

MAY 2017

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Time 9am 8:30am 7pm 7pm 9am 2pm 7pm Noon 5pm 1:30pm 7pm 2pm 4pm 7pm 9am 2pm 5:30pm 9:30am

Event LMA Holiday Lights Mtg. LMA Trivia Challenge LMA Board Mtg. Koffee Klatsch Eagle Editorial Meeting LHA Private Party Joe’s Farewell LRC Board Trivia Challenge Landings South IV Board Mtg. Landings South VII Movie Night Koffee Klatsch Landings South IV Tree House HOA Carriage House I

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LHA

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2pm

Eagle Editorial Mtg.

Thursday

2pm

Landings South IV Board Mtg.

Thursday

4pm

EP I

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Landings South VII

Tuesday

1:30pm

LRC Board

Tuesday

7pm

Trivia Challenge

Friday

9:30am

Carriage House I

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Koffee Klatsch

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2pm

Landings South IV

Tuesday

5:30pm

Tree House HOA

Tai Chi Water Aerobics Yoga Zumba Gold

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HOMES SOLD

1690 PINE HARRIER CIR

725,000

4696 PINE HARRIER DR

545,000

5430 EAGLES PT. CIR #203

787,000

4967 KESTRAL PARKWAY N

449,500

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399,000

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CONDOS SOLD

1696 PINE HARRIER CIR • $724,000

4967 KESTRAL PARK WAY N • $449,500

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5450 EAGLES PT. CIR #402

475,000

5450 EAGLES PT. CIR #101

454,000

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5252 HERON WAY

330,000

1746 LANDINGS BLVD

310,000

5282 HERON WAY

310,000

1734 STARLING DR.

295,000

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