Landings Eagle - April 2022 by Brion Palmer

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Living the Life of an Opera Performer

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE BIRDS

By Paul Weiner

Landings residents volunteer & tour Celery Fields.

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LANDINGS HAPPENINGS

Latest Schedule of Events & Activities

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DAY TRIPPING

Exploring Venice - the Sharks Tooth Capital of the World

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LRC Happy Hours are Back! By Ingrid Wiemer, LRC Committee Vice-Chair Photos by Bob Manteiga and Rick Waller

A c o upl e o f m o n t h s ag o, I received an email asking if we were interested in being a supernumerary (a nonsinging or speaking part) in upcoming operas. I responded positively. Because of my poise, wit, charm, and beauty, I was assigned to be a noble attending a wedding in Donizetti’s “The Daughter of the Regiment”. At my f i rst rehea rsa l, I was instructed to stand next to a young lady named Victoria Tomasch who was in the chorus and “fake talk” and “fake emote” when she did and go where she told me to go. After decades of marriage, this came quite naturally, although, I did refrain from saying “Yes Dear, whatever you say.” My premiere was on Saturday, February 19. Surprisingly, despite a glowing review of the opera in The Herald Tribune, there was no mention of my performance. The cast is composed of young people, most of whom are younger than my car! Granted, I do have an old car, but seriously? After getting on stage at one of my performances, Continued on page 4

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Fossil Fun

Free College Profile: Joe & Carol Balsay By Emma Shaughnessy The items on display in someone’s home can indicate a lot about a person. An artist may display paintings or sculptures, a hunter may showcase deer head taxidermy, and a teacher may have a library full of books. Two Landings residents, Joe and Carol Balsay, have over three hundred fossils and corals on display that they have found over the years through their interest in fossil collecting. Joe and Carol Balsay spent most of their lives in Ohio. Carol worked thirty years in payroll at a large corporation. After graduating from Hiram College at 52 with a degree in business, she became a manager of accounting at a well-known company. Joe worked as a tool & die journeyman for 25 years. After receiving technical training, he became a designer of precision instruments used for quality control for a large fluid systems component company. The couple met at a bar in Ohio and will be married 55 years in June. They raised their two sons, Joe and Adam, in Mantua, Ohio, right outside of Cleveland, and later lived in Aurora, Ohio until moving to Sarasota in 2019. Their favorite part of living in The Landings is the weather; they just could not handle the harsh Ohio winters anymore. When they decided to move to The Landings, they sold their home in Ohio in one day and moved to Florida six weeks later with a car-full of fossils. Lovers of the outdoors, Joe and Carol enjoyed camping, hiking, and canoeing while raising their two sons. They also enjoyed sea kayaking and paddled with orcas, whales, and walruses while visiting areas in the Northeast Vancouver Island area, spending days overnight camping between the islands. Nova Scotia was one of their most memorable paddling experiences as they were able to watch large whales breach in front of their boats. Joe whitewater kayaked for over twenty years and obtained expert level, running world class rivers in the eastern United States. He also was asked to be a gate judge at the kayak slalom races for the Olympic team trials years ago. Carol’s interest in fossil collecting began when she explored areas where Joe paddled. After Joe gave up kayaking, Joe and Carol joined many fossil and mineral clubs around Ohio and Canada, launching their hobby of collecting and identifying fossils. With their clubs, they took field trips to quarries to learn where to dig and how to split rock. They would then go home and look up what they found

Eurypterid- one of Joe and Carol’s favorite fossils

and manually clean the fossils until they were presentable; a job which often fell to Joe given his work background. They displayed their fossils at many fossil and mineral shows and libraries in Ohio and Canada. Carol’s efforts in displaying and identifying their special collection of over three hundred million years old fossil plants won first place at the 2013 Cincinnati Ohio Geo fair competition. Their fossil collecting hobby took them all over North America, vacationing in areas like Utah, the Niagara peninsula, and states in the eastern US. Hiking Burgess Mountain to the Burgess Shale world heritage site in British Columbia to explore rare fossil beds was another one of their most special experiences. In their Free College talk, they plan to talk about how they learned about fossils, and how other people can, too, by joining fossil clubs. Some of the clubs Joe and Carol were part of include the Cincinnati Dry Dredgers, Niagara Peninsula Geological Society, North Coast Fossil Club, and the New York Paleontological Society. They are currently members of the Tampa Bay Fossil Club. They plan to explain what fossils are and how they are made, as well as a geological timeline of the fossils they have collected. They also want to let attendees take a Florida fossil sample home with them! Now that they are full-time Florida residents, their fossil collecting endeavors look different than they did when they lived up north. Although fossils in Florida are different

Fossil ferns displayed at their home.

Their Crinoids, Crinoids, and Blastoids

from fossils elsewhere, Joe and Carol have discovered a new interest in finding fossils of ancient Florida mammals and marine life. They plan to keep growing their fossil collection, and to continue discovering and learning about new fossils in the future!

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President’s Report Unfortunately, Jim Goldman has resigned from the board. His common-sense attitude and good humor will be missed. W he n you s e e h i m, ple a s e convey your appreciation for his contribution to the board and our neighborhood. Activities in our neighborhood are picking up with the reduction in measures to protect us from COVID-19. As you a l l h ave noticed, the racquet club no longer requires masks indoors f o r a nyo n e w h o h a s b e e n vaccinated. Kevin reports the club is “basically back to normal.” Please recog nize new and existing committee chairs. You will notice new committees and changes in committee assignments. Please keep in mind that all committee members are volunteers and deserve our thanks (A list of the LMA committee chairs can be found on page 3 of this issue).

Harvey Greller is our new t reasurer. The Nature Trail, which now includes kayak racks, is being co-chaired by Allison Taylor and David Osborn. In response to a history of inadequate service by Argus Property Management, Landings Ma nagement Associat ion (LMA) has requested a review of propert y ma nager needs

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By Elida Ramberger and fulfillment, which is being performed by Harvey Camins. The goal is to create a set of needs aga i n st wh ich perfor ma nce may be judged. Because the c u r r e nt prop e r t y m a n age r, Mary Shrewsbury, has delivered improved service, it is expected that Argus will be asked to submit a proposal along with other management companies. Prior boards created a set of guidelines or procedures that are being reviewed by Harry Moser. Harry will likely develop additional procedures for board consideration. Sue Camins has taken on the task of reviewing our governing documents. The last review was recorded in public records in 2010, since which time revisions may be necessary. Along the lines of maintaining standards, Sue agreed to be our parliamentarian a nd w i l l g u ide u s t h roug h

Robert’s Rules of Order. Judy Greene volunteered to chair the maintenance committee. Cali Lampton has taken on the task of nominating committee. John McFetridge is sharing his expertise developing software by volunteering to work with Dick Bayles and the website developer to integrate the numerous data sources being used across The Landings. The integrated data will be used by the improved website, whose user experience is bei ng desig ned by Eddie Goldman. Norm Olshansky, whose name you all know, has graciously agreed to chair the editorial committee for The Eagle. Board members and volu nteers who u n fa i l i ngly serve our neighborhood are Ma ra ly n Kau f ma n, Mi ke Knupp, Joan Koplin, Jeff Smith, and Paul Weiner.

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LMA Meeting Notes Newly elected LMA Pres. Elida Ramberger began the meeting by announcing the following during the president’s report: • A new board member orientat ion meet i ng was held recently. Four new committees have been formed. These include the Parliamentary Committee, the Document Review Committee, P r op e r t y Ne e d s A s s e s s m e nt Committee and the Operating and Procedures Committee. The Board is seeking Chairs for both the Social and Roads Committees. • Ramberger met with several committees to learn how they operate to integrate services and our skills.

FINANCE REPORT

Tr e a s u r e r, H a r ve y G r e l l e r reported i ncome exceeded expenses by $8,200 for the month of January. This was mostly due to Kayak rentals and collection of late fees. Expenses were higher for landscaping enhancements, the landings website and postage. Lower spending occurred in the legal/professional category.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

C h a i r m a n M i c h a e l K nup p began by announcing his current committee members are Judy Gr e e n e, Ji m G old m a n , Ne i l Gold m a n, Ba rba ra Pend rel l, Letitia Schuman, Mike Donaldson and Bill Whitman. As of March 3rd, 1,229 gate entry decals have been installed since June 10, 2021. Although most decals work efficiently, moving forward new entry decals will be headlight stickers which are even more efficient. The committee is working on a Board proposal to charge an installation fee to cover the slight additional cost. The committee will be working on a new golf cart policy for board approval. Several residents have reported property damage, underage drivers, speeding and reckless driving issues. The new policies will be based on Florida law, resident input and those used by other gated communities in the area. A major communication failure occurred at the main gate when a landscaping contractor cut the fiber optic cable servicing the gatehouse. The committee discovered a redundant system exists to ensure residents will be able to reach the guards during these types of outages. T he com m it te e i s work i ng on a proposal to ensure clearly defined security guard duties, job descriptions and pay levels for fulltime staff. These initiatives will be designed to boost job performance. Finally, the committee is looking for ways to enhance hurricane readiness for all residents at the Landings.

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LAKES & DRAINAGE

Committee chair, Jeff Smith repor ted t here was l it t le downtime issues in any lakes in February. Spike grass has been an ongoing issue for the Lake 3 North fountain and a more effective solution is being sought. Dead vegetation and invasive species can be removed from any lakes as long as native plants are not disturbed. Removal of such was completed in Lake 9 to promote more growth. The 5-6’ alligator on Lake 6 is being closely monitored. If it becomes a nuisance to people, pets or property, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will remove it. Heavy sediment has built up in Lake 1 making the lake very shallow. Sarasota County commissioned Sarasota Bay Wa t e r s h e d t o r e c o m m e n d key areas to remediate and improve water quality and flood protection. Lake 1 is one of the projects recommended for sediment removal, installation of upstream battle baffle box and use of floating wetland mats. The committee believes the Lake 1 project has a good chance of

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being chosen, but the project will likely move forward slowly. The Board will be kept informed as the project proceeds.

MAINTENANCE

M a i nt e n a n c e C om m it t e e chair, Judy Green, reported the progress of several projects. • The main gate roof will be washed soon. Because the roof is old it will receive a soft wash. Lighting and maintenance issues have also been resolved at the main gate. • Maintenance work is also being done at the North gate. The committee is waiting on roofing tiles. • Attendees were encouraged contact Green if they notice any maintenance issues.

HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMITTEE

Chairman Harvey Greller reported the annual pick up will take place on March 15 at the North Gate. Pick up details were published in the February Eagle newspaper.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Committee chair, Maralyn Kaufman-David, Ph.D reported

progress of the Composting Project. LMA property located on the east side of Kestral Parkway North near the Northgate has been identified as a suitable location. The Landscape Committee has agreed to provide landscaping so the compost bins would not be visible from the street. The LHA board verbally approved the location and would help solicit LHA volunteers to help with the pilot study. The committee received a robust response from 10 residents and two teenagers. Each volunteer will commit to a time slot to ensure that three times per week during the pilot study, someone would turn the bins, ensure adequate browns coverage in each bin, and make sure the bins are closed securely. This pilot program could accommodate another 5–10 residents who are interested. A representative from the Suncoast Community Composting group will provide a training session. A m o t io n wa s m ade fo r the Board to approve a pilot composting program by the E nv i r on me nt a l Com m it t e e and to purchase equipment Continued on p. 18

Elida Ramberger Jeff Smith Harvey Greller Harry Moser Sue Camins Joan Koplin Cali Lampton Paul Weiner

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Mary Shrewsbury Property Manager Argus Property Management LMA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Finance Communications The Eagle Environmental Governing Docs Review Hazardous Waste Lakes & Drainage Landscaping LMA Property Mgr Needs Comm. Maintenance Nature Trail & Kayaks Nominating Parliamentarian Roads Safety & Security Social/Community Events Technology Website Designer

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Opera Performer I realized that half of the chorus was gone. Turned out that Covid was running through the chorus and two performances were cancelled. One day, during rehearsals, I was reprimanded by maestro DeRenzi for standing with my arms in front of me instead of by my side when the curtain came down at the end of the second act. Sergeant Sulpice, a principal singer, has an aside to the audience, which the people on stage are not supposed to be able to hear and I was looking at him, instead of the “Daughter”. Other than that, my performances were flawless. I was surprised that when standing on stage in front of hundreds of people I really was not nervous. That may be because I said and did nothing. Standing in the middle of the chorus however was enjoyable as you are surrounded by these beautiful voices. In my opera there are three supers. The opera starts at 7:30 PM but since we make our appearances in the last ten minutes of the opera, we don’t have to be in the courtyard where we have our Covid tests until 8:30.

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After waiting for the results, we proceed to sign in and then go to our own little area where we get into our costumes. All our costumes have our names on them. The undershirts and socks are washed daily. Our shirts are cleaned more sporadically. There is a lady that puts on my tie for me and checks us over to make sure we look okay. There is an assigned time to go to the wig and makeup area. Then back to the dressing room where we wait to be called just before our entrance. After we leave the stage, we go back to the wig area where they remove our wigs and sideburns then to the dressing room to change into our clothes. The most surprising thing is that everyone is so nice to us, as if our parts really mattered. If I miss a performance, no one would know, but everyone is really kind and friendly. Overall, it was a great experience and I enjoyed it very much. It is a very nice opera where no one dies, everyone ends up happy and is only 2 hours 20 minutes long. If it is still playing, I would recommend it.

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In mid-March, Celery Fields afforded residents in The Landings a great morning consisting of a combination of volunteer cleanup duties and an informative tour of the number one birding destination in Sarasota. A f t e r a n hou r or mor e of removing trash from the roadside edge of Celery Fields, Jeanne Dubi, President of the Sarasota Audubon Society, treated Alice Howa rd, Jea n ie Vi rba l l, a nd Maralyn Kaufman-David along with volunteers from around the Sarasota area, to a fabulous tour of the surroundings. As Alice Howard reflected, “I visited Celery Fields several years ago and was impressed with this special wildlife sanctuary, with sandhill cranes, storks, and wading birds populating the marsh areas. As development encroaches on their territory, this preserve offers a haven for their protection. It is an ideal spot for the public to learn about native species and appreciate the special character and beauty of

the Florida natural environment.” Jeanie Virball was visiting for the first time and commented that she looks forward to participating in the many opportunities offered at the Nature Center. Celery Fields was populated with celery farmers from 1927 to 1995 and is now Sarasota County’s awardwinning storm water collection zone with 440 acres of restored wetlands and habitat for 220 species of birds and other diverse wildlife. Jea n ne Dubi, a t r ue socia l entrepreneur, conceived of this i n novat ive idea a nd u n ique pa r t nersh ip w it h mu lt iple c o n s e r vat i o n o r g a n i z at i o n s and Sarasota’s need to manage stormwater treatment. Ever a work in progress, President Dubi and the Sarasota Audubon Society are now joining with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast to ‘re-wild’ four parcels of adjacent land. Check it out: birding, hiking, recreation area, lectures, teaching programs, and the LEED Gold certified Visitors Center.

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Learning to Salsa! By Paige Packman, Photos by Bob Manteiga On March 7th, we launched our Latin dance series of four classes to hone our salsa skills. Eight lucky LRC couples are meeting weekly on Mondays with dance instructor Stephen Sieg, who is teaching us to salsa and rumba. It's a lot of fun, and he makes it easy to learn. We plan to offer this class series again next year. Please contact me at ppackman@gmail.com if you would like to be put on a future participant list.

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In Cucina con Valentina Resumes! By Valentina Valentini With COVID rates dropping below 3% in Sarasota, we were able to resume the popular “In Cucina con Valentina” Italian Cooking Classes! On Saturday Feb 26th, we held a class where I demonstrated preparation of "Pappardelle with mushrooms" for 18 enthusiastic LRC members. We consumed a lot of great pasta

and plenty of wine provided by dinner guests. We topped off the evening by sharing my famous Tiramisù for dessert! We have two more cooking events coming up for the high season: April 1st, which will be a Demonstration & Dine event and April 29th which will be a Hands-On cooking event. Also, I

Recipe for Pasta with Mushrooms sauce (4 servings)

sauce as needed. Adjust with salt and add sugar. 5. Ad d t h e m u s h r o o m s previously cooked and continue cooking for 10 more minutes. 6. Add basil only when you remove from the stove. Cover with a lid until use. 7. Bring water to boil in a big pasta pot, add salt (as you like) and cook your pasta al dente. 8. Drain the pasta in a bowl and add the sauce. 9. Finish with parmigiano cheese before serving.

Ingredients:

• 1 tomatoes can (whole/crushed) • 4-6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (approx.) • Salt as needed • ½ onion • ¼ tsp sugar • Minced parsley (as needed) • Pepperoncino (red hot pepper) • Basil • 1 2 oz. Mushrooms (already cleaned) • 1 clove garlic • 10 ounces of pasta • F r e sh g rat e d Pa r m ig i a no Reggiano cheese

would like to see if there is interest in offering a "gluten free baking afternoon", so please contact me at vvalentini@tiscali.it if you have an interest. Thank you!

Preparation Instructions:

1. Slice the mushrooms and sauté them in a pan with 2-3 spoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVO), garlic and parsley. When ready, adjust with salt according to your taste and set aside. 2. In a large pan add EVO (2-3 spoon), sauté diced onions and pepperoncino and sauté until onions are soft but not burned. 3. Add the tomatoes (crush whole tomatoes by hand) and sprinkle with minced parsley. 4. Cook for about 30 min. Stir the BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Inside members current on&Covid vaccinations. Insideevents eventsare areforfor fully vaccinated boosted members We are now – full steam rates ahead have with social eventssignificantly, at the Landings. markrestarted your calendars for social the following dates, Good news COVID dropped soPlease we have inside events! so that you don’t miss out on the fun! — Paige Packman, LRC Social Director Key dates are listed below, we are back in action! Paige Packman Activity

Activity LRC EVENTS LRC EVENTS

Trivia Challenge

Trivia Challenge Koffee Klatch

Pancake Breakfast Koffee Klatch

Pickleball

Cooking Lessons

Details

How to Sign Up

Tuesday April 5th & 19th 7 PM in Lakeside room

No signup needed. $5 fee.

Limited to LRC membersDetails & invited guests only.

Tuesday March 1 & 15th, 7 PM

Tuesday April 12th in Lakeside room Wednesday April 27th &9-11 AM Poolside March 8th, 9 -11 AM

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30-4:30 4/1 Hands-On Class PM 4/29 Demonstration & Dine

No signup needed. $5 fee.

No signup needed.

Poolside rd 23 , 9-11 AM Poolside Tuesdays March & Thursdays 2:30-4:30 PM on Courts 7&8

How to Sign Up

No signup needed.

No signup required. Use TeamReach phone app with Group Code LPBS.

Advance signup not required. Use TeamReach phone app with Group Code Watch for LRC emails or contact Valentina at vvalentini@tiscali.it LPBS to stay in touch.

Happy withLessons SalsaHour Dance Series classes: MarchFood 7, truck signup Signup in LRC Contact Wednesday, Aprilof 6th45:30 – 7:30 PM required. To beOffice. posted 2 Questions? weeks prior. Gratis event Live Acoustic Guitar 14, 21, 28, 5-7 PM Paige ppackman@gmail.com. Got Lobstah Food Truck is back! for LRC member appreciation!! by Bill Sheperd Tennis Round Robin & Cooking Lessons Pro Exhibition

3/18, 4/1 Friday 4/22 at 2 PM

Watch forforLRC Signup at LRC, $7.50 fee beer emails & wine.

or contact Valentina at vvalentini@tiscali.it

Happy Landings Wednesday May 4th Rock Hour & Roll Pool Party Friday March 11, 6-9 PM BYOB and shared Signup required. $10 music cover fee. appetizers buffet. No signup required. High Season Farewell 5:30 – 7:30Band: PM Lisa Rott & the Food truck signup also required. To be LANDINGS-WIDE

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DATE/TIME/PLACE

BAYVIEW

Monday 4 /18, 5 PM Lakeside Room

CARRIAGE HOUSE I

Tuesday 4/26,10 AM Poolside Room

EAGLE EDITORIAL

Tuesday 4/5, 2 PM Poolside Room

LHA

Thursday 4/14, 5 PM Poolside Room

LMA BOARD

Thursday 4/7, 7 PM Lakeside Room

LMA SAFETY

Monday 4/11, 4 PM Multi-purpose Room

LRC BOARD

Monday 4/18, 3:30 PM Lakeside Room

SOUTH III

Monday 4/11, 1 AM Multi-purpose Room

SOUTH VII

Wednesday 4/20, 5 PM Lakeside Room

TREEHOUSE

Wednesday 4/13, 10:30 AM Lakeside Room

TREEHOUSE

Tuesday 4/26, 5:30 PM Lakeside Room

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CRAFTY LADIES

Tuesday, 1-3 PM Upper Pool Deck

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Landings Free College

Thursdays 2:30 PM through April 28th.

Free; signup not needed.

PING PONG

Wednesday 10 AM-12 PM Multi-purpose Room

Kayak Outing Pro Exhibition

Sunday, April 3rd, to Grand Canal on Siesta Key.

Signup not required. Join kayak group on TeamReach phone app with Group Code LKS.

WATER AEROBICS

Tuesday & Thursday 11:30-12:30 Pool (no class 4/5 & 4/7)

LMAOuting EVENTS Bike

April 10th at 9:30 AM to Casey Key with onsite lunch (reservations required)

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Thursday 10 AM -1 PM Lakeside Room

Tennis Round Robin &

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March 23, 5-7 PM. For newcomers who moved to Landings since Jan 2020

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Racquet Club News LRC President’s Report Apr i l shower s b r i ng May flowers – as the old saying goes. But for us in Sarasota, April can bring flowers for us and greener yards. April also means the bothersome pollen and oak leaves falling are finally abating and our clocks have been changed to daylight savings. April also brings the final month or so for our winter resident friends, so make sure you reach out to them before they depart for their summer homes. It’s an exciting month on the pro tennis tour as the Sunshine Double (Indian Wells and Miami) have been completed and the pro’s turn their attention to the

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European clay courts. We do have two U.S. clay court tournaments (women in Charleston, men in Houston), but the big names will all head over across the pond with the men’s tournament highlight in April being the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters tournament. This tournament is situated at the Monte Carlo Country Club – perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. It’s an incredible setting – the red clay courts with the blue Mediterranean Sea as the background. Ooh la la! T h e w o m e n ’s t o p c l a y tournament in late April is the Mutua Madrid Open, a Masters 1000 event (in other words, lots

of ranking points). One of the challenges of playing tennis in Madrid is the elevation. At 2,200 feet above sea level, the tennis ball will fly a bit faster and further than here in Sarasota. Nevertheless, it’s a wonderful event. Of course, all

these tournaments are warmups for Roland Garros in May. Closer to home, we continue to ramp up the LRC’s social activities. We have the always fun Trivia on the 5th and 19th of April, Cooking lessons with Valentina

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Thank you to Nelson & Dawn Smith for leading the charge for our pancake breakfast on March 8th. As usual, we had a tremendous turnout for the pancakes and fresh fruit. Nelson & Dawn were in the kitchen all morning serving up blueberry & banana pancakes with a smile. They have done this for many years now and it is greatly appreciated. We are planning to have another pancake breakfast on Tuesday,

April 12th. Be sure to put that on your calendar. You won’t want to miss it! A big thank you also goes out to the LRC Social Chair, Pa ige Pac k m a n a nd he r committee of volunteers that put together one of the biggest social events at the LRC in recent memory. The Caribbean themed happy hour on the pool deck complete with live music from Lisa Rott & The Island Hoppers along with “Maggie

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on the Move” food truck was an overwhelming success. Although I couldn’t attend in person, I did see a bunch of pictures and a live video clip from the event. It looked like the participants were having a great time. Plan on seeing more social functions like this at the Club in the future. To not miss out on fun events like this in the future, please be sure you are on the Club’s email database. If you aren’t receiving the weekly emails from me, either I don’t have your email address at all or you never requested to receive them. To be added to the list, please call me in the Pro Shop or email me directly at LRCTennis@ hotmail.com.

Now that the tennis league season is over, the spring and summer seasons offers the opportunity to improve on your weaknesses. Plus, just as important, you should work on improving your finishing shots so you can win more of the big points and make less errors under pressure. The basic finishing shots are your high valleys, over heads and easy short balls. Finishing shots require lots of practice, patience, and determination. One of the reasons that these shots are harder to execute is because you must aim lower over the net then your normal baseline shots. Why? Because you are closer to the net and if you aim too high over the net and have too much speed on the ball it can easily go out. The top pros have an “air target” of two feet or less over the net. Furthermore, you feel more pressure when trying to finish the point. You are usually trying to be more aggressive on these shots to make sure that your opponents don’t have enough time to react to the ball. Most players miss the finishing shot because they are looking at the target or the opponent instead of watching the ball. The most successful players at any level have confidence and the courage to be aggressive on finishing shots

(Buono!), Happy Hour on the 6th with an acoustic guitar and the delicious “Lobstah Truck”, and on the 22nd, a tennis round robin followed by a pro exhibition. Even if you’re not a tennis player, I promise you’ll enjoy watching the pro’s play – as they are all world class players. I n o t h e r wo r d s, t h e r e i s something for everyone and I encourage you to make the most of your club membership. I think that even if you’re not a tennis player, there are lots of events you can attend and enjoy. Hope to see you there. The Landings Racquet Club – tell only your best friends!

opportunities. They are not afraid to go for it when presented with those splitsecond decisions. Those players have the “I want the ball mentality” and like to be brave and finish the points. These players developed their confidence from lots of practice, staying calm, having clarity of target areas and do not giving up or get discouraged when they miss these shots. They always keep in mind that they will miss some but that they only need to win 51% of the points to win the match. So, get out there and practice these shots and you will have more success next season. We will have a social round robin on April 22, 2–5 PM followed by a proexhibition. Sign up in the shop. See you on the courts!

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Pickleball Social By Dee Ricapito After an afternoon of pickleball one Tuesday in March, a group of approximately 35 players left the courts and decided not to end the fun! The players and their families brought a variety of delicious treats and refreshments and had a “Landings style” party in the Poolside Clubhouse. “We have the best neighbors ever,” said one pickleball player and explained how pickleball allows you to meet so many of them. For example, you get to relax on the sidelines and visit with others not playing at that time. Games are shorter; the field is smaller; and players mix up about every 15 minutes. They can play again or relax on the sidelines. We even cheer good shots from the sidelines since it’s not a quiet sport. The game requires finesse, touch shots, placement strategies, rules, as well as put away shots!

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Marty Tattle, a novice, is hitting

with Jeff Stevenson a seasoned player who is bringing him along. Marty said he is taking a lesson with Mo this week to improve his pickleball with eye/hand coordination and how to relax on the court. Nancy Isseks enjoys pickleball because she can’t play tennis anymore due to a bad shoulder. She and Connie, a new neighbor in The Landings, love the fun. Ron Pierce and Ben Mayne introduced many to the game, a few years ago, including Susie and Ron Golden. Now Susie plays on many city courts, with friends from Colonial Park, and other areas. This sport is growing throughout the Tri-Cities area.

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Favorites: Ice cream: Chocolate School subject: Social Studies Book: The Land Remembered TV Show: We don’t watch TV that much. Movie: Encanto Favorite food: Goat Korma Least favorite food: Oysters Holiday: Christmas because we get lots of presents and it starts to get cold then. What are your Spring break plans? We will be going to visit our aunt and uncle in Washington DC. One word to describe you would be: Adventurous What do you do in your spare time? I like archery and I take lessons occasionally. I enjoy biking, too. What do you want to be when you grow up? An environmental lawyer and advocate Would you rather meet your great-great grandparents or your great-great grandkids? I’d rather meet my great-great grandparents to see what things used to be like. If I met my great-great grandchildren, the world might be a desert with disease. If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? Flying because it would be cool to fly around. If you could have any 3 wishes granted, what would they be? 1) a second cat, 2) to have lots of deer living in The Landings, and 3) to have all pollution stop. What is your favorite part of the day? Evening because the day is over. What is your favorite place to visit? Vail, CO. I like the creek and wildlife there. Once while visiting, there was a moose stuck in a parking garage and he got too close to people. He had to be relocated. What is one great thing about your family? We go to cool places. What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend? I like exploring the woods. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? I would sneak up on a vulture. If your cat could talk, what would he say? “I’m hungry!” Our cat barges into my parents’ bedroom at 3:45 AM when he’s hungry and bats at the blinds and meows loudly. What’s the best thing about being a kid? We don’t have to go to work. What’s the greatest thing about being you? I like exploring and have an adventurous spirit. If you could change one thing, what would it be? I’d stop people from cutting down the rain forest.

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The LRC Happy Hour on February 23rd was a huge success! We had over a hundred members attend the event. Friends and neighbors were able to catch up, share laughs, and enjoy the warm evening weather. The Spice Boys Food Truck offered savory tacos, spiced olives, pitas, hummus and more. Heads up, there is a rumor that they are opening a restaurant in nearby Landings Plaza. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. Our community strengthens as we share joyful experiences together. Additionally, hats off to the LRC Social Committee and other helpers for making this lovely event possible and to the LRC staff for helping with the set up and clean up.

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The Caribbean had nothing over The Landings on March 11th. Over 150 LRC members donned island wear and leis to enjoy BYOB cocktails, delicious food from Maggie on the Move food truck, and socialize with neighbors. A balmy breeze and the rock ‘n’ roll sounds of Lisa & The Islander Hoppers flowed through the crowd. We may need to make this an annual event! A huge thank you to the LRC Social Committee party planners and the LRC staff for pulling this large event together. It was definitely a group effort! For details on where Lisa & The Island Hoppers and Maggie on The Move will be next, check out their Facebook pages.

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Canine Irritation: How to Help Your Pup Scratch That Itch By Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Food Nutritionist at DOGPerfect Got anxiet y? Your pup just might be experiencing it too. L i k e T h e o c c a s i o n a l p aw behind the ear is one thing. But if you’ve got a dog that’s constantly scratching, biting, rubbing and rolling, you may need to look into what’s got them itching. Here are the most common causes of skin and coat irritation and what you can do to help your dog combat an annoying itch.

To determine if your dog has a food allergy, you can try swapping a unique protein into their diet such as salmon or duck, or an unusual carbohydrate like sweet potatoes or peas. If prior symptoms suddenly disappear, you might be dealing with a food allergy.

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A well known canine nemesis, fleas have long been a source of irritation for dogs. To check for these persistent pests, use a comb to gently separate your dog’s fur and inspect their skin. Look for small, dark specks of black, brown, or red. If you spot some, they’ll likely be on the move as they’re known to scurry or jump when exposed. If they’ve been really busy, you might also see cocooned or hatched larvae primed to do damage. Additionally, your dog’s skin might look red or bumpy in the surrounding area. Thankfully, with the help of modern flea control products, they’re no longer as common as they used to be and remedies like flea shampoo and medication can help eliminate and prevent these bothersome bugs. In the event you encounter fleas, be sure to use both. Give your pup a nice warm bath using flea shampoo, and run a comb through their coat to remove the dead fleas. Then consult your vet or local independent pet retailer for expertise on meds that can help block future infestation.

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So, what has knocked fleas from the top spot of dog irritants? Those pesky and ever-present allergies, of course! Now the most common cause of itchy pups, allergies are often the result of disagreeable foods or uncomfortable surroundings. When your dog’s body recognizes one of these allergens, it releases histamines that trigger inflammation, redness, sneezing, irritation—and often lots and lots of scratching. Envi ron mental allerg ies result from an overreaction or hypersensitivity to substances in your dog’s environment, like pollens,

grasses, soil, dust mites, and mold spores. As such, environmental allergies tend to be seasonal and may not always present themselves as obviously as other dog irritants. However, if you see your pup licking those paws after a walk or time at play it’s possible something outside may be bothering them. Notably, food allergies can be a more serious issue. Creating an immune response that can lead to skin conditions like itchiness, hives, and facial swelling, food allergies can also create gastrointestinal issues like vomiting or diarrhea, and in some cases can result in anaphylaxis. Scary stuff.

Once you’ve identified the cause, you simply eliminate it, right? While at times that’s easier said than done, there are ways you can reduce your dog’s exposure to what’s ailing them. For starters, be sure to regularly change your HVAC filter to keep interior air allergen-free; if you’re vacuuming, isolate your pup for a bit as the vacuum can kick up dust and cause allergic reactions to spike; give your dog a good wipe down with a damp cloth every now and again to remove allergens that may be trapped in their coat; and review your cleaning products to see if you should consider switching to natural options that can mitigate toxins in your home. All these efforts can be beneficial, but as we’ve said before, the key to a dog’s immune system and overall health is through their gut. So, the best way to prevent or reduce allergies is to feed them foods and supplements that boost their immune response. Probiotics that create good bacteria can help reduce the bad, decreasing inflammation and auto immune responses; Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA)—found in oily, cold water fish like mackerel and

sardines—can aid in the regulation of inflammatory responses that cause allergies; and the primary antibody in bovine (cow) colostrum can boost your dog’s immunity and potentially create special antiinflammatory T-cells that switch off allergic response altogether. If you’re noticing some ongoing irritation in your pup, it may be time to explore options that could alleviate suffering from fleas or allergies before they get out of control. If you’ve made an effort and your dog is still exhibiting symptoms, consult your veterinarian for answers to help your dog get rid of the itch and live a healthier, happier life.

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Getting to know the Artists at The Landings: Linda MacCluggage, Second Act Career By Marie-Louise McHugh I met Linda MacCluggage and her husband, Reid, one evening at a friend’s trivia night. In the course of the evening, I found out that she is a playwright and is in the middle of editing and staging a new play at a St. Petersburg theater. It is a story about a young man born with Down syndrome. Of course, this piqued my curiosity and we recently met at her residence at Eagles Point to find out how she got to where she is now. Late in 2019, thanks to her best friend Rosalind Cramer, known by most here as Roz, Linda and Reid moved to The Landings after spending eight winters on Siesta Key. Reid is a retired editor and publisher of a newspaper in Connecticut. They are still snowbirds and spend the summer months in Connecticut. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, Linda is finally able to discover The Landings community. Here she enjoys being able to walk often and do yoga. She hopes that the yoga classes will resume soon. Linda, a former journalist and magazine editor herself, went back to college in her late 40s and ended up with a B.A. in theater. She had always lived among theater people and had done public relations work for theaters in Connecticut. Her dream was to act in and write a play. Following Linda’s training at the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Connecticut, she began producing dozens of one-act plays and several full productions, all in Connecticut. Through 2016 she was instrumental in founding, curating and directing productions at Backstage at the Player’s Studio Theater in Sarasota and is an original member of the Sarasota Area Playwrights Society. One of her goals is to create theater with, by and about women. Linda is also the recipient of Sarasota Magazine’s Women Power Award for Artistic Excellence. With her friend Roz, she became interested in theater about people with disabilities, with the goal of addressing the misconceptions and social stigmas so often placed on these communities. Brianna Larson,

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director of a theater in Largo, is collaborating with Linda as they share the same interest in the disabled. Nevertheless, when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Linda found it difficult to write and focus on plays, as “theater” involves working with people. The play Roz Cramer and Linda developed deals with Benny, a young man with Down syndrome coming of age and finding his identity. It also addresses how it affects his mother’s and grandmother’s lives. Ryon Prince plays the role of Benny. Unfortunately, Roz Cramer passed away a few years ago and will not be able to see her project on stage. The play is entitled Into the Night and will run May 5 through 8 at the Studio Grand Central, 2260 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg. The phone number is (727) 202-7019. Reid, actress daughter Kate MacCluggage and Linda

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C o m m it t e e c h a i r, Pau l Weiner reported agreeing to a new m a ng rove m a i nten a nce contract, which will save LMA approximately $1,800 annually. The mangrove trimming along the Nature Trail will include trimming that will enlarge Kayak access at the racks and the Gazebo.

GOVERNMENTS COMMITTEE

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Interested residents are asked to join the Governments Committee now being formed. The committee w i l l rev iew a l l gover n i ng documents. The last time these documents were reviewed was 2010. The review will include LMA Rules and Regulations, amended and restated Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and Declarations of Convenance and restrictions on the Commons.

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Web s it e: C om mu n ic at ion s Chair, Joan Koplin announced Eddie Goldstein was appointed as the User Experience Designer. She has extensive experience in digital advertising and marketing and will be working with database chair, John McFetridge and webmaster Paul Fullylove. Goldstein will be working on website revitalization. Eagle Newspaper: Nor m Olshansky, Paige Packman and Dee Ricapito will continue their volunteer work on the committee. Gordon Garrett was thanked for his contributions to the Eagle over the last several years. Publisher Brion Palmer met with the committee to discuss printing the Eagle on a heavier, whiter, higher quality paper. Committee chair Joan Koplin reported the print quality and clarity difference was startling. The additional cost to the LMA would be $1,200 this

year. Subsequent years would cost the Board $1,800 annually. A motion was made to approve the $1,200 this year to improve the paper quality and starting next year $1,800 would be added to the Communications budget. After discussion the motion passed unanimously.

SIGN COMMITTEE

Committee chair, Joan Koplin reported receiving photographs of the completed sign blades, poles, bases and tops and gave their approval. The desig ner and manufacturer of the signs, Forsite, agreed to warehouse the signs at their expense until the roads project is completed. Koplin thanked the Board for approving the project when they did as prices have continued to rise.

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LHA Meeting Notes By Richard Bayles The Landings Homeowners Association held its regularly scheduled board meeting on March 10, 2022, at 5:00 PM at the Landings Racquet Club. The board approved a garage and cage extension plan for a residence on Peregrine Point Circle N and the removal of two trees on a Peregrine Point Circle E property. It also approved a fence for a home on Peregrine Point Circle, The next regular meeting is at 5:00 PM on April 12, 2022, 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.

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By: Dee Ricapito Gayle Maraval and husband, Phillipe, reside at Eagles Point overlooking Phillipi Creek. They both love watching the birds from their window. She tells the story, “My friend fou nd a seag ull ta ngled i n a fishing net on the beach with a hook imbedded in its head. She then called Save Our Seabirds and the bird was rescued and survived due to the extraordinary h a nd s - on c a r e of D r. M a r i a Passarelli (resident veterinarian) and others at the habitat.” Gayle was really impressed with the story and began volunteering in the office as dispatch. Upon receiving a call, Gayle will ask basic information: the identity of the bird, what kind of trouble it’s in, the location, and request a ph o t o t o b e t a k e n o f t h e environment the bird is in. Then, she calls the volunteers from those various areas, along our water coasts including all the surrounding Keys ranging from Sarasota to Manatee Counties. She said, “Pelicans, seabirds, shorebirds, owls, hawks, songbirds, and other birds of prey find all kinds of ways they can get into trouble! Often, when brought into our avian hospital, the birds are fragile, and many are threatened with extinction." If you see an injured bird call: 941-388-3010. Gayle said, “When she and her husband retires - they both want to become rescuers.” Aaron Virgin, CEO, Save Our

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Seabirds noted there are many volunteer opportunities including office administrative tasks, rescuers, greeters, and docents, Currently, a priority for Save Our Seabirds is hospital improvement and building repair including electric and plumbing needs and additional isolation and surgery rooms to accommodate the versatility and size of the birds hospitalized. There are currently 120 non-releasable birds who become our Educational Ambassadors at the Learning Center. One hundred thirty meals are served every day while providing optimal care for the survival of all our sick and injured birds. You can see how you can become part of “Save our Birds” or donate to the organization by going to the website: saveourseabirds.org. Also, currently there’s free admission and is open 10:00 AM-4:00 PM every day. Donations accepted if you enjoyed your visit.

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THE PHOTO SHOP By Bob Manteiga Macro Photography

By definition, a macro photograph is a photograph in which the subject on the image sensor appears life size or larger. People often confuse macro photography with micro photography. Macro photography is taking a super close-up of an object at a 1:1 ratio. Micro, on the other hand, means that you are exaggerating the size of the object to a size that cannot normally be seen with the naked eye. You can shoot macro photography with a normal lens, but using a macro lens is preferred, because it minimizes the focal distance, allowing you to get a much closer shot of your subject. There are several tools or techniques that can help you achieve the desired results. You can add extension tubes or adjustable bellows to your camera lens. You can use diopters or close-up lenses to achieve greater magnification (these, however, can also affect the clarity or sharpness of the image). You can reverse your lens by using a reverse ring. This too will increase magnification. Whether you are using a macro lens or a regular lens on your camera, follow these important tips: 1) Decrease the aperture setting as much as possible. This allows you to keep your subject in focus while giving you optimum depth of field. 2) Use a spot focus. 3) Keep the camera as steady as possible by using a tripod and by making sure that the stabilizer on your lens is in the “on” position. 4) Take numerous shots. Happy shooting. The photographs included in this month’s The Photo Shop are by Rick Waller, Michael Cohen, Dan Schuman, and me. As you can see, a macro photograph is not just a close-up shot of an object or subject, as, for example, Rick Waller’s magnificent, super enlarged capture of the toad (1) or my shot of the water lily (2). It is also a great vehicle for creating abstract art: Rick Waller’s orange (3) and red roses (4), Dan Schuman’s bromeliad (5), Michael Cohen’s hibiscus (6) and his black and white rendering of the orchid (7), as well as my shots of pond ice (8), sculpted glass (9), and green beans (10). We hope you enjoy them. Next month’s The Photo Shop will feature the magnificent portraits of Landings resident, and well-known portrait photographer, Anne Parsons, whose work has achieved worldwide recognition. I’m hoping to do a future column on Landscape Photography; so, if there are any aspiring landscape photographers out there, please send your photos to roberto@uri.edu.

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6 Photo by Michael Cohen

1 Photo by Rick Waller

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Fishing At the Gazebo When fishing at the Gazebo, light tackle is preferred. A rod and reel combo with light line 8–15-pound test works best. Split shot placed about 12-18 inches above a small hook will give you some weight for casting. Depending on the amount of current and wind, additional or larger split shot may be needed. (See photo of split shot and hook.)

By The Fish Whisperer

Live bait should be kept in a bait bucket that has holes so when in water will keep bait fresh/alive. If you do not put bait bucket in the water, you can use an aerator in your bucket. Cast live, dead, or frozen shrimp into the intercoastal water and let the current move your line. Periodically bounce the weight off the bottom. If using lures, cast and

crank your reel at various speeds depending on the type of lures you are using (top or diving baits). I will share more on how to put your hook into a live shrimp in a future column. Are you i nterested i n learning how to fish? Contact the Fish Whisperer at nfpconsultiingresources@gmail. com Split shot and hook

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Community Easter Sunrise Service

PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Saturday, April 9th 4 pm Sunday, April 10th 8 am and 10 am 10:15 am (outdoor under canopy) HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7 pm Adoration following the Mass concluding with Night Prayer 9:45 pm

6:30 a.m. on April 17th

HOLY SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Blessing of Easter Food/Baskets 12:00 Noon Easter Vigil Mass 8:30 pm

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EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Sunrise Mass 6 am Masses (Church) 7:15 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am Masses (outdoor under canopy) 9 am and 10:45 am

April 10th at 9:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Passion of the Lord 3 pm

Palm Sunday

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a discussion about what to do with the estimated $40,000 of surplus funds. He recommended moving the $40,000 directly into t he Lakes Reser ve accou nt to reimburse funds that were taken f rom t h at accou nt i n stead of listing the funds as unspecified. A motion was made that any excess funds for the year be placed in the Lakes and Drainage reserve accou nt. After discussion t he motion passed unanimously.

DEVELOPING STANDARD PROCEDURES

S e c r e t a r y, H a r r y M o s e r explained he was tasked with compiling standard procedures written for important functions regarding how certain business is done. Once written, everyone ensures that business is conducted t h at way. He w i l l b e a sk i ng committees and officers to write their own standard operating pro cedu res. A n exa mple wa s given regarding late payment of fees. The procedures would i nclude when a nd how t he resident is notified, how often they are notified, and additional steps used to collect the fee.

ROADS UPDATE

The committee is still waiting on legal review and feedback from Santec. Comments and concerns of attorneys have been compiled and forwarded for response. Some of these will be addressed by Santec engineers and others will be referred to their in-house counsel. The committee hopes to get all the replies soon.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

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The observation platform is being removed to provide space for additional kayak racks. Two new racks are being purchased for assembly. This will provide residents an additional 24 spots to rent for their kayaks. A resident a sked wh at wa s going to be done regarding the recent Board vacancy. LMA Pres. Elida Ramberger replied that by the next board meeting a decision would be made how to handle the vacancy.

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Landings Bicycle Outing April 10th Jo i n f e l low r e s ide n t s a n d g uests on a casua l bi ke r ide a nd lu nc h on Su nday, Apr i l 10th. This is a touring ride at a comfortable pace, suitable for average riders. The group will meet at the Racquet Club at 9:30 AM and caravan with bikes to Blackburn Point Rd by the Casey Key Fish

Hou s e. From t here we w i l l ride as a group along the key to the jetties and backl. Those who want can join us for lunch following our outing at the home of A r t Wood, on Casey Key. However, lunch reservations are required. A small fee (under $10) will be charged for the catered lunch.

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TWO POTATO SALAD Is a summer encore recipe from June 2002 issue. It’s a sure barbecue winner! This recipe came from the former Recipe Lady and contributor to The Landings Eagle, Marilyn Newman.

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1 lb. White Potato cut in 1/4 cubes 1 lb. Sweet potato cut to 1/4 cubes. 1 TBSP White wine vinegar 1 TBSP Dijon country mustard 1/4 Cup olive oil 1/4 Cup finely chopped onions 1/4 Cup fine chopped sweet red pepper 2 TBSP chopped Gherkins Salt & pepper to taste.

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Directions:

In a steamer, put white potatoes on the bottom, sweet potatoes on the top. When softened transfer to bowl and cool. Wisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; add oil in a stream and whisk together. Add onions, peppers and gherkins to potatoes; add dressing. Stir carefully. Serves 8 or more.

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April Fools’ Day or Tax Day are not always “Just for Laughs”! Compiled by: Dee Ricapito There are some friends you know will never pull an April Fools’ Day prank… because they think it’s still March! What are the gas pumps favorite holiday? April Fuels’ Day. A fool and his money are soon parted. The rest of us wait until income tax time. Golf is a lot like taxes. You drive hard to get to the green and then wind up in the hole. Making out your own income tax return is something like a do-ityourself mugging. “Today, it takes more brains and effort to make out the income-tax form than it does to make the income” — Mad magazine Alfred E. Newman “I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money.” — comedian Arthur Godfrey “You don’t pay taxes — they take taxes.”

— comedian Chris Rock

“Death, taxes and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” — author Margaret Mitchell “The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has.” — humorist Will Rogers “Dear IRS, I am writing to you to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” — Snoopy (character created by Charles Schultz)

Coming Next Month Baby Photo Contest Next month, the Eagle will feature a Landings residents baby photo contest. See if you can ident i f y your friends and neighbors at The La nd i ng s f rom t hei r baby photos. There will be prizes for residents that correctly guess the most people from their baby photos.

1713 Starling Drive

4935 Kestral Park Way N

3 BR | 3A | 2,172 SF Listed for $599,000 | Sold for $615,000

Listed for $510,000 Representing the buyer

We are proud to announce both residences received pending contracts in a short time on the market. With world-class marketing, leading resources and local connections, our proven strategies continue to deliver exceptional result for our customers. Address

Price

HOMES SOLD 1720 Pine Harrier Circle

849,000

5107 Flicker Field Circle

870,000

1670 Peregrine Point Drive

1,021,000

4732 Pine Harrier Drive

1,075,000

5179 Flicker Field Circle

1,150,000

4903 Peregrine Point Way

1,260,000

1669 Landings Lane

1,550,000

1427 Cedar Bay Lane

1,850,000

CONDOS SOLD 1720 Staling Drive

320,000

5226 Landings Blvd

440,000

4870 Kestral Park Circle

450,000

1445 Landings Circle

500,000

5408 Eagles Point Circle #102

500,000

1713 Starling Drive

615,000

*Chart data is compiled of Sold Properties as recorded in the Stellar MLS and county tax records.

Call us to discuss the value of your home or to schedule a meeting about your 2022 real estate goals!

For Rent in The Landings

Coach House for long term rent. Furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2nd floor high ceilings, corner unit.Walking distance to clubhouse. One car garage Please email: wakeme45@aol.com For more information or call 847 630-5828

5100 Ocean Boulevard | Sarasota, FL 34242