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SEPTEMBER 2020 DOES YOUR HOME HAVE CURB APPEAL?
Top 10 ways to increase curb appeal
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NEWS FROM THE COURT Father & Son tournament canceled
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KIDS SCENE
Marty Singer, age 7 1/2
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President’s Report By Norman Olshansky, Landings Management Association It’s hard to believe but we have been dealing with the coronavirus for 7 months. We appreciate everyone’s efforts to stay safe and use proper preventative procedures. There was no board meeting in August. The next board meeting will be on Thursday, September 3rd at 7pm. We encourage all residents to participate if you can by Zoom. To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Dick Bayles in advance of the meeting. Un for t u n ately, t he b oa rd sometimes needs to address serious speeding violations. This past month we voted to suspend the gate decal of an owner who, after receiving several warnings, continued to significantly exceed the speed limit. For the sake of your neighbors, dog walkers and especially children in the Landings, PLEASE keep within posted speed limits. We are in the rainy season so make sure that your landscapers are regularly cutting grass. Grass can grow at a much faster rate this time of year. Speaking of this time of year, September and October tend to be the months for the most tropical storms and hurricanes. Please be prepared. A handy hurricane guide is posted online at www.thelandingsofsarasota. com. (go to the LMA section on
with recommendations as to what, if any, new uses would be appropriate and at what cost. If you did not receive the survey, you can request a copy by sending an email to insidethelandings@ gmail.com. We apologize for the disruption of functioning of the South Gate last month. A combination of light ning strikes and heavy storms knocked out the system for several days. Your patience and understanding were most appreciated. With heat indexes over 100 degrees, please keep cool during the remainder of the summer months while we continue to deal with the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
the website, check out the new postings for sale items, vendor recommendations, and calendar events. The most up to date directory of residents is also available online. Many thanks to Dick Bayles, our finance committee and LM A Com m it te e C h a i r s who are working hard this month to come up with long range financial projections. As ou r com mu n it y ages there is a greater need for repairs and improvements
By Dee Ricapito
What lies Beneath the Fascinating Landings Treehouse Heritage? (Part 2 of a 3-Part Series) When walking through the path from the Gazebo to the Tr e e hou s e s, I’m i m ag i n i ng the early Indians experiencing
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for lakes, fountains, drainage, roads, landscaping and security. Our goal is to have the projections ready for a board discussion in October in preparation for the development of our 2021 budget. As part of our planning for the future, the security committee is exploring the potential and costs of adding more secure gates at the North and South entrances. Hop e f u l ly by now you have received a su r vey v ia Su r veyMon key f r om ou r committee that is exploring ways to better utilize the park area formerly known as the ENA. Please complete and return the survey as soon as possible. We want your input. Based on the results of the survey, the committee will develop a proposal to the board
12 Looking Through The Window of Time
NEW DENTIST IN SIESTA KEY VILLAGE
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probably up to 2000 years old. These “middens” were built by Indians who lived along the bay from about A.D. 300 to 1000 Food waste, old tools, shells, human bones, and ceremonial
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SEPTEMBER, PEAK HURRICANE SEASON
The Landings Treehouses are the ultimate refuge.
How best to be prepared
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RECIPE CORNER Two recipes for you to try
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abu nda nt fish i ng along our mangrove coast. T h e Tr e e h o u s e s , a s we l l as some homes, have a rich history since they were built on prehistoric shell mounds left by the Native American tribes of Caloosa and Timucan Indians generations ago. The mounds at The Landings are
o f f e r i n g s o f s h a rk ’s t e e t h , sm a shed pot ter y a nd ot her materials were placed in the mou nd, t h e n c ove r e d w it h sand. (Just a side note: By the 1770’s, the Native Indians have died off, mostly impacted by European diseases or simply moved elsewhere.) A few Treehouse residents relayed a stor y about a
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