The Landings Eagle- August 2023

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The Road Ahead: Update on Roads Project

ByElidaRamberger

At long last, the roads project is expected to begin in four to six weeks. What we know about the timeline is that the project will roughly occur in thirds and take about 150 days.

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Phase One: Primarily to be performed by C Squared, the concrete contractor with Gator Paving, this phase will address drainage issues, including road slopes, management of underground storm water, curbing where necessary and reconfiguring a handful of islands to improve pedestrian safety.

Phase Two: Includes removal of asphalt and base layer on those sections of roadway where the analysis showed likely base layer

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JOURNEY THROUGH JAPAN

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deterioration. This process also includes on-site analysis during the milling process.

Phase Three: Milling and paving of roadways. The Treehouses and Peregrine Point named roads are not being milled and paved. Milling and paving of parking pads will occur during phase three.

Among the goals for the roads committee are to communicate, maintain transparency and respond to questions and concerns you may have. The communication plan is being developed with those objectives in mind. Please share suggestions about the plan and how to improve on it.

A. Introductory e-mail including map of roadways, construction expectations, and communication/contact information. This e-mail is planned in about two weeks.

B. Weekly schedule distributed via Pinnacle e-mail: including map of construction area and description of work. E-mail will include a link to The Landings Website where the same information will be archived.

C. Weekly e-mail content posted to website. The new website will make finding information about the road project easier to locate. The Roads Committee will have pages dedicated to project and include descriptions and

Landings Volunteers Who Work for You

This is the eleventh in a series of articles highlighting the special volunteers who help to make The Landings such a wonderful community. The Eagle interviewed Jackie Massari for this issue.

A leader in education, a political activist, wife, parent, grandparent, and patron of the arts. The Landings is so fortunate to have Jackie as an active volunteer.

Originally from Clinton, a small town in upstate NY, Jackie continued her education with an undergraduate degree from Marymount College and a Masters in School Psychology from Syracuse University.

This is also where she met her husband David, who is a PhD Child Psychologist and professor. In 1969, they moved to Philadelphia and they both established their careers. The combination of having small children brought out Jackie’s entrepreneurial spirit as started a nonprofit day care center. Their two children and their families all currently live in the Philadelphia area.

Jackie was a School Psychologist and Director of Special Education. She was recognized by her peers and became the President of the Upper Moreland Pennsylvania Education Association.

During her tenure, she oversaw an important labor strike that led to better healthcare for her members.

She said that she is especially proud of being an advocate for special education and her lobbying efforts on behalf of children with disabilities. She volunteered with nonprofits that helped children and families in need and was successful in helping her school to receive the prestigious designation as a “Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon School”. Jackie and David wanted their children to live in a diverse community and moved into the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia with their two sons. That community was one of the

first to be successfully integrated in the Philadelphia area. Their 2 children and their families all currently live in the Philadelphia area. While in Mt. Airy she worked on a neighborhood committee to find group homes for people with handicaps.

David’s godmother had a place on Longboat Key which motivated them to begin visiting the area. While visiting, Jackie met up with her college roommate, Meg Maguire, who in turn introduced her to Anne and Karl Maggard. They visited and loved The Landings, especially the landscaping.

In 2004 they purchased a unit and for many years became “snowflakes” spending a few weeks at a time in The Landings.

In 2020 they became “snowbirds” spending several months in The Landings while maintaining their Pennsylvania residency.

Jackie has always been involved with politics. She worked on Josh Shapiro’s first Philadelphia campaign for County Commission. He is now the Governor of Pennsylvania.

In Sarasota she has worked on Lauren Kurnov’s school board campaign, is involved with the League of Women Voters, and Save Our Schools.

She was asked many times to get involved on her Landings South 4 Association Board. By 2018 she felt she had the time and joined the board. She said that in a community, “everyone has to take their turn in the barrel”.

By 2021, she took over as president of the association.

Also in 2022, she was appointed chair of the LMA Kayak Committee. She indicated there are now 72 racks rented with an additional 15 people on a wait list. She has plans to add an additional 12 racks soon and has primarily been working on getting permits and plans for a kayak launch next

to the racks. She has been very impressed with all of the hard work people on her committee have contributed to moving kayaking in The Landings to the next level. There are now 104 kayakers on the TeamReach app. She is confident that having a Kayak Launch in The Landings will be a big attraction for residents and potential buyers alike. She indicated it could take 8-10 months before permitting and installation can be completed. The cost for the launch and new racks will be covered by the income received from rental slots.

Jackie noted the importance of having people working together, helping each other, and how it impacted her own life.

Jackie has had challenges. She is a survivor of two bouts of cancer. Her oldest granddaughter has currently been fighting brain cancer. Despite the challenges of cancer and treatments, her granddaughter recently graduated high school. Jackie noted: “my granddaughter is an example of what’s good in the world. So many people rallied to support her during her cancer. Yes, it takes a village, just like in The Landings.”

When called, Jackie answers. She is also on the LMA Governance Committee and is helping with the review of documents.

The general community has also benefited from her background

drawings of the plan.

Dedicated e-mail address, landingsroads@gmail.com has been created to receive inquiries and comments. In addition, please feel free to contact the roads committee chair at elidaramberger@gmail.com with similar inquiries and comments.

The Roads Committee Chair wishes to thank all committee members for their support and expertise during the last two years; (in alphabetical order) Dick Bayles, Rudi Blohm, Bob Golicher, Roger Kidder, Mike Knupp, Jeff Smith, and Paul Weiner without whose dedication this project would not have been possible.

and talents. One of the things that attracted her to our area is the cultural arts community. She is a member of the “Arts Advocates” organization and “Friends of the Ballet”. Indeed, she not only appreciates culture but is also a patron of the arts.

Throughout her professional and volunteer activities, education has been her focus. She said that “public education is the backbone of our country, and we need to make sure it is not negatively impacted as a result of politics in the statehouse”.

When asked what her favorite thing about The Landings was, she said: “it is the people, the residents. The most important thing is not where you live but who you live near”.

The Landings is a community of great people, like Jackie, who are hardworking volunteers.

What else could you ask for…… indeed, it takes a village.

Photo of Jackie Massari

President’s Report

Dear Neighbors, I am writing this message on July 19th. Today we signed the “Road Restoration Project” contract with Gator Grading and Paving. This was a later date than anticipated because the contract ( all 376 pages of it) contains detailed specifications of the work to be performed, the materials used, the length of the project and other important items. It was important to get the details correct and that took additional time. We expect that the physical start of the project will be in four to six weeks. The “Road Restoration Project” is our central focus and I have asked our committee chair, Elida Ramberger, to update you on what happens next in a separate column. However, I do want to give you my assurance that the committees most deeply involved in the roads project (Roads, Finance, Digital Technology and Landscape) are exceptionally capable and motivated to oversee the physical, financial and communication

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a successful conclusion.

Other key initiatives that are underway include:

The Digital Technology Committee is undertaking a “soft launch” of the website. The committee is working hand in hand with the Roads Committee to make the LMA website the first stop for residents to learn the status of the roads project.

In addition, I want to point out that consistent with the Boards goal of providing increased transparency of our activity, important content has been loaded on the site which is accessible now. This includes: the 2023

Five Year Plan, the 2023 Resident Survey and The Road Restoration Project Town Hall Presentation. Financial information is available in these categories: The 2023 LMA Budget, January through May 2023 monthly financials and the last twelve years of LMA year-end financials. The official minutes of our monthly board meetings have always been on the website dating

The draft report and recommendations from the Security Appraisal have been received. The report gives us a top-down view which is something past Security Committees have not had the luxury to focus on as dayto-day issues have been plentiful and time consuming. What this means is that there is not a single issue nor a quick fix to the issues that confront us. Rather, we need to fully understand the implications of operating in a constrained and expensive labor market and explore how to gear up with the proper technology to access the central database that the Digital Technology Committee is building and make the security operations as efficient as possible. One silver lining is that “Dwelling Live” the software package we use to interface with the community (although too few are taking advantage of it) is recognized by the experts conducting the appraisal as an excellent choice

just a minimum of the software’s full potential. The next step in our efforts is to meet with Guard One, the provider of our guards, to correct issues that have been identified and to get their views on the next steps. After this meeting, the full security committee will finalize the recommendations and a draft action plan will be developed. We will post the recommendations on the web site and finalize the action plan during the budget review process that starts in September.

The project to power wash, repair and paint the Landing’s perimeter wall is moving slowly but is moving. Meetings with Association Presidents concerning vegetative growth on the wall are occurring as we seek to understand in which cases vegetation must be removed and what cost will be involved.

The final point I would like to make concerns our Lakes. The low level of our lakes due to abnormally low rainfall combined with excessive heat has caused the

the lakes a high degree of concern. Many of our Lakes have needed to have blue dye added to the water to help block sunlight to reduce heating. Excessive heat causes “inversion” when oxygen depleted waters rise to the top and create conditions where fish kills can occur. In other lakes, despite the maximum levels of treatment, algae blooms have not been contained. No where is this more of a problem than North Lake (Lake #1 near the North Entrance) where the very shallow water at the inflow has warmed to the extent that algae covers more than a third of the lake. This has never happened to this extent previously. The fountain, which adds oxygen to the water, has repeatedly clogged forcing downtime for most of the month. While conditions have abated somewhat at the time of this letter, only a return to average rainfall can solve the situation. In the meantime, we are in close contact with the most impacted residents and sincerely appreciate their understanding and patience.

2024 Free College Update

ByJohnBruno

The 2024 Free College will continue to serve as an intellectual resource for The Landings Community. The management of the Free College will transition from the long-standing leadership of Irv Kushner and Ralph Ricapito to a four-person committee (John Bruno, Chair; Mona Poyta; Teresa Manteiga; and Frank Pipers).

The College’s backbone will continue to be the weekly hourly presentations designed to inspire and educate members of LMA. Theobjective will be to continue to draw interesting speakers from our Landings’ neighbors, but we will also make a greater effort to attract outside speakers representing greater Sarasota’s arts, science, and technology spaces.

Two significant changes are

currently being discussed by the planning committee. First, we are looking to move-up the start date of Free College to mid- January (January 11, 2024) and finishing on April 30 th to accommodate more speakers.

Unless otherwise noted, meetings will take place in the LRC Lakeside Room on Thursdays, 3-4 pm. Second, we will experiment this year with one or two ‘short courses’ which will serve as discussion groups on issues of the day. Short courses will be designed for a more in depth survey of a contemporary topic [e.g., ‘how is the treatment of mental health disorders changing in our lifetime’; ‘should I fear advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning’; ‘has the NCAA killed amateur athletics

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as we once enjoyed’]. The short course will meet 2 or 3 times and will feature an overview from an expert moderator followed by lively discussion among the participants.

The Free College Planning Committee will encourage The Landings community to shape the roster of speakers (for individual talks or short courses) by soliciting an ‘open call’ for speakers (selfnominations are permitted). This nomination will require a tentative title, a brief abstract (short paragraph) addressing the importance/appeal of the talk and contact information for the speaker. Nominations for speakers (inside or outside of LMA) will be due to the Free College Planning Committee by November 1, 2023. Please send nominations to: Bruno.1@osu.edu.

BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Monday 8/21, 5 PM Lakeside Room

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LMA BOARD

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Thursday 8/10, 5 PM Poolside Room

Thursday, 8/3, 6 PM Lakeside Room

Monday 8/14, 4 PM Multipurpose Room

Monday 8/21, 3:30 PM Lakeside Room

Monday 8/21, 11 AM Poolside Room

Monday 8/21, 5 PM Poolside Room

LMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

JEFF SMITH President

JUDY GREENE ......................... Vice President

HARVEY GRELLER Treasurer

SUE CAMINS Secretary

AMY DRACHMAN Director

HANS HAWRYSZ Director

AMY LYONS ........................................ Director

ELIDA RAMBERGER ........................... Director

HARRY MOSER Director

EMILY RIDDLE

Property Manager — Pinnacle Management Company

LMA COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

HARVEY GRELLER Finance

EDDIE GOLDSTEIN Communications

NORMAN OLSHANSKY .................. The Eagle

MARALYN KAUFMAN Environmental

AMY DRACHMAN Governance Advisory

SUE CAMINS Governing Docs Review

HARVEY GRELLER Hazardous Waste

JEFF SMITH ....................... Lakes & Drainage

PAUL WEINER ............................ Landscaping

HARVEY CAMINS LMA Property Mgr Needs Comm.

JUDY GREENE Maintenance

JACKIE MASSARI Kayaks

CALI LAMPTON Nominating

ELIDA RAMBERGER Roads

MIKE KNUPP Safety & Security

AMY LYONS Social/Community Events

HARRY MOSER Standard Op. Procedures (SOP)

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Irene Brooks and Brion Palmer. Please note that contributing writers and photographers are acknowledged with bylines accompanying their submissions. We sincerely thank everyone for their contributions.

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LRC SOCIAL EVENTS

LRC members only.

Activity Details How to Sign Up

LRC SOCIAL EVENTS Attendance limited to LRC Members only.

Koffee Klatsch August 8 and 23rd 9-11:30 AM Poolside. No signup needed. Usually 2nd Tuesday, 4th Wednesday.

Summer Happy Hour Wednesday, August 23rd 5:30 PM Signup at LRC. BYOB and appetizers to share!

LRC FITNESS & HEALTH

Note: Non-LRC members pay $5 guest fee plus class fee.

Class Time Signup Info

Sound Bath Meditation 6 PM Lakeside Room Plan to arrive at 5:50 pm August 14, 28

September 11, 25

$8 per class members, $13 non-members. No signup needed. Questions? Call Sally Sammons at 571-226-7837.

Water Zumba Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:30 AM at Pool $10 per class, contact Sandy at 941-928-3558

LRC CARDS & GAMES

LRC Members Only

Class Time Signup Info

Poker Most Wednesdays, 6 PM in Poolside To signup, email Ron Pierce at rwpierce55@gmail.com

RummiKub Group Thursdays 2-4 PM, in Poolside Room. No experience required!

Signup at club, 12 players max. Hosted by Dena Schneider Greene. No fee.

Trivia Challenge 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Lakeside Room. Watch for Kevin’s email, $5 fee Sign up required w/ Kevin in advance.

LRC R ACQUET SPORTS

LRC R ACQUET SPORTS

Class Time Signup Info

Ping Pong Wednesdays, 10–12 PM Multi-purpose Room No signup needed.

Summer Tennis Round Robins

Summer schedule: Aug 25, Sept 22. 9:30-11 AM. Signup in advance at LRC.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

OUTDOOR RECREATION

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Back to School Party

The Landings Children Club and the LMA/LRC invite all the Landings families to our “BACK TO SCHOOL SUMMER LUAU PARTY.” This event is free to all families in the Landings. Come out on August 12 th from 1 to 4pm to enjoy many fun activities. We plan to have to have pool and outdoor games. The LRC pool will be open for all to enjoy. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy our superb tennis courts and meet our professional coaches.

It’s going to be a fun-filled day where you can meet other families and kids in our neighborhood. We’ll also provide food and light refreshments. Save the date for August 12 h from 1-4pm. Don’t Miss this event! Per LRC rules, all parents need to be present with their kids. Please RSVP at Landingskids@gmail.com. You can also stop at The LRC front desk to RSVP. We are looking forward to seeing you all!

WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAY, JUNE 18, BUT WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

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Ann T via TripAdvisor FRESH, DELICIOUS SEAFOOD

As frequent visitors to Sarasota, we’re not sure how we managed to miss this place in the past. Now that we have found it, we will be back to sample everything.

We tried the stone crab chowder and the grouper tacos. Both were delicious and loaded with fish. Our tacos were dressed with a pineapple, watermelon salsa and accompanied by a side of wheatberry salad which had just the right balance of sweet and tangy. Our son also raved about his broiled tripletail which came with fresh green beans and potatoes. Prices, including beer, were reasonable and portions were plentiful.

President’s Report ByBethCotner

Activities at the club continued in July, but at a slower pace. The club hosted a tennis round robin as well as a Koffee Klatch.

The Crystal Bowl Sound Bath is still a popular event allowing members to destress, relax and escape the heat.

The big news is that the club has now installed pavers in our parking lot as part of the “roads” plan for the LMA. We are proud of how much better the parking lots look. We are also using the summer downtime to make some necessary repairs to the fences and gates.

I know that many of you are traveling. Please be safe and enjoy the rest of the summer!

News from the Court

ByAdrian“Mo”Moghina

It was a great men’s Wimbledon final. I was especially happy to see my favorite player Carlos Alcaraz win it all. We are very lucky that if he stays healthy, we will be able to watch him play tennis for the next ten years.

He has made the drop shot one of the most spectacular shots in tennis. What’s great in comparison to the big powerful serves and groundstrokes is that most club players can learn this soft slow shot.

To hit the drop shot you need to have a soft hand and fingers as you accelerate the racquet under the ball to get your backspin

to make the ball drop short in the court and bounce backwards.

You can also do a drop shot with sidespin. In this case, you accelerate the racquet on the outside of the ball or the inside of the ball to make it drop short and bounce towards your desired singles or doubles sidelines.

To get better at holding the racquet with softer hands and fingers try practicing mini tennis with one of your friends. Start around the service lines and make the ball bounce in front of each other. This will force you to hit the ball slower and shorter. Make sure you

still practice hitting the ball with good body posture and balance which will make you move your feet and get in good position. You can hit the ball down the line to each other and eventually go crosscourt.

I have found that for most people the mini tennis is not very easy to play because most players hold the racquet way too tight. You must hold the racquet very loose, light and soft in your hands and just before contact squeeze a little bit to make the racquet stable. Be patient with yourself and your partner. There is a feel to it and if you practice it

Manager’s Report

ByKevinLechlitner

As I mentioned last month, the annual court resurfacing project will begin at the beginning of August. The 45,000 pounds of Har Tru was delivered at the end of July so we are ready to go. This year, courts 1 – 4 will each receive four tons of clay and new line tapes. Courts 5 – 8 will get a lighter lift of clay and keep their existing lines for one more year.

In the summer of 2024, the schedule gets reversed. This way,

enough you will get it. Then you can have a little taste of what Carlos Alcaraz can do on the court.

It was great to have our great friend John Janes join us for the pro exhibition in June. He will do another pro exhibition with us this October.

We will have a round robin on Friday, August 25 th from 9:30 am-11 am. Sign up at the pro shop.

See you on the courts.

every other year the courts receive a substantial amount of clay and new lines.

Another major improvement to our facility should be nearing completion as you are reading this.

It is a project that various Racquet Club Boards have considered tackling the last few years but always got put on the back burner in favor of more urgent matters. With the LMA roads project imminent, it made sense for us to

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pave our parking lot at the same time.

When the costs for paving our lot skyrocketed, we entertained the idea of using brick pavers instead. After much deliberation, the board elected to go with the brick pavers. They are less expensive, more durable and look exponentially better than blacktop. It has made a huge difference in the appearance of our Club.

Landings Resident Profile RayLeeandhisbridgetoafulfillinglife

ByMakennaAnthos

Throughout life’s journey, we often plan our next steps based on what we believe our perfect path will be. Whether it’s decisions like education, career, or personal dilemmas we all face.

However, sometimes moments that draw you to a career you’d never see yourself doing appear.

Ray Lee believes that book publishing is one of those careers people don’t usually set out to have. He went on to explain that most times in publishing a person gets into the career through an accident somehow or another.

Ray is an example of how following your passion can be a very rewarding choice. His love for his work, family, community, hobbies, and life, in general, has served him well.

Ray and his wife’s (Linda) academic background could be slightly shocking when you look at where they are now. Ultimately, the Lees followed their passions that led them on an ambitious journey.

Ray originally grew up in England and moved to Canada to pursue a research fellowship in chemistry. About 3 years in, he realized he fell in love with the teaching aspect of his career.

Ray made the courageous decision to follow his heart and leave the research behind. He became a science editor by an educational book publisher which introduced him to the world of publishing.

As for his wife, Linda, her background is in high tech. She earned a fi rst degree in math/ physics/chemistry in a high-level course at University of FL. She then went to school again to earn her Bachelor of Education; however, she went on to participate in computer research.

She was a part of a huge company responsible for versions of early voicemail and automatic call distribution.

Although they have different backgrounds, the Lees came together over their love of bridge.

Ray mentions he and his wife met in bridge club and they both have always been serious bridge players and journalists. Bridge is a technical and social card game with the powerful impact of bringing people together in a relaxing environment whether in person or online.

About 25 years ago, Ray earned the position of CEO for a book company and held this position for several years. Thus, the next step began, Ray and Linda embarked on their bridge book publishing journey.

Their different skills in teaching and technology blended perfectly to form the structure needed for a book on bridge. As Ray noted, the focus with writing books on the game of bridge was more on the technique rather than writing the perfect novel. Eventually after years of the Lees’ hard work, 52 Entertainment, an empire with the largest online bridge website, bought their company.

Along with their successful book publishing career, Ray and Linda engage in several activities at The Landings. Ray and Linda are snowbirds and have two kids and five grandchildren.

For their sunshine season, they found home at The Landings in Sarasota, Florida. Ray described that there’s an overwhelming sense of friendliness in the community of 800 homes.

About 3-4 years ago, Ray and his wife brought many residents together through their bridge classes for both beginner and intermediate in The Landings. Linda also participates in the tennis that The Landings has to offer so it is evident the Lees are active members in their community.

As for Ray, he also has a background with The Landings. Ray was a president of an association in The Landings for about 6-7 years. They now live in a smaller tight knit community which Mr. Lee expressed his love for. Ray Lee has since moved on from his bridge career as he gave up playing about 10-15 years ago.

In conclusion, Ray’s unexpected career journey ending in publishing is a testament to the power of transforming love and passion into a blooming career. His dedication to bridge, teaching, and their community in The Landings have left a lasting impact. Ray Lee reminds us that sometimes the most fulfi lling careers come from following our heart, thus leading to finding the true meaning of success.

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Filet Mignon … $24

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Day Tripping ByBettyGreenspan Farmers Markets

Who doesn’t love a farmers market?

Beautiful plants and flowers, fresh bread and produce, local artists, honey, fresh seafood, and vegetables at the peak of flavor.

Great energy, dog friendly and lots of free tasting. Being an early riser, I love to grab a basket, get into my car, and beat the crowds to one of the markets. Please note, times and days vary. Some

farmer’s markets are open only on Saturday, some only Sunday, and some are only seasonal.

For years I was a flower vendor at the downtown Sarasota Farmers Market. It was a challenge at times, but oh so much fun, and always so exciting to meet locals and visitors from all over the world.

The farmers market I enjoy visiting locally are The Sarasota Farmers Market, Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market, Siesta Key Farmers Market, Bradenton Farmers Market, and of course, the close but seasonal (October to April only) Phillippi Farmhouse Market is Wednesdays. Not covered in this article but talk about Amish donuts!

I have to say that the Sarasota Farmers Market is still my favorite for the large selection.

Vendors are selling produce, plants, artisan goods and all kinds of intriguing food and drinks.

The assortment of bread, fresh veggies many organic, prepared food and coffee sellers is often dizzying at times. I love to watch as one vendor opens fresh coconuts and then simply adds a straw. Gotta love those orchid sellers as I swoon over every blossom! Live music and entertainment makes the Sarasota Farmers Market a happening every Saturday 7 am-1pm. The Sarasota Farmers Market is located on 1 North Lemon Avenue.

Several weeks ago, I thought is safe enough traffic wise to venture up to the Lakewood Ranch

Farmers Market located at Waterside Place. I was so happy to see how lovely the setting was besides a beautiful, large lake.

Established in 2017, the market features more that 100 local vendors offering organic produce, flowers, specialty spices/rubs, honey bread, pet products jewelry and lots more depending on the season. Grab some local food and a beverage and sit near the lake on one of the many available benches and tables. There is even free Yoga classes and weekly hosted workshops. Wow!

Of all the markets this was my favorite for beautiful scenery and relaxation. Lots of new and interesting shops to explore nearby, too. Please note, this is not located in the downtown Main Street shopping area but at 1561 Lakefront Drive and is open Sunday 10 am-2 pm.

The Siesta Key Farmers Market located in Siesta Village features fresh produce, art, clothing and more depending on the season. There is live entertainment and a selection of rum from the Siesta Key Rum Company. This is the smallest of all the markets and is open Sunday 8 am-12 pm.

On Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton, visitors can expect an exciting environment filled with fresh produce, hot coffees, desserts, handmade chocolates, jewelry, candles, soaps and fresh-cut flowers. On the neighboring Fourth

Avenue West, shoppers can enjoy art, crafts, and live music as Mainly Art hosts its weekly gathering of local artisans and artists showing and selling their works.

Open seasonally October to May on Saturday morning from 9 am-12 pm.

I have not explored the Venice Farmers Market yet, but it’s supposed to be a really good one with many interesting and different vendors. Open October – March and located on West Venice Ave. Its next on my Farmers Market list but not until October!

Welcome home to The Landings, one of Sarasota’s most beautiful deedrestricted communities located west of the Trail. A winding, tree-shaded path leads to the front door of this 3,114 sf. residence, where a host of renovations have created a special retreat on a large cul-de-sac. Sold at $1,200,000

This beautiful unique treehouse shows a fabulous combination of classy elegance and Florida casual living. Located close to the nature walk which leads to the fishing pier and kayak launch at the Intercoastal Waterway, this home is very private, and surrounded by lush vegetation. Sold at $857,500

Located West of Trail.

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Located in the sought-after community of The Hamptons in the heart of Palmer Ranch, this renovated property is tucked away amid serene natural beauty Custom gourmet kitchen with white wood cabinetry and Quartz counters. Solar heated pool. Offered at $745,000

Impeccably maintained villa in the sought-after gated community of Deer Creek in the heart of Palmer Ranch. Entertain effortlessly from the formal dining room or the open kitchen, which features a breakfast bar, an abundance of cabinetry and new black appliances. Offered at $519,000

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Journey through Japan

ByPaigePackman

Recently, I was fortunate to spend several weeks traveling through Japan with my husband Jeff, and son Chase. I love visiting Asia because it’s such a contrast from the West, but I was a bit intimated by their large cities (I much prefer countryside) and the formal Japanese demeanor that could be hard to penetrate. But what the heck, I’ve never been there, so, gotta check it out!

Frenetic Tokyo

The streets of Tokyo are full of energetic throngs of people packing the sidewalks. They dress stylishly and “salary men” all wear black suits, white shirts with dark ties and typically work their 60-hour weeks. Little English is spoken, even in large Tokyo hotels, thank goodness for Google Translate!

We found Tokyo to be an incredibly clean and safe city. Believe it or not, there are few public trash cans. You are supposed to carry your garbage home

with you. Seriously! Everyone is very polite and I always get smiles when I greet the staff “good morning” - Ohayō (pronounced like Ohio) gozaimasu.

Japan Modernity

The Japanese are masters of invention and efficiency. Their intercity bullet trains fly by at 200 MPH, and you have just one minute to board after it stops. You’d better be standing in front of the right car number. Their on-time performance is within 30 seconds of schedule for the past five years. Wow! The trains and subways have modern malls at the major stations with extensive restaurants and shopping. We were envious of the lack of crime, drugs, guns, and homelessness; Japan is without a doubt the cleanest country on the planet! They provide a safety net for citizens, with free healthcare and a pension system. Let’s not forget the

clever Toto toilets, with heated seats, wash and blow dry functions, plus a privacy sound feature to cover up any accidental farts! Hahaha.

Mt. Fuji at Hakone

We were lucky to glimpse snowcovered Mt. Fuji at 12,000 feet, while visiting the peaceful mountain town of Hakone. One evening, we enjoyed a traditional “onsen” hot springs bath; these are gender segregated with no bathing suits permitted. I lingered in a tub with two elder Japanese ladies, where we tried to communicate via hand signals where we were from, how many kids we had, and how old we were. While eating breakfast the next morning, an elegant 81-year-old Japanese lady strolls over to chat, turns out she was the lady from the hot tub. I hardly recognized her in her chic clothing and makeup. It was heartwarming to be remembered!

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Serenity of Temples and Gardens

The Japanese intense attention to detail evokes charm in every corner, from store entrances surrounded by delicate bamboo leaves to hotel room interiors with tatami mats, filtered light shining through rice paper screens, and serene ikebana flower arrangements. They focus on simplicity and connection to nature. So much thought goes into everything, such as tea drinking rituals to sushi making. One evening, we had lessons in how to make sushi, and were given a scale to ensure that each piece of nori sushi contained exactly 16 grams of rice. Such precision! Their society strongly values harmony, so everyone tries to get along and not stand out in dress or behavior. Yet their deafening Pachinko video gambling dens on every corner, bracketed by garish neon street signs are polar opposite from their peaceful

parks with manicured bonsai trees. Perhaps a form of escapism?

Blend of Religions

It is common for Japanese to practice both Shintoism and Buddhism, bowing frequently in prayer at the dozens of intricate temples sprinkled throughout their cities. Yet, they don’t worship a specific god, mainly just honor their ancestors. One day we climbed 200 steps up a mountain trail to visit a 300- year-old temple where we practiced meditation with a Zen Buddhist monk. His simple message was to diminish our own egos and to focus on our interconnectedness with the universe.

Feudal History

You’ve probably heard about the Shogun warlords with their ranks of fierce Samurai warriors who ruled this feudal society. Their capital shift ed

from Nara, to Kyoto, and finally Tokyo. Once Admiral Perry opened Japan to trade in 1853, they became militaristic, ruling Korea from 1900 through 1945 and invading Asian neighbors including China, Russia, and the Philippines.

Fortunately, after WWII they were demilitarized and are now very peaceful, although haven’t fully embraced their history. With their aging demographic, they need to fi nd a way to expand their workface, since immigration is restricted. On the other hand, their stock market just hit a 30-year high.

Japan truly surprised me, being one of the more picturesque and gracious countries we have seen. It’s also affordable, with a favorable dollar exchange rate versus the yen. If you want to visit a country with natural beauty, ancient traditions yet modernity, Japan is the place to go!

Kayaks galore! There has been so much interest and activity surrounding kayaking activities that another adventure is planned for Sunday, February 26th at 10 a.m., launching from the Nature Trail.

Once again, John McFetridge has agreed to pilot this outing. It has been posted on TeamReach, but we wanted to make sure that all were informed. if you have not done so already, we encourage you to sign up on TeamReach.

We expect to receive help from other experienced kayakers for those who are

The Landings Homeowners Association held its regularly scheduled board meeting on January 12th at 5:00 p.m. at the Landings Racquet Club. The board approved landscape changes on Pine Harrier Circle and Association’s Annual Meeting of a quorum for the meeting.

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Sneak Fitness into Your Summer Days

CompiledBy:DeeRicapito

Here are some ways to sneak exercise into your daily routine.

Sneak Exercise Opportunity #1: When getting out of a chair.

Anytime you get up or sit down use just your legs. Do this 10 times a day, and you’ve done 10 squats!

Sneak Exercise Opportunity #2: When brushing your teeth. For balance stand on one foot when you brush your teeth, for 60 seconds and then switch to the other foot.

Sneak Exercise Opportunity #3: While waiting around or standing in line.

Help pass the time by tightening your stomach muscles 10 times. Then squeeze your behind 10 times. Stretch your arms down behind you 10 times in a row good for your shoulders. Lastly, rise up & down on your toes 10 times, too.

Sneak Exercise Opportunity #4: While sitting around.

Squeeze a tennis ball for grip strength by your favorite chair. Hold tight for five seconds then release slowly. Repeat 10 times with each hand. Also, flex your heals and toes up-and- downward 10 times in a row.

Sneak Exercise Opportunity #5: While making dinner. While waiting for water to boil do some arm circles 15 times clockwise then counterclockwise. When the day slips away, and you never seem to find time to exercise, no worries. Sprinkle some of these exercise opportunities throughout your day. Enjoy!

AARP’s Wellness Ambassador, Denise Austin, has more fitness tips at aarp.org/fitness.

Happiness is...Being Rewarded

Indulge in the ultimate rewards at Abel’s Ice Cream! Apart from their incredible ice cream selection, customers rave about the buy 10 get 1 free rewards card, making it one of their favorite things about visiting Abel’s. For more than 12 years, patrons have enjoyed the perks of free ice cream while savoring mouthwatering flavors like this month’s featured options: Hawaiian Fruit Cup (Tropical Coconut ice cream with pineapple chunks and strawberries…a truly refreshing treat!), and Key Lime Pie (We’re based in South Florida so we know Key Lime done right… delicious Key Lime ice cream filled with chunks of baked pie crust.)

And now, get ready to supercharge your rewards and enjoy free stuff even faster! Extend the benefits of your existing rewards by sharing the

punch card between Abel’s and their partner location, Simon’s Coffee House. A beloved breakfast and lunch destination in Sarasota for more than 20 years, Simon’s offers a delightful array of options. Grab a plate of their famous Costa Rican Crepes or Zorba the Greek (which can be made vegan!) Simon’s is only a stone’s throw from Abel’s between Stickney Point and Philippi Park on Tamiami Trail. When you stop by, your completed punch card gets you a complimentary soup of the day, side salad, or $4 off a meal of your choice.

There’s nothing quite like rewarding yourself with free goodies from two of the best spots in town. Remember to ask for your punch card next time you’re at Simon’s or Abel’s. Abel’s is located at 1886 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota

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Kid’s Corner

LivSaba,7,rising2ndgraderatMangroveSchoolofSarasota

ByHeidiBodor

Do you have any pets? Chester, a pug, and a Holland Lop named Waffles

Do you play any instruments? Piano

How long have you lived in e Landings?

Since I was born!

What do you like most about e Landings?

I love the nature here.

Favorites:

Ice Cream: chocolate

School subject: I love writing

Book: Harry Potter

Sport: Gymnastics

Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Bowtie pasta at Michael’s on East Least Favorite Food: Granola

Movie: Sing

Song: Speed Drive from the Barbie Album

Favorite show: Miraculous: Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse

Favorite place: The mall

Favorite part of the day: I love going to school

Favorite thing to do: I love creating

What is one thing you haven’t done yet that you’d like to do? Visit Paris

If you were invisible, what would you do? I’d climb all the trees

If you could only have one color for all your clothes, what would it be? Purple

Best thing about being a kid: Having fun with my dad

If your pet could talk, what would he say? Come cuddle with me

What is one word that describes you? Kind

What is one thing you like to do with your Mom? Baking sweet potato biscuits together

Random Questions:

If you could be any cereal, which one would you be? Lucky Charms

Do you take any lessons? I take gymnastics lessons and also tennis and ski lessons when we are skiing. My Dad teaches me the guitar.

What do you like doing in your spare time? Art projects, swimming, origami, and playing Minecraft

If you could have a parade in e Landings, what kind would you have? A Barbie parade

What would you like to be when you grow up? An artist

If you could have a house shaped like anything, what you have? A crayon

If you could have a superpower, which one would you want? Waterpower

If you had three wishes, what would you want?

To be a fairy, have a unicorn and a horse

Do you have a favorite toy? A lamb named Stuff y.

If you could, what two animals would you combine? A lion and a cheetah

What are you enjoying the most this summer? Swimming in the pool and going to summer camps

What are you looking forward to doing this year? Making fun memories with my family

Arts on the Horizon

ByRodgerSkidmore

than to say they are vibrant, alive, colorful, thought provoking, and worth seeing. The second is a solo photograph exhibit titled Stephanie J. Woods: my papa used to play checkers, showing photographs by Mr. Woods daughter. These are photos, some with a loop of a moving audio, taken after a residency in Dakar, Senegal in 2021. Ms. Woods handcrafts many of the props used in her photographs.

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cover up his secret love.

On Aug. 23, Secret Song: Unraveling the Mystery of Berg’s Lyric Suite will be presented by Hilan Warshaw, a Heritage Fellow, at the Sarasota Opera House. Lyric Suite has been called “a latent opera” and attendees can hear, besides Mr. Warshaw, the Emerson String Quartet and René Fleming. All of these Hermitage Retreat Artists presentations are free but a reservation fee is necessary -- at Hermitageartistretreat.org.

SHOP: Architectural Photography II

grew up in the Midwest, to the Boston area to in financial services

Joel had always had photography, and even someday being a Geographic photographer.

Too hot for pickleball?

Media Workshops, and Mike Kelly’s video tutorials, “Where Art Meets Architecture,” for helping him move on from real estate photography to working with architects, interior designers, and developers.

he found that he had a dedicate to this lifelong says that “his postventure into architectural was something entirely organic”. A realtor friend

Joel was a “decent” asked him if he would photographing some she was listing. The him the “opportunity to and perfect” his craft.

Brian Vander Brink, offered by Maine

In a pickle about how to get your exercise and yet stay cool? Not to worry, help is not faraway. Instead of going for a walk at the mall, head for the Sarasota Art Museum on South Tamiami Trail. It’s air conditioned and there are five things to do inside Sarasota’s old (and refurbished) high school. Actually, not five things to do, but five exhibitions through which you may stroll - with many things to see. And, if you are there between nine and three and feeling a tad hungry, or just want to take a break, there is a bistro with real food - soups, salads, tartines (the crab and avocado is pretty good), and sandwiches.

He is passionate about, “producing high quality images that enable his clients to attain their business objectives through the proper presentation of their work”. Joel’s licensed images are used for advertising, website development, and client portfolios. Now, he says jokingly, his dream is to be a photographer for Architectural Digest.

Some people come out of the closet, some people stay in the closet, and some people are the closet. The third show is titled, Sara Berman’s Closet. The show is Mrs. Berman’s closet, containing the closet things that were there during her end time -- everything white, including the socks she always ironed. The show was curated by her daughter and grandson. Chakaia Booker: Surface Pressure runs through Oct. 29 and contains sculptures of rubber, steel, paint, paper, and wood. All are produced under extreme pressure creating new configurations of those materials. Additional works include innovative creations in printmaking and painting.

to intermediate zoom lenses, all with extremely high-quality glass. He even has a drone camera equipped with a Hasselblad lens that he uses for aerial photography. His camera bag includes a variety of tripods to maximize stabilization. While most architectural photographers employ a variety of lighting techniques, Joel prefers ambient lighting combined with the technology afforded by high-resolution images, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and other software packages.

However, if you like your culture a bit closer to home then a quick jaunt over to the Westcoast Black Theatre’s Donelly Theatre (comfortable seats and ample parking) might just be the thing to do in the early evening on the 18th. They will be showcasing From the Heart of Philly: The works of Dave Harris. Mr. Harris is a Hermitage Fellow and award-winning playwright (Lorraine Hansberry Award, and Mark Twain Award from The Kennedy Center, among others). His first film, Summertime, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2020. And completing the literary trifecta (besides working a TV project for AMC -- Interview with the Vampire) he’s won a Cave Canem poetry fellowship. The Los Angeles Times wrote that his work “surges with raw theatrical power.” He will be sharing some of his work and discussing his creative process.

Family Day

On Saturday, Aug. 19, from noon to 2 pm, the whole family can attend a free Family Day at the Sarasota Opera House to see what the Youth Opera is all about!

Enjoy fun acting games, make props, and watch a wig and makeup demonstration. Wow!

Joel’s “go to” camera is a Sony a7r IV full-frame mirrorless camera, less bulky than many of the other SLRs on the market. He uses a variety of lenses depending on the kinds of shots he is taking… from wide-angle lenses

Also, through the end of October is Reassembling Split Light: An Immersive Installation by Carlos Bunga. This exhibition transforms the spatial configuration of the Koski Gallery on the Museum’s third floor using cardboard, tape, and reflected light as his material. Info at Sarasotaartmuseum.org.

We offer you a selection of Joel’s images, and hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Our March issue will be dedicated to “seascapes,” and other “water” images. So, if you have any photographs that meet these criteria, please send them to me at roberto@uri.edu.

But the pièce(s) de resistance are the exhibitions, three of which will be there until Sept. 17. The first is New Black Vanguard Photography between Art and Fashion. These photographs are hard to put into one category, other

A beach too far

The Hermitage Artists Retreat down on Manasota Key really isn’t too far, especially if you like poetry. Two prize winning poets, John Murillo and Nicole Sealey, will be reading some of their works there on

A great many of the Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys books had the word “mystery” in their titles, so that you knew there was a mystery. But did you know there was a mystery associated with Alban Berg’s composition Lyric Suite written for string quartet? Berg, like many modern composers, used a method derived from Arnold Schoenberg’s twelvetone technique. While Berg dedicated this work to Alexander von Zemlinsky, who wrote the similarly named Lyric Symphony, it seems that there might have been a “secret dedication” to someone with whom he’d had an affair. Perhaps the public dedication was a dark ruse (not a russe au chocolat, as the young lady’s name was not Charlotte) to

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Kayak outing set for Feb. 26

Kayaks galore! There has been so much interest and activity surrounding kayaking activities that another adventure is planned for Sunday, February 26th at 10 a.m., launching from the Nature Trail.

Summer fishing from the gazebo has been slower than usual. It may be the aftereffects of the red tide. However, the fishing is still great, especially on an outgoing tide.

I’ve been asked what type of fish

Once again, John McFetridge has agreed to pilot this outing. It has been posted on TeamReach, but we wanted to make sure that all were informed. if you have not done so already, we encourage you to sign up on TeamReach. We expect to receive help from other experienced kayakers for those who are

are catch at the gazebo. Over the past many years, I have caught over 30+ different species of varying sizes. Big and small ones have been pictured in past issues of the Eagle. However, the most common are pictured here.

LHA Meeting Notes

“newbies.”

Do you want to learn to fish, or just have an opportunity to join the fish whisperer and wet a line at the gazebo? If so, contact him at nfpconsultingresources@ gmail.com.

Our January 21st outing at Turtle Beach was quite the success. There were more than 36 people who joined the outing, most of whom then gathered for lunch at a nearby restaurant. John led that with assistance provided by Wayne Trotter.

There have been complications getting the 2023 billing and annual contracts issued by Pinnacle. By the time you read this, it is hoped that we will be back on track.

See you on the water!

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The Eagle has landed in Trier Germany along the Mossel River with Mona and Steve Poyta.

Florida Float

It’s August and the world seems to be on vacation. Why not take a tip from the wise folks at Siesta Key Rum, who know a thing or two about vacations and staying cool in our tropical paradise. Take a break and whip up a delicious Florida Float made with Siesta Key Spiced Rum. This cool and tasty cocktail takes the classic ice cream float up a nautical notch.

Easy to create, after one sip you and your guests will feel as though you’re on “island time.” Can’t you hear that calypso beat as you enjoy the wonderful mix of sweet and spice?

P.S. Siesta Key Rum’s Florida Float is so rich and delicious that you can serve it as dessert! Just sit back and take in the compliments.

Ingredients

-1.5 oz Siesta Key Spiced

-Rum

-Dr. Pepper

-Vanilla Ice Cream

-Whipped Cream

-Cherry

1 Serving Preparation -

- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a glass.

- Add Siesta Key Spiced Rum and top with Dr. Pepper.

- Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry.

Message from Eagle Editorial Committee

Want to read the Eagle online? Do you want to read or review archive issues? Perhaps, you left for the season but want to stay in touch with your Sarasota neighbors, friends, and community? Now, you can easily do this by accessing the current issue of the Eagle on The Landings website. Simply go to The Landings website (thelandingsofsarasota.

Just for Laughs

By:DeeRicapito& Bill Cutler

“Funny at any age”

As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake.

Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it the most never use it.

It’s not my age that bothers me … it’s the side effects.

I’m not saying I’m old and worn out, but make sure I’m nowhere near the curb on trash day.

I haven’t gotten anything done today, I’ve been in the produce department trying to open this stupid plastic bag.

Turns out that being a senior is mostly just googling how to do stuff.

I’m on two simultaneous diets. I wasn’t getting enough food on one!

I put my scale in the bathroom corner and that’s where the little liar will stay until it apologizes.

There is no such thing as a grouchy old person. The truth is that once you get old, you stop being polite and start being honest.

com) and log into the resident’s page. Click on the Eagle section for the current copy.

Want to review past issues of the Eagle? All of them are on The Landings website, too.

Eagle Wants to Land

If you are traveling this summer, don’t forget to take a copy of the Eagle with you and snap a photo and send to us to print in a future issue of our Eagle

Has Landed feature. Send all photos to nfpconsultingresources@ gmail.com.

Got Pictures?

The Eagle is always looking for high quality, interesting pictures to print in the paper. If you have photos you would like to submit, please send to nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com.

Kitchen Ladies Recipe Corner

By: DeeRicapito

Helen Bella’s Upside-Down Pepperoni Taco Shell Pizza Appetizer

Helen is one of my favorite cooks in The Landings. She promised this great and easy appetizer recipe for all to enjoy.

Ingredients:

In a large frying pan add:

Several slices of pepperoni (about 10)

1/2 cup shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese

1/2 cup diced green peppers

1/2 cup pizza sauce

Place 1 large soft taco shell on top

Directions:

Cover and cook for 2 minutes

Flip over, cut into individual pieces and serve

It’s your choice to add more or less of the above ingredients

Landings Directory

These are new owner(s) in The

Landings:

- Robert & Madeline Vermut, 4807

Peregrine Point Cir W

- John & Ann Rogers, 1461

Landings Cir

- Mark Scott & Lois Bates, 5155

Kestral Park Ln

- Stephen White, 5450 Eagles

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Vero Beach Florida

Photos: Vero Railroad Station, Vero Beach, Florida. Author Robert Lawton

Pool Area at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Author Kookaburra2211

- Karen Chamberlain, 1423

Landings Place

- Lou & Kim Salvatori, 4615 Pine Harrier Dr

- Alexander & Marina Bass, 1586 Landings Ter

Bike Outing a Success!

Point Cir #104

- Stephen & Julia Cardone, 1364

Landings Dr

- Randy & Melinda Powell, 4816

Peregrine Point Cir W

- Peter Scanlan, 1363 Landings Dr

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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 on the site no less often than weekly and changes are made

to other Landing information when available. A directory, downloadable as a PDF file, dated November 2022 is also available on the LMA home page. If you want current information, use the website’s online directory!

The Landings January bike outing to Myakka Park was a great success. Lots of gators and wildlife seen throughout the park including this limpkin, pictured above. The Bird and Canopy Walk were closed due to Hurricane Ian damage but we were able to identify some great hiking trails to explore on our own and during future visits.

I encourage every resident to check their online directory listing for accuracy. Additions, changes, or corrections to the online directory may be requested by filling out the change form on the online Residents Directory page or by e-mail to: landings.directory@gmail.com.

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