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OCTOBER 2020
President’s Report
UPTICK IN BURGLARIES Increase in vehicular crime incidents
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SIESTA PROMENADE UPDATE
Developer looks to increase number of apartments & condominiums
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KID’S CORNER
Jacob Singer, age 4.75
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By Norman Olshansky, Landings Management Association It appears that more of our residents have been spending time outside the Landings this past month as a way to get a reprieve from being isolated during the pandemic. Just be safe. Hopefully, a vaccine will be available soon. Speaking of vaccines, if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get the annual flu vaccine. Publix is offering $10 gift cards if you get the shot there. Due to the pandemic, LMA did not sponsor a Halloween walk this year. We are so disappointed, especially for the children in the Landings. This has been a great event each year. The surveys are in and the ENA committee will be reviewing the results and presenting a report, hopefully at our November meeting. We received a lot of excellent input. The committee is well aware of the financial stress we are under given the roads situation, so it is unlikely that anything will be recommended that involves significant costs. I have been meeting with interested residents and we will be holding more opportunities for input once the committee has concluded its work. On Thursday, October 1 at 7pm, during the regular meeting
of the Landings Management Association (LMA), the proposed budget for 2021 will be presented and discussed. This is going to be a difficult year given all of the repairs we expect as our community ages. We also have to consider the feasibility, timing and costs of several major capital projects, such as roads, lakes, gates and overall security. There will likely be a slight increase to our annual fee for the first time in several years. To attend by Zoom contact Dick Bayles for the Zoom log in. The proposed budget appears in this issue of the Eagle. We are ready to begin road work
on Peregrine Point Drive. This is a major/costly project that will unfortunately require disruption to traffic and parking for nearby residents for a couple of weeks. Your cooperation and understanding during this project will be greatly appreciated. The Board will be considering timing and ways to fund necessary road work in other areas of the Landings. The County has a new ordinance that will affect a few homeowners a nd sm a l ler associat ion s. Landscaping and lawn care on County right-of-ways by County roads are now the responsibility of the land owners and not the County. This will especially impact those who have property that extends to the east side of the Landings wall along Phillipi Shores. Notices to those affected should be received by the time you read this column. I hope you a re usi ng t he community directory and other important features on the LMA website. Past minutes, vendor recom mendat ions, items for sale, blogs, and important information can be found at thelandingsofsarasota.com. Log into the resident site for lots of great information. There is also a video overview of the Landings, taken by
LMA 2020 Budget By Dick Bayles
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FALL STYLES ON SIESTA KEY
The proposed LMA 2021 budget on this page wThe proposed LMA 2020 Fiscal/Calendar year budget sets the Annual Assessment for a single unit at $1,349 representing an increase of $49.00 in our operating budget and a $19.00 increase in our annual reserve requirement. The proposed LMA 2021 budget on this page will be reviewed at the October 1, 2020 regular board meeting. There is at least one area where
the 2021 costs are not clearly known at the time this article was written – landscaping and irrigation. There is potential for those costs to increase or decrease. The final budget will be adopted at the November 5th board meeting. For entire 2020 forecast and 2021 budget, see pages 14-15.
Marie Louise Leuenberger, owner of Casa Smeralda on Siesta Key
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RECIPE CORNER
LINDA HENNESSY’S Noodles with Spicy Sesame Sauce
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Nominations for LMA Board Now Open Nominations are now being accepted for posit ions on the La nd ings Ma nagement Association Board of Directors. If interested or if you would like more information, contact Joan Koplin, Nominating Committee Chair (941-315-3221 2joankoplin@ gmail.com) or Norman Olshansky, LMA President (941- 685 -1690 nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com.
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LMA 2020 & 2021 FORECAST & BUDGET pages
drone, that can be found on the site. Last month there were a few thefts in the Landings. One person, who had entered by bicycle, was apprehended. PLEASE help to reduce the chances of theft by locking cars and doors to your homes. Also, if you see anything suspicious, please notify the front gate. It’s time to consider running for a seat on the LMA Board. The nominating committee has started its work and is chaired by Joan Koplin. Please contact Joan 2joankoplin@gmail.com or me directly nfpconsultingresources@ gmail.com if you are interested in being considered for a board position. We are all concerned about the tragic accident that Augie (our long-time security guard) and his partner Marie experienced last month while he was visiting her mother in the Villages. Marie is staying with him while she recovers. Unfortunately, they did not have insurance.A private collection of funds was initiated to be of assistance. Thanks to Jay Rock who lead that effort and all those who contributed. I know that Augie has been most appreciative of the support.
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By Dee Ricapito
The fascinating treasures found in the Landings mangroves (Part 3 of a 3-Part Series) From end-to- end along Eagles Point extending along the Nature Trail, past the Tree Houses and going out by the i nt racoasta l waters a re ou r va luable m a ng roves. T here seeking treasures was D. Scott Taylor, a PhD. in marine biology a nd ret i red La nd Ma nager, Brevard County Environmental Endangered Lands Program. Dr. Taylor spoke at the Landings Free College two years ago while he was here investigating our shoreline and waters along the
Nature Trail. He said, “The mangroves are not just beautiful but beneficial --protecting our shoreline from erosion; serves as a filtration of storm water runoff; rich nutrient exchange; as well as a nursery habitat for crustaceans and fishes.”
WHAT TREASURE WAS HE SEEKING IN THE LANDINGS?
The treasure Dr. Taylor had sought, found and collected wa s a ver y ra re f i sh ca l led “R iv u lus” or “K m a r.” T hey
i n a n e x ac t ge n e t ic duplicate of the parent fish, essentially clones itself. These fish are extremely hardy, able to live for 66 days on la nd (possible si nce it r e s pi r e s t h r oug h its skin and becomes dor m a nt a nd h a s a ta i l f l ip tech n ique The one-of-a-kind Mangrove Rivulus. di rect i ng its ju mp are one of the most amazing on to land) and can fish in the world since they tolerate water temperat ures are self-fertilizing their own fromfrom 54° to 100°F. eggs as they are laid—resulting Continued on page 17