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2022 Budget submitted for board approval By Gary Kurnov, LMA Treasurer

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LANDINGS RESIDENT PROFILE

Ralph & Francie Hall

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KIDS CORNER

The LMA Finance Committee has submitted the following budget for board approval at the upcoming meeting on November 4th. The proposed budget has been developed to maintain the annual assessment at $1,305 per unit, which is the same amount as the 2020 assessment. The 2022 operating budget was reduced from 2021 levels based on actual expense t rends a nd a projected operat i ng i ncome su r plus. For background, the budget is developed to match revenues and expenses so that there is no income at the end of the year. The reduction in operating expenses is being offset with increases in several reserve accounts such as Lakes and Drainage. The Roads reserve is being maintained at prior year levels but will be reevaluated for next year upon the completion of the anticipated roads repaving project.

The Boys Are Back in Town! USTA National Ultra, Super & Senior Father/Son Clay Court Championships Return to The Landings Anja Zampol, 8

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BIRDS IN OUR BACKYARD

The eagles are back!

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THE PHOTO SHOP

Early Ambassador registration has commenced for the USTA National Ultra, Super & Senior Father/Son Clay Cou r t C h a mpion sh ips to be held from Tuesday, Nove m b e r 16t h – Sunday, November 21st. Ambassadors ca n now sele ct you r tea m. O ne suggestion is to select a team from your home state. As an Ambassador, you will welcome their arrival and cheer their matches. Your support and encouragement will give the players a very personal connection to The Landings not experienced at other tournaments. You may very well make some new friends. Listed are the teams who have signed up “early” for the event (more teams may still register). Please choose one to host or we will gladly assign you a team. Choose from the fathers listed below. Then, sign up in the Ambassadors folder at the Racquet Club; or contact Ralph or Dee Ricapito at 941-927-6261 or email deericapito3@gmail.com. Assignments are on a first-come, first-serve basis!

TEAMS

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DANCER, Douglas...................................... Mason, MI. DULLYE, Larry................................................ Tulsa, OK ERIKSON, John....................................... Oberland, OH GAILLARD, Tim................................................. Arizona KING, Bill.................................................. Sarasota, FL MORGAN, Daniel.......................................... Davis, CA. SWANSON, Malcom...............................Windham, NH VAIL, CARL..................................................... Maryland WAYNE, Brian............................................ Franklin, MI

WEDNESDAY - SUPER SENIOR’S STARTS 70’S BROWN, David...................................... Ft. Orange, FL. BRIGHT, James.......................................New York, NY COFFEE, Ken.............................................Titusville, FL DICKENS, Mike.....................................Melbourne , FL ESTES, Scott...................................... Ottawa Hills, OH FERMAN, R.............................................New York, NY GETTY, Aron............................................. Sarasota, FL KEHM, Bradley....................................... West Linn, OR MACKSEY, Nate........................................ Sarasota, FL MCDONAALD, Kenneth.............................Boulder, CO MUNTON, Charles............................ Longboat Key, FL NATIONS, Greg................................. Minneapolis, MN NELSON, James......................................... Shreve, OH PARKER, Jimmy...................................... Santa Fe, NM REID, Logan......................................... Tallahassee, FL RETTENMAIER, Tom................... Canyon Country, CA SERACUSSO, Pat.............................St. Petersburg, FL STERN, Richard........................................ Sarasota, FL WENDT, David...................................Chevy Chase, MD

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BARROWS, David............................Laguna Beach, CA BLANKENBAKER, Bill........................... Charleston, SC BRICKER, TIM...................................................Virginia CEMPRE, Jeffrey............................... Worthington, OH FRAZIER, Kevin......................LaCanada Flintridge, CA FREISCHLAG, W Peter...........................Lakewood, CO GOSLOVICH, Bruce/MULHERN, Ruben........Boise, ID/ Redondo, CA KREIS, Doug...................................... Daniel Island, SC MORSE KARZEN, Jerry..................................... Illinois PUTRINO, Charles................................. Bradenton, FL ROSEN, Adam.............................Port Washington, NY TUCKER, Jeff............................................ Sarasota, FL

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This past month your board approved three major projects, a l l wh ic h w i l l i mp r ove ou r community, raise property values a nd cont ribute to pedest ria n safety. The signage committee, chaired by Joan Koplin, proposed a plan that was approved by the board that includes the removal and replacement of wooden signage t h roughout The La ndi ngs with longer lasting aluminum. The new sig ns will be easier to see, especially at night and will provide a consistent design throughout the community. The Roads Committee, chaired by Elida Ramberger, held a wellattended educational meeting with residents and came to the board with a recommendation on t he ne ed to do a l l of t he remaining roads, an estimate on how much it may cost, how large a potential assessment may be required and how we can finance the project. There has been a lot of misinformation about the roads project. 1. The board decided to do all of the remaining roads at one time. The reason was that the cost, compared to spreading it out over several years, will save LMA Members over $1 million. If we did them a section every 3 -5 yea rs t he assessments to residents would be much greater than whatever it will be under the new plan. 2. The assessments are separate from the annual fee which covers the operating budget. 3. Requests for proposals will be submitted to road contractors and bids should be coming in after the first of the year. 4. We will not know the full cost and/or need for assessments until we select the winning bid. 5. Actual work on the roads may not begin until next Spring. Once we know if and how much an assessment will be necessary, we will send out notices to all owners who will have 60 days to pay the full amount without i ncu r ri ng late cha rges. More discussion on the process and b i l l i n g p r o c e du r e s f o r a n y potential assessments will be discussed at the November 4th Board meeting. I f you a re i ntere sted i n attending LMA board meetings by Zoom please send a request to nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com for the link. Ple a s e fe el f r e e to cont ac t la nd i ng sroad s@g m a i l.com i f you would like more information about the roads project. LMA Treasurer Gary Kunov, a n d t h e f i n a n c e/b u dg e t committee presented a first draft of the LMA 2022 budget. Given our ag ing in frast ructure and desi re to keep our operat i ng expenses down, this will be a challenging year. However, the current plan envisions a modest increase in the annual LMA fee. See presentation of proposed budget in this issue of the Eagle. The Landoliers began rehearsals on October 19th. If you or ot hers enjoy si ng i ng, even if you have little training or musical knowledge, this is a great opportunity to participate is a fun, social and entertaining group. Please spread the word. I’m happy to answer questions from

those who may be interested. It’s not too late to join in the fun! We should be able to use the Lakeside room for regular LMA m e e t i n g s s t a r t i n g w it h ou r November 4th meeting. Group activities begin this month at t he LRC. S ee t he l ist of new activities in th is issue of the Eagle. Cong rat ulat ions to all who had a part in Lakeside Room redecoration. T h e Fa t h e r/S o n N a t i o n a l Tennis tournament will be held this month. See the article in this month’s Eagle for details. If you are willing to be an ambassador to one of the teams, please contact Dee or Ralph Ricapito. It’s a great way to meet the players and help them navigate their way around The Landings and our local area and you get to watch great tennis too. We encou rage subm ission s to t he Eagle a nd t he LMA website. Do you have photos, blogs, classi f ieds, vendor recom mendat ion s, th i ngs for sale, unique stories to share, pet of the month photos, etc. Both the paper and website are there for your use and information. Also, whenever you utilize the services of an advertiser in the Eagle, please mention that you saw their ad in the EAGLE. It will not be long before our n om i n at i n g c om m it t e e w i l l b e r e conve ne d to b eg i n ou r recruitment of potential board members. If you are interested i n b e i ng con side r e d for t h e LMA board or would like more information, please contact Joan Koplin, nominating committee chair and/or me directly. New kayak racks were i n st a l led on t he n at u re t ra i l to accom modate many of the snowbirds who are returning. Our initial two racks are now full. Thanks again to Gary Kurnov and his committee for all of their work. If you did not get selected in the first lottery and still are interested in a rental slot, contact Gary for more information. If you are a bike rider, the Landings Bike group has planned three leisurely rides this year. We meet as a group at the club and take our bicycles to interesting places to ride outside The Landings, followed by lunch as a group. In the past we have ridden on Casey Key, Myakka State Park and the Legacy Trail. If you are interested in being part of the group, you c a n ge t not ice s by em a i l i ng nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com. Save the date for the first r ide s c h e du l e d f o r S u n d ay, December 5th. To all of our snowbirds who have returned, welcome back. We missed you!!!!

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LMA Meeting Notes LMA President Norm Olshansky began the meeting by announcing the following during his president’s report: • The minutes were approved from the last LMA meeting. • Three important topics will be discussed at this meeting involving significant expenses. This includes: 1. The Signage Committee report, requiring a decision to avoid price increases. 2. The Roads Com m it tee report, including an estimate of expenses and financing options. This expense will be the largest in the LMA Board’s history. 3. The Finance Committee will present their first draft of the 2022 budget. The proposed budget will be published in the November Eagle and brought to a vote at the December LMA meeting. • T he La ndoliers beg i n rehearsals in October. This fun and entertaining group welcomes new participants. • Congratulations to all who participated in the redecoration of the Lakeside Room. Next month’s meeting will likely be held in this newly upgraded space. • The National USTA Father/Son Tennis Tournament will be hosted by The Landings Racquet Club in November. Team Ambassadors are still needed. Contact the Dee Ricapito for details if interested. • Submissions to The Landings Eagle newspaper and Landing’s website are encouraged. A few suggest ion s i nclude photos, blogs, cla ssi f ieds, vendor

recommendations, Pet of the Month, stories to share and letters to the editor. Residents who utilize a business who advertises in the Eagle, are asked to relay you saw the ad in the Eagle newspaper to the business owner to encourage further advertising. • The Nominating Committee will soon begin recruitment of potential board members for the next year. All interested may contact Nominating Committee Chair, Joan Koplin. • Two new kayak racks have been installed along the Nature Trail. Anyone interested in renting a slot should contact Gary Kurnov. • A question from a resident regarding a driveway extension was referred to the Landing’s Homeowners Association who has jurisdiction in that area.

FINANCE REPORT

Tr e a s u r e r, G a r y K u r n o v reported during the month of August, expenses exceeded income by $13,000 primarily because delayed expenses were paid up in landscaping and security. Year-todate, income is exceeding expenses by $37,000. Eight delinquent accounts remain to be paid. Intent to lien letters from LMA’s attorney have been sent to each owner. The cumulative amount of delinquent accounts totaled $13,500, down from $78,000 at the beginning of the year. Kurnov thanked Sue Alt for her efforts to expedite collections. The 2022 draft of the budget is not dramatically different from the

2021 budget. Only a few budget categories were adjusted. The roads budget category will be reduced due to the major paving project. roads maintenance, etc. will not be as high after the re-paving project is completed. The maintenance side of the budget will likely be reduced as well, as sign maintenance will not be required after new signs are erected. The safety and security budget will be increased slightly. You will find a complete draft of the 2022 budget elsewhere in this issue. A motion was made to approve the preliminary budget for publication in The Eagle. The motion passed.

MANAGERS REPORT

La nd i ng ’s Ma n ager, Steve Brocken sh i re repor ted t he following: • Brockenshire thanked all committees for their professionalism and hard work. • Arg us, the company Brockenshire works for, was sold a few months ago and he’s not entirely certain of changes that will be made moving forward. As he becomes aware of them he will notify the LMA.

SIGN STUDY COMMITTEE

Committee chair, Joan Koplin reported her committee was formed to study all aspects of signage in the community as so many signs were in poor condition. One hundred fifty signs of different sizes, shapes, typefaces, designs and seven different Eagle styles stand in The Landing’s community. Most residents believe there are too many

signs and many are distracting to drivers. The committee focused on signs which are LMA’s responsibility. Combining many stop and street signs to increase pedestrian safety and traffic was a high priority. Regional and national sign companies were solicited to provide bids. A list of signs, their locations, composition and specifications were provided to each of the companies solicited. Guidelines for the bidding process were also provided. The committee wanted signs to be distinctive yet easy to read, utilizing reflective lettering and to be able to stand the test of time. Bids were solicited from six companies. Four companies responded with bid proposals. The four bids were narrowed to two before the committee selected and recommended Forsite, a National sign company based in Jacksonville, to the board. Forsite agreed to delay their price increase until October 20th. Their current bid estimate is $80,700 which included a lifetime warranty. Koplin said, “The maintenance on these signs should be pretty minimal.” A community meeting among all Association Presidents will take place before the Board moves forward. A power point presentation will be presented at the meeting and any questions will be answered at that time. A motion was made to approve Forsite as the vendor for new signage as specified, not to exceed $85,000 for fiscal year 2022 pending the meeting among all Association Presidents. After discussion, the motion passed.

ROADS

Committee Chairman, Elida Ramberger reported the single implementation analysis has been completed. The total actual cost will not be known until they receive bids from contractors. The difference between a single implementation and a 4-stage implementation plan is approximately $1.3 million. As such, a single implementation plan would mean a considerable reduction in costs to the community. The committee favors the single implementation plan because it is a cost effective approach and it’s less disruptive. Once bids are solicited they believe the bid process will take about six weeks. Construction may be able to begin around March 2022 and end near the beginning of May. Following this timetable should eliminate most delays caused by weather. A motion was made to approve a single restoration implementation and to direct Santec to solicit bid proposals from contractors after the Roads Committee has approved final construction plans expected on October 18. During the 25 minute discussion which followed the mot ion, a genera l est i mated cost was revealed of $3.7 million for the single implementation strategy. This estimate could go up or down once the bid process is completed. For more details about this project, residents are asked to view the Roads Committee Power Point presentation available on the website.

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Racquet Club News | Fall has arrived – at least on paper it has. Though we’ve had a slight decrease in temperatures, it’s still quite warm. But that’s why we live here, right? But this time of year, the humidity is decreasing, which is a very nice change. Let’s start this column out with a multiple choice quiz. The question: 2.5 million is: A) The annual budget of the Landings Racquet Club B) The prize money for winning Wi mble don’s G e nt le me n or Ladies Championship C) T he number of m i les traveled if you flew to every pro tournament in a year D) The number of tennis balls Mo hits in a year teaching tennis E) The number of tennis balls manufactured by Wilson each month

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Quick, make your decision before you read any further. H m m m, s ome i nt e r e st i ng options – but all you quiz taking experts can quickly eliminate several choices and come to the correct answer of “the number of balls hit by Mo in a year of teaching tennis”. Holy Donkeys – my arm hurts just thinking

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about it. If you do the math, that’s well over 65 million tennis balls he’s hit during his teaching career. Add to that the millions of balls he’s hit while honing his skills while a junior and college player – I’m guessing he’s approaching 100 million times he’s hit a tennis ball. No wonder he (and Jen) is so good.

But my arm still hurts thinking about it. We ’r e lu c k y t o h ave t wo superb pros at our club. Mo and Jen are not only incredible pl aye r s, wh at r e a l ly m a ke s them the cream of the crop is their teaching ability. Having had pro’s (try to) teach me the

Manager’s Report

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By Kevin Lechlitner

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For our seasonal residents who spend their summers away from Sarasota, welcome back! Some have already returned, and others will be heading back soon. Now that it is Novemb er, cooler t e mp e r at u r e s a r e here and the activity level around the Club is starting to pick back up. We will be starting up some of our social functions as well. Be sure to check the calendar for your favorites like Happy Hour, Trivia Challenge and the ever-popular Koffee Klatches. For more information about anything happening at the Club, please contact the Tennis Pro Shop at 923-3886. November also means it is time for our annual Father/Son tournaments. The dates this year are November 16th – 21st. T h e USTA h a s c h a ng e d t h e format for all Category 1 National Championships. All the teams in the draw will be separated into

pools. They will play two out of three sets with a match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set against all the teams in their pool. The top teams will then advance to the main draw. This means more matches for all the teams and more tennis for the spectators to watch. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador for t he tou r n a me nt s, please contact Ralph & Dee Ricapito at 927-6261. Beginning November 1st, the Peak Time rule goes back into effect. It states that if you have a guest in your group at 9:30 AM, you can only reserve the court one day in advance. Also, from November 1st through April 30th, the guest fee for tennis is now $10 all day regardless of what time your match begins. The fee for non-members 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.

I am very excited to have the father and son national tour nament back to our beautiful club. When you come to watch the tournament, notice the strategy and the specific tactics of the teams to problem solve and give their team the best chance to win. This pairing of old school and the modern game players is the ultimate chess game of understanding the geometry of the court in order to not lose control of the points. It’s a team effort but it pays to have obvious strengths and have very little weaknesses. T h i s w i l l b e my fou r t h tournament to watch and here are some of the key strengths of the players that I have seen. The best fathers can neutralize the other son’s shots and frustrate them into taking lower percentage shots. The father has to be able to listen and take orders from the son. He can’t afford to be a big liability on the court since he

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is the BIG TARGET on the court for the other team. He has to be able to hold serve most of the time. Which means his son at the net has to be a big distraction for the retuning team to help the father hold serve. The father has to have great hand skills for fast hands and for touch and feel to hit effective drop shots, angles, and lobs. The father has to not make positioning errors and every time he gets to touch the ball not set up the other team for a finishing shot. The son has to be a bully (play very aggressively but with good sportsmanship) on the court especially at the net. The son has to figure out the best shot selection to hit so that he either will force an error or not lose control of the point. He has to have great footwork and speed to cover the majority of the court. And he has to have great command of his spin, heights, placements, pace, angles and geometry of

game for 50 years, I feel both of them are top notch in this department. No matter your level, you can improve your game with them. I encourage to you either take a lesson from them or join one of their clinics. I think you’ll be happy you did. As most of you k now, I’m s t e p pi ng dow n a s t h e LRC P r e s ide nt a s o f t h e e n d o f October for what is hopefully a short absence. Our club is truly special and we’re quite lucky that Dick Bayles has agreed to return to the President post in my absence. Who better to fill in than the guy who led us so well for 10+ years. I know we’ll all give Dick our full support. The Landings Racquet Club – Tell Only Your Best Friends!

the court. He can’t lose track of his #1 target, but he must play the other son at the right times in order to keep the son off balance. The son against the best teams can’t afford to beat himself with easy unforced errors. It will be a very fun and exciting week to watch some of the best doubles players in the country. See you on the courts!

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Launch of Landings Racquet Club 2021-22 Social Season! By Paige Packman, LRC Social Committee Chair Dea r memb ers, now t h at COVID rates have significantly dropped, we are ready to restart our LRC social program! To keep our members safe, INDOOR SOCIAL EVENTS ARE F OR F U LLY VACC I NAT E D MEMBERS ONLY, per Board Guidelines. The LRC Board has increased their emphasis on social events to bring club members together. We will continue with old favorites, such as Trivia Challenge, Koffee K latc he s a nd Happy Hou r s, a nd h ave added new event s such as Cooking Classes, Kayak Outings, Wine Tasting and a Dog Parade! Thanks to the following

Social Committee members who will also help lead events: Ingrid Wiemer (Vice Chair), Sue Ault, Beverly Austgen, Ji l l Eisner, Carolyn Friday, Ron Pierce and Vale Valentini. Please get on Kevin’s email list to stay in the loop on upcoming events. Here are some key events this quarter.

LRC HAPPY HOUR SEASON KICKOFF Wednesday, November 3rd, 5:30 PM

Truck, instead of doing a food buffet. Look for a signup sheet for timeslots in the Clubhouse the week before, to avoid long lines. If the food truck is a success, we will do it again. See you there!

newly renovated Lakeside Room - check out the new beadboard ceiling, fans and paint job! As most of you know, this is a BYOB event, with music to be provided by Landings musicians. We have lined up a Got-Lobstah Food

COOKING CLASSES FOR LOVERS OF ITALIAN CUISINE November 11th

What better way to inaugurate LRC’s beautiful new kitchen than to hold cooking classes! We launched a new event in October Happy hours are back, in our to improve your cooking skills and delight your palate. Have fun while learning how to cook authentic Italian recipes with Valentina, our resident from Italy. The hands-on class includes the preparation from scratch of a three-course meal (appetizer, entrée and dessert). Each class is limited in size to 8 participants, but don’t worry - you will have the chance to reserve your spot in future classes offered through the season. Each class concludes with a dinner celebrating the food that you have prepared, along with one guest per attendee. Participant costs are $30, with $15 The Terrace | Siesta Key Sandy Toes Townhomes | Siesta Key The Terrace | Siesta Key for dinner guests. An LRC email 5400 Ocean Blvd. #2-1 | $2,599,999 6810 Midnight Pass Road | $1,350,000 5400 Ocean Blvd. #1-3 | $1,599,999 provides details on how to sign up. Holly Parry | 941.809.8050 Dawn Bear | 941.468.7224 Holly Parry | 941.809.8050 Due to high demand, we are limiting registration to one class session and #1 Family-Owned Real Estate Company in Florida and the Northeast one member per family, and will keep a wait list for future classes. Recognized in 2018 as the #1 Luxury Broker by Luxury Portfolio International Continued on next page

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LRC HOLIDAY PARTY Wednesday, December 8th, 6:00 PM We will hold our annual LRC Holiday Party this year, as long as COVID rates stay low. Put on your dancing shoes and come enjoy catered food, friendship, and dancing to songs by DJ Karolina! Signup will begin after Father Son tournament concludes.

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LANDINGS RESIDENT PROFILE — Thanksgiving is soon approaching, which means now is the time to express gratitude. Giving gifts, doing good deeds, and volunteering are just a few ways that people make those around them feel special. One Landings resident, Ralph Hall, has devoted his life to giving back to others through his career in education and his volunteer work with Meals on Wheels. Ralph was bor n i n the small town of Collierville on t he out sk i r t s of Memph is, Tennessee. Growing up, Ralph was su r rou nded by teachers whom he admired. His mother was a teacher, his aunt taught him four years of math, and his great aunt taught him English in high school. Little did he know that he would later marry an 8th grade teacher who taught his son and her daughter. Education has always played an important role in Ralph’s life, especially t h r o u g h o u t h i s i m p r e s s i ve professional career. In 1963, Ralph graduated from the University of Tennessee with a major in Zoology and a minor in Psychology. He then completed h i s m a s t e r ’s i n e d u c a t i o n administration with a minor in educational counseling at the University of Memphis. Following

his graduation, Ralph began his teach i ng ca reer at Memph i s University School For Boys where he taught Latin and biology. He taught at West Palm public schools until he moved to Cocoa, FL and became an Assistant Professor at Brevard Community College. There, he taught human anatomy and physiology in the nursing program. Interested in furthering his own education, Ralph returned to the University of Tennessee and earned a Doctoral Degree in Educational Administration. Upon graduation, Ralph served four years as Dean of Student Services at Walters State Com mu n it y College in Morristown, Tennessee. These are only a few of Ralph’s educational achievements. I n 19 8 5, R a lph g r adu at e d from Wake Forest Universit y L aw S c h o ol wh i le t e a c h i n g educat ional law, educat ional leadersh ip, a nd spor t law at Appalachian State University. He also had a private law practice in Boone, North Carolina during that time. While in Boone, Ralph met his wife, Francie, who was completing her master’s degree in public school administration. Ralph was her professor in the s c ho ol’s law a nd leader sh ip courses. They married in 1992 following her graduation.

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Ra lph a nd Fra ncie a re t he proud pa rent s of a blended family which includes 7 children, 14 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Ralph and Francie move d t o T h e L a n d i n g s i n April 2014 where Ralph enjoys taking walks and playing tennis. Although, he admits he has slowed down in the past few years. Another sig nificant part of R a lph’s l i fe i s volu nt e e r i ng with Meals on Wheels (MOW), a nonprofit organization that del ivers nut r it iou s mea l s to

people in need who are unable to provide food on their own. R a lph b e g a n wo rk i n g w it h the organization in Boone and continues to work with them in Sarasota. He goes on a route every Thursday with his friend, Jim, and delivers food to lowincome households in the area. The first woman on their route has left a lasting impression on Ralph. She is blind, but every time Ralph sees her, she is in great spirits and wants to thank him with a kiss!

Happiness is…Autumn Changes While it’s true that we don’t really get Fall here and the colors of the leaves don’t change, the colors of the license plates sure do. As the birds from the north take their winter in sunny Sarasota, we are visited by everything from the American Oystercatcher, terns, ibis, and Osprey, and of course, the snowbirds.

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Ralph admits that the best part of his experience with MOW is that he feels like he is positively impacting others. As the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, R a lph h a s b e e n i n s p i r e d b y the other board members and volunteers that happily give their time to this effort. MOW Sarasota has over 1000 volunteers who cook meals and go on 39 routes six days a week. Several of these volunteers also live in The Landings! T h roug hout h i s l i fe, R a lph has understood the importance of giving to others. A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Ralph gave his students the tools they needed to succeed. He also translated his passion for helping others to his work with Meals on Wheels, and is able to brighten the days of the people he meets on his routes. Ralph serves as a n i n spi rat ion to people who are looking to give back to their community this Thanksgiving season, and shows that you can do so in more ways than one.

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As the back-to-school hustle has many adjusting to a new routine, the same can be said about the real estate market. We’re starting to experience a subtle stabilization as things seem a little quieter, but buyers are still waiting in the wings. Children who just went off to college leave their parents as empty nesters ready to downsize, while other families are just starting to grow and looking for more space. Lifestyle changes like these means opportunity. If you’re ready to move, we’re here to help.

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LHA Meeting Notes The Landings Homeowners Association held its regularly scheduled board meet i ng on October 14, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the Landings Racquet Club. The board approved the proposed budget for 2022 that set the Annual Assessment for all owners of the Association at $200.00. Invoices for the assessment will be sent in early November. In other actions, the board approved house and trim colors for residences on Peregrine Point, Circle N and Kestral Park Lane. It approved the removal of trees on Flicker Field Circle, Kestral Park Lane, and Peregrine Point Circle N and a fence replacement on Pine Harrier Drive. It issued a rear setback variance for property on Pine Harrier Circle. There are nine lots on Camino

Real that are members of the Association that do not pay any assessments but are subject to the LHA deed restrictions. There are drainage issues on two lots that abut properties on Pine Harrier Circle and a deteriorating fence on The Landings owners’ property that needs repair/replacement. LHA board members will discuss with the LHA owners. Two properties on Pine Harrier Circle have foliage that overhangs Lake 1 (North Lake) that needs to be removed. The owners will be contacted. The next regular meeting is at 5:00 PM on November11, 2021, at the Landings Racquet Club. If an owner wishes to attend the meeting, advance notice is requested (via e-mail to whitman@cs.com) with the topic to be discussed.

Landings Directory New owners in The Landings since the last issue: Reginald & Lauren Camille Sai nt-Hilaire, 4808 Pereg ri ne Point Circle W William & Teresa Taylor 5420 Eagles Point Cir #404 For current owner information, use the online resident directory on the Landings website: www. thelandingsofsarasota.com/login as their source for current directory listings and Landings information. Directory information is updated

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Did you know that Siesta Key has a Gemstone? Looking into the water at Siesta Key Beach is an incredible, captivating feeling - hues of blue and green dancing in light waves on top of crystal white sand with sunlight reflecting on it. Undeniably, the “Siesta Key Watercolor GemstoneTM” has captured the colors of this experience. It’s no secret that the sand on Siesta Key Beach is composed of 99% pure quartz. The crystalline white sand of Siesta Key is luxurious, soft, white and cool to the touch 365 days a year. This is why our beloved beach has been revered as one of the most beautiful in the world. Wanting to capture the experience and essence of Siesta Key beach was the goal of the proprietor of Silver City, Monica. “Tourists always wish they can somehow take their vacation memories with them,” so with this in mind, Silver City designed the Siesta Key Watercolor GemstoneTM. They were able to capture the colors of Siesta Key’s blue/green water and put it into a quartz gemstone. This quartz gemstone is a fusion of the tropical colors that surround us. Just looking into the clear, beautiful gemstone will transport you back to our island paradise representing the Sea, Sky and beautiful sand of Siesta Key Beach. Silver City has now become a “Must Stop” destination for tourists (Currently named #1 shopping destination on TRIP ADVISOR on Siesta Key). Shining brightly among the cases of this uniquely mirrored store lies the much raved about Siesta Key Watercolor GemstoneTM. Every jewelry piece is designed and made by Silver City Sarasota. The staff of Silver City Sarasota is very proud of their unique collection and variety of designs in Sterling Silver and in 14K gold.

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Plenty for Pups – How to Help Your Dog Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner Safely By Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Food Nutritionist at DOGPerfect Food and football are great, but the best part of the Thanksgiving holiday is gathering together with our family and friends. If you’re a pet parent, it’s even better as the furriest members of your family provide love and warmth to be extra thankful for. Keep in mind though, while you, your family and your dog can savor the holiday together, your pup shouldn’t partake in the entirety of the family feast. There are a number of traditional Thanksgiving foods that aren’t healthy for dogs, and it’s important to be mindful of which items to avoid. That said, several items on the traditional Thanksgiving table are great for dogs to sample. Let’s take a look at each to help you, your family and your pup enjoy a happy and healthy holiday.

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U n s u r p r i s i n g l y, t h e Thanksgiving holiday coincides with an uptick in emergency vet visits, so it’s especially critical that you take extra care to not allow your dog to consume anything that may make them sick. Here are a few to look out for. • Not every bone is a good bone – While dogs of almost every stripe famously love bones, poultry bones can damage a dogs digestive tract. • Take it easy on the trimmings – Rich and delicious turkey skin,

or even yeasted dough can result in issues ranging from bloat to dangerous levels of toxicity. Lastly, though this should go without saying, no…your dog should not be drinking beer, wine, cocktails or taking in any type of alcoholic beverage.

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trimmings, and gravy can overst imulate or i n f lame a dog’s pancreas, potentially leading to life threatening pancreatitis. • Let the sides slide by – Some of our holiday favorites like stuffing, casseroles, mashed potatoes, and creamed peas are loaded with fat and spices that can also cause your pup pancreatic or digestive issues. • Lay off the sweets – Sugar is generally not good for dogs, and anything containing Xylitol—like many baked goods—can be toxic. Spea k i ng of ba ked goods, it’s sometimes safe for dogs to consume certain breads. However, items containing ingredients such as garlic, onions, raisins, chocolate,

As we mentioned, while there are many Thanksgiving favorites that dogs should avoid, there are just as many you can happily share. • It ’s Turkey Day after all – In general, the big spread’s main course is OK for canines provided their portion hasn’t been prepared with seasoning, butter, or other fatty ingredients. Again, remember to avoid turkey bones and skin. White meat or dark? That’s a matter of pup’s preference, of course. • A sweet they can eat – Unlike most other Thanksgiving sweet stuff, sweet potatoes are a terrific option and a g reat source of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and beta-carotene – just skip t he m a rsh m a l lows. Oh, a nd moderate helpings of boiled or baked potatoes can also be an excellent alternative provided they’re served without butter, sour cream, salt, or pepper. • Favor fruits and veggies – In addition to potatoes, there are other traditional Thanksgiving

fruit and vegetable options that dogs are welcome to put on their plate—with a few watchouts. With ample amounts of plant fiber, manganese, and vitamins C and K, green beans (without butter or spices) are great for dogs; high in fiber and vitamins A and C, apples (without the core or seeds) also make a tempting treat; and as an aid to digestive, skin and coat health, canned pumpkin (without sugar or pie seasonings) is also a winner. Of course, if you aren’t cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal or just don’t want to feed your pup “people food,” there are plenty of perfectly safe com mercial alternatives. So many, in fact, that you can easily craft a sumptuous Turkey Day spread exclusively for your furry friends. Savor y snack s li ke Remy’s Kitchen Just Turkey Hearts or Einstein’s Turkey Time treats made with real turkey can make for tasty appetizers. Next up, Hound & Gatos Turkey Kibble and Health Extension Dog Turkey Entrée offer terrific main course options. Need sides? Evanger’s Grain-Free Sweet Potato for Dogs & Cats has got you covered. And it wouldn’t be a holiday without dessert. Products like Boss Dog Pumpkin Yogurt, Bocce’s Bakery Pumpkin Cheesecake Treats, or Sammy Snack with Pumpkin can satisfy your dog’s sweet tooth.

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Kid’s Corner By Heidi Bodor

Anja Zampol, 3rd Grader at St. Martha’s Catholic School How old are you? 8 Do you have brothers and sisters? Yes, there are four kids in our family all together Ava – 15, Gio – 11, and Alessia – 10 How long have you been in the Landings? About 3 years Do you like most about The Landings? I like playing with our neighbor, Giles.

Favorites: Ice cream? Cookie monster School subject? P.E. and recess TV Show? Stranger Things Video game? Roblox Sport? I love dancing and riding horses. Color? Turquoise Song? Someone to you Food? Candy Least favorite food? Baba Ganoush Holiday? CHRISTMAS! What are your plans for Thanksgiving? We are going to see our uncles and grandpa on Long Island for Thanksgiving. We can’t wait to go to the city. One word to describe you would be? Happy What do you do in your spare time? I ride my pony and dance. What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d like to be a professional horseback rider Do you take any lessons? Dance and horseback riding lessons If you could throw a parade through The Landings, what type of parade would it be? I would ride my horse through the streets and give out candy and free phones. If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? I would take my pony, Kaiya, my three bunnies and my phone. What famous person would you like to meet and have lunch with? Charlie D’Amelio I f you cou ld cha nge a ny t h i ng about school what would it be? NO HOMEWORK!!!! No work ever and all fun. If you could change anything about our family rules, what would it be? I don’t want to be told what to do. If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? Teleportation. If all your clothes could only be one color, what color would you choose? Black What is your favorite part of the day? Seeing my friends One great thing about your family? They bought us bunnies. Where is your favorite place to be? At the barn If your pet could talk, what would it say? My pony would say “I want more food!” What’s the best thing about being a kid? You don’t have to worry about anything. Ever. What is the greatest thing ever invented? Electronics

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A Landings Endorsed Charity Program By Henry Rhodes

Good works our Foundation has accomplished over the last seven years. Our mission continues – to provide holiday gifts to children affected by cancer, abuse or loss of a loved one. This grass roots effort to help children with cancer is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity that supports four organizations with the focus on helping disadvantaged children who might otherwise “fall through the cracks” … which is particularly unfortunate during the holidays! Most of us hoped by now- masks gone, numbers of cases not a topic of discussion, travel back to part of our lives and celebrations heading into the holidays would be festive and bright! Many elements have returned to “near normal” for the majority of Landings residents and we are all grateful! The organizations that we support continue to feel the impact of “not yet normal”- donations are down and the numbers of children they are serving are up! Our community has many new residents that don’t know about the Foundation and the children we support. We need your support more than ever and we need those that have participated in the past to spread the word about what you have done and how good it felt to give to those children. This year we again have a drive-thru on Sunday, December 12th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We hope many Landings residents will line Landings Boulevard in holiday dress to greet these kids as they are driving to the LRC for their holiday gifts. Many of you have received an email asking if you will support the children again this year, if you didn’t and are interested: Visit LANDINGSHOLIDAYCHARITABLEFOUNDATION.ORG and let us know how you can help! • Adopting a child or children by purchasing gifts from a child's provided Wish List. Please let us know the gender, age, and organization that you would like to support. • Make a tax-deductible donation to the Foundation and drop off your check payable to: Landing's Holiday Charitable Foundation (or LHCF) or mail it to LHCF, c/o Landing Racquet Club, 5350 Landings Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231. • Make a secure tax-deductible donation online with your credit card. • Volunteer to be a shopper fulfilling a Wish List or Lists, using Foundation funds. • Volunteer to help us with gift drop-off or other tasks. We welcome your involvement in all ways, for information please contact Henry Rhodes at the email below or one of the following individuals: Email: Landings.Holiday.Charitable.Fdn@gmail.com Heidi Bodor 813-380-3105; Bob Kueppers 941-921-2307; Andrea Feldmar 630-240-9779; Karl Maggard 941-544-7032; Jim Goldman 941-706-2088; Henry Rhodes 508-776-5467

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BIRDS IN OUR BACKYARD & CELERY FIELDS: THE EAGLES ARE BACK By Maralyn Kaufman-David, LMA Environmental Committee Chairperson Each of us has probably seen majestic eagles at some point in time in The Landings, but it’s always great to capture sightings and remember that The Landings has always been associated with the presence of eagles and several more of the 320 birds that have been sighted in Sarasota County (https://www.sarasotaaudubon. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ SarasotaCounty.BirdChecklist2020. pdf). Indeed, our street names are full of birds – Peregrine, Flicker, Heron, Kestral, Pine Harrier, and Starling! Shown here are a few pictures taken recently of eagles enjoying the area around Lake 3 in the Carriage Houses 1 community (photos shared by Terry Black)

and posted on the Celery Fields of Sarasota Facebook page. As year-round and snowbird residents set tle i nto aut u m n a nd w i nter i n ou r b eaut i f u l surroundings, keep your eyes and ears out for interesting birds. If you need help identifying birds or birdcalls, you can post a photo on Celery Fields Facebook page and they will help you identify the bird - or download the “Merlin” app created by The Cornell Lab. Please send me names of any birds you spot in your travels in The Landings. Also, please let me know if you’re interested joining me on January 11th and/or March 15th (9 AM) to participate in cleanup events and potential tour at Celery Fields.

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The Photo Shop

NOVEMBER 2021 27th State Media, LLC

By Bob Manteiga

The Photo Shop is a collection of “creative” photos” from Landings residents. Residents are encouraged to send photos you have taken that you find interesting or unique. Please email the photo, and a brief description of it, to me at roberto@uri.edu. You can include such information as why you find the photo interesting, what type of camera and/or lens was used, and what camera settings you used, etc. We will publish photos each month. At the end of the year, or whenever we deem appropriate, we will offer a prize for the most creative photo (the specifics of this will be decided at a later date). Here are this month’s photos:

Southern India street market, 2014. Cropped with a vignette effect to focus the mother and child as subjects within a busy background. Taken with a LUMIX FZ1000.

Sarlat-la-Caneda, France. September 2021. Nighttime street scene in the medieval town. Photo was taken in Night Mode using an iPhone 11Pro and pixelated for some painting effect on the phone itself.

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Details/ Resolution

21-Aug

Harassment

Gate officer verbally assaulted when correcting drivers speeding.

21-Sep

Assist Other Agency

Assisted Police Officers in gaining access to community.

21-Sep

Alarm

House alarm sounding, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office advised.

21-Sep

Information

Resident assisted with RFID issue. Resident reports their garage door is stuck open. Scheduled maintenance on Eagles Nest lock. Delivered 5 traffic cones to address.

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All doors noted were garage doors.

21-Sep

Reckless Driving (Speeding)

4 Resident Violators 5 Vendors (One at 15MPH or greater) 2 Guest Violators

21-Sep

Suspicious Incidents Suspicious Vehicle lingering at North Gate. Resolved by Police

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Total Incidents

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Judy Tara Greene Lamb

By Dee Ricapito, Recipe from Inge Stanton

CRANBERRIES FOR THANKSGIVING

The turkey is most definitely the star of the festive Thanksgiving table, but there is a special place for the delicious colorful cranberries as part of the numerous side dishes. It is easy to prepare with a minimum of time and effort. (This is a New York recipe.)

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HOMES PENDING Address 1720 Pine Harrier Circle 4732 Pine Harrier Drive

Price

849,000

1,100,000

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HOMES SOLD 1661 Pine Harrier Circle

650,000

4864 Peregrine Pt Circle N

715,000

4868 Peregrine Pt Circle N

873,000

4896 Peregrine Pt Circle E

905,000

5026 Kestral Park Way S

1,200,000

4808 Peregrine Pt Circle W

1,600,000

1427 Cedar Bay Lane

1,850,000

CONDOS SOLD 5337 Landings Boulevard

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390,000

5217 Heron Way

450,000

5011 Kestral Park Drive

455,000

4846 Kestral Park Circle

485,000

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1543 Landings Boulevard

500,000

1485 Landings Lake Drive

510,000

5440 Eagles Pt Circle #202

535,000

1355 Landing Drive

590,000

5420 Eagles Point Circle #201

600,000

5420 Eagles Point Circle #404

627,500

5450 Eagles Point Circle #105

654,000

1478 Landings Circle

660,000

5440 Eagles Pt Circle #301

687,000

5420 Eagles Pt Circle #401

690,000

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