Landings Eagle - October 2014

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Speeding, A Growing Concern at The Landings Over the past five years, more and more younger families have moved into The Landings. As a result, more and more walkers, bicycle riders, skateboarders, inline skaters, and moms pushing strollers, have appeared along the edges of roads.

Since there are no sidewalks, these pedestrians are in danger of being seriously injured by a speeder. Add texting to the equation and the result could be disastrous.

Former LMA board members Bill Whitman and Dick Bayles shared their opinions.

“We’ve always had a problem at The Landings with speeding,” Whitman said.

The last enforcement action took place almost 8 years ago. One thing is certain, inaction has not helped the speeding issue.

Whitman recalled a speed enforcement process that was in place when he first became an LMA board member. Three non-board members and a prosecutor were assigned and became a “Fining Committee.”

When a fine was about to be imposed, a letter was sent to the violator and the violator had 14 days to respond and may or may not come with an attorney. Whitman thought the fine was $100 per incident with a maximum of $2500.

“Many fines were imposed,” Whitman said. At the time, two people acting as witnesses to the violation, used a calibrated speed gun. One person used the speed gun while the other recorded the license plate number. “It was very effective,”Whitman commented, but could not recall why the program was stopped seven or eight years ago.

Whitman is thankful for the configuration of the roads at The Landings, noting it does help slow people down. In the past, there were more speed bumps in the road ways.

Whitman noted, “they were put in, and taken out, put in, and taken out.” Now only a few speed bumps remain on Kestrel Parkway North.

Whitman would like the LMA board to take the strongest enforcement action possible to curtail speeding before someone is injured or killed.

Former LMA board member Dick Bayles stated, “The measures that the LMA is taking to control speeding aren’t working, and probably won’t work. They are either unwilling or unable to penalize drivers sufficiently to make it a deterrent.”

During the time Dick Bayles was on the LMA board they purchased the electronic speed radar sign, started doing some speed monitoring but we never actually took any action. They also installed a speed bump, but there were so many complaints they ended up taking it out.

As a help to Landings residents Whitman suggested pedestrians who are on the roadway before daybreak or after dark wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.

“Being courteous is another important safety factor,” Whitman said. “Neither pedestrians or drivers should act as if they own the road.”

One of the current methods used to slow down speeders is called a speed table.

These are flat top speed humps with room for the entire wheelbase so a passenger car could rest on top. Any vehicle exceeding an estimated speed of 20-25 mph could be damaged. The downside of a speed table is their cost, about $4500 each.

Although Dick Bayles never favored them in the past he said, “The current approach is not a long-term solution to the problem. I believe appropriately placed speed tables will slow the speed down where it has to be slow.”

Two of the top reasons for speeding are:

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• 1. People don’t leave early enough to get to an appointment or event on time.

• 2. People do not regard speeding as a serious offense and they are unlikely to get caught.

To review what current actions are being taken regarding speeding violations, refer to the LMA meeting notes in this issue. .

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Decal Verification Letters have gone out to owners of properties in Landings South III and IV and Bayview notifying them that the decals registered to them will be suspended on November 1st unless they take action before that date to re-validate them.

Owners can avoid suspension by revalidating their decals before November

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1, 2014. Owners who will be gone for the month their decals are scheduled to be deactivated may go to the Main Gate before they leave to complete the verification process. The form will be available on The Landings website, www.thelandingsofsarasota.com from the Main Gate

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Commentary

By Irwin Starr, Landings Eagle Publisher/Editor, Retired I attended one of the recent monthly editorial meetings of The Landings Eagle, the first since retiring as publisher/editor of the Eagle. I went to comment I had not seen publication of the proposed forthcoming calendar year budget since the paper changed hands. Everyone at the table agreed it was a valuable asset for members of the community interested in more detailed information on LMA expenditures.

For the public to have an opportunity to react to proposed expenditures, a proposed budget should appear in the October issue of the paper. I’ve since learned it will not be available in the issue you are now reading.

That is regrettable.

Individual property owners in The Landings cannot, unfortunately, vote directly on the acceptance or rejection of the budget or any portion thereof. The original covenants and revised covenants state only presidents of associations can. That restriction increases the importance of the budget being available in ample time for individual citizens to express their views either to the presidents who will vote or at an October or November board meeting prior to the December vote on the budget.

As editor of the Eagle I worked closely with the then treasurer of the LMA, Dick Bayles, to make certain the budget was available for October publication. It was a mutual goal.

There is really, only one acceptable format for the presentation. It includes 1)

current year expenditures to date, 2) estimation of expenditures for the remainder of the year, 3) estimated total expenditures for current year, 4) proposed expenditures for the following year and 5) most important variations, in budget terms called “variances,” between the two annual budgets on a line-by-line basis. A major variance in any category should be explained in the presentation.

Many Landins come from management backgrounds and are well acquainted with budgets.

While year-to-year variances may not interest everyone, they should be available for perusal by interested property owners.

I urge the LMA to work on procedures and timetables to permit such publication in the future.

One of the most valuable services The Landings Eagle can provide is to detail pending actions of the various boards far enough in advance to permit citizen participation, questions or actual presence at specific board meetings. The LMA, LHA and LRC being the most critical boards, as they affect the largest number of property owners.

All of these manners contribute to the “transparency” each Landings’ board should seek. IPS

Publisher’s Note: At the August 12, Editorial meeting, it was agreed that the Proposed Budget would be supplied for the October Landings Eagle with all the highlights of major variances.

Unfortunately, I was informed at the September 9 meeting that the proposed budget would not be ready in time for the October issue. It is expected to be available for the November issue.

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LMA Meeting Notes LMA President, Henry Rhodes opened this month’s meeting by announcing Lou Furlong’s resignation from the Security and Safety Committee effective October 1st. The board is considering several residents and would welcome suggestions and any volunteers.

The traffic congestion issue at Kestral Parkway and US 41 is moving along, however, slowly.

Attorneys are reviewing permits, reports from traffic engineers and correspondence and will make recommendations soon. Rhodes stated, “This has been very frustrating and time consuming and we need to determine what our options are.”

Several complaints have been registered regarding work authorized on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Some residents are concerned the privilege is being abused. Rules and Regulations outlined in the Green Book clearly states when deliveries may be made and how exceptions can be authorized. Rhodes reported forming an ad hoc committee, chaired by VP Don McMurray, who will make a full review of the book to make certain it reflects current regulations including the Disaster Plan, several Policy Statements and changes information committee chairs may want to be included to enhance communication with our residents. He went on to thank Dick Bayles for the years of work dedicated to the Green Book.

FINANCE REPORT Finance Committee chair, Don McMurray was pleased to announce through the first seven months of the fiscal year, the board has underspent by $50,810.

He went on to praise committee chairs for managing their budgets well. McMurray did state that a few residents remain delinquent in assessments and fees totaling just over $8,000. According to policy, these accounts have been turned over to an attorney for processing and debt collection.

The FY 2015 budget preparation process has begun and all committee chairs have submitted anticipated expenses for next year. The hope is to have the FY15 draft budget submitted to the board members

by October 24th, for discussion and to approve a final budget at the November 6th board meeting.

Two issues of concern remain.

Costs associated with restoration of the lake banks due to lake erosion and expenses associated with the proposed lane change project at the north entrance.

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activities which are prohibited.

• Consolidate messages so that only one sign is required at each entrance.

George Neil, John Carson and Truman Menefee are working on the final design, order and placement.

DRAINAGE Committee chair, Jack Jost reported Overholt Landscaping has cleaned out Pintail Way Creek and reworked the lower 30’ of the swale feeding into Pintail Way Creek from Kestral Park Place. Additionally, Overholt also reopened about 200’ of the swale running along the south side of Landings Blvd just east of Landings Terrace.

GAZEBO Rudy Blohm is now managing the Gazebo replacement project.

Please note that the Nature Trail AESTHETICS is now closed to all Landings Aesthetics Committee chair, resident traffic from the bridge to Truman Menefee reported the Roberts Bay. Construction of they were asked to review a the new Gazebo is well underway. request to place “No Soliciting – No Trespassing” signs at the EAGLE EDITORIAL gates. The Committee and COMMITTEE staff consultant, Lenora Jost C o m m i t t e e c h a i r , L a r r y reviewed the request and made L a w r e n c e r e p o r t e d t h e i r the following recommendations: c o m m i t t e e i s c o n s i d e r i n g • T h e e n t r a n c e s r e m a i n publishing the names of those uncluttered. adjudicated for violating • A sign be placed at North and The Landings speed limits.

Additionally, the committee is South entrances.

• The signs will adhere to also still searching for a Landings The Landings design and font resident to serve as the local standard. editor. Look for details of the • Signs be placed a sufficient position in future Landings Eagle distance from the gate to allow editions. an individual sufficient space to Regarding future projects, turn around prior to getting too Irwin Starr is preparing a series of close to the gate. articles on The Landings history.

• The signs would be generic Continued on page 27 in nature and not list specific

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Notices of violations of the Association’s Declaration of Restrictions were sent to seven owners of properties on Pine Harrier Circle, Flicker Field Circle, Pine Harrier Drive and Landings Way. A member of the board will meet with a tenant on Peregrine Point Circle E to establish a schedule for repairs to the property.

The board will investigate reports of a rat infestation of a vacant residence on Kestral Park Lane.

The board reviewed approved proposed exterior repainting of a residence on Kestral Park Way S, driveway pavers on Kestral Park Terrace and the removal of a tree on Flicker Field Circle that will be replaced by another tree.

The drainage problems on Kestral Park Place continue.

Mr. Whitman will coordinate a meeting between the affected residents and the LMA Drainage Chair.

President’s Column

By Henry Rhodes Our community has begun to fill up again with the return of our Snow Birds and many year round residents who have taken advantage of the summer travel opportunities. Activities are beginning to pick up the pace, team tennis practices for men and women have begun, the Landoliers first practice is October 14, and the plans are complete for Landings Learning Group and Roundtable discussions. Watch for other fun community activities during the fall.

The Gazebo construction is well underway and the plan is for an end of October completion, barring any issues with Mother Nature. The LMA Board authorized funds for the unexpected repairs to the bridge leading to the Gazebo. The bridge will be repaired before residents are allowed to take advantage of this new up-to-date structure.

Committee Chairs have submitted their draft budgets to the Finance Committee for

review and board approval at the November Board Meeting.

Our Green Book ad hoc review committee chaired by Don McMurray is underway to make sure all LMA rules and regulations including those added during the past months are up to date. Look for that effort to be completed during the next month or so; the website will house all the LMA rules and regulations in addition to the Green Book.

Please take the time to notice the work of the LMA and various Associations in keeping our communities aesthetics current.

A number of Associations have installed pavers, island lighting has been upgraded, our palms have been trimmed and our new Gazebo on the Intercostals Waterway is under construction. We welcome new residents who are upgrading and modernizing their homes/ condos. All are positive additions to our wonderful community.

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Around The Landings Nominating Committee Report

LRC Hosts Tribute to Dick Bayles

George Michalopoulos and I have been asked to co-chair the nominating committee. We are currently in the process of seeking one or two more people for this committee. If you would like to take part in this process, please get in touch with either George at gmichalo@us.ibm.com or me at heidibo@verizon.net.

Our responsibility is currently to solicit interest for LMA board member candidates. There is a focus on engaging young parents to participate.

The election will be held in February 2015. Candidates must be home/ condo owners, available to attend monthly board meetings (cannot miss more than three, but can attend via phone for one or two), and submit a resume to the co-chairs to be published in The Landings Eagle winter editions.

Candidates are requested to make a presentation of their interest and qualifications to the Presidents’ meeting in January.

There are five board positions whose terms will expire in February. Three members have offered to continue to

On November 14, starting at 5:00 p.m., LMA will be hosting a tribute to Dick Bayles as he receives the coveted, “Landings Greenfield Distinguished Service Award”, in recognition for all his contributions throughout our community.

What better way to kick-off the season having fun with our neighbors then by sharing appetizers and refreshments at the Landings Racquet Club.

Please call the Racquet Club at 941-9233886 to reserve your spot. Cost will be $5.00 per person. For more details, call Truman Menefee at 941-923-1038, or Dee Ricapito at 941-927-6261.

serve, leaving two vacancies. Term limit is three consecutive two-year terms after the current term of the member expires. Thank you to all those that have served and to those who continue to serve. The following people currently serve on the board: • Rudy Blohm* Term expires 2/2015 Roads Chair--responsible for scheduling and recommending schedule for road repairs. Also, Ad hoc chair for reconstruction of gazebo and bridge • Larry Lawrence** Term exp.

2/2015 Lakes Chair -- responsible for maintenance and repair of 9 LMA lakes in community, Chair of Editorial committee liaison with The Landings Eagle editor, chair of Community Hauling Program • Jack Jost** Term exp. 2/2015 (future vacancy) Drainage Chair-- responsible for maintenance and repair of our drainage to the Intercoastal Waterway • Don McMurray* Term exp. 2/15 Vice President-- works closely with President and fills in when he is not LISTED AT... available. Treasurer-$ Responsible

By Heidi Bordor for maintaining all financial records and budget planning and chair of the Finance Committee • Marie Graziosi-Jacaruso* Term exp. 2/2015 (future vacancy) LMA Secretary-- responsible for maintaining official records and planning calendar • Henry Rhodes*** Term exp.

2/2016 President and ex officio of all association committees • Robert Manteiga* Term Exp. 2/2016 Archives Chair--responsible for identifying important documents for preservation and moving them to the LMA website • Truman Menefee* Term Exp. 2/ 2016 Aesthetics Chair-- responsible for consistent overall appearance of The Landings. Works closely with all other committees to provide advice and support • John Carson* Term Exp. 2/2016.

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Around The Landings ATTENTION: All Landoliers and Interested Residents: Landoliers’ rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, October 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the Lakeside Room at LRC. We will pass out new music and read through most of it at this rehearsal.

We welcome new members to join us. Having some experience with singing four part harmony

and the ability to match musical pitches is all that is necessary.

We rehearse each Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Several have spoken to me about joining the group and we hope to see you there.

Questions? Call 922-5195.

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Phillippi Estate Park: At Phillippi Estate Park the month of October welcomes back the popular Phillippi Farmhouse Market. On Wednesday, October 1, the market opens at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is open every Wednesday (except Wed. Dec. 24) through Wed. April 29, 2015. This seasonal market is returning for its 6th Hauling Program Dates Reminder: Please note that The Landings Community Hauling Program takes place three times per year: November, February and May, on the 2ND

season, featuring local produce, herbs, plants and bonsai. There will be locally prepared foods, baked goods, artisans with their unique handicrafts, live music and the Humane Society with their adorable, adoptable dogs and cats.

Of course, there is always ample free parking and the friendliest volunteers at the Wednesday of the month.

A guide detailing items that can be dropped off will appear in The Landings Eagle during these months.

green Welcome Tent to give information, brochures and suggestions for what to do in Sarasota County.

For more information on Phillippi Farmhouse Market, please call 941-861-5000.

See you at the market!

Society meetings to the Edson Keith Mansion in Phillippi Estate Park. On Sunday October 26, there will be a meeting at 2:00 p.m. followed by light refreshments. These meetings of rosarians are free to the public and an excellent opportunity to learn all about growing roses October also brings back in southwest Florida. The the Bradenton-Sarasota Rose members hold seminars, tour

local rose gardens and feature a Rose Festival on Saturday, May 9, 2015 just in time for Mother’s Day with rose bouquets and rose bushes. They also maintain the Nettie Keener Keith Rose Garden next to the Mansion.

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The Landings Eagle is seeking an editor: The editor must be a Landings Resident.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to covering the board meetings for LMA and

This is a compensatory position.

Candidates interested in this position please contact Bob Stein via email for details: islandvp@verizon.net

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Part I - Landings at 25 – Encore This series was first run in the 2005-6 Landings Eagle. It has been moderately updated.

By Irwin Starr

Years as the A. Palmer Homestead

Little is recorded of the acreage now called The Landings from homesteading by the Stephen Drew and George Bronson families in 1869 and during its era as “the old Peck place.” The 140 acres had picked up that nickname by the time it was purchased by Honore and Potter Palmer Jr. in 1911.

Brothers Honore and Potter Jr. were the sons of Chicagoan and Sarasota pioneer Bertha Palmer, referred to in the conventions of the time as Mrs. Potter Palmer.

The Palmer family summer home was at what is now Historic Spanish Point just a few miles south of The Landings. Their house was described at the time in the Chicago Tribune as “a storybook house, like an illustration for a medieval tale, built over saltwater . . .flows. . . through an arched tunnel like a

Venetian bridge.” Her home was dubbed “The Oaks.”

The sons, Honore, also known as Cappy, and Potter Jr. began construction on their property in 1911. Access to their first home is through what is now The Landings main gate, right at Kestral Park North and left at Peregrine Point Drive - go past

the two beautiful Banyan trees.

Their home was on the Bay near the cul-de-sac. According to Mark Smith, Sarasota County History Center, The Sarasota Times reported on Feb. 15,1912, that, on the land that Palmer brothers had purchased, “a very handsome residence is being put up, a frame building, to be furnished in

northern style both inside and out. It will front on the bay 110 feet with a depth from 40 to 60 feet. The rooms will be large and airy, and piazzas will be on several sides. This will be the largest house on the bay, and one of the finest residences built this year. They called their homestead Immokalee said to be Seminole language for “My Home.” (The community of Immokalee, Florida is 32 miles southeast of Ft. Myers as the crow flies, has a population of about 20,000 and is home to the Seminole Indian Casino.) Little detail and only one photograph, on a postcard circa 1916 (shown above), exist.

When mother, Bertha Palmer, died in 1918, brother Potter moved back to The Oaks. Honore bought out his share of Immokalee.

Wednesday morning, November 30, 1921 brought disaster as the Immokalee home was destroyed by fire, as reported the following day in the Sarasota Times.

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Honore, by then sole owner of the home, chose not to rebuild. Instead he took over the caretaker’s home, remodeling and expanding it – perhaps starting something of a Landings tradition!

The only existing description of that home came from a Chicago Tribune writer known only as Thalia. She is quoted in a Sarasota column entitled “Of This And That”, by an also under-identified author, “Helen:” On its broad sunny acres is the low white country house of the Honore Palmers called Immokalee. . . It lives up to Its name more truly than do most country houses. It looks lived-in and really has the feel of home. Its walls are lined with the paintings and drawings of the late Honore Palmer, Jr. It has both warmth of living and the fresh coolness which is delectable in houses in the semi-tropics.

The first house was razed by fire and this one was remodeled from the caretaker’s cottage and in its luxurious enlargement the quiet

informality, of the simple white clapboard house has been kept.

Based on the probate filings of Honore Palmer he and his wife, Grace Brown Palmer, lived in the caretaker’s home until building a new residence in Immokalee in 1939. That home was built, quite possibly, on property now outside of The Landings on the Bay just north of Peregrine Point Drive in an area now called Kimlira.

Honore died in March 10, 1964.

Grace lived in the new home until her death April 18, 1966.

Honore’s will was not finally probated until about 1968.

What is now The Landings plus some nearby and adjacent properties are referred to in Palmer’s probate as “The Homestead” and Parcel #1.

Landings property owners will enjoy the probate appraisal of that property and improvements circa 1968: VALUATION: • Depreciated Value of Main House $ 36,700.00

Grace Brown Palmer (Mrs. Honore Palmer), and Bertha Honore Palmer, at Lake County Fair, Lake Forest, July 1916. Chicago Historical Society

• Depreciated Value of Ranch Foreman’s House 17,100.00 • Estimated Salvage Value of Other Buildings 5,000.00 • Site Improvements 5,000.00 • Lane - 157.282 acres 0 $3,500 per acre 530,487.00 • TOTAL $ 614,287.00

A bit less than a typical single family home was selling Honore Palmer Fm: Story of Sarasota for at the height of the Real M.E. Russell—1946 estate market in The Landings!

Next time…after the Palmers.

Editor’s Note: Special thanks to the Sarasota County Historical Center, and to writer Mark D. Smith who wrote the

only contemporary piece we could locate on Immokalee.

Also to the County Clerk’s Record Office for their assistance in locating Honore Palmer’s probate documents.

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Racquet Club News

|News From the Court I’m seeing some familiar faces of folks returning to The Landings which must mean the season is beginning to

get into full swing.

You will see John Janes on the courts again this year. A bit of background on John - he was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He has been part of the Sarasota tennis community since 1994 and has been a tennis professional at Laurel Oak and The Oaks. In addition to being at The Landings, John is currently the head tennis professional for the Great Harbor Yacht Club in Nantucket, MA. John will serve as the Head Tennis Professional. As some of you may know, John and I were teammates at Auburn - GO WAR EAGLE! Also joining us on the courts is Ron Smith. Ron is a PTR professional and spent 10 years with Marriott as

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a head tennis pro. He is a Bollettieri together of the season. alum and was Director of Tennis Also on the calendar is the at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Father/Son Tennis Tournament Club. He was formally ranked which will run from Wednesday, 7TH in the state of Tennessee and November 19TH through Sunday, is currently Chairman Staff Pro of November 23RD, 2014. As always, Totally Tennis Magazine. Ron will we look forward to another great serve as the Assistant Pro. tournament.

John and Ron are available for I want to remind everyone to lessons. Contact me or stop by the contact me for lessons and clinics.

Pro Shop for their schedules. Please I can be reached at 941-993-2628 or join me in welcoming John and Ron lrctennisdirector@verizon.net. To to The Landings. get the time slot you want, please Is everyone getting ready for contact me as soon as possible. the Halloween Party? Have a good I look forward to another busy idea for your costume? Mark your and fun 2014 - 2015 tennis season. calendar for Saturday, November See you on the courts.

1ST, 2014. Festivities will begin at 5:00 PM. There will be lite bites, beverages

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While I expected to have the work completed by now, the replacement of the parking lot lights will not begin until early October. Also, the final annual redressing of our courts has been completed.

Tennis players will have noticed that the benches between courts 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 failed and were removed. The replacement of all benches was planned for 2015, but we will replace them now. As of this writing, we have received the new benches and we will begin the installation immediately and may be complete by the end of September.

Tennis court activity has begun to go into prime season swing, so be sure and make

The end of the year is approaching and now is the time to throw your hat in the ring to serve on the 2015 LRC Board of Directors. If you are interested, you must submit your name and a brief list of your qualifications to Kevin Lechlitner in the Tennis Pro Shop by November 1st. If we have more people interested in being on the Board than available openings, there will be an election at the LRC Annual Meeting in January of 2015.

As a reminder, beginning October 15, the guest fee will go back to $10 from 8:00 AM until noon. After 12:00 PM the guest fee will remain at $5. This will stay in effect through May 14th. The fee for nonmembers using the facilities for exercise classes, card games and other social activities is still $3 per time. Please see me in the Tennis Pro Shop if you have any questions about the Club’s guest policy.

We had 99 people at the Labor Day cookout on September 1st. It was the largest turnout for Labor Day in my

reservations as drop-ins during prime time will become increasingly difficult. I am pleased to report that we will have the services of additional pro staff this coming year. Last prime season, it was the norm to have morning clinics with a waiting list; with the additional staff, I believe we will be able to accommodate everyone.

Our annual Labor Day barbecue was well attended and, after some suddenly recalcitrant grills were forced to deliver, things went off smoothly. Our next scheduled social event is the Holiday Party, which will be held this year on December 13th.

Our National Clay Court Father/Son & Senior Father/Son Tournament will begin on Wednesday, November 19th; members wishing to participate as volunteers or player hosts, please get in touch with Kevin.

Save the Dates – November 19 – 23

Be sure to mark your calendar the week of November 19 – 23 for the 22nd consecutive Annual USTA National Senior and Super Senior Father/Son Clay Court Championships. The Landings Racquet Club will host this special and popular event with Dee and Ralph Ricapito

organizing the hosts and luncheon for their 15th consecutive year.

This event is open to the public and courtside seating is complimentary. For more information, please contact Kevin Lechlitner at (941)923-3886.

By Kevin Lechlitner eight years here. Members enjoyed our traditional BBQ fare with all the standard side dishes. We even had apple pie with vanilla ice cream and cookies for dessert. Thank you to Truman Menefee for his prep work in the kitchen, chefs Edvin and Gary for manning the grills and all the other members that helped with the serving and clean up. These big events wouldn’t be possible without the volunteer help. Thank you again.

Registration is now available for “Lessons for Life”. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 8th beginning at 4:00 PM. This will be the 9th consecutive year that the Landings Racquet Club has been the host facility. “Lessons for Life” is a charity event that benefits the Center for Building Hope. Many of our area’s most talented tennis professionals are donating their time and talents to conduct clinics from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. At 6:00 PM there will be an exhibition by the Pros, dinner, music and a Silent Auction. Space is limited to the first 150 people. The tickets are $15 less per person if you register before October 31st. Please join us for this great cause.

For more information, contact Brenda Mertz at 412-0781.

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Pet Talk

By Dr. Anne Chauvet

Q: I have a Yorkshire Terrier and American Shorthair cat.

Can I apply the same tick and flea prevention on both?

A: Absolutely not. Although there are medications that work for both species, flea and tick products are not the same.

I recommend you get your vet’s opinion on this matter and ensure that you are using not only the right product, but also the right dose. Dogs are more tolerant, but some of the

products we use in dogs can seriously harm or even kill cats.

Q: We boat a lot and would like to start taking our Corgis with us – is there anything we need to do or remember prior to taking them onboard?

A: Safety first. Your dog needs a life jacket; the dolphin and manatee in the water may be tempting, and swimming in deep ocean waters is not the same as in a pool. The heat can get to your dog, so shade is important. We sweat, but dogs do not and he/she may not pant fast enough to cool from the heat on the water. Plenty of water is needed. Avoid letting them drink seawater as it will dehydrate them faster as well as cause salt toxicity. AND plan

on regular land stops for potty breaks.

Q: Why do dogs eat grass?

A: We’re not 100% sure. It’s likely there’s not one simple answer. It might be purging; it might be boredom; it might be that something good fell on that area of grass. We do not know.

What we know is that often, they vomit after, so perhaps it is a way of self-medicating an upset tummy. As long as there are no dangerous fertilizers and pesticides on the grass itself, eating it is perfectly normal and does not hurt our dogs.

Q: My Dachshund injured his back - had a herniated disc and was unable to walk.

He underwent a surgery and is expected to be back on his

feet in a couple of weeks. Why does it take so long to go back to walking?

A: Some dogs walk in hours after surgery and some dogs take weeks and weeks. The success of the procedure depends on how severe the injury was, how severe the clinical signs were, how fast was surgery performed following the injury alone, and the treatments given at the time of surgery and after.

Also, crucial to recovery, is rehabilitation (physical therapy in people). With that and other amazing modalities, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, laser therapy, acupuncture and more, dogs recover much faster and get to chase lizards again in no time.

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.

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Pet of the Month

By Sam and Sally Marrs Four years ago, after my 18 and 19-year-old cats passes away within a month of each other, I decided after several months it was time to become a pet parent again. I went to the Cat Depot to look for “ the one”. After looking at all the kittens available for adoption, I asked if there were any more available.

I was given a name and number to call of a foster parent.

When I called the volunteer, she said she would be happy to bring over some kittens, and pick up some more at another home.

When I told her that I lived in The Landings, she said “ that‘s where the other foster parent lives”!

Sugar was already living

Sugar in The Landings with Heidi Bodor.

It was love at first sight, and four years later, Sugar brings smiles and joy each day. As the saying about adoption goes, “I don’t know who rescued who.”

If you haven’t seen your pet in our column, please submit two paragraphs about them along with their photo (jpg). We will highlight them in a future issue.

Simply email your contribution to islandvp@verizon.net

Community Cat Feeding For several months a few of So, please, even though it is us have been working on this tempting and you feel sorry for TNR program and have been the cats do not feed them unless successful in having several cats you wish to be a part of this fixed. program.

In order for this program to It is only with the cooperation succeed we need your help and of all the residents of Landings co-operation. Feeding of these South that we can successfully cats has to be controlled in order control our community cat colony for us to be able to trap those who and population. have not yet been fixed.

Patricia Decker (941)924-0055 It is a “county ordinance” that if you feed any community cat for more than five days they become your responsibility. That means that if there are cats amongst those that you are feeding who do not have a notch or an ear-tip it is your responsibility to trap them and take them to a TNR These cats have been “Ear-tipped” or “notched”. clinic.

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Landings Resident Artist |The World of Bix Mannion Bix Mannion is a contemporary impressionist painter who focuses on the portrait, the figure and its relationship to its environment Born in 1960, his background is unique. Bix tells the story in his own words: “I was born on the Mainline of Philadelphia, where my entire family was involved in both business and the arts.

My father was the CEO of a large greeting card company, a position that combined both his entrepreneurial spirit and his passion for art. He later became a successful real estate developer where his attention to detail and appreciation for beauty made him stand apart. Not surprising to anyone, he became a successful painter in his retirement.

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“When my grandmother became aware of my interest and apparently god-given talent, she took immediate action. At the age of ten I began taking private art

lessons with Madame Magat, one of the premier French painting instructors in the Philadelphia area. While my classmates at the Haverford School were playing touch football, I was hopping a train to center city, brushes and art supplies in tow. After years of weekly private lessons, I took on the ambitious endeavor of copying a Renoir from a photograph. That Christmas I presented it as a gift to my grandmother.

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lovely daughter, Grace.

Five years ago, Bix retired from banking and began to pursue his passion as a full-time artist. He started by painting portraits of the children of many influential CEO’s with whom he had connected during his banking years. As a credit to his talent, the demand for his work increased. His wife Gretchen— also self-employed—believed that they could live anywhere.

She suggested the west coast of Florida.

Of choosing Sarasota, Bix has this to say, “We came down for one weekend to find a place.

After looking at many places without success we decided to settle on a rental. We were about to leave Sarasota when we stopped by Big Olaf’s Ice Cream shop on St Armands and met a man named Paul Temmer, who changed our lives. In the true spirit of Sarasota and its friendly inhabitants, he told us about The Landings, and even provided us with a real estate contact! One look at the tree houses and we

Upon opening it, her husband chuckled to himself and declared: “We can hang it next to the original upstairs!” From that point on, my Grandmother became my major patron. All through my youth I continued to win praises from the Mainline art community.”

Bix Mannion was to go on to the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut, as his father before him had done. He then attended Middlebury College in Vermont.

Throughout his school years, his focus was on art. Leery of the financial instability inherent in becoming an artist, Bix followed the example of his family and entered the more prudent field of finance. He stayed in that field for 25 years as a mortgage banker at Bryn Mawr Trust.

While there, he met his wife, Gretchen, whose profession is in the field of Interior Design.

Her signature interiors mix contemporary with both rustic and vintage accessories. (www. gretchenmannioninteriors.com) Together the couple shares a

knew we were home. And to boot, Paul is now one of our dearest friends!”

The Mannions packed up their belongings, said goodbye to Bill and Sam— two grown sons well rooted in Philadelphia—and headed for Sarasota with no intention of ever moving back.

They moved into their tree house and enrolled their daughter, Grace, at Out of Door Academy, and watched her flourish taking violin and Chinese on her own.

Today Bix revels in his new life. He does most of his painting in his tree house, and both he and Gretchen find the setting inspirational.

“I teach at the Sarasota Art Center, and I love it. As a mortgage banker, I was assigned to teach the ropes to low-income first-time buyers on the subject of buying a house. I loved simplifying what most people think of as a complex subject. I feel the same way about art. If you look at a lot of paintings, you see that many artists are

intimidated by faces and just leave them out. As I did with mortgages, I simplify the process and teach it in a systematic way.

My students are often amazed by how well they do.”

On October 24, Bix Mannion

will be part of a live exhibition, Artists at Work, at Art Center Sarasota. The talented Peppi Elona will be partnering with him.

Plan is that Bix is going to paint, while Peppi will incorporate fabric and other found objects into their creation. The pair will be one of ten teams of local artists who will create original works of art right before the onlooker’s eyes. The theme of the soiree is An Evening in Paris.

In November, at the Grand Opening of the new Saks at University Town Center, Bix will team up with acclaimed fashion illustrator Bill Donovan.

Both men will be composing quick works of art using the Saks runway models as their subjects.

Bill Donovan is a phenomenal artist who uses primarily black ink. Bix is more into color. The 20-minute portraits promise to be fascinating!

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Many condominium and homeowner associations have difficulty filling board of directors’ positions. Working folks may feel they have too much on their plates already, while retired folks may feel they have earned a break from such responsibility. Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, the board must be comprised of five directors (three directors if five or less units). So what steps can an association take to ensure it has a full board?

When an association has difficulty filling board positions, it is often due to significant time demands imposed on board members. The time involved in serving on a board can vary tremendously from association to association. One way of reducing the time required of the directors is to hire a manager to handle the day to day operations. If a manager is not desired, perhaps a part-time secretary to assist in sending out the required notices and correspondence would be an option. Similarly, hiring a bookkeeper and/or accountant may make would-be-directors more comfortable as they will then know they will have professional support for handling the finances.

Professional assistance of various kinds may make serving on the board less time consuming and more attractive.

A “no cost” way of reducing the burden on the directors is for the board to appoint various committees, such as a building maintenance committee, a finance committee, and a grounds committee,to handle different aspects of management.

Committees may also provide more expertise in certain areas than the directors themselves possess. Members may be willing to serve on a committee related to their interests and experience, even though they would not be willing to serve as a director.

For example, engineers and contractors may agree to serve on a building committee when the building is undergoing a major renovation, thus freeing up directors, who may have no

expertise in such matters, for other tasks.

In addition to time demands, another frequent reason members do not want to serve on the board is they do not want to “spend their days listening to a lot of complaints.” This can be avoided to some degree if the association has a manager, or a board member with a thick skin, to whom all complaints can be directed.(The official response to a complaint should, of course, be approved by a majority of the board.)Requiring complaints to be put in writing may serve to reduce confrontations and the time directors spend listening to complaints. A box could be made available for complaints, but should be checked frequently to make sure complaints are acknowledged and not left to fester and grow. Judicious use of the association’s attorney can also alleviate some of the stress on the directors. Once a matter is “turned over to our attorney,” the complainant can be directed to address further comments to the attorney. The attorney will become the buffer between the complainant and the board.

Debt collection is another area that may discourage would-bedirectors. A formal procedure for handling such matters can alleviate much of the stress and avoid any claims of “favoritism.”

The procedure might be, (1) a friendly reminder that payment is overdue; (2)a notice the matter will be referred to legal counsel if payment is not received in “x” days; (3) referral to legal counsel.

This should take little or none of the board’s time and may encourage members to run for the board since they will know they will not be expected to personally try to collect money from their neighbors.

The board itself has considerable influence on whether members will want to become directors. Meetings should be run in a professional manner, with board members acting respectfully to each other even if they have fundamental

disagreements. No one will want to become a director if meetings are generally unpleasant and poorly run. Remember that the officers serve at the discretion of the board; therefore, if the president cannot run a meeting well, the board should consider anew appointment. Board meetings should also be kept to a reasonable length and held at times that would be convenient for everyone who might want to serve. If meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. on a weekday, how can people with 9 to 5 jobs be expected to volunteer?

In conclusion: If you have trouble filling seats on the board, take a hard look at why that might be and see if some changes can be made that will make members more willing to take a turn as director. (Ask other members what the obstacles are to their serving.) Make sure the association carries appropriate insurance to protect directors and that potential directors are made aware of that fact. Be inclusive and make a point of asking newer residents to participate.

Ultimately, it is up to all of the members of the association to foster an atmosphere where issues can be addressed in a positive fashion and directors will not be overburdened and will feel good about serving.

This column is not intended to provide specific legal advice and should not be relied upon for that purpose. Every situation is unique and this general discussion is not necessarily applicable to your situation. Please consult an attorney for advice regarding your particular situation.

The Eagle Has Landed

Reflections

By John E. Meyer, Landing’s Resident

The Eagle lands in Vancouver Canada The Eagle landed at Lake Como, Italy with Rob and Bonnie Dombrosky.

At eighty-five, my past is filled with many treasured memories, but the real adventure began in 1938 when I was twelve, the son of an affluent German Jewish family who, up until that time had lived well.

My parents chose to leave the country that was completely dominated by the Nazi regime.

Along with my sister and I, we left our home and all of our treasures with nothing more than the clothes on our backs. Traveling by railroad, we experienced a frightening event just short of the Dutch border, where my father and sister were removed from the train. My sister (15) was taken into the station and made to strip and exercise in order to determine if she was attempting to smuggle valuables out of the country. My father was interrogated and released only at the last minute as the train began to depart the station.

And so began our adventure.

Arriving in New York my first job (at the age of twelve) consisted of accompanying my dad who spoke almost no English and was seeking work of any sort in order to support the family. My mother became a cleaning woman for the wealthy; my sister, a livein nanny at the age of fifteen.

We joined other refugees at the Stephen Wise Congress House until we could afford our own small apartment.

After Dad landed a job for fifteen dollars a week (which he held for twenty-two years with many raises), I, too, went to work, contributing what I could while attending school, struggling to keep up and finally attaining the level of my peers.

At the age of eighteen, I was drafted into the army, and became a tank driver. My unit was sent to the Pacific theater. But my luck held out. I was in the first group of American soldiers that arrived

immediately after the U.S. declaration of the end of the war.

After having seen my family go from the heights of life to the very bottom, I vowed to work hard and strive to succeed financially. In retrospect, my dreams became a reality.

Recalling my history, it is easy to see that hard work, strong convictions, dedication (and good luck) resulted in success and happiness in all areas. I married an angel – my one and only true friend, my partner in everything. And together, we helped my parents in their later life return to living the good life.

Now, fifty-five years later and three grown children, we are the “old” parents. We have coped with life’s sadness and laughter and share a most special love. Memories of long ago are faded. I can truthfully state: I have everything I could ever have wished for.

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The Recipe Corner |The “Kitchen Ladies” Recipe

Compiled by Dee Ricapito

ANITA KINCADE’S - MAGIC COOKIE BARS Anita said, “This is an easy recipe. Great for living room tailgating.”

Also, a real hit for the FATHER & SON TENNIS TOURNAMENT here at The Landings.

Magic Cookie Bars: Ingredients:

1 Tsp. grated orange rind 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 14 oz. can condensed milk 1. 6 oz. pkg. semi sweet chocolate morsels 1 1/3 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350* (325 for glass pan). In a 9 x 13 pan, melt butter in the oven. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over melted butter, mix together and press into pan. Pour sweetened milk evenly over crumbs.

Top evenly with chocolate morsels, coconut, and nuts. Then press firmly. Bake 25 - 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly before cutting. Serves 24. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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Missing Spark: The Limits of Robotics

By Albert L. Weeks (Former staffer on the Newsweek Science Desk)

A leading robot designer, Hans Moravec, once wrote: Giving robots the ability to do adultlevel things, is comparatively easy. Robots can play and win at chess or do programmed tasks in surgery and on an automobile assembly line with pinpoint accuracy. But, Moravec continued, it is “impossible [to give robots the native skills] of a 1-year-old child when it comes to perception and mobility.”

Put another way, as useful as ‘bots are in performing a number of useful, programmed actions, they still cannot cogitate in the human way. They still cannot initiate willed action “out of the blue.” Nor, as yet, has robotics developed a “sense of touch” in the machines, according to the New York Times’ Science Times, which cites a number of robotics experts. (Sept. 2, 2014).

It is that first robot shortcoming that should interest people. Just how does the human brain innovate a thought or action from scratch?

Suppose we’re sitting on the

office secretaries, and so on. As the Times points out: “Advances in haptics and kinematics [pertaining to the science of mobility] in jointed bodies” are amazing. Yet “Moravec’s Paradox” arises: that is, that robots cannot do certain cognitive, human things.

For instance, robots cannot initiate that “spark,” as the philosopher Plato called it (roughly in Greek, “spinther”) that acts analogously to an ignition of a car yet which by itself actually initiates action through a willed act “out of whole cloth.” In the case of humans, this is a spontaneous act that has no apparent prior “program” for the action initiated -- “de novo”-- in the brain.

Perhaps there’s a message in the above science truism about robots. Namely, we cannot excuse human misbehavior on the basis of trying to locate “programmed causation” in someone’s brain. It just isn’t there. The person’s own will is what initiated the behavior.

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Still, let’s not forget what robots do so well, as today’s high school students remind us. They ably fulfill complex tasks, within their designed, physical capacities and the kinematically-designed programs installed in them. With the result that today our eyes can trigger built-in robotic responses in our bodies while wounded servicemen can count on robotics to help them walk, according to the installed program that activates their muscles. Robots now perform delicate OR procedures, like radical prostate surgery.

Robotics engineers hope one day to eventually construct bots that can act as food service workers on a chow line, as medical assistants tending bed-ridden patients,

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Long Time Landings Resident Writes First Novel Marcia Capo lived on Starling Rd. and she and Bob purchased their condo from the builder, one of the first residents on her block 25 years ago.

Marcia, was always active in our community, and a passionate writer who contributed stories regularly to The Landings Eagle, and both she and Bob noted their opinions often in the editorials of The Sarasota Herald Tribune.

They moved back to Michigan in

2011 to be near their children and grandchildren.

Marcia Capo’s debut novel, “October Morn”, has just been published. Her second novel, “Banyan Bay” will be published in 2015.

Here is a sample of “October Morn” When she opens the door to get the morning paper, Sam Jordan is stunned by the discovery of a newborn baby on her front porch. What capricious fate

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has chosen this particular house? Why was the infant girl destined to be found

by Sam of all people? Sam, who divorced her husband when she finally realized he would never grant her long-felt fervent wish for a child. ....her world begins a dizzying spin into uncharted waters filled with love and passion, but also secrets and a shocking revelation.

I’m getting my copy in paperback, but you can order the book from Amazon or on Kindle.

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Sunday of The city is made up of many neighborhoods and before Instigators 3:00 PM-7:00 PM Beer now Wizards Jam 7:00 PM-11:00 PM we realized it, we walked from the marine area where $ 25 Check our Facebook page for details the Olympic Village was located through the Downtown shopping area with its towering glass buildings, and into another neighborhood, called Gastown, Vancouver’s heritage area. Here we found the 1875 Gastown Steam Clock which sounds the Westminster chimes at the corner of Cambie Street. The area is lined with hip restaurants, gift shops, and high-end art galleries; as well as, a statue of “Gassy Jack” Deighton a founding father who, with a barrel of whiskey became Vancouver’s first saloon keeper.

We wandered into Chinatown through the ornate Millennium Gates where we found ourselves browsing WE NOW DELIVER through traditional herbalist stores, grocery and souvenir shops and places with lots of Chinese comfort foods. The best part was visiting the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. We welcomed the serenity and gentle beauty of the PIZZA, SALADS, SUBS, trees, and koi fish swimming in the jade green ponds, and SANDWICHES, zig-zag paths along the gardens.

DESSERTS, BEVERAGES Our hotel was on Robson Street named after 1860’s Ontario born John Robson, a newspaper editor, and M-SUN 5 PM - 9 PM PH: 941.921.5570 www.ilpanificiousa.com politician. It was Robson’s idea to call the city “Vancouver” in 1886. This street seemed to stretch all through town. Then we went over the Lions Head Bridge eventually to the totem poles and gardens of Stanley Park, with the statue of Lord Stanley of Preston, an Earl and Governor of Canada when the native village was declared a 1,000 acre park. (Also, the Stanley Cup was named after him).

The Vancouver Art Gallery has a permanent collection of a modern painter I especially like, Emily Carr (1871 - 1945).

She lived in North Vancouver where the tall red cedar trees grow, and she painted landscapes and Indian woodlands art of specific places and objects, some in watercolor and oils, too.

We found Vancouver a vibrant, pedestrian friendly city.

A short walk to the library, which looks like the Coliseum, was a must for us. We had bubble tea, coffee and a good novel after our daily explorations, the rest and relaxation was a welcome treat. By the way, you could pay for everything by hand-held credit card machines no matter how big or small the purchase. It was effortless!

The nightlife and outstanding eclectic restaurants punctuated our good time. We had crepes one morning, a grilled cheese snack from one of the many variety of really gourmet food trucks; seafood by the port; fish and chips at a brewery; Italian to die for; and the most wonderful hot dog, first boiled then scored and grilled, along with the bun made to order. Mine had parsley and onions, a little garlic sauce, sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. Ralph’s was completely different. All the while we turned our nose up at the many Bringing you McDonalds and Tim Horton’s that dotted the streets. quality and Hope we brought some memories back to some of our 5128 Ocean Blvd. Siesta Village comfort Canadian friends and neighbors who haven’t been to for more than Vancouver lately, or to anyone looking for another vacation www.rickscomfortshoes.com 30 years! destination.

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Meet your Security Staff for The Landings As many residents fly through the gates day in and day out, do we really take the time to chat with or even see the security staff?

Starting with this edition, The Landings Eagle will introduce and give a brief write up on each security staff member at The Landings. In the November edition we hope to include a group photo of the entire staff with accompanying names.

Each month thereafter we will highlight one staff member.

This month we would like to introduce Capt. Jordan M. Joseph.

Capt. Jordan M. Joseph has been a security professional for

over 20 years having worked all over Florida including assignments in Tallahassee for the Office Of The Attorney General Of Florida and the Inspector Generals Office. Capt.

Joseph married his high school sweetheart in 1990, and has two sons, his eldest is an active duty Marine stationed overseas.

Capt. Joseph became an ordained Minister in the Universal Life Church last year. Assigned to The Landings in the Fall of 2010 as the day shift gate officer, he has risen in the ranks to become named Post Commander in June of 2013 and currently works night shift.

This will be Capt. Joseph’s 5th

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YIPEE!! Carmen and Larry Lawrence celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Playa del Carmen, Mexico with their daughter Lexi, son Lane and his wife Michelle along with their wonderful grandchildren Olivia, Emmett, Whitney, Mia, Luke and Ava! The kids all want to know where they are going for the 100th!!

Carmen and Larry have been a part of The Landings for nine years and love every minute of being a part of the BEST community in Sarasota!!

Please send your best Landings’ photos to me at roberto@uri.edu

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“Fantastic Meal!” I had the opportunity to eat at the Alpine Steak House in Siesta Key/Sarasota this past week.

It has a European theme with a list of menu items to satisfy everyone. I was with a party of 10 people and the staff handled the group size with no problem. The meal was fantastic. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they ordered, from steak, to schnitzel, to goulash, to turducken. It was a very enjoyable evening and I plan to go there again the next time I am in Siesta Key. “Delicious!!” Nice quaint atmosphere the Ruben sandwich is to die for and homemade slaw is delicious.

Very clean place and prices are reasonable. I would drive the 25 miles just to eat here again.

Isan Thai

“Just terrific!!” We had read about this restaurant on Trip Advisor, and though we are real novices and very inexperienced at Thai food, we thought we would try something different. WOW!! This place was excellent. We arrived on a Friday evening in August around 6PM. Many tables were filled. The atmosphere was very appealing and we were promptly greeted and seated.

My wife ordered a chicken noodle dish and I ordered a duck dish which was almost like a stew/soup. Both were very, very tasty. Both dishes were spiced just as asked.

We passed on the appetizers, which looked so tempting as we did not want to overeat!

Service was very attentive without being overbearing. The restaurant is very clean. I now understand why this restaurant gets such rave reviews. The staff works hard and the food is excellent. As I said, we are new to Thai food, but we will certainly return to Isan Thai.

“Real Thai Food -- A great find” I’m Thai and I can say the food here is authentic and done well. Thai restaurants in the US and in Thailand have tended

toward sweetening the food too much these days. Isan Thai avoids that. In fact, the name -- Isan -- means the Northeast -- which conjures up country, spicy, and honest-to-goodness food, no frills or fancy. But having said that, I should also say they also do the fancier (more Central Plain food) very well -- the duck curry and drunken noodles were both really great.

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Samantha DeVoil, owner and operator, personally works on every job ensuring each customer’s satisfaction. She specializes in island rentals with a flair towards the renter’s eye appeal making sure everything is organized and homeyso their first impression is a warm and welcoming experience.

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I recommend the fish tacos.

When amberjack is in season they make a great blackened fish taco.

“Lasting memories!!! Love this place!!” We stopped in SKOB the first night we arrived at the suggestion of a friend.

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MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING

Abel’s Ice Cream offers Stonewood Grill Certificate Abel’s Ice Cream would like to welcome back all the returning residents from their summer vacations. Stop in for a scoop of our award winning ice cream and receive a Stonewood Grill (Stickney Point Road location only) certificate for a FREE order of their Signature BRUSCHETTA (Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Aged Parmesan atop Grilled Garlic Bread served with Housemade Balsamic Dressing) with the purchase of two adult entrées.

Abel’s two favorite ice cream fall/winter flavors have returned to the 38 flavor selection. Carrot Cake (Carrot cake ice cream with fresh walnuts and a cream cheese frosting weave) and Maple Walnut. Stellar Coffee (Rich coffee ice cream with fudge and mini

dark chocolate coffee cups) continues to be the #1 best seller. A flavor added this year is rapidly climbing their most popular list, Chocolate Raspberry Truffle (A light raspberry flavor rich chocolate ice cream with raspberry ribbon and dark chocolate mini raspberry cups). For chocolate/raspberry lovers this is a must try experience!

Bill & Norma Abel are very excited to have reached and remain the #1 rated restaurant in Sarasota by Trip Advisor since July.

To learn more visit tripadvisor.com and click on Restaurants, Sarasota Florida. Abel’s Ice Cream is located at 1886 Stickney Point Road between Stonewood Grill and New Balance Shoe, 921-5700, www.abelsicecream.com Advertorial

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2014-2015 Issue of The Landings Directory The latest edition of The Landings Directory will be distributed in late October. Please review your current listing (or, if you have received a confirmation of change) to be sure that it is correct.

If your current listing is not correct and you

have not received a confirmation of a revised listing by the time you read this, please provide updated information at landings. directory@gmail.com , mailing to me at 1729 Landings Way, Sarasota, FL or by giving it to the Main Gate to my attention. Dick Bayles

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By Dick Bayles The following are new owners since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Stephen & Shari Ashman, 5450 Eagles Point Cir #102, 813-645-4689 • Thomas & Donna Beames, Jr., 4696 Pine Harrier Dr, 813-362-1551, 904 608 9883, tombeams313@gmail.com, dbeames007@gmail.com • Michael & Joan Cable Burger, 1705 Starling Dr • Stephen & Karen Golden, 1492 Landings Lake Dr, 941 388-7255, 941 350 4288, smgolden3671@verizon.net, kagolden3671@verizon.net • Kimberly Hart & Michael Brown, 5089 Kestral Park Way S, 615-838-9564, 770-713-2628, hartalldunn@aol.com, mikebrown@baymarineboats.com • Steve Holtzkener& Allison Small, 1619 Starling Dr, 941-702-8549, steve.holtzkener@gmail.com, small.allison@gmail.com • Jamie Krasnow, 1698 Starling Dr, 941-702-8484 • James & Sandra Oliver, 5420 Eagles Point Cir #203, 817-675-2269, sandyo222@sbcglobal.net; oliverj49@gmail.com • Michael & Rosemary Peikoff5450 Eagles Point Cir #401, 941-921-9219 • Philip Rubel, 1610 Pintail Way, 941-365 2723, 207-350-5254, phil.rubel@gmail.com

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The following are listing changes since the last issue of The Landings Eagle: • Art Ellis & Helen Rombough, 5023 Kestral Park Dr, artell@vaxxine.com, helenrombough@hotmail.com • Igor & Jennifer Barmash, 1355 Landings Dr, C:941-677-8170, 941-925-2539, C:617-721-5395, igorbarmash@gmail.com,jenniferbarmash@gmail.com • Jerome Klein& Robin Denker, 1622 Peregrine Point Dr, 818-426-2651, 818 264-9456, jrkflhome@gmail.com, robinflhome@gmail.com • Martin & Beatrice Haller, 941-554-4124 • Tana Kroll, 1627 Starling Dr, 732-915-2993, tkcoach1@aol.com • Richard & Amanda Smoot, 5430 Eagles Point Cir #205, 941-926-2967 • Pat & Sally Wierzba, 941-925-2492, C:403-836-3995, 403-699-9733 Additions, changes or corrections should be directed to me in writing. Directory forms are available at www.landingseagle.com and at thelandingsofsarasota.com, from me via e-mail or from your association, and may be dropped off at the Landings Racquet Club, the Main Gate to my attention or sent via mail, e mail or fax. Dick Bayles: 1729 Landings Way, Sarasota, FL 34231, Email: landings.directory@gmail.com Fax: (941) 296-7404

LMA Meeting Notes LAKES Lakes chair, Larry Lawrence reported most of the lakes have been sprayed multiple times due to the usual issues with algae blooms. The weeds in North Lake, Lake-1 have been the most challenging.

Fountain electrical problems are being repaired and newly planted trees in Starling Preserve are growing nicely. The regrowth of invasive weeds however is challenging.

Two more areas of concern being addressed by the committee are options to raise the water level of North Lake, Lake-1 because of the lack of rainfall and shoreline erosion in front of the Lakeview Condominium.

LANDSCAPING Landscaping chair, Joe Hennessey reported Merle Raber

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installed new landscaping at The Landings Blvd S-Curve and Heron Creek. The planting included an extension of the previously planted Silver Buttonwood and Firebush hedge, 5 Cabbage Palms and Muhly grass.

Future projects may include: • Removing the Peppers on the bay side of the nature trail.

• Improving the landscaping at the north and south gates.

• Providing a landscape screen around the irrigation fence near the corner of Landings Blvd and Landings Terrace.

decals have been verified. He announced future Landings Eagle articles would include LMA hurricane procedures and features on security personnel.

SAFETY AND SECURITY Committee chair, John Carson updated the details of phase 1 of the Decal Verification Project.

Almost 70 percent of households have had their decals verified and almost 50 percent of the possible

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SPEEDING VIOLATIONS Two Landings residents’ vehicle bar codes were suspended for 30 days after a vote of the board. The board decided not to identify the owners at this time.

In all, six warning letters were sent out regarding speeding, but only two of the six had a second violation. No offenders attended the meeting to plead their case.

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AUGUST TRAFFIC REPORT

Compiled by: Capt. Jordan M. Joseph, Landings Security & Safety There were a total of 68 Incident Reports for the month of August 2014.

• 1 Alarm Report Alarm reported at the Landings Racquet Club.

Determined it belonged to an malfunctioning ice machine.

• 1 Animal Problem Reported Reported a pair of dogs running loose on Pine Harrier Cir..

Resident referred to Sarasota County Animal Services.

• 1 Found Item Reported Cell phone turned in to Main Gate Owner identified.

Phone returned.

• 1 Hit & Run Report Blue Honda Odyssey tailgated into the community ripping off gate arm at Main Gate.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office advised.

Ongoing open investigation.

• 7 Informational Reports 4 FPL lights reported as malfunctioning and repaired accordingly.

Pool area security light malfunctioning and reported to Association.

Lightning Strike at the North Gate caused temporary gate / camera reset.

Barcode illegally removed and placed on unregistered vehicle.

Barcode deactivated.

Landing Management Association advised.

Looking for Children’s Books A suggestion has been made for a children’s book section in the Racquet Club library. If anyone has any books for children of all ages that you would like to donate, please bring them to the club. Mona and Margaret are happy to find a shelf for these books.

• 28 Open Doors Reported 24 Garage doors.

2 Pool area restroom doors.

1 LRC Pool side room slider.

1 Vehicle door.

• 16 Parking Violations Reported 6 Vehicles parked on community roadways overnight.

6 Vehicles parked in grass / unpaved areas.

4 Restricted vehicles parked in the community overnight.

• 3 Property Damage Reports 2 Broken sprinkler heads 1 Curb damage report.

Main Gate Entries at the Main Gate Total Gate Traffic

2014 11303 11303

2013 8794 8794

2012 11012 11012

2011 11279 11279

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

2014 13705 12285 25990

2013 13091 11732 24823

2012 14937 14162 29099

2011 15297 13657 28954

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

2014 2216 1948 4164

2013 3309 3107 6416

2012 3356 3760 7116

2011 3210 3456 6666

* 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...

• 6 Public Service Reports 3 Interior vehicle lights found on. Residents notified.

A bag of trash found in roadway. Removed.

A wellness check facilitated.

Roadway obstruction (tree branch) removed.

• 2 Reckless Driving Reports 2 vehicles noted in excess of 7MPH over posted 25MPH limit.

• 2 Suspicious Incidents Unknown subjects noted tailgating entry.

Landings Management Association advised.

Unable to locate.

2 subjects noted sleeping at Eagles Point Pool Area Subjects identified as residents.

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

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&

Judy Tara

Greene

Lamb

Your Landings

Resident Real Estate Team

CURRENTLY ACTIVE

Landings Real Estate Database Address

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HOMES FOR SALE 4930 PEREGRINE PT DR

774,900

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5014 KESTRAL PKWY S

649,000

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1742 PEREGRINE PT DR

599,000

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1733 PINE HARRIER CIR

475,000

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1654 LANDINGS BLVD

1,945,000

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4808 PEREGRINE PT CIR. W

1,249,900

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1400 CEDAR BAY LANE

1,075,000

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1781 PINE HARRIER CIR

525,000

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1419 PEREGRINE PT DR

2,900,000

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5157 KESTRAL PARK LN

752,000

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1598 LANDINGS TER

620,000

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5089 KESTRAL PARK S WAY

615,000

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5155 FLICKER FIELD CIR

595,000

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245,000

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1600 STARLING DR

260,000

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5263 LANDINGS BLVD

229,900

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5450 EAGLES PT CIR # 401

702,500

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5450 EAGLES PT CIR #102

469,500

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1709 STARLING DR

450,000

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1705 STARLING DR

340,000

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5261 LANDINGS BLVD

330,000

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5400 EAGLES PT CIR # 304

324,500

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5043 KESTRAL PARK DR

295,000

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1716 STARLING DR

262,500

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1698 STARLING DR

241,000

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1627 STARLING DR

235,000

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1718 STARLING DR

235,000

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1610 PINTAIL WAY

197,000

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HOMES PENDING

Pending

HOMES SOLD

1400 CEDAR BAY LANE • $1,075,000

CONDOS FOR SALE 5225 HERON WAY CONDOS PENDING

1742 PEREGRINE POINT DRIVE • $599,000

CONDOS SOLD

5225 Heron Way • $245,000 dy & Tara Ju ighborhoo ’s Ne

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Judy Tara 350-0451 266-4873

OPEN HOUSE Michael Saunders & Company

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

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Based on information from Realtor.com, Sarasota Property Appraiser, and Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending September 15, 2014. These properties listed and sold in the past 4 months by various MLS participating offices.

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