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WELCOME BACK SNOWBIRDS! Protecting the Mangroves that Protect Us

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Did you know that The Landings has one of the largest mangrove habitats in all of Sarasota County? Between our homes and the Intercoastal Waterway and Philippi Creek is 78 continuous acres of salt water tolerant mangroves, 80% owned by Landings Associations. The Landings owns a remarkable 14% of all coastline mangroves (excluding islands and keys) in the entire 37 miles of Sarasota County coast. Many coastline mangroves in the Sarasota area were removed years ago for development, replaced by seawalls and hardscape. It’s been a tragic loss of one of the most important native habitats in Florida. Mangroves are critical for filtering storm water, both cleansing it and slowing its flow into the bay. The protective elevated roots support juvenile fish, resupplying stocks for fishing. Dense tree growth is a haven for wildlife, especially migrating birds such as white pelicans. And perhaps most important to property owners, mangroves help protect against intense storm surges driven by hurricane winds. Mangroves keep the soil intact and prevent erosion on water outflows. In short, they are an important but often overlooked player in The Landings security infrastructure. Realizing their importance for flood protection, the LMA Lakes & Drainage Committee commissioned a 5-person task force to investigate the health of our mangroves and assess any threats. After 3 months of intensive research, the findings were presented at the October LMA Board meeting.

The good news is that the research showed that our coastal and inland waterway mangroves are in excellent condition and holding their own in terms of their acreage. The bad news is that on the inland side, some of that acreage is being destroyed by invasive plants, primarily Brazilian Pepper trees. Peppers grow to heights of 30 feet and extend a dense canopy over the mangroves, shutting off sunlight and killing the plants. This encroachment jeopardizes flood protection as it narrows the protective barrier between residents and the shoreline. The task force, with the assistance of the County Extension mangrove specialist, mapped out the problem areas. Two were high priority: The area behind the Landings Racquet Club, mostly on clubowned property; second, the area at the head of the Nature Trail which is part of the water management system. While the latter can likely be remedied with funding from our Lakes budget, the LRC area is a larger project requiring a minimum of $40,000 for removal of the exotics and replanting with new mangroves and Florida native plants. Continued vigilance is needed in future years to remove invasives when they are small and easy to eradicate. The task force identified two sources of outside grant funding which, best case, could provide funds for half the cost of the minimum $40K project. The remaining dollars would need to be funded by

some combination of the LMA, LRC, and any other donating associations. At the October LMA meeting, the task force presenter noted: “It’s never a good time to ask a homeowner’s association for new funds to address a problem, especially not given the increase in our insurance and the recent roads assessment. But mangroves are a vital part of protecting ourselves, our property, and the ecology of the bay. We’ve taken them for granted for too long and now need to give them some care.” Interestingly, removal of invasive plants was rated as high or medium priority by 74% of Landings residents in the 2023 survey, suggesting that there may be broad community support for the work that needs to be done. The task force plans to raise awareness of this unique mangrove habitat through information sharing and events such as plant identification tours, International Mangrove Day celebration, mangrove grow kits for kids and adults, invasive removal days, and kayak outings. If you a re i nterested i n lea r n i ng more or participating in this important effort, please contact one of the task force members: Suzanne BeDell, Doug Booth, Alice Howard, Maralyn Kaufman- David, and Paul Weiner. The summary presentation of the task force is on The Landings website under LMA/ Committees/Lakes & Drainage Committee.

Mangrove Habitat Owned by Landings Associations

Brazilian peppers create a dense canopy that blocks sunlight.

The dense canopy kills all vegetation underneath.

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Volunteers Who Work for You 14 Landings Dee Ricapito

KIDS CORNER: KYSMETTE (“KIT”) OTTESON-HURST, 15

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This is the fourteenth in a series of articles highlighting the work of special volunteers who help to make The Landings such a wonderful community. The Eagle interviewed Dee Ricapito for this issue. When Dee enters a room, she lights it up with her personality. She is outgoing, has a great smile and describes herself as a “party girl who likes to have fun”. Read on and you will learn that she is so much more. She grew up in Philadelphia. In high school, she was on the hit television show American Bandstand. Some of her classmates were Fabian, Frankie Avalon, and Chubby Checker. After high school, Dee worked for General Electric for 9 years. During that time, she started her college studies, met, and married her husband Ralph, and had their one child in 1972. In 1977, she received her bachelor’s degree in education from Trenton College, Magnum Cum Laude, and began her teaching career at Christ the King Elementary School in Philadelphia. She also was a girls tennis coach at Arch Bishop Ryan High School. Ralph was, and is, a big part of her life. He received a Doctor in Education degree from Temple University, taught high school, had a very successful football coaching career at his school and worked on the sidelines for the Philadelphia Eagles professional football team. His doctoral studies brought him to Sarasota over four summers. While there, they purchased and still own a House of the Sun condo on Siesta Key where for several years they visited as snowbirds. When they were ready to move to Sarasota full-time, they looked for a tennis community and found The Landings where they purchased the condo on Landings Blvd near the club. They use their Siesta Key condo as a local getaway

and investment. In the late 80s, Dee & Ralph founded the Nutrition & Diet Center which sold the Cambridge Diet and became National Directors. In the interim, she found time to get her real estate license, too. In addition to tennis, they have traveled around the globe including, most of Europe, Austria, Holland, Egypt, China, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Russia, and every state in the U.S. except North Dakota. Dee has been a very active and successful volunteer in The Landings. She served seven years on the LMA board and chaired the Communications and Social Committee. She was instrumental in adding programs for children and was able to get a Sarasota County matching grant to build the tot playground just outside the South Gate at the Phillipe Shores Park. She also worked with FPL to improve lighting in the community. Dee has been a stalwart working on the Eagle. She was involved in getting it’s first editor/publisher, (Landings resident Irvin Starr), who sold it to the current publisher, 27 th State Media. She currently is on the Eagle Committee and is a regular contributor of articles, jokes and menus. Dee was involved when LMA updated their documents, served on the committee that negotiated the use of what is now Bayles Park, and organized LMA’s first “meet and greet” newcomers’ event. Early on, Dee was instrumental with the start of Memorial and Veterans Day events in The Landings. She and Ralph were founders of the Landings Free College and have been involved as volunteers for the LRC Father Son Tournaments, where Dee is also the chair for team ambassadors. The two of them also started The Landings Library.

Dee still plays a lot of tennis and was co-captain with Carole Welch of the 3.5 ladies tennis team that won their Tri Cities Division. She has also been one of the organizers of Pickleball in The Landings. She definitely needs to add the title “volunteer extraordinaire” to her name. When asked what The Landings has meant to her, she said, “It’s the wonderful, friendly, and talented people who live in the community. I love the open spaces and the interesting people that are so much fun to be around”. When asked what her hopes and aspirations are for The Landings, she said, “I want residents, in the future, to continue to add ‘plusses’……more activities for all ages…. children and families”. Dee is and has been one of The Landings special volunteers!

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President’s Report Dear Neighbors, The last few weeks have been a whirl of activity on the financial side as we finalize the proposed 2024 budget. While there are many important LMA activities now taking place, the fact that so many board initiatives are intertwined with next year’s budget makes it worthwhile to devote the entire letter to the budget process. The draft proposed 2024 budget was “previewed” duri ng the October 5 th board meeting. Although still in a “draft stage”, the budget task force wanted to share the information then available with residents so that a f uller discussion could be achieved in the Town Hall Meeting scheduled for October 19 th . At the time of this writing (October 15 th ), the indicated annual assessment of $1,350 per resident for operating expenses ($1,279 in 2023) and $500 for reserve funding ($396 in 2023) will be presented for discussion at t he Tow n Hall meet i ng. I should mention that the amount selected for the reserve is taken directly from the reserve study we commissioned from Florida Reserve Study and Appraisal, Inc. with one notable exception: the amount of reserve for roads was kept at $250 per resident consistent with our promise to keep the road reserve contribution at 2023 levels (the recommended amount per reserve study was $326). The task force and finance

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committee have discussed the idea of giving residents the option of paying the reserve portion of the annual assessment on July 1. The thinking is that this may assist some of our residents by spreading out the reserve portion of the annual assessment away from the beginning of the year when LMA, Association, and LRC assessments are typically due. We are seeking residents’ feedback on this idea. The budget task force took a new direction in the formation of this year’s budget. It was based on the extensive Five-Year Plan your leadership worked on earlier this year. More than 30 individuals, i nclud i ng com m it te e head s, association presidents and board members were interviewed with the results contained in the FiveYear Plan. (The Five-Year Plan is available on the resident’s web site*). In addition, the budget process was informed by the results of the resident’s survey (also on the resident’s web site). The plan and the survey made clear the following priorities: - A conservative fiscal approach designed to build a strong balance sheet able to withstand adversity without resorting to a special assessment. - The importance of financial transparency - The importance of community building - The importance of invasive

species control - High satisfaction with our mature landscape, nature trail, gazebo, lakes, and the Eagle publication. The Proposed 2024 Budget has embraced these priorities. In the budget you will find: - Operating expenses were capped at a 5% increase from 2023. - S e c u r it y a nd L a ke s a nd Drainage expenses were reduced in order that more funds could be directed to Digital Communications (community building/financial transparency/Eagle), mangrove protection, presentation technology and landscaping (Nature Trail). - Reserves were strengthened and a multiyear funding schedule was established that is consistent with 100% full funding. The final step in the budget process is the vote to be held at the November 2 nd Board Meeting. We invite you to attend in person or by Zoom. *landingsofsarasota.com

November 2023 BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS GROUP DATE/ TIME/ PLACE Monday 11/13, 4 PM Poolside Room BAYVIEW Tuesday 11/7, 1 PM Poolside Room EAGLE EDITORIAL Wednesday 11/15, 3 PM Lakeside Room EP I Wed 11/1 (4:30 PM), Sat 11/4 (2:15 PM), Wed 11/8 (4:30 PM), Thurs 11/9 (6 HOLIDAY CHARITABLE PM) & 11/29 (4:30 PM) Lakeside Room FOUNDATION Thursday 11/9, 5 PM Poolside Room LHA Monday 11/13, 4 PM Multipurpose Room LMA SAFETY Monday 11/20, 3:30 PM Lakeside Room LRC MONTHLY Monday 11/6 &11/27, 11 AM Poolside Room SOUTH III Monday 11/6 (5 PM) & 11/20 (3 PM) Poolside, Thurs 11/9 4 PM Lakeside Room SOUTH IV Monday 11/20, 5 PM Poolside Room SOUTH VI Tuesday 11/21, 5:30 PM Lakeside Room TREEHOUSE

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LMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: JEFF SMITH...................................... President JUDY GREENE.......................... Vice President HARVEY GRELLER............................Treasurer SUE CAMINS.. ................................... Secretary AMY DRACHMAN...............................Director HANS HAWRYSZ.................................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 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 JUDY GREENE..................... Safety & Security TBD....................... Social/Community Events

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LRC Social Fun Continues… By Social Chair, Paige Packman

We had another lively gathering of 40 LRC members at our happy hour on September 27 th . The food spread rocked, with three different types of pizzas, teriyaki meatballs, a variety of cheeses plus Betty’s delectable chocolateglazed macaroons! Lots more fun ahead, please mark your calendars for upcoming favorite seasonal annual events: o Halloween Pa rt y on Wednesday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. (costumes encouraged) o Holiday party on Wednesday, December 6th at 5:30 p.m. (with DJ and hot appetizers) The Committee is busy firming up social events for the 2024 season. If you have any event suggestions, please reach out to Olivia or me at ppackman@ gmail.com; we are always on the lookout for new ideas and handson helpers. It would be great

to have some help to organize a Walkers Group for Landings residents, please let us know if you would be willing.

Landings Social & Activities Now Available Online!

You can now find LRC social events and activities on the LMA website, just login to the resident website at ht t ps://residents. t hel a nd i ng s ofs a ra s ot a.com/ login/, then choose “Calendar” tab, second from the left. You can then see all events, week by week, with event details if you double click on the event. Please remember that LRC social events are for LRC members only. We hope you find this a useful tool to stay plugged into what is happening at The Landings!

Online Event Signups via Evite

We are now doing online signup

for our events with evites, starting with the Halloween party. Never fear, signup is easy and intuitive, just look for your email from the LRC, then click the link for the event you wish to attend and select Yes if you plan to come. - You don’t need to set up an evite account to accept an evite invitation. - Be sure to enter your full name and number of guests attending. - If you share your email when accepting an invite, you will get an automatic reminder 2 days before the event! The LRC office staff are available to show you how to do this on your phone, just ask for help. This tool will make it easier for us to communicate events and track how many people are attending. See evite example below.

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TUESDAYS

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SIGNUPS

Wednesdays, 10 AM–12 PM Multi-purpose Room

Kids 9 yo - 12 yo Advanced Cardio Tennis

5:00 - 6:00 6:00 - 7:30

3.5+ and above

3.0 Ladies Team Clinic

8:00 - 9:30

*only 3.0 ladies team members

3.5 Ladies Team Clinic

9:30 - 11:00

*only 3.5 ladies team members

Teens

3:00 - 4:00

Join via TeamReach app; PB TeamReach group with code Signup Info LPBS.

Join via TeamReach app; PB TeamReach group with code No signup needed. LPBS.

14th10– AM–12 19th Wednesdays, PM USTA National November Ping Pong Multi-purpose Room Father-Son USTA National November 14th – 19th Senior Father-Son Tournament

No attend. See No charge signup to needed. tournament schedule at LRC.

Welcome Tournament Back Mixer Welcome Social Triples

Signup in Pro Shop to play Triples, BYOB for 5:00 after Signupno infee. Pro Shop to play party,

Senior

No charge to attend. See tournament schedule at LRC.

Nov 3rd, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Dec 1st, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Back Mixer Social Triples

Triples, BYOB for 5:00 after party, no fee.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Fishing

Time

Signup Info

Time

Contact the Landings “Fish Contact the to Landings “Fish Whisperer” learn how to Whisperer” to learn how to fish or to fish with a friend. fish or to fish with a friend.

Golf Golf

Wednesdays @ 12:10 PM Wednesdays @ 12:10 PM Serenoa Serenoa Golf Golf Club Club

Signup Info

Signup with Norm at

Signup with Norm at Nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com

Nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com

Signup with Sue Ault at Signup with Sue Ault at scault@comcast.net scault@comcast.net or or 502-817-6272 502-817-6272

LRC FITNESS & HEALTH

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2.5 and above

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 November 13, 27 December 11

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

Water Zumba

Tuesdays 11:30 AM at Pool

$10 per class, contact Sandy at 941-928-3558

LRC SOCIAL EVENTS

Kids 4 yo - 8 yo Kids 9 yo - 12 yo

4:00 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:00

4.0 Ladies Team Clinic

9:00 - 10:30 team members

Men's Doubles Clinic Kids 9 yo - 12 yo

11:30 - 1:00 5:00 - 6:00

FRIDAYS

Kids' Match Play

5:00 - 6:00

SATURDAYS

Cardio Tennis

8:00 - 9:30

THURSDAYS

Wednesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Ping Pong

(see key above)

3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00

8:00 - 9:30 3:00 - 4:00

Time

Pickleball

Fishing

Teens Kids 4 yo - 8 yo

WEDNESDAYS Cardio Tennis Teens

LRC Members Only Wednesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM

Pickleball

Class

SIGNUPS KEY: *1-Tennis Director, Mo @707-287-1685, *2-Pro Shop Office 941-923-3886, *3-Jen Fiers @805-448-2669

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LRC RACQUET SPORTS Time Signup Info

Class

WEEKLY TENNIS CLINICS

CLINIC

LRC Members Only

Class

Tips:

November 2023

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LRC RACQUET SPORTS

LRC Members Only

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Details

How to Sign Up

LRC SOCIAL EVENTS

Attendance limited to LRC Members only.

Halloween Bash

Wednesday, November 1st, 5:30-7:30 PM, Lakeside Costumes encouraged.

Advance signup. BYOB and appetizer to share. No fee.

Koffee Klatsch

November 7th and 22nd 9-11:30 AM Poolside

No signup needed. Usually 2nd Tuesday, 4th Wednesday.

LRC Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 6th, 6-9 PM, Lakeside Enjoy music and dancing! Hot appetizers & dessert provided.

Signups will begin 2 weeks prior. Sells out fast! $40. No cancellations 5 days prior.

*only 4.0 ladies

2.5 and above

Activity

Please join us for the

Holiday Party & Open House Live music, food, champangne, & wine December 8th, 2023 5136 Ocean Blvd 3PM - 6PM RSVP by November 24th siestavdentistry@gmail.com (941)-505-1200

LRC ARTS, CARDS & GAMES LRC Members Only

Class

Time

Arts Collaborative

Thursdays 10 AM-1 PM, in Lakeside Room

Contact Marie-Louise McHugh at 518-456-8530

Signup Info

Landoliers

Tuesdays 3:30-5 PM, in Lakeside Room

To signup, contact Norm Olshansky at

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 or with Dena (denasgreen@hotmail.com), 12 players max. Hosted by Dena Schneider Green. No fee.

Trivia Challenge

1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Lakeside Room

Watch for Kevin’s email, $5 fee

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TRIPLE TENNIS IS BACK! We are excited to announce our first Triples Event for the Fall. It will be Friday, November 3 rd from 3:30-5:00 pm. G e orge U l r ic h h a s ag a i n volunteered to head up this fun event. Please sign up in the Pro Shop to participate. There will

b e i n for m a l s o c i a l i z i ng i n front of the Poolside room after Triples. Feel free to come socialize even if you are not playing. We l c o m e b a c k t o a l l o u r Snowbirds.

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TURTLES

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Casual Waterfront Dining Fun, Fresh & Affordable

Outdoor Waterfront Dining!

Open 11:30am-9pm Daily. Sunday Brunch starting at $11.99 from 10am-1pm.

Join us for a Wonderful Waterfront Thanksgiving! Complete Turkey Dinner Only $21! Now Accepting Reservations.

Turtles All Day Menu APPETIZERS

SOUPS

New England Clam Chowder Cup … $6 Bowl … $8 Signature Crab Bisque Cup … $9 Bowl … $13

SALADS

Sweet ‘n Spicy Shrimp … $12 Coconut Shrimp … $12 Shrimp Cocktail* … $12 Calamari … $13 Stuffed Mushrooms … $12 Fish Bites … $12

Turtles Salad … $20 Turtles Deluxe Salad … $16 Caesar Salad … $19 With grilled shrimp or chicken Kale Salad … $20

SIDE SALADS

Grouper Sandwich … $20 Salmon BLT … $19 Mahi Mahi Sandwich … $19 Chicken Sandwich … $13 Cheeseburger … $13 Vegan Burger … $12

Fresh Garden Salad* … $7 Caesar Salad … $8 Turtles Wedge* … $12 Kale Salad … $11

SANDWICHES

ENTREES Stuffed Shrimp … $23 Potato Crusted Haddock … $21 Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi … $21 Gulf of Mexico Grouper … $24 Salmon … $22 Sea Scallops … $22 Shrimp and Seafood Au Gratin … $16 Fisherman Platter … $32 Baby Back Ribs … $24 Orange Pecan Chicken … $16 Filet Mignon … $24 Filet Mignon & Stuffed Shrimp … $34 Filet Mignon & Maine Lobster Tail … $48 Stuffed Shrimp & Maine Lobster Tail … $42 Twin Maine Lobster Tails … $54

FRIED SEAFOOD PLATTERS Coconut Shrimp … $22 Large Gulf Shrimp … $20 Fish & Chips … $19 Fried Combo … $28

PASTA & BOWLS

Shrimp & Crab Scampi … $24 Salmon Pasta … $21 Chicken & Shrimp Curry … $21 Sweet ‘n Spicy Chicken & Shrimp … $22 Pasta Primavera … $16

DESSERTS

Turtle Pie … $9 Key Lime Pie … $9 Sample Platter … $12 Ice Cream Bar … $6 *Prices subject to change*

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President’s Report By Beth Cotner It is October and members are quickly making their way back to the club. We are all excited to see our friends and neighbors after the long, hot summer. Our club is currently prepping for the upcoming USTA Father/ Son Tennis Tournament. LRC members act as hosts for the many pairs of fathers and sons who are competing in this event. In

addition to hosting a lunch for all participants, members, if asked, provide participants with dinner or entertainment recommendations. The tournament is always one of the season’s highlights. Also in October, the club hosted a successful happy hour and resumed the popular game of pickleball. Crystal Sound Baths, Water Zumba, and Trivia as well as

News from the Court

Manager’s Report By Kevin Lechlitner

By Adrian “Mo” Moghina We lc om e b a c k t e n n i s enthusiasts! Hope you had a great summer of tennis. In the past couple of years, The Landings has had many new residents that have not played tennis before or haven’t played in a long time but now are very interested in playing. It is important that I go over some basic r u les a nd ten n is etiquette because tennis etiquette matters. As far as dress code, shirts are required to be always worn and can be of any color. The most important part of our dress code is the proper shoes. You must wear tennis shoes or athletic shoes with non-marking soles. No cross training or running shoes are allowed as they can damage the clay court surface. When you are coming to the courts from the swimming pool area, please lower your voice or be very quiet when you are going to use the middle pathway to get to your court. Don’t walk across a ten n is court that has players on it to reach you r cou r t. Obv iously don’t do it during a point in progress or even after the point is over. You will distract them

various card games are all gaining new participants. Please come and join in the various activities such as the Koffee Klatch and reconnect with your friends. Our club elections are coming up shortly. If you would like to become more involved and run for office, please check with me or Kevin. I look forward to seeing you at the club!

a n d d i s r up t t h e r hy t h m o f their play. The only time that is acceptable is if you ask their permission while they are on a water break and/or are taking a break from play. I f a te n n i s ba l l f rom you r court happens to be mishit and b ou nces or rol l s over to t he court next to yours, don’t run over there to pick up the ball if the players on that court are in the middle of play. Instead, you can alert them by saying “sorry incoming ball” and let them give you the ball back. Whenever you see that the tennis courts are very wet with puddles you should not walk across the courts and NEVER run on a very wet clay court as you might slip and fall and get injured. When you use the ball machine du r i ng or a f ter of f ice hou rs always pick up all the tennis ba l ls t hat you h it outside of the tennis court that you were playi ng on. Also, please pay attention to the weather and if there is a good chance of rain make sure that you pick up the balls in time. This way the balls and the

ball machine don’t get wet and you don’t risk damag i ng the machine. One of the most important things to do when playing tennis is to treat your opponents with courtesy and respect. Also, if you are not sure if a ball is in or out the rule of thumb is to give your opponent the benefit of the doubt and call it in. Don’t go along with the phrase “if in doubt call it out”. If you are interested in more tennis rules and etiquette, you c a n f i n d m o r e i n f o r m at i o n o n t h e i n t e r n e t a t h t t p s:// ten n iscompan ion.org/ten n isetiquette/ or you can ask me, Jen or Sandra. We a r e a l l e xc ite d to ho st t he Nat ional Fat her a nd Son tournament on November 14th th rough November 19th. The tactics and strateg y involved because of the different ages and playing styles is very interesting to watch. These are some of the best doubles problem solvers in the country. See you on the courts!

For our seasonal residents who spend their summers away from Sarasota, welcome back! Some have already returned, and others will be heading back soon. We had a very hot, dry and busy summer while you were away. The court resurfacing project was completed in late September and is ready for season. The Fitness Center got a fresh coat of paint and new rubberized flooring. Some repair work was completed on the tennis court fences. T he pa rk i ng lot wa s redone with pavers and looks fantastic! Finally, we just installed a new ice and water dispenser by the coffee bar. T he end of t he yea r is approach i ng a nd now is t he time to throw your hat in the ring to serve on the 2024 LRC Board of Directors. If you are i nterested, you must subm it your name and a brief list of your quali ficat ion s to Kevi n Lechlitner in the Tennis Pro Shop by December 5 th . There are three positions up for election. They are Paige Packman, Paul Weiner, and Beverly Austgen. If we have more people interested in being on the board than available openings, there will be an election at the

LRC Annual Meeting in January of 2024. T h e 2 0 2 3 U S TA Na t i o n a l Senior, Super Senior and Ultra Senior Father/Son Clay Court C h a m p i o n s h ip s a r e o n t h e schedule for November 14 th through the 19 th . Last year we had teams from 29 different states and a total of 58 teams between the three divisions. I’m hoping for another turnout like we had last year. For many of the players, this is their favorite tournament of the year. A lot of that can be attributed to the attention they get from their ambassadors. It is a personal touch that they don’t get at any of the other n at io n a l c h a mp io n s h ip s. I f you are interested in being an ambassador during the event this year, please contact Ralph & Dee Ricapito at 941- 356-7912. Beginning November 1 st , the peak time rule goes back into effect. It states that if you have a guest in your group at 9:30 am or 11:00 am you can only reserve the court one day in advance. Please see me in the Tennis Pro Shop if you have any questions about the Club’s guest policy.

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What do you wish you had known when you first purchased a property in The Landings? How hectic were those days? Confusion and questions as you searched for your toothbrush? The Welcoming Committee is working to provide answers to those questions while hopefully reducing the confusion and the stress! We have consulted with old and new owners and are near completion of the Welcome Packet which will hopefully help “newbies” with their transition into The Landings and the nearby community. It will not, however, help them find their toothbrush! To date, we have taken a threepronged approach to gathering information for new residents: La nd i ngs Helpf u l Hi nt s, commercial assets in the nearby community, and cultural options to enjoy in the greater Sarasota area. The Helpful Hints page will i n c lude phon e nu m b e r s for emergenc y sit uat ion s a nd some practical “need to know” information, e.g., how to log onto to the LMA website and whom to call if that doesn’t work, when to put the garbage out; well, you get the idea! To help new owners navigate the nearby community, we have gathered coupons and gifts from nearby business establishments including a wine opener from Sea Grape Wine Shop, gift cards from several restaurants (Tripletail, Apollonia, and Origin Pizza Café) and there are more in the works. We also have a Publix welcome packet. In the area of the visual and

p er for m i ng a r t s, we h ave a secured a discount from the wonderful Sarasota Ballet for a 20% discount for a pair of tickets for any performance during the 2023-24 season! We also have a discounted membership for Arts Advocates (15 months for a 12-month fee). Additionally, we are including an information packet from the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota. This list is an incomplete sampling of the benefits- effective October 13, 2024- that we are hoping our residents will enjoy to their fullest. A committee member has made a personal contact with the couple of new owners of whom we have knowledge; the contacts were much appreciated. I am sure there are more new folks who are unknown to us. It is the committee’s intent to make an in-person contact with all new owners and deliver the Welcome Packet while providing an in-person resource. The Welcom ing Com m ittee will also work with The Landings Racquet C lub (LRC) to host a Newcomers’ Reception, currently scheduled for February 28 at 5 p.m. at the LRC. Getting acquainted and making new friends is the goal of this event. Specific planning has not yet begun, but we hope all new owners will be available to attend. This new committee is a work in progress and will hopefully be a value-added activity for all of us. The committee encourages all of you to join us in this project and/or offer ideas and suggestions. As I say repeatedly- it takes a village!

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Tips from Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Raccoons have become more of or try a visual deterrent such as a towards the door. Never try to To eliminate access, close off all a problem in The Landings. They coyote or alligator decoy. Place a net handle or corner a raccoon. Pan- but one entry. Evict raccoons usare commonly attracted to hu- over small ornamental fishponds. icked animals may bite. Prevent ing a combination of harassment man areas by garbage, pet food, Raccoons may enter structures denning under homes by securing techniques such as bright lights, bird seed, and gardens. Once ac- via pet doors. Lock your pet door entry points. To determine if an loud noises, and strong unpleasant customed to being fed, raccoons at night or install one thatvopens opening is an entry point, block smells. Toss ammonia-soaked rags lose their natural fear of humans with an electronic pet collar. the opening loosely with leaves or into the space and continuously and move closer to food sources. If a raccoon gets inside, stay calm wadded newspaper. Items pushed light the area with a flashlight. Play Raccoons residing in your attic or and contain pets elsewhere. Close out of place after several days in- a radio loudly near the opening. outbuildings can be difficult to all doors to create a clear exit path. dicate use. Raccoons may choose After animals vacate, seal the acremove, so prevention is key. Gently nudge the raccoon using attics or chimneys as dens. Install cess point using sheet metal, sturdy Raccoons are nocturnal but can a broom or bang the broom on chimney caps but first ensure no wire mesh or wood. Lethal control be active during the day, which is the ground to drive the raccoon animals are present. should be considered a last resort. not an indication of illness. Raccoons are beneficial and help control populations of rodents and insects. On the night of September 30th, curred and was able to arrive at the neighborhood and learning of an these patrols. There have been no What can be done to prevent the North Gate was trespassed by North Gate within approximately incident in Landings Plaza involv- complaints or incidents involving problems with raccoons? two teenage boys who arrived in four minutes. Unfortunately, the ing a homeless person harassing a homeless person inside of The Never feed raccoons! Placing an SUV at approximately 2:30 a.m. teens were able to get away before individuals dining there, our Landings this month. food outside attracts wild aniOne boy climbed over the iron gate the Patrol arrived. There was no apSecurity has been making thorUnfortunately, Security Officer mals and intentional feeding of and the other slid underneath it. parent damage or theft of property ough surveys of the surrounding Chris Campbell recently resigned raccoons is illegal as per Florida Both boys ran towards Pine Harrier from this incident. areas to better secure The Landings his Landings post. He is moving on Statute 68A-4.001. If you feed feral Circle. Security Officer Kyle Berry After hearing reports of an in- from vagrants. Security did not to work at the Post-Office. We wish cats, it will attract racoons and was notified as the incident oc- creasing homeless population in our see anyone at all at night during him well in his future endeavors! violate the statute. Talk to your neighbors and children about not leaving out food or trash. The best way to prevent problems is to secure attractants. Remove fallen fruit, nuts, and bird seed. If you have outdoor pets, place food dishes outside only for limited times. Secure garbage can lids with a ratchet strap. p Sho es Store garbage in a garage, shed tor or caddy until pick-up. Supervise In-S nline and leash dogs to reduce the risk or O W of encounters. Healthy raccoons NO are unlikely to attack dogs unless threatened or cornered. Keep cats SIESTA KEY DOWNTOWN LONGBOAT indoors to protect them from rac1960 Stickney Pt Rd 50 N Tamiami Trl 3170 Gulf of Mexico Dr coons and other predators. SWIMWEAR 941.922.4545 941.954.8800 941.383.2288 Deter raccoons with water RESORT WEAR sprayed from a hose or motionactivated sprinkler. Enclose pools ACCESSORIES

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Rudy Blomn, an electric life and passionate photographer By Emma Shaughnessy Immigrating to a new country is a challenging feat on its own, but the transition is even more difficult without knowing the native language. One Landing’s resident, Rudy Blohm, came to the United States with minimal experience speaking the English language, yet learned quickly and had a successful engineering career. B or n out s ide o f C olog n e, Germany, Rudy started working as an electrical engineer at a young age. He studied engineering at college, then went on to work in coal mining for a German company focused on research and measuring equipment. In 1970, Rudy immigrated to the United States and spent 10 years at Chrysler in Detroit, MI as a Maintenance Supervisor. Rudy’s biggest challenge at work was the language barrier. Coming from a limited English background, Rudy spent his first two years on the job becoming fluent. He w at c h e d T V t o l e a r n new words and expressed his appreciation of his coworkers for their kindness and helpfulness. After Chrysler, Rudy worked as a Project Engineer for the Stroh Brewery Company, where he wrote computer programs for production lines and hired contractors to install the equipment. When Stroh closed the company, Rudy moved to Florida and worked as a Project Manager at Sidel, a

French company. Rudy had many opportunities to travel across the world for his jobs at Stroh and Sidel, but he enjoyed his travels to Romania most. Rudy and his wife, Gaye, lived there for 12 months while Rudy completed two production lines for CocaCola. When Rudy was not busy at work, he enjoyed connecting with the locals and learning about their culture and unique ways of life. Rudy was surprised to see the Romanians, in the northern part of the country, using hand tools to work in the fields and driving horse and buggies. He joked that he felt like he traveled back in time 50 years! In Romania, Rudy was also fascinated by how well the locals spoke English given their dated technology. He was interested to discover that they watched movies with English subtitles to learn the language- a similar tactic to how Rudy learned English many years ago. Rudy’s career as an electrical engineer extends to The Landings, as well. He has served on the Roads Committee for nearly 15 years, meeting with notable people and engineering companies to make the best decisions for the community. Rudy also served on the Racquet Club Committee for 10 years and spearheaded the extension to the exercise home, including an updated pool side building, a

new maintenance building, and walkways. Additionally, Rudy served on the LMA Board for three years, and was involved in the building of a new gazebo at the intercoastal waterway in The Landings. He was also the President of LS2 for five years. In addition to his passion for engineering, Rudy has a knack for photography. He has been taking photos for as long as he can remember, starting with black & white and slides. As photographic tech nolog y developed, Rudy shifted to digital cameras and never looked back. Rudy enjoys capturing landscapes, flowers, and birds the most. He uses a 24-inch photo printer to print his images on canvas, then frame and hang them around their condo. Living in a place as beautiful as The Landings certainly helps fuel Rudy’s passion for photography. He loves stepping away from the busyness of US-41 to take photos of the scenery and to relax. The definition of a hard worker in every sense, Rudy Blohm did Rudy on trip to Rocky National Park. not allow the initial language barrier to inhibit his engineering and photography pursuits. His engineering career allowed him to work on interesting projects across the world, including right here in The Landings, and his keen eye for photography certainly does not go unnoticed. Rudy is truly a master of his crafts. Photo of penguins in Antartica taken by Rudy.

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Treating and Staining the Gazebo By Paul Weiner, Chairman Landscaping Committee, LMA In 2014, Ramsey Frangie, a resident of The Landings, designed and built the Gazebo, replacing its predecessor whose pilings were apparently not dug deeply enough. Everything on the gazebo, except the

rafters is made of sustainable Brazilian Walnut hardwood. With time, the wood became faded in appearance. As I was recently staining the gazebo with

a protective coat, I was informed that the rafters, which are made of cedar had a termite problem. As it turns out, Brazilian hardwood is impervious to termites as it is extremely hard. The rafters are a different story.

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Day Tripping Punta Gorda By Betty Greenspan

Imagine my surprise when I opened a copy of the Sarasota Herald Tribunes Ticket on Thursday October 5th and read “Road Trip” on the fron- page featuring Punta Gorda! That was the very day we were heading south to visit Punta Gorda and Fisherman’s Village. Coincidence, who knows, but it was a very pleasant surprise and helped me with my lunch choice. There was no traffic, and the drive took 55 minutes on I-75.

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Punta Gorda was founded in 1884 on the instructions of entrepreneur, Isaac Trabue. Surveyor Kelly Harvey began working on the subdivision of Trabue which was filed in Manatee County on February 24, 1885. With streets and blocks arranged along the southern shores of the Peace River at its mouth on Charlotte Harbor. Every waterfront block was designated as a park, a legacy that serves the city to this day with a string of public parks connected by Trabue Harbor Walk, a 2.5-mile-

long public promenade. Incorporated on December 7, 1887, after the arrival of the railroad and the construction of the Hotel Punta Gorda, the little city thrived on winter seasonal visitors, agricultural trade, and commercial fishing. Fisherman’s Village The first stop was Fisherman’s Village, the thought being shop when you’re not tired and hungry right? Fisherman’s Village is a unique waterfront mall, marina and resort located in a historic area on the Peace River at the mouth of Charlotte Harbor. The complex recently underwent a $10 million renovation and now features over 30 shops, restaurants, and galleries. There is a hotel located on the second floor where most of the rooms are facing the water and very reasonably priced. We had the opportunity to visit a couple of them which were quite lovely and contemporary. I definitely recommend The Suite Hotel for an overnight stay in the area. I especially liked the many boutique and gift

shops featuring resort wear for men and women as well as tropical themes. The food offerings vary from five major restaurants to ice cream and coffee shops. I’m told that the Village Brewhouse has great burgers, but I was saving myself for something else. There are several outdoor bars so it’s easy to find some great drinks and light refreshments.

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Lunch time took me back to the main drag in Punta Gorda and the Celtic Ray. It’s a great Irish Pub which reminded me of the wonderful pubs we visited in Ireland years ago! I had read about The Celtic Ray Public House with its indoor and outdoor dining and music scene and so much more. I had to try the fish and chips but sadly not the draft Guinness which I knew I could never drink when I had a whole day ahead to explore. The food menu is extensive with curry dishes and other house specialties. The fish and chips were amazing!!

Military Heritage Mu- is an entry fee. Last but not least was a visit to seum The highlight of the visit to Punt Gorda was the Military Heritage Museum. This museum is dedicated to preserving the military history of the United States and honoring the men and women who have served our country. Visitors can see artifacts from various wars, including the Civil War. Amazingly comprehensive! The museum features over 20,000 artifacts, veteran museum guides, flight simulators, graphics, and audiovisual displays. The second floor Flight Ops Simulator Room, Virtual Reality Experience, and Smokeless Laser Gun Range can keep you engaged for hours on end! We especially liked talking to the many vets who were stationed throughout the museum willing to share their knowledge and experiences. This is a must for military history buffs!! The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and there

Alligator Bay Distillery. This is a small batch craft distillery with old fashion copper pots using locally sourced ingredients. Alex, and his brother Ben, started producing rum in 2015 with the aim of producing traditional handcrafted award winning rum and whiskey.

Alex took us on a tour of the 3,000 square foot building and of course ended with free taste testing! What a surprise that I purchased the chocolate infused rum! Think Mudslides! I vowed to return to Punta Gorda to explore more and revisit the museum as you cannot absorb it all in one day and of course do a bit more leisurely shopping!!

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Kayaks galore! has been so much Happy There Hour Food & Cocktails interest and activity surrounding kayaking By Marie-Louise McHugh activities that another adventure is planned for We are sorry to have to announce that because of a major Sunday, February 26th at 10 a.m., MENU launching from MONDAY PRIX-FIXE outbreak of COVID-19 at The Landings, all indoor activities at the the Nature Trail. 3 Course MenuMcFetridge for $25 — Every Monday Landings Racquet Club have been cancelled until further notice. Once again, John has agreed This includes the scheduled return of the Landings Artists Art to pilot this outing. It has been posted on Show. We have a new date for this event: Saturday, February 11th TeamReach, but we wanted to make sure that all OPA WEDNESDAY! from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. were informed. if you have not done so already, Saganaki Appetizer $7 Same artists and same set up in both the Lakeside and Poolside we encourage you to Opa! sign up on TeamReach. It’s a spectacular six-day ten- the players a very personal feelRooms. We expect to receive help from other nis event representing national ing that is not present in other experienced kayakers for those who are

ranked players from all over the country. The games begin with the Ultra Seniors (father’s age in 80’s) on Tuesday, November 14th. The Super Seniors (age 70’s) start play on Wednesday, November 15th. The Seniors (60’s age group) start playing on Thursday, November 16th. With the finals on Saturday & Sunday November 18th & 19th, where Gold Balls are presented.

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Ambassadors cheer for their assigned team, sometimes from your home state. Ambassadors do not have to provide housing. Ambassadors just enjoy the matches, contribute to the player’s luncheon, and give an hour of your time on Thursday, Nov. 16th for set-up or clean up. Also, ambassadors may join their team at the players’ dinner, only if your team is attending, too. Our ambassador program gives

tournaments. This event is free for everyone living in The Landings. There are no bad seats! Note: If being an ambassador is not for you, there are other options to volunteer. We welcome all volunteers. You simply must love tennis! For more info on how to participate call the Racquet Club 941923-3886 or Dee & Ralph Ricapito at 941-356-7912.

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“newbies.” 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 Most Generous Time of the Year It is the time of year where Landings neighbors demonstrate their philanthropic nature and support the mission of the Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation (LHCF): To provide gifts for children during the holiday seasons affected by cancer, abuse, or loss of a loved one regardless of race, religion, or educational background. Over the past eight years, the LHCF has grown because of the generosity of Landings residents and those they share the story of the Foundation with. A phone call to Henry Rhodes seven years ago requesting help for a few children that would not otherwise have Christmas, was the beginning of the Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation (LHCF). With some help from friends, seven children enjoyed a Christmas that they wouldn’t have had any other way! This grass roots effort to help children with cancer has now grown into an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity that supports seven organizations with the focus on helping disadvantaged children who might otherwise fall through the cracks.... which is particularly unfortunate during the holiday season. The LHCF supports organizations that either aren’t well funded, small in budget, and provides care/ support that is otherwise limited to families and their children. The

donations we provide change lives. That makes the LCHF unique when it comes to charitable giving, you can know the child you are supporting. Individual donations range from $10 to $ 5,000; in this world, no donation is too small or too big. Valentina, our resident chef, and several Landings neighbors are again hosting a pizza party to benefit LHCF. As supporters of the organization, they are sharing their talents to help raise awareness and funds! The party is again a sell out!!!! How can you help? Use our QR Code to:

- Adopt a child and purchase gifts from their Wish List - Donate funds, we have volunteer shoppers who will purchase gifts for the kid’s Wish Lists, - Drop off check at LRC made out to – “LHCF OR Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation”! - Volunteero Be a “Special Shopper.” o Bring holiday theme blow-ups to line Landings Blvd on December 10 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to greet children as they come to the Holiday Party o To help at Kids Special Holiday Party (can

you face paint or create a craft or a game or, or, or offer something else?) For more information: - Visit www.LandingsHolidayCharitableFoundation.org - Send an email to: Landings.Holiday. Charitable.Fdn@gmail.com - Contact one of these board members: Heidi Bodor (813) 380-3105; Andrea Feldmar (630) 240-9779; Bob Kueppers (203) 856-4457; Roni Day (941) 256-5178 or Henry Rhodes (508) 776-5467

Happiness Is…Friends and Family In this season of thanksgiving, is there anything better to be thankful for than family and great friends? Jerry Williams, owner of Abel’s Ice Cream, has much to be thankful for. “In recent months, members of our family have moved to the area. In addition, we have built incredible friendships here. Never been more grateful to be in this community.” Many of those friendships were born from Jerry’s proactive

lifestyle as an integral member of the Sarasota community. With two businesses, Abel’s and Simon’s Coffee House, Jerry brings his smiling face to the best ice cream and the best breakfast and lunch location in the area. Looking for a fantastic vegan Thanksgiving meal? Pre-order it today from Simon’s. And Abel’s is celebrating the season of Thanksgiving, with featured flavors Carrot Cake (Carrot cake ice cream with fresh walnuts and thick ribbon of cream cheese frosting.) and Stellar Coffee

(Rich coffee ice cream with delicious fudge and mini dark chocolate coffee cups.) Come and celebrate the spirit of joy with us. Abel’s Ice Cream is located at 1886 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota in the South Bridge Plaza. Open Sunday through Thursday from Noon-9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from Noon-10 pm. Learn more online at www.abelsicecream.com or connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Thoughts To Ponder: If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing? If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? If the professor from Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can’t he fix a hole in the boat? Why are New Yorkers depressed? The light at the end of their tunnel is New Jersey. I used to eat natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. Why not ruin the day for a grouch: “SMILE”

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Pickleball has started up again at The Landings. The season opened successfully on Sunday October 1st with about a dozen residents participating, including at least one new face. All were excited to be back after the long summer break. To begin the season, we will be lining court 8 on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Court 7 will be added as our numbers grow with the return of the snowbirds. We have decided to begin with a two day per week schedule but may add an additional afternoon down the road to accommodate those who cannot make the normally scheduled hours. Last year we were on a three day per week schedule. Come and join us. All are welcomed, even if you’ve never held a pickleball paddle in your hand. Remember, everyone is required to wear appropriate tennis or pickleball sneakers designed specifically for a clay court surface.

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Kysmette (“Kit”) Otteson-Hurst, 15, sophomore at Pine View School By Heidi Bodor Do you have any pets? We have a West Highland Terrier named Edelweiss and a Dilute Tortie cat named Nori. Languages: I spea k Germa n, French, and English. I am studying French, Spanish, Russian, Esperanto on Duolingo and have a 211-day streak right now! Do you play any instruments? I am learning to play the flute. Do you have brothers and sisters? I have a twin sister, Avalon. How long have you been in The Landings? We purchased a home here six years ago but have been living here for four years. What do you like most about The Landings? I like that I am close to my friends and close to the strip mall and the rest of the shops. Plus, I feel safe in

the neighborhood. Favorites: Ice cream? Lavender School subject? Science and math and English Book? Flavia de Luce Book Series or The Inheritance Cycle Series TV Show? Only Murders in the Building Video game? Valorant Sport? Swimming Color? Forest green Song? Happy Together by the Turtles or Hey Lover by Daughters of Eve Movie? Knives Out and Murder on the Orient Express Fo o d? My m om’s s p a g h e t t i bolognese Least favorite food? Mushrooms Holiday? Christmas

One word to describe you would be: Well-rounded What do you do in your spare time? I go to the gym, sleep, watch TV, sew, cook, do art, and hang out with friends. What do you want to be when you get older? I have wanted to be a pediatric dentist since I was four years old. What clubs are you a part of? Speech and Debate, National French Honor Society, German Club, First Robotics, and Key Club Do you take any lessons? I’m taking the ACT Prep course and Drivers Ed online What is your biggest dream? To have a happy family Who is the most inspiring person you know? Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Nikola Tesla

What is the greatest thing ever invented? How to conduct electricity If you could wave a magic wand, what ill in the world would solve? Greed What advice would you give your parents? Put yourselves in our shoes – that is not necessarily good or bad. What do kids your age think about most? Failing a test If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Signal flare, satellite radio, and water purifying tablets Would you rather meet your greatgreat grandparents or your greatgreat grandkids? I’d rather see my great-great grandkids. I can study history but there is no way to know the future. If you could do something like your

dad/mom do, what would you want to be able to do? I’d like to build a successful life in the U.S. and in international relations. If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? Enlightenment and the ability to read other peoples’ minds. Favorite place to visit? And why? I like Germany when it snows because I love to ski and I like the crisp weather in juxtaposition to the warm foods and culture. I like France in the summer with its crisp weather but it’s not too cold and it pairs well with the art and feels well rounded. Also, Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany since we have so much of our family there. W hat are you doing for Thanksgiving? We might go to New York City

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Travel with Gaye, Rudy, and Treu After traveling for work for over 30 years, we finally reached the magic point of retirement. Now we can travel for fun and see the world when it is convenient to us. Our RV and Jeep Wrangler give us the option to access out of the way places with great photo options. Staying in national and state parks, when possible, allows us to see mountains, lakes, waterfalls, coastlines, and any, and all, special nature. Small towns and villages with historic buildings and churches are very often included in our stops. Our last trip to the Oregon coast took us four months. It was an unbelievable experience to see mountains, waterfalls, and small towns day after day. Having traveled the U.S. in our RV for over ten years to see major sights and hidden gem, off the beaten path, has started the idea how we can keep our memories available for the future. Slide shows seemed to be the right way to keep our memories for the future available.

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Bike Outing a Success! 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.

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Now is the best time to sell your home in The Landings. Call Judy and Tara today.

The Landings multi-million-dollar producing team, Judy Greene and Tara Lamb. With world-class marketing, leading resources and local connections, our proven strategies continue to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

5259 Heron Way | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,712 SF | MLS# A4581783 | Offered at $525,000

Please call your Landing’s Real Estate Team — JUDY and TARA — to inquire about properties for sale in The Landings! ADDRESS

PRICE

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HOMES SOLD 4615 PINE HARRIER DRIVE

895,000

1586 LANDINGS TERRACE

1,200,000

5143 FLICKER FIELD CIRCLE

1,200,000

5125 FLICKER FIELD CIRCLE

1,325,000

1733 PINE HARRIER CIRCLE

1,380,000

4809 PEREGRINE PT CIRCLE W

1,500,000

4884 PEREGRINE PT CIRCLE N

1,740,000

4816 PEREGRINE PT CIRCLE W

2,569,000

CONDOS FOR SALE 5259 HERON WAY

525,000

5225 HERON WAY

529,000

1480 LANDINGS CIRCLE

799,000

835,000

5440 EAGLES PT CIRCLE #101

PENDING

1454 Landings Circle | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,912 SF MLS# A4577758 | Offered at $875,000

CONDOS PENDING 5355 LANDINGS BOULEVARD

595,000

1454 LANDINGS CIRCLE

875,000

CONDOS SOLD 1710 STARLING DRIVE

470,000

5420 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #304

570,000

1698 STARLING DRIVE

570,000

1736 STARLING DRIVE

600,000

5420 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #405

650,000

1695 STARLING DRIVE

745,000

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5400 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #304

780,000

1363 LANDINGS DRIVE

809,000

1423 LANDINGS PLACE

810,000

1451 LANDINGS CIRCLE

857,500

1380 LANDINGS POINT

865,000

1372 LANDINGS POINT

878,900

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

1480 Landings Circle 3 BR | 3 BA | 2,040 SF MLS# A4572526 | Offered at $799,000

5225 Heron Way 2 BR | 3 BA | 1,670 SF MLS #A4577755 | Offered at $529,000 SOLD IN 2 DAYS

1676 Starling Drive 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,775 SF MLS #A4577753 | Offered at $535,000

5125 Flicker Field Circle 3 BR | 2 BA | 2,908 SF Sold for $1,325,000

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