Landings Eagle - November 2013

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The Ecumenical World of Jay Rock

Behind the scenes of the Father/Son Tournament

By Diana Colson

There are many reasons why the Senior and Super Senior Father/Son Clay Court National Championship staged by the Landings Racquet Club is such a popular event. A large part of its success is attributable to the countless hours of preparation that takes place behind the scenes to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch. A tip of the hat goes to Kevin, Joe, Barbara Pendrell and the many members who contribute their time.

It all starts by recruiting the playing teams.

The USTA sends labels addressed to all teams that have played in registered USTA Father/Son tournaments in the past two years.

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Main Gate Identification In its continuing effort to improve resident’s safety and security, the LMA Board of Directors has directed its security staff to require a valid driver’s license from the operator of all motor vehicles entering The Landings. If one cannot be presented, the vehicle will be denied entrance and turned around.

The license requirement also applies to vendors and guests, including those on a resident’s non-call list. For frequent visitors and vendors known to the guard on duty, a license will be required on their first visit only. Residents are encouraged to advise their visitors of this requirement to avoid undue delays and confusion when they attempt to enter The Landings.

Born in Detroit and raised in Pittsburgh, Jay T. Rock has followed a varied and fascinating path. In 1968, he graduated with honors in English Literature from Duke University in Durham, NC, where he met his wife, Judith, who was majoring in religion.

Judith was a Florida girl, having grown up in Jacksonville and lived in Largo.

At Duke, Jay and Judith performed together in Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Later, they worked together with the Operation Breakthrough Community Action Program in Durham, NC, where both were involved in organizing poor white communities to enable engagement in political processes. As a community organizer, Jay also worked with grant writing and coordinated the visits of older citizens to Washington, DC. The couple’s blending of interests sealed their fate. They have been united for 44 years in a unique and productive marriage.

Jay and Judith went to San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1969. They served as Presbyterian Volunteers in New Mexico, where they ran a day camp for children. Of this period in his career, Jay has this to say: “My early work in community organizing in Durham, NC, and as a Volunteer in Mission in Mora, NM, allowed me to

work as an agent of change in situations of poverty and cultural isolation.”

Jay received his M.A. in Christian Theological Studies, and Master of Divinity degree from the San Francisco Theological Seminary. From 19731974, he and Judith were Co-Assistant Pastors for the First Congregational Church and Pioneer United Methodist Church in Auburn, CA, where they ran an educational program for elementary, Junior High, High School, and College aged youth.

At this point, Judith left ministry and earned an MA in Dance at Mills College, Oakland, CA. She was a modern dancer and choreographer for twenty years, founding and co-directing Body and Soul Dance Company in Berkeley, CA, and touring widely as solo dancer and artist in residence.

Both Jay and Judith later received PhD’s from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Jay’s work was in the History and Phenomenology of Religion, his Dissertation a translation and introduction to the sermons of Rabbi Moses Hayyim Ephraim of Sudlikov. Judith’s doctoral studies were in Theology and Art. Her research on the Jesuit ballets produced in Paris became the root of the Charles du Luc historical mystery series which she

Jay T, Rock with Dr. Sayyid Syeed of the Islamic Society of North America, and with Dr. Christine Hong, who is his successor in the office for interfaith relations of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

is currently writing. Three novels in this series have been published, with a fourth coming out on November 5th.

Entitled The Whispering of Bones, this most recent addition to the series is described as: “Rich with telling detail and a deep feeling for time and place…a great mix of mystery, excitement and intrigue.”

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE November 2013

LMA Meeting Notes The Landings Management Association Nominating Committee Chairman, Jerry Welch is still accepting suggestions from Landings residents and board members for people to serve The Landings community. The election is in February and those elected will serve for a two-year term. The committee will provide a report at the next meeting. The four open positions that need to be filled are President, and chairs of the following committees; Safety and Security, Environmental and Aesthetics. If you wish to suggest someone for an open position, contact either Jerry Welch or Henry Rhodes.

LMA President Henry Rhodes acknowledged the commitment and work of the finance committee. A draft budget was provided to board members as well as all presidents of The Landings Associations. The LMA is required to approve the 2014 budget at the November meeting.

Finance Committee

Finance committee chair, Don McMurray reported income has been exceeding expenses all year and through the end of August. This is partially due to some larger expenses they will have in the next couple of months. That said, the finance committee still expects to have a positive balance by the end of the year.

The finance committee had a reserve study done by an appraisal group a few weeks ago. In light of that study, next year’s budget will look a little

By Trebor Britt

different than this year’s in that it will show a number of line items in a reserve section.

The reserve items are there to cover the expenses of major structures like gates, roads, the gazebo, bridges and walls.

Drainage

Drainage committee chair, Jack Jost requested funds not to exceed $13,500 for the Kestrel Park Place drainage improvements. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. A board member requested that Jack talk with Wayne Routh before beginning this work.

Concerning the flooding on Peregrine Point Way, home owners have blocked swales on that street in violation of restrictions requiring the maintenance of swales. The LMA is working with the LHA to find a solution.

The drainage line from the street to Pintail Way Creek needs repair and or replacement. Plans are in place to correct this problem. The drainage committee is waiting on competitive bids to correct this problem.

High water levels in Lake Seven due to the heavy rains continue to flood the preserve behind South IV. Trees and other vegetation in the portion of the preserve behind South IV are showing severe stress from high water levels. South IV intends to provide an action plan for approval by Sarasota County to remove the dead and dying trees and vegetation and to restore the preserve. South IV has requested the LMA

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participate in this restoration.

The problem of standing water at Eagles Point has been eliminated.

A concerned resident made the suggestion that a meeting be set up between the South IV Association and the drainage committee to discuss actions that might be taken concerning the slow rate at which flooding drains out of the preserve.

Lakes

Lakes committee chair, Larry Lawrence reported some issues with fountain operations were more difficult to assess than originally expected, however at this time all lake fountains are operating efficiently. “Algae in the lakes has been kept to a minimal level and plants and water lilies seem to be taking hold nicely,” he said.

A question arose concerning whether there were any plans to dredge Lake One. Lake’s committee chair, Larry Lawrence mentioned a meeting with Sarasota County has been scheduled early November to discuss lake dredging and alternatives to dredging. There are some new approaches that may accomplish the same result.

Community Hauling

The next scheduled community Hauling program is slated for November 13.

Landscaping

Landscaping chair, Joe Hennessey requested board approval of one of two options for a shell path to be installed in the Eagles Nest Area.

One of the options outlined

installing a walking path that would start at the Eagles Nest Area gate and travel along the entire perimeter of the Eagles Nest Area. It would be approximately 1,600 feet long. The other option was to install a walking path 600 feet in length to encircle the large Ear Pod tree located in the middle of the Eagles Nest Area. This path would also start at the gate, circle the Ear Pod tree and return to the gate area. Each path will require a recurring maintenance expense which would include chemical treatment as well as re-shelling.

Concern was raised over how much it will be used. After discussing that if the walking path is widely used it could easily be expanded at a future date, the board unanimously decided on the smaller path option.

Roads

Roads committee chair, Rudy Blohm reported three areas of broken sidewalk that need to be repaired or replaced along Landings Blvd. It was suggested they consult with the aesthetics committee and decide on a remedy.

Concern over the worn and shabby condition of The Landings fire hydrants was raised. An LMA board member reported they are waiting for a response from Sarasota County concerning their care and need to be repainted.

Safety and Security

Safety and Security Chair, Bill Whitman stated that after checking legal Landings documents and the bylaws, their committee would need to re-address ways in which they could deter and penalize speeders as well as those who are reported to have run stop signs in The Landings.

A report of this further study will be made at a future board meeting.

The LMA board approved a motion by Bill Whitman stating the guard at the main gate may request to see a valid state driver’s license from a motor vehicle operator accessing The Landings.

Updates:

The Kestral Parkway/Tamiami Trail traffic issues are still being addressed. A 180-day extension was granted for the permit while the parties involved continue discussions.

A special meeting between the website committee and board members was held after the regularly scheduled board meeting.

Sara Rhodes brought up several questions that the board would need to answer concerning the continuing process of building and improving the website.

Decisions will be reported as they are made.

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LHA Meeting Notes An owner on Kestral Park Pl raised concerns that a planned drainage remediation plan by LMA was an unnecessary expense. A meeting will be held with the LMA Drainage Chair to review the plan.

Judy Greene, membership chair, reported that there were three new owners and two properties on the market.

The remainder of the brief meeting dealt with Landscaping and Architecture requests and violations. As is customary The Eagle redacts names and specific addresses unless a violation is raised to the hearing level.

New Requests • Pine Harrier Cir - The board approved the selection of replacement roof.

• Landings Blvd - The board is awaiting a replacement planting plan following pine tree removal.

• Flicker Field Cir - The board approved a landscaping plan.

Progress on Outstanding Violations • 4899 Peregrine Point Cir E: The condition of the roof, fence and yard remains a serious problem. A hearing has been scheduled to review the proposed fine for non-compliance with the roof repair/replacement requirement and other violation of landscaping-related covenants.

President’s Column

By Dick Bayles

• Flicker Field Cir: A statue was placed on the front of the property without the approval of the LHA. The board decided that the statue must be removed or relocated to the rear of the property. Also on Flicker Field Circle, an owner was requested to replace or remove a rear fence that had deteriorated.

• Peregrine Point Way: There is one roof that requires power-washing.

• Kestral Park Ln- an owner was requested to submit a landscaping plan for objects placed on the property in front of the residence and another owner was requested to power wash a discolored fence facing the road.

• Kestral Park Pl – The board has requested a schedule for the completion of the previously approved fence replacement.

• Peregrine Point Cir N – The landscaping facing Kestral Park Way N must be removed or replaced.

Property Remediation The two properties that were being cared for by the Association have been sold and their owners have assumed responsibility for their maintenance.

By Henry Rhodes WELCOME! It is wonderful to have so many of our residents returning to Sarasota for “The Season”. We have missed you and it is nice to see you again. I have highlighted a few important topics: The LMA Board adopted criteria for The Landings Community Greenfield Distinguished Service Award. The award is to honor individuals whose ongoing voluntary (a minimum of 5 years) leadership, commitment and service has had an exceptional impact and created a sustaining benefit for the entire Landings community. Look for expanded details in a future Eagle issue.

The Marketing portion of the website has been live since May and recently portions of the “Resident Only” section have become available to all residents that have created their profile. Be sure to visit www.

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some time clicking through the pages to view the creative efforts of our local residents.

When you are ready to create your profile go back to the Home page on the menu bar and click on the resident sign in button. This will take you to the Sign In/New User page, click the appropriate section.

As a New User you will need to complete a form and create a sign in name- we STRONGLY suggest you use your email and a password to complete the process. If the information you enter into the form matches the information that is in the database you will be registered!

If not, you can expect to be contacted to determine the correct information and a resolution to the situation.

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE November 2013

Kids’ Corner

By Heidi Bodor

|Alex Bates, 5 1/2: attends Phillippi Shores IB World School team in Atlanta too this summer.

Where are you from?

We moved here in June from Atlanta, GA. What do you do in your spare time?

(Roswell) Cartwheels! I do them inside and outside all the Do you have any brothers or sisters? time! I also like catching lizards, riding bikes on I have a sister, Courtney (8). the nature trail, and swimming in our pool. I like playing with my toys too. I have all the Toy Story Do you have any pets? characters and play little skits with them.

A bunny named Sunni (named after the yogurt store).

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A weatherman so I can tell the weather.

What do you like most about Sarasota?

I like all the beaches and our new house is pretty What is your favorite type of weather? too.

Tornadoes! I like tornadoes because they spin and are cool!

What is your favorite subject in school?

I love art. Right now we are making a book about Tell me about a recent trip that was fun. farm animals. We are drawing chickens, cows, We went to visit my aunt in Rhode Island. They roosters, and pigs to go in it. It doesn’t have a title had a dog (Rugby) and he liked to play fetch. We yet. also went to the beach but the water was freezing so I decided to play in the sand.

What is your favorite book?

Shark Attack since I like sharks because they are What’s your favorite food?

Plums and grapes because they are round and I cool. I like fish too. like round things. We have a lime and a coconut What are your favorite sports? tree but they are not ready to eat yet. We are going Baseball. My Mom is looking for a team for me to grow an orange tree too. Those will taste good. to play with here in Florida. I played baseball for 2 years and got two trophies . I played soccer for 1 If you could be any animal, what would you be? year and got one trophy. I was also on the swim A bunny because they are cute.

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THE LANDINGS EAGLE November 2013

The Landings Community Greenfield Distinguished Service Award

By Trebor Britt

In October, the LMA Board of Directors approved a formal process for the presentation of The Landings Community Greenfield Distinguished Service Award. This award has been established to honor individuals whose ongoing voluntary (a minimum of 5 years) leadership, commitment and service has had an exceptional impact and created a sustaining benefit for the entire Landings community.

There is no expectation or requirement that an award be bestowed annually. It will be presented at the initiative of an LMA board member.

The Nomination Process: To nominate someone to receive the award, four written endorsement letters from Landings homeowners, which may include one letter from a family member or individual that resides with the nominee, will include the following key items for consideration. Letters of endorsement will not be held in confidence and are documents retained according to record retention requirements.

1. An introduction of the nominee

2. A description of capacity in which they are familiar with the nominee’s performance 3. A comprehensive description of the leadership, commitment and service and its exceptional impact and benefit to the entire Landings community which supports such nomination 4. Name, address, and phone number of endorsement letter author Three fourths (7 of 9) LMA Board members must endorse approval, and the award will be bestowed at a time and location determined by the LMA Board of Directors.

The award is to be a “master plaque or trophy” displayed in the LRC with the names of the recipients engraved on it. A certificate will be presented to the individual at the venue. Landings amenities (e.g. lakes, islands, etc.) will not be named for future recipients.

The Bob Greenfield Award as it exists today recognizes the outstanding service to residents of The Landings.

In 2008, Bob Greenfield, for whom the award was named, was recognized.

In 2008-09, Landings resident, Fritz Drybrough was recognized and in 2010, Landings resident Bob Capo was recognized.

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Eagle Eyes at the U S Open Wimbledon has it’s pomp and circumstances and strawberries, the Australian Open has it’s friendly “G’dai Mates” and beer, the French Open is known for fashion and champagne but the U S Open is, well its New York and all its finest cocooned in a beautiful setting next to CITI Stadium in Flushing Meadows, the site of the 1964-65 World’s Fair.

Remaining on this site as a reminder of that event is the large 12 story stainless steel model of the earth to symbolize the theme of the Fair, Peace Through Understanding.

Ironically, the Viet Nam war was already underway. I was privileged, at the invitation of my son whose company provides the production facilities, cameras, trailers, miles of cable etc., to receive Media Credentials from CBS that allowed me access to the media seats next to the courts.

I sat up close to the players and could observe their play as well as their demeanor on and off court. I do believe you see play

better on TV but you cannot possibly believe the pace of the ball as observed from almost court level behind the umpire or witness the emotional display of players under extreme pressure.

I have elevated respect for the lines people and the evident difficulty of some of their calls.

Three days was not enough to see all the players but near the end of the first week, most of the seeded players were in their third round. I saw Venus and Serena, Andy Murray, Tommy Haas, John Isner, David Ferrer, Janko Tipsarevic, Ana Ivanovic, Cristina McHale, Victoria Azarenka, Jack Sock ( a promising 20 year old American from Kansas), the Bryan Brothers, Gael Monfils, the most entertaining player in the tournament, and several “ova’s”.

I marveled at the size of the complex with its 17 competitive courts and 20 practice courts.

Arthur Ashe Stadium replaced Louis Armstrong as the primary venue for the tournament. At a cost of $250 million, it features

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22,547 individual seats, 90 luxury suites, and 5 pricy restaurants.

It is the largest outdoor tennis venue in the world. A roof over the stadium is to be completed in 2016-2017. The 32 courts seemed to be in use most of the day for either competition or practice. You can view some of the players at practice but there are guards around the courts, which prevent them from being very approachable.

The overall security was good requiring credentials or a ticket with ID to enter the Billie Jean King Tennis Center. The area in front of Arthur Ashe Stadium is called South Plaza and features electronic signs showing players and scores on all completive courts and practice courts. It also hosts professional entertainment like musical groups and dancing troops. There you have access to food and beverages from Heineken to Grey Goose, kiosks featuring all kinds of goods and of course, the upscale clothing shops like Ralph Lauren featuring the latest tennis

clothing and related goods.

Introduced this year was US Open FanVision. It is a small device somewhat larger than a smart phone that enables you to watch six different courts in real time. While on Grandstand Court, I was watching matches on five other courts.

As a guest of CBS and my son Mike, I obtained a behind the scenes tour of how the event is televised and delivered to your TV. Nine days prior to the event numerous large production

trailers are parked just outside the Center in an area called the Compound. They position cameras at specific locations on the courts and run miles of coax cables throughout the Center to capture play as well as other center activities. The production trailers contain a large array of monitors that capture play from the courts, adjust picture quality and sound from all the cameras and funnel it into the trailer occupied by the producer and director who

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decide which scene and camera you will see and when and what commercials are shown. In addition, some of the content is provided to various networks other than CBS like ESPN, BBC, FOX, and some of the networks of thirty-eight nations on behalf of players from their respective countries. The whole process requires days of preparation and coordination.

The Compound and its many production crews and network personnel are very self- contained and even have their own cafeteria. I was awed by the effort required to provide us with the wonderful TV reception we have come to routinely expect.

Well you know that Serena and Rafa won the singles. Serena

with 67 US Open match wins will most likely never catch Chris Evert with 101 wins.

Rafa will not even approach

Jimmy Connors record of 98 match wins. The prize money continues to increase. Serena and Rafa each won $2,600,000 prize money and $1,000,000 more in bonuses.

Even first round losers were awarded $32,000.

Perhaps I will go to the US Open again in 2014 but if not, I will forever be grateful for the opportunity offered by my son Mike and CBS to experience the wonders of US Open tennis at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

P. S. While walking through the crowded South Plaza I physically bumped into my Starling Drive neighbors, Bonnie and Gary Warren. What a small world.

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Racquet Club News |President’s Report As I had mentioned in last month’s letter, the Club has two significant tennis events coming up – the Father/Son (National Senior Father/Son and Super Senior Father/Son Clay Court Championships the week before Thanksgiving and the Lessons for Life charity event on December 7. Information on the December 7th event is available at the Club.

As one of the four national tournaments (others are grass, indoor and hard court), the Father/Son tournament is an important event and showcases the Club’s courts and facilities.

We’ve come to understand that our event is the best-attended of the tournaments and we

encourage everyone to come and watch some excellent tennis by the country’s best seniors.

We will adopt the 2014 operating and capital budget at our November 19th board meeting. This is our members’ last chance to ask questions and make suggestions with respect to the budget. I expect the Annual Assessment to remain the same as last year’s at $1,244.

Our annual meeting will be held at 7:00PM on January 21st.

The principal purpose of this meeting is to elect the Board of Directors and subsequently the officers of the Club. It is important that as many of you are represented as possible. The meeting notice will go out in November, along with a proxy for you to be represented at the meeting if you cannot attend.

Our monthly meetings, held

|Manager’s Report Season is here and the activity level is picking up.

The tennis courts are getting busier, the clubhouse schedules are filling up and all of the exercise classes are going again. Jazzercise is on Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 AM. Yoga takes place Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:15 AM and Zumba runs Mondays & Fridays at 9:30 AM. Also, the new session of our Watercolor Painting class started in early October on Thursdays at 10:00 AM. For more information

By Richard Bayles

By Kevin Lechlitner

about any of the activities at the Club, please contact the Tennis Pro Shop at 923-3886.

For the 21st consecutive year, we are proud to be the host facility for the USTA National Senior and Super Senior Father/Son Clay Court Championships. The tournaments begin Wednesday, November 20th and will end Sunday, November 24th. Be sure to mark those dates on your calendar. It will be five days full of great tennis by players from all over the country. Make plans to come out and cheer for your favorite father/son teams. You can also get involved as a host

|News From the Court Welcome back to those returning this past month.

A reminder to everyone to mark their calendar for the Father/Son Tennis Tournament Wednesday, November 20th - Sunday,

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on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:30 PM are intended for discussion of issues concerning the club’s operations. Rather than using the Annual Meeting for such items, please plan to attend a monthly meeting to bring up questions or problems. If you cannot make a monthly meeting, e-mail to me [rubayles@alum. mit.edu] will receive a prompt response.

family. If you are interested please contact Ralph and Dee Ricapito at 927-6261.

Be sure to mark your calendars for our Annual Holiday Dinner Dance. It is scheduled for December 14th with cocktails at 6:00 and dinner at 6:30 PM. Our popular one-man-band Earl NeSmith will provide the music and entertainment. James Riegel from Black Tie Catering is back again with another fantastic menu. Seating is limited so please sign up early. The registration sheet with the menu items listed will be posted in the Pro Shop by early November.

By Joe Venezia

November 24th 2013. Be prepared to watch some great tennis and welcome old and new tennis friends to The Landings.

Catie, Joey and I are headed north to spend Thanksgiving with our families this year. I will be unavailable for lessons/ clinics Monday, November25th - Saturday, November 30th, 2013

but will be back and ready to go Monday, December 2nd, 2013.

Call or e-mail me - 941-993-2628 or lrctennisdirector@verizon.net to get on the books.

I am planning a “Night In Venice” for January 2014. Check the Pro Shop in December for all the details.

See you on the courts..........

Landings website presentation

The Ecumenical World of Jay Rock

By Karl Maggard At the Landings round table Nov. 14, 2013 at 4:00 pm at the LRC

As Judith followed her career in the arts, Jay worked as a Presbyterian pastor in churches in Stockton, Sausalito, and Ygnacio Valley, California. In 1980, Jay began work for Church World Service’s West Coast Office in San Francisco. There he helped engage churches and ecumenical bodies in the international relief, refugee resettlement and development work of Church World Service. In 1987, he and Judith moved to NYC, where he became Director of Interfaith Relations at the National Council of Churches of Christ, USA. He served in this capacity for 16 ½ years, developing relationships of trust, honesty, and cooperation with Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Native American Traditional groups and organizations.

In 2003, the couple bought one of the beautiful lakefront Carriage Houses at The Landings in Sarasota. They had waited two years for one of these properties to become available. When one finally came on the market, they bought it, and Judith began living here part-time. Jay’s work in NYC came to an end, and later in 2003, he was asked to come to Louisville, KY, where he served as Coordinator for Interfaith Relations at the Presbyterian Church (USA) until

Announcing the introduction of the new resident-portion of the landings web site. The resident-portion has never been presented publicly as of this date.

The presentation will take place at the landings round table on November 14 at 4:00 pm at the LRC. Some of you may have seen the public or marketing portion of the new landings web site, but this “side” of the web site is for residents only and will be of interest to everyone.

For example, you will be shown how to participate in discussion groups that really interest you.

You will be shown the new classified section of the site that allows you to place your own classified ad to buy or sell items.

As part of establishing your profile, you can add those specific areas of interest to find others in the landings that share this interest. You may have a passion for cooking, photography, travel, sports, games, stamp collecting, dining out, art, music, or getting together with fellow alums from your alma mater. Landings artists can identify others with this passion.

You may want to get together to share stories, or military experiences, things to do with family or visiting guests. Are you a “motorhead” that loves to talk about cars.

Water activities: boating, kayaking, sailing, “beaching”, parasailing? Do you enjoy books and movies? This is the place to get that information out to other residents.

PLEASE NOTE RATE CHANGES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2013

New Private Lesson/Clinic Rate Change:

▪ ½ Hour Private Lesson: Members - $35 / Non-Members - $40 ▪ 1 Hour Private Lesson: Memebers - $65 / Non-Members - $70 ▪ Clinics – 8 or more with 2 Pros (1.5Hrs): Members - $25 / Non-Members - $25 ▪ Clinics - 7 or less with 1 pro (1.5Hrs): Members - $20 / Non-Members - $25 NOTE: Clinics with 2 Pros will have a 24 hour cancellation policy where the full amount will be charged for no shows.

Continued from cover story.

Are You Ready For Some

2010.

Since his retirement, Jay has served on the Landscape Committee of his condominium community. He was elected to the condo Board in 2011, and asked to serve as President of the Condominium Association (his current term continues through 2014). As such, he has led this group in tackling deferred maintenance problems, and in finding new Property Management Personnel.

At the same time, Jay has continued to lead Adult Education Classes at St. Boniface Episcopal church.

Jay Rock thinks of this final period of life not as “retirement”, but as a time of summations, reflections, refinement, and last opportunities. “Leaving behind the structure, recognition, and role of my work in the church and ecumenical world has not been easy for me; it has taken me several years to get used to living within my own expectations, and according to my own gifts. My vocational calling—to understand and practice the art of bringing people together across cultures and religions— has not disappeared, but I look for new ways to live it out. I want to think about what I have learned, and to find ways to teach or pass that on to others.”

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By Dick Bayles

Note: The next edition of the Landings Handbook and Directory has been delayed until November 20, 2013. The deadline for changes is November 10, 2013. If you wish to change your listing as shown and you have not subsequently updated it with and received a confirmation of that change, please do so as described in the last paragraph below.

The following are new owners since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Grace H. Riker, 1706 Kestral Park Dr, 941-924-8908 • Ramsey J. Frangie, 1769 Pine Harrier Cir • Mike & Joan Stone, 4638 Pine Harrier Dr, 941-921-7842, C:972 294 5140, C:214-354-0871, jmstone549@gmail.com, jstone526@gmail.com • Jill Williams, 1444 Landings Cir The following are changes: • Bill & Susan Donaldson, 5430 Eagles Point Cir #301, C:618-267-3013, 618 283 1814, C:618-267-1814 • Steven & Joan Haber: 1768 Pine Harrier Cir, 941-921-9197, stevenhaber2012@gmail.com, joanhaber2012@gmail.com • Peter Gibson & Sandra Masters, 1766 Peregrine Point Dr, 941-954-2021, 941-350-4440, sandcastles@comcast.net If there are changes to your directory listing, please contact me in writing. If you are new to The Landings and only your address is shown, it indicates that I have not received a directory form giving details of and permission for a listing. Directory forms are available at www.landingseagle.com, from me via e-mail or from your association, and may be dropped off at the gate to my attention or sent via mail, e-mail or fax.

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Behind the scenes of the Father/Son Tournament Continued from cover story.

This includes the four national championships that take place on the four tennis surfaces grass (Long Island), hard court (California), indoor (New Jersey) and clay court at our Club.

Letters are sent inviting them to the last tournament of the year.

Online registration through the USTA website starts on September 1st and continues until the last week of October.

Kevin, Joe, and referee Dick Collins use the USTA national rankings and their knowledge of prior team performances to create the draw which is then submitted to the USTA for posting on their website at the end of the first week of November.

Sponsors are needed, so the search for sponsors begins months in advance. We are fortunate to have long-time sponsorships from Sweet Tomatoes, Ritzman Tennis Courts, Suncoast Autos and the Judy & Tara Realtor team and this year we welcome,

Antigua tennis apparel as a new sponsor.

The Racquet Club members play a vital and unique role in support of our tournament, a contrast to other national tournaments. Our members go “all out” to provide a welcoming atmosphere; many taking up the role of host-family, spectators and volunteers.

Up to ten volunteers work during the tournament on the desk, ensuring that drinks and ice are available on all courts, posting the team names and preparing the gift bags.

Members also “cater” the player lunch and host-families, arranged by Dee and Ralph Ricapito, provide team support during the matches and are their local source of information about Sarasota for both the players and, oftentimes, their families.

The following lists some of the perks enjoyed by each team member.

• Gift bag (shirts, coupons, etc.)

• Team luncheon and dinner • Court quality – Facility in general • Prize money

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• Chair umpire for featured matches • Photos of teams and match action • DVD of finals • Participants receive a thank you letter and team photo After all is said and done, is there any wonder why, year after year, our tournament draws 25 percent more teams than the next largest championship?

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Downtown & Beyond

By Paul Roat

|New Orleans doesn’t come to Sarasota through one restaurant remodel proposal other architectural themes on Main Street.

Commissioners also voiced obstruction problems created by columns on the sidewalks to support the galleries, as well as potential noise generated by al fresco diners within the keen earshot of nearby condominium.

Brown owns the Beach Club and Hub Baja Grill in Siesta Village, as well as other properties on Main Street.

NIMBY for District 1 Vice Mayor Willie Shaw stated loud and clear that there shall be no homeless shelter built in District 1, his city commission district in northern Sarasota.

Shaw blasted a city homeless consultant, Richard Marbut, for offering his proposals to help get homeless men and women off Sarasota streets and alleys to the media rather than to the officials who are paying his $100,000 fee.

Marbut is scheduled to come

before the city commission sometime this month to offer his proposals. Media reports have indicated he favors some massive overnight facility for those living on the streets, located near existing caregiving facilities.

All those facilities, by the way, are in North Sarasota.

“Consultant Richard Marbut has said a homeless facility should be close to the services that are needed, which is District 1,” Shaw said. “He has said we must get beyond Not In My Back Yard.

“No one in District 1 has had any input. I’m concerned that the process is not transparent and it is not inclusive to the community that is being impacted.

“North Sarasota bears the distinction of having the highest crime rate in Sarasota.

“North Sarasota bears the distinction of having the highest unemployment rate in Sarasota.

“North Sarasota has borne the homeless as an issue.

“No homeless facility should be placed in District 1, and I hope my constituents support my stance. The homeless issue is a Sarasota issue. It is a regional issue, and we should not have a concentration of poverty in District 1.”

“I am 100 percent opposed to the City of Sarasota and the city taxpayers taking on the issue of the homeless within the city boundaries,” said Marilyn Kirkwood. “It is a regional problem. We have to take care of our own people first. It is unfair to place [this regional

facility] financial burden on city taxpayers.

Recent census data provided by the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness indicated there were 1,460 homeless people in Sarasota County. There are less than one-quarter of that number of beds available for the homeless. Men outnumber women by a 3-to-1 ratio, and almost all of the homeless are found in northern Sarasota County, with a large percentage visiting the city from Manatee County and even Arcadia.

The arts capital of Florida, it seems, is also a mecca for the homeless.

Main Street streetscape improvements continue. A snag with contaminated soil in front of Courtesy Cleaners, 1679 Main St., caused a slight delay but all work from Gulfstream Avenue through Gillespie Avenue is scheduled to be completed in November.

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A Siesta Key businessman is branching out into Downtown Sarasota. Unfortunately for Chris Brown, the city commission has cut off one of the limbs on his expanding enterprises.

Brown, who has bought the former Patrick’s Restaurant at Five Points and two adjacent b usinesses, present ed t he commission with a proposal to create a New Orleans-styled building with a porch-like structure above the sidewalk for diners. “The Galleries at Five Points” would allow patrons to have a panoramic view of the heart of the city, he proposed.

No, city commissioners said.

His unprecedented approach of making his pitch first to the commission rather than parading his plan through the usual path of other city departments and boards apparently irked some officials. Other concerns voiced included the aesthetics of his building plan juxtaposed with

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Condos in Common

By Scott Diamond

So much has been written lately in regard to the National Flood Insurance Program.

Hurricane Katrina and Super Storm Sandy were the major causes for plunging this benefit in the red by Billions and Billions of dollars. Corrective action has been attempted before, but now there is something finally in place.

The Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 is now in effect and will be coming to a policy near you. Much like “Plan 9 from Outer Space”, the 1959 Sci-Fi movie, it is neither scary nor serious to many of us. Republican Judy Biggert of Illinois and Democrat Maxine Waters of California were on to something when they served on the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity and crafted this bill that now has become law.

BW-12, as it is known by all of our insurance agents, is trying to level the playing field when it comes to fairly

assessing premiums on properties in FEMA flood zones.

Unknown to most of us, many have been paying a subsidized rate for years with very small increases in flood insurance premiums. For some, BW-12 will have dramatic effects. Plan 9 centered on aliens creating a doomsday weapon, but in reality it was probably the worst movie ever made. Reviews of BW-12 will vary.

For condo dwellers, you will definitely see annual increases from now on in order to balance the books. Buildings built before 1974 will be hit hardest. The subsidized rates in high risk areas will go away when your home is sold or if you allow the policy to lapse. Moderate to low-risk areas will not feel such a sting especially if an Elevation Certificate is in place. It’s true that the average concession stand profit at a movie theatre is 85%.

In the old days,” Let’s all go to

the Lobby” sounded like fun when that jingle came between a double feature.

There was a really good reason for this. Ticket prices weren’t that high and the super-sized menu helped defray some operating costs.

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Those buying residences in high risk areas will have to factor in higher premiums at closing. Like Citizens Insurance, it will have more of an effect on a second home or an investment property if flood insurance is required by a lender.

Sit back, relax and see how this plays out. Hopefully, a sequel will not be needed to BW12 unless a bearded man with a boat has been spotted assembling animals two by two.

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Raising Landin Hello all of you here in LANDIN LAND I’m going to keep this one short and sweet because I just got back home and for some odd reason, I seem to be having a difficult time relating all that has happened the past three weeks! So suffice it to say that those people told my people and Guide Dog University what an exceptionally good boy I was. See, I told you I am really trying hard.

In one of these pictures I am at the Golf and in the other I am at the Gulf. You people sure come up with some funny names for things. My person says it’s easy to tell the difference because the game Golf has an “o “ in it that looks like the ball. Really! You expect me to………oh never mind. But speaking of games, I think I might like to learn how to play WOOFel Ball ?

Father/ Son Tournament from past to present

By Dee & Ralph Ricapito

I am told this is the time of year when you people have lots of holiday parties and gatherings That it is a very colorful season. Unfortunately you tell me that dogs can not discern certain colors.

What A pity. I bet I look quite good in this picture though I may never know.

BUT what I do know is: MY NAME IS LANDIN AND I WAS BORN TO BE A GUIDE DOG! TO BE CONTINUED………………

It all began in 1993, in Florida, when the National Senior Father/Son Clay Court Championships was introduced to the Landings by Bob Luxembourg, who was the Tournament Director as well as a Landings resident. He was contacted by the USTA about organizing a National Father/ Son event. Bob was thrilled at the prospect since he and his son Eric hadn’t played together in a National Tournament in thirteen years.

To be eligible the father had to be 60 years or older. When Bob turned seventy he started a National USTA Super Senior Championship.

Teams were recruited from among the best teams in the U.S. and Canada and were seeded by the USTA’S ranking system. Teams came from California, Texas and Hawaii; in essence from everywhere in

the US. Some teams that compete in our tournament bring together fathers and sons who live in different parts of the country and are united in this way.

It’s a joy to see the different dynamics of the families and our little Racquet Club gets to share in this special energy.

Landins are treated to a week of great tennis with the Senior Father/Son 60’s; and the Super Senior Father/Son 70’s combined. This event is complimentary for the residents and guests.

The Tournament gets better every year thanks to our current Tournament Director, and Tennis Pro, Joe Venezia, ably assisted by our Club Manager, Kevin Lechlitner.

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Pet Talk

Pet of the Month

By Dr. Anne Chauvet It is common for Dachshunds to suffer a disk herniation. What are the symptoms, treatment options and recovery time?

Now here is my specialty: Dachshunds.

I have one and yes he had a herniated disc.

Yes he had a surgery and is still jumping and running years later. Dachshunds are a popular breed and account for about 43% of all the spine surgeries I do.

This happens in many other breeds with long body short legs, but not only in those breeds. Sudden pain, limping, not walking well or at all are the main signs.

Sometimes the dogs have a scrunched up neck and head down if the disc herniation is in the neck; they walk like a person with whiplash. Sometimes they look like they have belly pain because they are hunched up and so tense in their abdomen due to the back muscle spasms. If you note any of the above-mentioned symptoms, see your vet immediately.

Often, 85% of the time, medical care can alleviate or even cure the symptoms.

There are times, however, when you need to consider surgery. The good news is almost all of these dogs walk again, run again. But big advice; see a neurosurgeon, for this is not a run of the mill procedure.

Duke Hennessy

Dr. Chauvet earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, completed a small animal medicine/surgery internship at the University of Illinois in Urbana and finished her residency in neurology/ neurosurgery at the University of California, Davis. She has been trained in small animal rehabilitation by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute of Wellington, Florida and is known internationally for her specialized work in the relatively rare field of veterinary neurology speaking to, training, and consulting with veterinary practices and organizations globally.

If you have a question about your pet, please email your question to criticalvetcare@gmail.com Each month, Dr. Chauvet will choose a few questions to share with readers.

My name is Duke Hennessy. If I may say so, I am a handsome white West Highland Terrier. You may already know me if you travel along Landings Boulevard near the Tree Houses. I can frquently be seen there walking my father, Joe Hennessy, as my olfactory functions take inventory of all the critters that pass through the Landings on any given day.

I have lived in the Landings for four wonderful years. Liberated from the cold, snow and that ghastly sleet of the northeast, I am free to hunt every day of the year. I spent my early years in Madison, NJ where I attended the St. Huberts Canine Academy. I emphasize attended because I never received a certificate of completion due to a discrepancy between the canine and human definition of obedience.

I now reside at 1586 Landings Terrace however my kingdom extends to Landings Boulevard.

The Landings is a terrific place to meet other pups. I have many old friends including Shadow, Bailey, Robby, Abbey, Griff, Lucy and Dondi. Recently, I was introduced to Louie and Bo Jangels.

I also have a new neighbor, Ruby, a rather attracive young lady with a fetching smile.

My primary goal in life is to rid the Landings of the ever dreadful UPS and FedEx delivery

trucks. For that matter, any vehicle that even looks or sounds like one of those delivery monsters will fall victim to my scrutiny and ensuing verbal interrogations. When I do get down time from this most noble deed, I hunt for lizards, turtles and squirrels. Fortunately, for them, and I guess me as well, I have never caught one.

The humans in the Landings are the best!

Especially, the bikers who stop to give me a treat. You are very gracious and special to me.

Oh, and speaking of treats, I am proud to tell you that I gained two pounds since April! My father put me on a diet. As the person that gains seven pounds every holiday he should be quite expert at trimming me down. I totally enjoy Sarasota as well as the Landings. My favorite places are Pet Smart, Bayfront Park, Payne Park and Phillippi Creek Park. I find it distastful that certain parks prohibit puppies.

So, thats about it. Thanks for letting me share my story. I hope to see you around. Please do not be offended if I run in to you and do not say hello. I take my various canine duties very seriously. Unless, of course, you are packing a treat!

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Featured Restaurant

By Paul Roat

|Deli food galore at Corkscrew Deli

in Landings Plaza The Sarasota region has a wealth of fine dining establishments. There is fine Continental cuisine, ethnic fare featuring everything from Italian to Spanish, Cuban to Peruvian, Mexican to Asian, and more.

The food itself is myriad.

Depending on restaurant, you can dine on ostrich, buffalo, elk, frog, alligator, venison, wild hog, quail, plus seafood from around the world — we’ve got almost everything available to us here except maybe yak or kangaroo.

But sometimes you get jaded with filet mignon smothered with Béarnaise sauce or stone crab claws dripping with drawn butter. You’ve just gotta have a good deli sandwich, and Corkscrew Deli fits the bill.

Corkscrew Deli is at the south end of the Landings Plaza on U.S. 41. They’ve been at it since 1994 and definitely have figured out how to do food right. Stop by some weekday lunch and you’ll see why they need four people in the miniscule kitchen to pump out the food for the masses.

The small but busy restaurant has 25 Signature Sandwiches, plus six Signature Salads, $3.99 Daily Specials, Everyday Deals, and myriad Café Sandwich combinations for $4.99.

Classic New York deli sandwiches are the big hit at Corkscrew Deli.

Reuben: hot corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, and 1000 Island Dressing on toasted rye, $6.99.

New Yorker: hot pastrami and corned beef with Swiss and a special mustard sauce on toasted rye, $9.99.

Caribbean (okay, maybe not classic New York): hot pastrami, provolone, Romaine lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini and special Caribbean sauce on an onion roll, $6.99.

Other favorites include the El Paso at $6.29. It’s a turkey breast with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and a special Jalapeno Ranch spread served on an onion roll. The same price is the

Golden Turkey: oven roasted turkey breast with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, diced pepperoncini and curry dressing, served on a multigrain roll.

Go healthy with Tuna Salad, albacore tuna salad with lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a toasted multigrain roll for $6.59.

Hot pressed sandwiches include the classic Cuban, Miami version, with ham and roast pork, Swiss, sliced dill pickle, and a mustard sauce pressed on Cuban bread for $5.99. Tampa’s version, by the way, adds sliced salami.

Salami is a key addition to the Paisano, as well as Black Forest ham, provolone, tomato, onion, pepperoncini and garlic spread served on a pressed roll for $6.29.

The Club Wrap is popular at Corkscrew Deli. It’s sliced chicken, bacon, avocado, Romaine lettuce and tomato, with Ranch dressing on a tomato basil tortilla for $9.99.

The “Our Most Impressive” sandwich is aptly named The Dagwood. The salami base has added to it turkey, Black Forest ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, Italian dressing and mayonnaise, all for $9.99.

Florida visits California at the Corkscrew Deli through the California Salad ($6.99), a tossed salad with turkey, grapes, avocado and gorgonzola cheese, served with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Everyday Meals are all $4.99 or $3.99. You may choose from a six-inch Italian or turkey sub, Greek Salad, or even a PB&J. Café Sandwiches are $4.99 and with a host of combinations on different breads and myriad toppings and breads.

The $3.99 Daily Specials is the

The Corkscrew Deli, at the south end of the Landings Plaza on U.S. 41, has been serving sandwiches and more for 19 years.

Photo by Paul Roat

It takes a small army of kitchen staff to accommodate the lunchtime crowds that throng the Corkscrew Deli. Each sandwich is made to order by hand at the Corkscrew Deli.

Photo by Paul Roat

deal at Corkscrew Deli, though.

Running Monday through Saturday is a different sandwich.

Catering is a big business, and Corkscrew Deli caters to businesses with its various platters. Serving sizes range in number of patrons, up to 15 for some 25 for other platters, with food ranging from a Sampler of the most popular dishes to a Vegetable Tray to the decadent Brownie & Cookies platter.

There is free delivery on orders of at least $20 within a limited three-mile area of the restaurant.

Corkscrew Deli hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The establishment is at 4982 S. Tamiami Trail, Landings Shopping Center, 941-925-3955, fax 926-0066, Web site www. corkscrewdeli.com And the dill pickle spear with every sandwich order is pure deli delight.

Off Islands

By Paul Roat

Boat parking issues on Longboat, car parking problems on Circle - toast to woes in Venice Perhaps you could call this story a tale of two cities on one key.

Longboat Key, that is.

Back in the days before condominiums and Arvida, the key was a laid-back place. There are two mobile home parks on the key, believe it or not, and the north end — Longbeach Village — is still home to an eclectic group of folks who like to sit on the porch and watch the peafowl waddle by.

There is a public dock in the Village, and a little boat ramp.

Villagers sometimes trailer their little boats to the little ramp and putter around Sarasota Bay or Longboat Pass.

It’s the boats on trailers in yards that have some folks who live in the southern, tonier territories on the key, somewhat upset.

There apparently has been a task force/blue ribbon committee/working group/

study panel/whatever that is suggesting that boat parking in yards be regulated. Just what “regulated” means is yet to be seen, but it has been suggested that certain areas are good for boats while other are bad.

It will be interesting to see how the freethinking Villagers fare against those people who live in a community designed by a central intelligence.

Big Brother has come to an Island to our north.

Longboat Key recently installed license-plate recognition cameras at both ends of its barrier island.

There are six cameras that check to make sure motorists have valid plates and no outstanding warrants. The cameras shoot information to federal and state agencies. If there’s a hit, Longboat police are notified and the car is pulled over. No pictures of drivers are taken.

Cost of the cameras was $79,000.

Parking, anyone?

There are three certainties in our part of Southwest Florida: death, taxes, and a need for more parking at St. Armands Circle.

The Circle has been a destination for shoppers, diners, and gawkers for decades. It’s truly pedestrian friendly, with wide sidewalks and an accommodating park in the center of the traffic circle featuring frequent arts and crafts festivals, car exhibits, and concerts.

The stores are eclectic and, although pricey, feature some interesting items.

A quick off-the-top-of-thehead count totals at least a dozen places to eat, from the iconic Columbia Restaurant to the always-popular Daiquiri Deck to the new The Shore.

But although the Circle is friendly to walkers, it’s always been a chore to find a place to park a vehicle.

Sarasota City officials are

‘Wine-ing’ in Venice

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120 chapters, may now include Venice within its member groups.

An initial session was held in September with 18 attendees.

The October soiree had so many people seeking to attend that some were turned away due to lack of space at Brindley’s Liquor, Wine & Gourmet. The November meeting is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 17 at a location yet to be determined. Cost is $15, and further information may be obtained by calling Ted DeVirgilis at 941-497-7729 or tedevirgilis@gmail.com The American Wine Society is an educational organization, DeVirgilis explained, with publications, conferences, wine tasting sessions, and even scholarships. The organization began in 1967 with 200 grape growers, winemakers, and wine fans. DeVirgilis has been a member of the American Wine Society for 31 years, he said. “It’s been a lot of fun.”

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hoping to come up with a solution. In conjunction with the St. Armands Business Improvement District, the city has approved a $49,000 parking study. Kimberly-Horn and Associates will look at how more parking spaces may be created, probably in the form of some sort of additional multi-level parking garage. The study is scheduled to be completed this winter.

Perhaps it’s just me, but parking has never been much of a problem for me on the Circle or even Downtown. Most of the time I seem to get a spot right in front of where I’m going. If I don’t get the “rockstar parking” place, the walk is always enjoyable.

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The Recipe Corner |The “Kitchen Ladies” Recipe of the Month Compiled by Dee Ricapito

Great Father/Son “Tournament Food”

Cucumber-Blueberry Slaw (with Brats) by Dee Ricapito.

If you have Brats left over from the Octoberfest use them up with this crunchy, bright slaw. Pile on a spoonful on the bun and serve the rest alongside.

• 6.Uncooked bratwurst • 1 1/2 cups apple juice • 3 Cups shredded savory cabbage • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries • 3 Tbsp. sliced green onion • 1/3 cup buttermilk • 2 tbsp. light mayonnaise • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley. (Snipped pieces) • 1 Tbsp. fresh dill. (Also snipped) • 1 small clove garlic (minced) • 1/8 tsp. salt • 1/8 tsp. black pepper • 6 hot dog buns, split & toasted Combine brats and apple juice in a pot bring to a boil. Reduce heat and summer, covered for 12 minutes. For Cucumber-blueberry Slaw. Combine cabbage cucumber, blueberries, and green onion.

In another bowl stir together buttermilk, mayo, parsley, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Add all together and gently toss to coat. For charcoal grill or a fry pan, grill brats 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Serve brats on toasted buns. Top with slaw. Makes 6 servings. Or forget the brats all together and have a side to complement any platter you serve with a touch of sweetness from the berries, and crunch from the cucumber an unexpected treat.

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Household Community Hauling Program The next date for dropping off your unwanted paints, household chemicals, electronics, batteries , etc. will be Wednesday November 13. A list of the acceptable items is provided in the box below.

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 are limited to the first 15 callers. They must be made before noon on Monday November 11.

Call George Niel at 941-927-6464 x-110.

The following can also and preferably be disposed of in the weekly trash pick-up: motor oils and filters (set along side 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 Larry Lawrence 410-456-6240.

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: TVs, computer systems, monitors, printers, scanners, fax machines, power supplies

Arts on the Horizon November 1 & 8: Music in the Park (6pm to 8 pm) Bradenton Riverwalk Kettle of Fish plays on November 1st & Applebutter Express on November 8th.

This family friendly concert series will continue every Friday of the month.

Riverwalk has a beautiful 1.5 mile walkway along the beautiful Manatee River. Stroll the sidewalk and you’ll find entertainment for the whole family. There’s a skate park, outdoor amphitheater, splash fountain, tidal zone, volleyball court, fishing pier, day dock, canoe & kayak launch, botanical walkway and outdoor living rooms for lounging or reading.

There are even Food Trucks serving food & drinks. Riverwalk has something for everyone!

November 2: Sarasota Bay Water Festival (10 am to 5 pm) Art Zone & Live music plus much more! Free Admission.

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival is Saturday, November 2 at Ken Thompson Park. The theme this year is Enjoy the Bay! The Festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm with live music from noon until sunset.

Live Music line-up for the event: Ben Hammond, Luke Andrews, Democracy, Hymn for Her and Come Back Alice.

SarasotaBayWaterFestival.com/ November 2 & 3: Karen Akers in “Porter: Anything Goes” at the Historic Asolo Theatre.

Broadway, cabaret and film vocalist Karen Akers performs an evening of classic and rarely heard songs by Cole Porter.

Artist Series Concert. This Sarasota non-profit group presents performances all season long, mainly at the Asolo.

Highlights include a variety of concerts, opera, orchestra, Broadway and film. www.artistseriesconcerts.org November 2 & 3: 26th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival (10 am to 5 pm) There will be 150 Artists, selling all types of arts & crafts. www.artfestival.com

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November 3: Jazz on the Water (3pm to 5pm) LeBarge Tropical Cruise Enjoy an afternoon of Jazz on Sarasota Bay! Featuring Jeremy Carter Quartet; Rick Steuart, keyboard; Dan Navarro, bass; Joe Renda, drums; and Jeremy Carter, tenor sax. www.jazzclubsarasota.org/ November 9: Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden Grand Opening (1pm to 3pm) Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ newest family-friendly garden! The Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden festivities will include tours, refreshments, performances, games, storytelling, and more.

Admission to the grand opening celebration is included with paid admission to the Gardens. www.selby.org November 9: 25th Annual St. Armands Art Festival & Fall Sidewalk Sale (10 am to 5 pm) More than 175 artisans displaying original works. www.starmandscircleassoc.com November 13 to 18: Sarasota Chalk Festival (9:30am to 6pm) This year’s theme is ‘Legacy of Valor’ honoring Veterans, inspiring patriotism and embracing freedom. It is a tribute to our freedoms and Veterans! The festival will honor our veterans with events and activities including music, art, drama and dance. Street artists create masterpieces using chalk and the pavement as their canvas, creating huge works of art! You will be amazed at the 3D artwork! This celebration of unique art brings people together from all walks of life, to be inspired and participate in the cultural and performing arts.

The event is free. Donations are welcome. chalkfestival.org/ November 15 to 18: 4th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic (9am – 5pm) A special meet & greet on November 14th at 5:30 pm Meet the Artists at Daiquiri Deck on Siesta Key. Twenty master sand sculptors from around the world will

be competing for $4000.

Contestants from Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Poland, Germany and the United States will display their carving techniques forming pristine sand sculptures. Live music will entertain. Vendors will line the our #1 Siesta Key beach for this creative event! November 16th (9am to 3pm) for the AMATEUR COMPETITION! Children join in on the fun on Saturday! $5 admission. (children under 4 are free) Proceeds benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s sea turtle research and conservation programs. siestakeycrystalclassic.com November 16 & 17 “Crossover” with the Rastrelli Cello Quartet (7:30 pm) at the Historic Asolo Theater. http://artistseriesconcerts.org/ event/rastrelli-cello-quartet/ November 23 & 24 Longboat Key Fine Art Festival (10 am-5) 60 Artists exhibiting at the Bayfront Recreation Center. 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sarasota.

November 30: Siesta Key Annual Lighting and Holiday Open House (6 p.m. until 9 p.m) Santa will be on hand for children to give their present wish list, there will be face painting, Santa’s elves, Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sunshine the Clown. Santa’s gift bags provided by Beach Bazaar will be given to the first 250 children who visit with Santa. Santa will arrive by fire truck at approximately 6:15 pm. Businesses will provide refreshments, while guests enjoy live music by Pine View High School Jazz Band, Barbershop Quartets, Key Board Players and choirs singing holiday songs. Siesta Key businesses will be decorated for the holiday season. Free Trolley Rides will be available from Siesta Key Public Beach to the Village from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.

November 30: Venice Holiday Parade Over 3,000 participants and music groups join together to make this a community family event fun for all ages!

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November is here and that means that it’s time to get rid of the extra Halloween candy we’ve been hoarding!

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The extra concentrated sugars are the perfect food for decay and gum disease bacteria and keep them working overtime!

It’s hard enough to keep our teeth clean and plaque free but in the presence of sweets bacteria and other organisms produce acids and other noxious chemicals that can make you feel OK for the moment but really lead you down the path of discomfort, disruption and debt in the long run.

A piece or two at odd times could be OK but not the great big munchy bowl that allows long term grazing.

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Master Sand Sculptor Brian Wigelsworth Brian Wigelsworth is truly a “Renaisands Man!” ‘ Yup—I spelled that one right. Not only is Brian a Master Level sand sculptor, he is the designer and creator of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

Founded in 2010, Brian works in partnership with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau. Now in its 4th year, the event has proved to be a resounding success. The Competition is a favorite with professional sand sculptors from all over the world because of the crisp beauty of Siesta’s pure white sand.

Brian Wigelsworth is also the Sand Coordinator for the Crystal Classic. His main responsibility is to see that the best Master sculptors are invited, to oversee their transportation arrangements, and to insure

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that they have what they need to create their works of art. Brian also designs the plot layout for the event and decides on the centerpiece sculpture upon which all entrants will work together. He also sets up the news desk, organizes the Photo Op sand sculptures, and sees to a myriad of other pesky details that make the event run like clockwork.

Brian was a Military Brat. His father was a Missile Commander in the Air Force who was involved in the Titan Missile Program. As happens in the military, the family moved around a lot, living mostly on coastal bases.

Brian grew up playing on one beach or another, never dreaming that in his late forties he would discover a whole industry of master sand sculptors who actually made their living “playing in the sand.”

He is certainly no stranger to the arts. For many years he was a commercial illustrator in Minneapolis, and has worked in a variety of mediums, including

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stained glass, wood and tiki pole carving, large scale murals, and airbrush art.

One day Brian and his wife left Minneapolis and moved to Sarasota. “Trudy is my total inspiration. We’ve been together for over 30 years!” He became involved in a lot of things, from restaurant management to home remodeling. More importantly, he began to participate at Siesta Key’s local amateur sand sculpting competition held every spring. Before long, he was winning top honors as an amateur. A passerby saw his work on Siesta Key and asked if he would like to do sand sculptures for beer displays inside a group of nearby Publix and Walmart stores.

“Do I get paid?” asked Brian.

“Absolutely!” replied the stranger.

Brian enthusiastically agreed, located a sand quarry out at Lakewood Ranch, and proceeded to begin creating 40 sand sculptures on site at stores all around the Bay Area from

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Tampa to Fort Myers. It was a big job, and he soon found he had to enlist helpers. Sand was wheeled in by the wheelbarrow, delivered to a store early in the morning, and Brian got to work, taking up to two days to finish a single piece. Soon, he had exceeded the qualifications necessary to compete in Sand Sculpting at the Master Level.

He was recognized for exceptional work and invited to a master event. He competed in

the Fort Myers Beach American Championships, where he found himself in a totally different class of competition. “These artists were amazing! I was a beginner all over again.”

As he worked the Fort Myers Beach sand, he came to realize that the sands of Siesta Key had attributes that were truly unique.

You see, a beach like Siesta is rare anywhere the world. It has minimal shells because of multiple submerged sand bars

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that filter the sand to the beach. (Most other beaches of the world are covered with coarse sand and a multitude of shells—characteristics that weaken sand sculptures and eventually cause the larger ones to topple over.) Siesta Key’s fine sand, however, is perfect for building sand sculptures.

From the onset, Brian’s plans for the Crystal Classic were grandiose.

He felt the event should be one that gives back to the beach. He chose Mote Marine’s Sea Turtle Projects as the beneficiary of the competition.

Mote not only donated their volunteer force, they brought their non-profit status which helped to make the event run smoothly. Seeing the potential, other organizations enthusiastically jumped in. The group joined forces as Founding Partners, and in no time at all, the Crystal Classic became a local Siesta Key tradition and a draw for tourists. Today, the four day event attracts more than 70,000 attendees.

Brian brought in his sister, Linda Craig, into the project. As the daughter of an Air Force “Lifer” and the mother of a deployed soldier, Linda runs Manasota Operation Troop Support (MOTS). She was put in charge of

the $5 Photo Op sculptures. Here visitors find sculptures with a holiday theme. Families can be photographed alongside these sculptures and use those pictures in Christmas cards and photo albums. All proceeds, of course, go to MOTS. Today Brian is often called upon to create sculptures for special events such as weddings, engagements, parties, fairs, festivals, corporate events, and trade shows. “A lot of times these events happen at a resort. I build the sculptures right on the spot.”

I loved the tale Brian told about building a special sand sculpture for a man who was ready to “pop the question.” (One of many engagement sculptures he has made for the Marco Island Marriott.) Brian worked in secret all day on the piece. Finally— just as the sun was setting—the couple walked down the beach and came upon the sand sculpture. It took the young lady totally by surprise. The composition consisted of rose petals, candles, and hands holding a ring box.

Inside that box was a real diamond engagement ring.

“Did the lady say yes?” I asked.

“Definitely,” grinned Brian.

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A wide variety of species are available this month, and multiple techniques will be successful. Weather will become a factor at times. Water temperatures will be falling as it cools off and the days become shorter, and this will trigger fish to feed.

Both Big Pass and New Pass will be productive spots to fish this month. Pompano will be targeted by many anglers, along with Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and ladyfish. Drifting with the tide and bouncing a jig off the bottom is a proven technique to catch pompano and other species. Yellow, white, and chartreuse pompano jigs work very well in deep, swift water. These jigs are small and compact, allowing them to sink quickly.

These same jigs are effective in shallow water and on bars when cast out and retrieved back to the boat using short hops. Spoons and Rapala plugs are very effective when breaking fish are seen working in the passes.

Pompano will also be taken on the deep grass flats, as will speckled trout, bluefish, mackerel, jack crevelle and other species. Scented soft plastics such as Trigger-X baits on a ¼ ounce jig head are extremely productive and a lot of fun to fish. A live shrimp either free lined or fished under a cork is the top choice for anglers who prefer live bait. Fish will begin moving south from the passes to the flats between Stickney Pt. and Blackburn Pt. and will be scattered over a large area. Successful anglers will fish quickly until the fish are located.

Redfish schools will be thinning out in the shallow water, but there will still be plenty of fish in the pot holes, along mangrove shorelines, under docks, and around oyster bars. Rapala plugs, weedless gold spoons, and jigs are all excellent choices for probing the shallow flats. Snook will be migrating through these areas on their way to their winter haunts and will be feeding heavily. Points, bars, and docks with current are prime ambush spots for game fish. Large live shrimp are deadly when fished under docks, although it will not allow anglers to cover as much water. Night fishing under lighted docks and bridges will also produce a lot of snook this month.

King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, false albacore, cobia, and sharks will bend rods and test drags in the inshore Gulf of Mexico, provided the severe fronts stay away. Point of Rocks on Siesta Key is a prime fall spot to either sight cast to breaking fish or troll plugs and spoons. Live bait will also produce, especially once fish are located. Live blue runners and threadfins slow trolled on a “stinger” rig will catch some very nice kings along with sharks. Drifting a live shrimp or small bait fish will catch plenty of Spanish and albies.

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|Comet Ison is Earthbound!

Now rounding the backside of the Sun and headed our way is the expected, new space spectacular, Comet Ison. The origin of “Ison” is an acronym from: International Scientific Optical Network (ISON), an international group of observatories for observing asteroids and space debris.

The comet was--and still is-described by astronomers as “The (Possible) Comet of the Century.” It’s been predicted that Ison may even be visible in daytime, as few comets in the past century barely were. Its brightness could rival that of a Full Moon.

The comet’s arrival for viewing in our area is expected late this month, i.e., late November. It will be visible early morning in the southeast for several days.

It can be seen nesting near the familiar constellation of Leo the Lion commanded by its bright, leading alpha-star, Regulus.

The Leo star-grouping is easily found low in the southeast this late autumn. To identify it, Leo forms what looks like a huge sickle, or question mark. (Google search it if you’re not familiar with constellations.) Locate the comet by shifting the focus of your vision about a hand’s length to the southeast of Leo the Lion.

For those who can recognize planets, the comet will be roughly between Mars and Saturn on those near Thanksgiving predawns.

According to the monthly Harvard University’s Sky & Telescope Magazine and Astronomy Magazine, just before

Ison zoomed behind the Sun late summer, astronomers with powerful ‘scopes got a glimpse of it. Frankly, what they saw then was little disappointing. The comet had lost some of its gaseous magnificence as it approached our star. It is also possible that as it reemerges and starts heading our way, the Sun will have burnt off a good deal of Ison’s ice.

In which case, the comet will, unfortunately, lose its reflecting power as seen in our area late November.

However, not to despair.

Cometary behavior is unpredictable. In a recent column here, I explained the disappointment of the 1970’s would-be marvel, Comet Kohoutek. Even its namesake, a Czech astronomer, was embarrassed when the comet fizzled. I spoke with him about it on the QE-2 (whose “voyage into darkness” I described a couple of issues ago). On the other hand, if Ison’s ice-pack, which it acquired during its residence in the extraSolar System Oort Cloud, may be formidable enough to withstand the Sun’s heat.

As you arise early a.m. in the dusk before dawn late this month to observe the comet to the southeast, it may surprise you to be shining there like a bright star with a wispy tail pointing upwards away from the Sun, which is below the horizon.

This will make Ison look like an astronomical Exclamation Point announcing sunrise. By the way, sunrise occurs more rapidly

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Here are some reminders about comets, in case you’ve never seen one: A comet doesn’t appear to be moving (say, like a “shooting star”). It is stationary to our eyes. Yet it is actually zooming through interstellar space. It hangs in the sky as other celestial objects do (except angels, of course!).

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Compiled by: Capt. Jordan M. Joseph, Landings Security & Safety

There were 45 Incidents reported for the month of September 2013. They are as follows: 1 Animal Problem Report Dog being walked off leash.

Owner left area before contact could be made.

1 Assist Other Agency Report Sarasota County Fire Rescue given escort and after hours gate bypass.

2 Burglaries (Vehicles) Reported Both vehicles were left unlocked in driveway.

Cash and loose change stolen.

1 Criminal Mischief Reported Contents of vehicle ‘rifled’ through, nothing missing.

Vehicle was unlocked in driveway.

Happened on same day as above vehicle burglaries.

1 Disturbance Reported Subject delayed in behind traffic at the Main Gate became upset.

Subject began honking their horn in disapproval.

Subject drove recklessly on grass to bypass traffic.

12 Informational Reports Filed 2 Reports of foliage overgrown into roadway referred to Argus Management.

4 Reports of power fluctuations or outages referred to FPL. 1 Resident call for ‘lift assist’ - referred to 911.

1 Pot-hole reported - referred to Argus

Management.

1 Broken water main reported - referred to

County Public Works Dept.

1 resident complaint ref: ‘sloppy leaf blowing’

information passed on to vendor.

1 resident complaint ref: trailer left in driveway

resident contacted, trailer removed.

1 resident complaint ref: items left in mailbox

referred to the Postmaster General.

1 Lost Item Reported Resident missing a vehicle key fob.

1 Found Item Reported Beach bag and beach items found on Nature Trail.

14 Open Doors Reported 2 Vehicle doors found ajar. Owners notified.

1 Restroom area found unlocked overnight.

11 Garage doors found open.

3 Parking Violations Reported Parking Violations are now “No Notice Given”.

Policy shift due to officer safety concerns.

2 Property Damage Reports North Gate arm knocked off by bicyclist.

Water Damage from storm at the LRC Fitness Center.

2 Public Service Reports Residence lock out LMA Maintenance assisted.

Vehicle Lights left on. Resident advised.

3 Reckless Driving Reports Excessive speeds monitored by the ATS Speed Sentry.

Contract Vehicle traveling 38MPH in a 15MPH zone.

Contract Vehicle traveling 26MPH in a 15MPH zone.

Resident Complaint of a speeding Mercedes on Pine Harrier Cir. 1 Vehicle Accident Reported Resident mis-scan on entry, backed up into another resident.

No damage or injury reported at this time.

Main Gate Sept 2012 Sept 2013 Resident Entries at the Main Gate 11561 9519 Resident Exits at the Main Gate* 0 0 System Visitor Entries at the Main Gate** 1010 554 Manual Visitor Entries at the Main Gate*** 748 1088 Visitor Exits at the Main Gate * 0 0 North Gate Resident Entries at the North Gate 14192 12395 Resident Exits at the North Gate 13039 11103 Visitor Entries at the North Gate**** 0 0 Visitor Exits at the North Gate**** 0 0 South Gate Resident Entries at the South Gate 3510 3397 Resident Exits at the South Gate 3089 3109 Visitor Entries at the South Gate**** 0 0 Visitor Exits at the South Gate**** 0 0 * The Main Gate has no means of recording exit numbers at this time. ** This number reflects visitors that have been manually recorded in Gate Sure by an officer. *** This number reflects “Resident Call Ahead Logs” as well as a manual estimate based on regular daily traffic not otherwise recorded (lawn service crews etc...) **** As Visitors are prohibited from using these gates there is no system in place to accurately measure this gate for Entry / Exits 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 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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Inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. The coach house is well cared for with an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, split bedrooms and inside laundry. Master bedroom has a separate sitting area and an over-sized shower and bath.

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Enter this Landings home and you are immediately drawn to the outdoor living area.

Combination living and dining area with volume ceilings and sky lights. Kitchen is open to space for either a breakfast nook or a family room.

Rare opportunity in The Landings- a five bedroom family home! Situated on over a ½ acre lot. There is tremendous potential with this property. The roof was new in 2010. With 3,600 sq ft there are 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

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Judy Tara 350-0451 266-4873

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Watch for the “Judy & Tara’s NeiGhborhood” Open House signs on Sundays where “Just Looking” is always welcome.

Please don’t hesitate to visit, call or stop us on the street.

Your Landings resident real estate Team is always ready to discuss the market and how we can be of service to you.

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 November 2013

1423 LANDINGS PL 5430 EAGLES PT CI # 104 1450 LANDINGS CI 1358 LANDINGS DR 1499 LANDINGS LK DR 1431 LANDINGS PL 1368 LANDINGS DR 1444 LANDINGS CI 1706 KESTRAL PK DR 1732 STARLING DR 1666 STARLING DR 1634 STARLING DR 1704 STARLING DR 1752 KESTRAL PK DR 1611 STARLING DR

Based on information from Realtor.com, Sarasota Property Appraiser, and Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending Oct 17,2013. These properties listed and sold in the past 4 months by various MLS participating offices.

5100 Ocean Boulevard • Sarasota, FL 34242