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Invasive Plants Like Florida for the Same Reasons We Do By Suzanne BeDell
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Florida, along with Hawaii, ties for the top location worldwide for invasive plants. They like it for the same reasons that we do: warm temperatures, lots of sun, good periodic rains. However, these invasive plants are botanical gate crashers that outcompete native vegetation, alter natural habitats, and negatively impact biodiversity. This harm is well understood by Landings residents, many ranked removals of invasives as a priority for The Landings and the LMA. Let’s take a closer look at three invasive plants that have made themselves at home in The Landings. Left unchecked they will diminish and overrun our mangroves and other native plants, plants that are our best defense against flooding, habitat loss, and soil erosion. 1. Brazilian Pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) Vibrant red berries nestled in bright green foliage has earned this plant the nickname Florida Holly. But Brazilian pepper is one of the most notorious invaders in our region, creating a dense canopy that shades out all other plants and provides a very poor habitat for native species. Bertha Palmer, a prominent socialite, and businesswoman is often associated with the introduction of the Brazilian peppertree to Florida in the 1800s. In addition to its good looks, it was hoped that Brazilian pepper could be a potential crop to produce pink peppercorns. However, the berries of the Brazilian pepper tree are generally not considered to be safe for eating. In quantity, they can cause gastric distress. In the same family as poison ivy, Brazilian pepper plants contain chemicals that can cause skin and respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals. This is certainly not something the Kitchen Ladies (or anyone) would want in a dish! Look for Brazilian peppers behind the Racquet Club shed and all along the fence. 2. Australian Pine (Casuarina
equisetifolia) Another invasive introduced with good intention is the Australian pine. It was introduced to Florida in the late 1800s, for shade, as a windbreak, and to stabilize canals and ditches. In the 1950s, John Ringling planted Australian pines along the entire length of Gulf of Mexico Drive (then named after himself). The fallen leaves created a constant fire hazard. Despite its name, this plant is not a true pine but an angiosperm. It is a prolific seed spreader. It is salt water tolerant and outcompetes native plants that provide critical habitat with its rapid growth and aggressive tendencies. Habitats disturbed by both human activities and natural events seem particularly prone to invasions by Australian pine. Because of its shallow root system, it tends to uproot and topple during storms. Look for Australian pine behind the Cloisters near the fork of the Nature Trail. 3. Carrotwood (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) The tree gets its common name, carrot wood, from the carrot-like appearance of its wood when cut. When carrotwood was introduced to the United States in the mid-20 th century from Australia and Indonesia there was a general interest in diversifying the range of ornamental plants available for landscaping. With its attractive foliage, resistance to pests, relatively fast growth rate and tolerance of various soil conditions, it seemed an ideal candidate. However, over time, carrotwood has become invasive in Florida. The tree produces many seeds, which are dispersed by birds and water, and outcompetes native plants destroying wildlife habitat. Look for carrotwood behind the Racquet Club south of the shed where there is a large stand and many seedlings. All three plants are listed as a Category I invasive species by the Florida Invasive
Species Council. This classification means they are highly invasive and cause significant damage by displacing native vegetation and disrupting natural ecosystems in Florida. Eradication and control require collaboration, long term commitment and follow up. While these three are the most problematic invasives in The Landings, there are others, some of which are sold
as garden plants in nurseries. Learn a lesson from Berta and John! Before you pull out, share, or purchase a plant, always do your research. The University of Florida IFAS Assessment of NonNative Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas (https://floridainvasivespecies.org/ plantlist2019.cfm) is an excellent resource for checking a plant’s invasive status.
Participant in the Father/Son Tournament goes thru the legs to win the point.
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Photo by Rick Waller.
Volunteers Who Work for You in The Landings Louis Goncalves
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This is the fifteenth in a series of articles highlighting the special volunteers who help to make The Landings such a wonderful community. The Eagle interviewed Louis Goncalves for this Issue. Louis has seen the world. Originally from the Cape Verde Islands off the Northwest coast of Africa, he came to America to join the rest of his family when he was 6 years old with his parents, brother, and two sisters, settling in Rhode Island. After high school, his passion for aviation took him to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. In 1994, he applied for and was accepted into the Navy Flight Training school in Pensacola. He eventually switched careers and rose in the ranks and became an Aerospace Maintenance/Logistics Officer. During his career in the Navy, Louis was assigned to nine different commands located in Norfolk, San Diego, Japan, Maryland, and the Pentagon. In 2009 he married Rose, who also served in the Navy as general medical
officer in San Diego. Rose is currently an emergency room physician at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. They have two children, Louie who is 11 and Elina who is 14. He learned of Sarasota from Rose after she planned several family vacations here. Upon h is ret i rement, t hey decided to rent a place on Siesta Key in 2017. Sarasota appealed to them and especially the public schools. When they began looking for a home, the Cloisters in The Landings was their first choice due to its central location and beautiful landscaping. It didn’t take long for Louis to get involved in the community shortly after moving to Sarasota. He became a member of the Guys at Phillippi Elementary (GAP) supporting his kid’s school with fundraising efforts. He also made new friends in the process. He joined the board of the Cloisters HOA and became its treasurer. In addition, he serves as maintenance chair for the Cloisters. He was also asked to serve on the LMA finance committee and has been a key leader
and organizer for the Halloween family trick or treat night. You can thank him for all the wonderful blowups seen throughout The Landings leading up to Halloween. As if this wasn’t enough, he has recently joined the LMA Security Committee to assist some of the overworked members. Louis is a certified USA swimming official and supports all his daughter’s swim meets with the Sarasota Sharks, and volunteers on his son’s soccer team. He enjoys watching the stock market and doing his own investing. He describes himself as “an outdoors type of guy”, enjoying skiing, scuba diving, golf, cycling, and running. When asked what he likes most about The Landings, he responded by saying “the landscaping is special, the people are nice, I feel safe and welcomed. I especially like the scenery and the nature trail.” Louis is a man of faith and is deeply involved with his church, Light of the World, and their community outreach ministry. He volunteers providing direct services, food and Christmas
activities to low-income families in the Newtown area of Sarasota. When asked what he would like to see improved in The Landings, he noted the need for a longer and safer running area. He is looking forward to getting to know more people and participate in more Landings activities. Thank you, Louis, for all you do for The Landings and in the general community.
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President’s Report Dear Neighbors, I hope you have enjoyed the holidays and on behalf of your LMA Board of Directors we wish you a healthy and happy new year! I would like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues on the board, committee chairs and the many volunteers who gave countless hours to support the many board initiatives undertaken during the year. In addition to the Road Restoration Project which Elida will discuss, security is an area of focus and activity for LMA. It is important to understand a few key elements of security before describing our goal to improve security coverage and cost efficiencies. These are: - Security is the single largest “committee expense” in our budget. Since 2010, it has averaged between 35% and 37% while peaking in some years at 40% of LMA operating expense. This year, the budget has been set at the low end of this range. - Labor is the largest component of security expenses. It is now more than 90% of our total and is appreciating at an unsustainable rate. In recent years, we have been successful in keeping the overall security budget in line with historical averages. However, there has been a cost paid because we have not been able to invest in modern software and technology.
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The solution is to contain labor expenses by utilizing an optimal combination of software/hardware that will be applicable to our needs including the ability to leverage the single com mun it y database that our Digital Communication team is working toward. Adequate funds have been secured in the 2024 ‘budget (security infrastructure and security technology reserves). The security task force (Judy Greene, Amy Drachman, and Louis Goncalves) has teamed with Eddie Goldstein and the Digital Communication Committee (Dick Bayles, John McFetridge, Ron Meyer, and Elida Ramberger) to find the proper provider of software and equipment. As of this writing, three vendors have been researched and interviewed and I am confident that we will reach our goal with a realistic implementation date anticipated during the second quarter of 2024. Please note that any solution will involve the physical presence of at least one guard 24/7 on site. There are two other points I would like to discuss relative to security. They are: - Main Gate Backup: There have been instances of unacceptable backups at the Main Gate during the peak morning period. The main cause is a backup in the dwellinglive ID input software (we are working on a fix with the company). A
secondary cause has been the necessity to close gates due to road work on short notice (and one time with no notice) which will back up traffic at the other gates. In a “normal” setting, it is possible to identify nonresidents, guests, and vendors onsite with the security staff and limited technical support we now have. However, when the added stress of road restoration work in or near gates combines with seasonal delivery volume, it is not possible to control the non-residents onsite without major inconvenience to all parties involved. Accordingly, the gate has been instructed to open the Main Gate allowing entrance without identification when any of the other gates are nonfunctioning due to road work (and opening North and South Gates when the Main Gate is down) and to open the Main Gate when a significant backup develops for any other reason. To compensate for this, we have added a daytime shift of a roving security detail that will allow a response should a security situation arise. Unfortunately, this is the best we can do with the obsolete technology now at our disposal. I can tell you that we are working with a sense of urgency to secure a long-term resolution to the situation.
January 2024 BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS GROUP DATE/ TIME/ PLACE BAYVIEW EAGLE EDITORIAL EP I ANNUAL EP II ANNUAL EP III ANNUAL LHA LMA SAFETY LRC BOARD & ANNUAL PRESIDENTS' SOCIAL SOUTH III SOUTH IV HOA & ANNUAL SOUTH VI TREEHOUSE VILLAS at EP ANNUAL
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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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Holiday Cheer at the LRC!
By Paige Packman, LRC Social Chair, Photos by Rick Waller The Lakeside Room was radiant with holiday lights, filled with LRC members decked out in festive garb, ready to celebrate the season! Amazingly, we didn’t have a single no show among the 100 attendees who signed up for this popular event. The cooler weather didn’t deter the fun, as the dance floor flooded with dancers, warming up
the evening, enjoying DJ Karolina’s energetic rock and roll tunes. S t e v e n S e i g ’s Q u i c k- S t e p Catering provided an abundant buffet of delicious appetizers, the menu curated by Landings food aficionados Jill and Jay Eisner. Food ranged from potstickers, to chicken sate, eggplant rollatini, and strawberry goat cheese salad, with
More photos on page 25. options for vegetarian and gluten free attendees. The successful event was chaired by Jill Eisner and her social support team. A big shout out to Kevin Lechlitner, Olivia Lorenz and the LRC team who did a great job on setup. It takes a village!
LRC RACQUET SPORTS LRC Members Only LRC RACQUET SPORTS LRC Members Only
Class Class Pickleball
Time
Wednesdays,Time 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM Wednesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Pickleball
Ping Pong Ping Pong USTA National Father-Son Social Round Senior& Robin Tournament Exhibition
Wednesdays, 10 AM–12 PM Multi-purpose10 Room Wednesdays, AM–12 PM
LPBS. No signup needed.
No signup needed. No charge to attend. See tournament schedule at in LRC. Sign up for Round Robin
Multi-purpose November 14thRoom – 19th Jan 19th, 2 – 5 PM,
Feb 16th, 2 – 5 PM
Welcome Social Triples Back Mixer & After Party Social Triples
Signup Info
Signup Info Join via TeamReach app; PB TeamReach group with code Join via TeamReach app; PB LPBS. TeamReach group with code
Pro Shop by Wed Jan 17th & Feb 14th. $7.50 for Round Robin, Free for Exhibition. Signup in Pro Shop to play Sign up in Pro for Shop byafter Jan 3rd Triples, BYOB 5:00 & Jan 31st. No fee. BYOB for party, no fee. after party on Pool Deck or in Poolside Room
Nov 3rd, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM th Jan 5 PM, 3:30–PM – 5:00 PM Dec51st,,3:30 Feb 2nd, 3:30 – 5 PM
OUTDOOR RECREATION Class
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Fishing
Contact the Landings “Fish Whisperer” to learn how to fish or to fish with a friend.
Golf
Wednesdays @ 12:10 PM Serenoa Golf Club
Signup Info Signup with Norm at
Nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com
Signup with Sue Ault at scault@comcast.net or 502-817-6272
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Class
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Core Mobility
Mondays & Wednesdays 8:15 AM -9:15 AM Lakeside Room
With Danielle Jarmin. Bring mat. No signup required. $5 for LRC members, $10 for non-LRC members.
Signup Info
Line Dancing with Marc
Jan 2nd 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Lakeside Room
Free for members Sign up in Pro Shop 2 weeks prior.
Mat Pilates
Tuesdays, Begins Jan 2nd, 4 – 5 PM Multipurpose Room
$8/member per session, Maximum of 12 people. Sign up in Pro Shop.
Sound Bath Meditation
6 PM Lakeside Room Plan to arrive at 5:50 pm January 8, 22 February 5, 12
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Water Zumba
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LRC ARTS, CARDS & GAMES LRC Members Only
Class
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Arts Collaborative
Thursdays 10 AM-1 PM, in Lakeside Room
Contact Marie-Louise McHugh at 518-456-8530
Signup Info
Canasta
Wednesdays 1 PM – 3:30 PM, in Poolside Room
No charge for members, $5 nonmember fee.
Landoliers
Tuesdays 3:30-5 PM, in Lakeside Room
To signup, contact Norm Olshansky at
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Mahjong Instruction
Begins Jan 8th. Mondays, 1 PM – 3 PM , in Lakeside Room
No signup.
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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Details
How to Sign Up
LRC SOCIAL EVENTS
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Burns Supper
Thursday, January 25th, 6:30 PM. Celebrate the birth o’ the Bard, Robert Burns. A Scottish tradition. Includes a 3-course meal, 2 glasses of wine, bagpipes, poetry and fun!
Signup sheet in Pro Shop. 50 members maximum. $75.00. Silent auction to benefit The Florida Center for Early Childhood.
Koffee Klatsch
Tuesday, January 9th and Wednesday, January 24th 9-11:30 AM Poolside
No signup needed. Usually 2nd Tuesday, 4th Wednesday.
Pool Party Happy Hour
Friday, March 8th, 6-9 PM, Pool Deck Enjoy music and dancing! Hot appetizers & dessert provided. BYOB.
Signup sheet in Pro Shop. 100 members maximum. No refunds after 11/29. Sells out fast! $40. No cancellations 5 days prior.
Watch Party Australian Open Women’s Final
Saturday, January 27th, 9 AM, Poolside Room
No signup needed.
Watch Party Australian Open Men’s Final
Sunday, January 28th, 9 AM, Poolside Room
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Watch Party Super Bowl
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President’s Report By Beth Cotner December was a month full of activity capped by our very festive Holiday Party on December 6th. (See article and photos on page 4.) In the world of tennis, both round robins and "triples" r e t u r n e d. M a ny of ou r t e a m s competed in matches in the Tri-Cities and other leagues.
Ou r Core Mobi l it y classes c o m m e n c e d o n Mo n d ay s a n d Wednesdays at 8:15 am. If you are like me and don’t stretch enough after exercising, this is the class for you! Li ne Da nci ng, Sou nd Bat h Meditation and Water Zumba are also popular activities. An art show, held in December, highlighted the
number of very talented artists that we have at the Landings. As we look to January, Landings Free College is ret ur n i ng wit h many interesting lectures ranging from Artificial Intelligence to the History of Film. With all these options available, it is impossible to be bored living in The Landings.
News from the Court By Adrian “Mo” Moghina Happy New Tennis Year! After Covid restrictions were lifted my observation is that people are looking for more safe ways to get out of the house and away from their computers and phones in order to be more active and healthier. On the internet there are all kinds of new easy and simple games that have been invented to fulfill that need. There are many different games that involve hitting a ball in some form or manor with other people. Games such as “Smash Net”, Jazzminton, Palmball and Gaga Ball are some examples.
People just love to hit a ball back and forth with family, friends, or other people. This is also one reason why pickleball has really skyrocketed to popularity. Tennis participation has also increased. But tennis takes lots of practice and patience to get good at the game. Not to be outdone by this trend, I will introduce “Mo Tennis” this month to anyone interested in starting tennis or to existing tennis players that want to improve their racquet skills. Mo Tennis is an easy simple game played with a smaller length
racquet and foam balls that are noise free and easy on your arm and elbow. However, for advanced players you can also use a regular size racquet. The ball is a little bigger than a regular tennis ball which makes it slower through the air and easier to see it spin. The ball also bounces higher and better on the clay courts than the plastic pickleball. T h i s me a n s t h at you a nd your opponent will have more opportunities to control the ball and have more rallies. At the same time, you are learning great racquet control which is the key
to successful ball placement and increases your chances of winning the point. The game is played in the service boxes of a regular tennis court with the existing nets on the court. This way there is no need for additional equipment set up. You can easily play singles or doubles and get a great work out and have fun. Also, adults can play safely with kids because the ball is soft and does not hurt or give you a temporary tattoo when you get hit by it. The scoring system is the same as in tennis. You can play two out of three sets or two out of three
10-point tiebreakers depending on how long you want to play. The great thing about Mo Tennis is that you can quickly have success to hit the ball and rally with someone else. And if you are an advanced player, you can improve your techniques faster because the ball gives you more time to react and hit the ball correctly. We will have our Social Round Robin and Pro Exhibition on Friday January 19th from 2-4:30 pm. Sign up in the Pro Shop. See you on the courts.
the month. You shou ld h ave re ceived an invoice for the LRC annual assessment in the beginning of December. The annual fee for the Racquet Club for 2024 is $2,050.00. It is a $300.00 dollar increase ($25.00 per month) over last year’s assessment. Thank you to those that have already given me a check. If you haven’t submitted your payment, please keep in mind that it is due January 1, 2024. Late fees and interest will
be charged February 1 st on any unpaid assessments. I would like to see everyone avoid that if possible. Some exercise classes are up and running again. Daniele Jarmin is leading a Core Strengthening and Stretching class on Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:15 – 9:15 am. Sandy Bellino is still teaching her Aqua Zumba class on Tuesday and Thursdays at 11:30 am. The Landings Free College is scheduled to start their weekly
lecture series on Thursdays at 2:00 pm beginning January 11 th . I have seen the schedule of speakers that John Bruno and his committee of Mona Poyta, Teresa Manteiga and Frank Pipers have put together. It looks fantastic. The weekly topics will be advertised in the email that I normally send out every Friday along with other events at the Club. If you would like to be added to my email list, please contact me in the Pro Shop or via email at LRCTennis@hotmail.com.
Manager’s Report By Kevin Lechlitner
H ap py Ne w Ye a r! I t r u s t everyone had a safe, happy & healthy holiday season. As a reminder, the Landings Racquet Club Annual Meeting will take place Monday, January 15th at 6:00 pm in the Lakeside Clubhouse. You should have received the annual meeting packet in the mail a few days ago. Please sign and return the proxy to the club at your earliest convenience. We need a third of the membership present by proxy to establish a quorum so the meeting
can take place. Contact me by phone or email at LRCTennis@hotmail.com if you haven’t received your mailing or have questions about it. All members are invited to be present at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy. As a reminder, the board doesn’t make day-today operational decisions at this meeting. If you have a concern or an idea, please share that with me or attend the regular board meeting on the third Monday of
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WEEKLY TENNIS CLINICS 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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Teens Kids 4 yo - 8 yo Kids 9 yo - 12 yo Advanced Cardio Tennis
3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:00 6:00 - 7:30
3.5+ and above
*1
3.0 Ladies Team Clinic
8:00 - 9:30
*only 3.0 ladies team members
*2
*only 3.5 ladies team members
*1
3.5 Ladies Team Clinic Teens
9:30 - 11:00 3:00 - 4:00
Men's Team Practice
3:30 - 5:00
WEDNESDAYS Cardio Tennis Teens Kids 4 yo - 8 yo Kids 9 yo - 12 yo
8:00 - 9:30 3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:00
THURSDAYS
4.0 Ladies Team Clinic Men's Doubles Clinic Kids 9 yo - 12 yo
9:00 - 10:30 11:30 - 1:00 5:00 - 6:00
FRIDAYS
Kids' Match Play
5:00 - 6:00
SATURDAYS
Cardio Tennis
8:00 - 9:30
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*2
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5333 SIESTA COURT • Siesta Key • 4B/2B Tucked away on a secluded street on the island of Siesta Key, this renovated home offers all the modern conveniences. The spacious and inviting fourbedroom home creates an immaculate yet comfortable estate for family living, friendly gatherings, and quiet relaxation. Offered at $1,359,000
4401 5TH AVENUE NE • Bradenton • 4B/3B Enjoy fishing off a trex dock, while watching manatees and dolphins swim down the wide canal. This 2017 home was constructed by Medallion Homes and offers meticulous attention to detail with the highest quality of craftsmanship throughout. Sold at $1,355,000
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5400 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #405 • Sarasota • 2B/2B This totally renovated 4th floor condominium is tucked away amid the serene natural beauty of The Landings. This light, bright and architecturally delightful residence exudes comfort and class, with an open floor plan spanning approximately 1,695 square feet of living area. Offered at $765,000
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5400 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #206 • Sarasota • 3B/2B This renovated 2nd floor end unit offers expansive lake and mangrove views. Features include 9-foot ceilings, new luxury vinyl flooring and impact glass windows and doors throughout. The gourmet kitchen features a breakfast bar, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. Offered at $725,000
901 BEACH ROAD #301 • Sarasota • 2B/2B This partially updated condominium is highlighted by partial Gulf views, invited through an elegant wall of glass. Bright, open living areas are enhanced by volume ceilings, which maximize the spaces and place emphasis on the breathtaking view. Sold at $680,000
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Landings Resident Profile John McFetridge, a thirst for knowledge By: Em Becker
John McFetridge is a self-proclaimed explorer. He has lived his life exploring through his pursuit of knowledge and physical surroundings. McFetridge was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 1970, he left at age 20 to pursue a career in Ottawa, Canada. He was also very excited about the snow skiing opportunities in Ottawa, as those were lacking in Halifax. His new job was as a software writer. Previous summer jobs introduced him to software writing. “Programming is an interesting mind game. It involves a lot of knowledge. I enjoy both the challenge of acquiring the knowledge and the application of the program to solve a problem,” said McFetridge. In his time in Ottawa, he was involved in two high-tech startups. In 1982, he started Simware. Just six years later, McFetridge was part of the original team that wrote CorelDraw. CorelDraw is a program used to edit graphics, illustrations, and designs. It is a close competitor and a less expensive version of Adobe Illustrator. McFetridge says that looking back on his career, he is most proud of his work on CorelDraw. In its time, CorelDraw was used around the world. In 1994, McFetridge decided he wanted a life change. He joined his brother in Gainesville,
Florida. He found Gainesville to be an interesting college town with intellectual benefits. He lived in Gainesville into his early 60’s. Following the end of a personal relationship, he found that once you reached a certain age, there was not much to do. He wished there was a better social scene for an older crowd. McFetridge decided it was time to explore someplace new again. McFetridge’s friends in Sarasota suggested The Landings as he began his search for a new home. During his visit, he went to the Landings Racquet Club. A woman noticed him and talked about her love of The Landings and its strong community. He immediately sensed that The Landings could provide him with the community he wanted. “Oh my god, this is where I need to be," McFetridge recalled his reaction to visiting. In 2018, he sold his place in Gainesville and moved to The Landings. McFetridge is thankful for the misfortunes that led him to discover such a beautiful place with an even better community. McFetridge automatically felt welcomed into the community. He realized that the more he put into the community, the more he got out of it. He quickly became an active community member with many involvements. He regularly plays tennis and pickleball. Because of his involvement with the Tennis League, McFetridge wrote the software that
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assigns matches. As a lifetime software developer, he saw a problem with the process of scheduling matches and knew he could find a better way. His technical skills landed him a spot on the subcommittee for the technology board of the Management Landings Association. He has written software to improve the management system. Fulfilling his thirst for the outdoors, McFetridge leads kayak trips for The Landing’s kayak group. The kayak group is open to all residents. The group includes around 150 people with varying experience levels. Most trips consist of 10 or 15 people and last an hour or two. A popular trip is kayaking around the Sarasota Bay. “It’s just a good social experience,” said McFetridge. “And people seem to appreciate the outings, ”he elaborated. Recently, there was a new dock installed. The new dock attracts more kayakers since it provides a better launching spot. Outside of the sports offered in the community, McFetridge loves to cycle. He will jump on his bicycle for three hours and explore. “I just follow my nose”, he said. This mindset has taken him traveling around the world. He spent this past summer traveling Eastern North America, visiting friends and family. He visited North Carolina, Montana, Ottawa, Cape Cod, Virginia, and
Vermont. His inquisitive nature and programming background were the perfect combination which led to his interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Even when relaxing, he will listen to educational videos on AI. McFetridge recently taught a class at Ringling College about AI and is hosting another class at Landings College, open to all Landings residents. He plans to dive into what AI is, from robotics to vision to ChatGPT. He will explain its different components and capabilities. Given his extensive computer experience, McFetridge is excited about AI’s potential and meaning for the world. “AI is the most exciting thing in years," he said. To those interested in a career in programming, McFetridge has sound advice. He urges developing professionals to avoid memorizing information themselves and use AI as virtual assistance. He recommends aspirants learn as much as possible about AI as it will be their best friend. McFetridge said, “For those of us in the fourth quarter of life, cherish the fact that technology has evolved to a stage where you can sit on your sofa and attend thousands of great lectures from great institutions around the world; everything from history to quantum mechanics to fixing your bicycle. We should never be bored.”
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The Iconic Sabal Palmetto Palm The Florida State Tree That Is Not a Tree! By Hans G. Hawrysz
One of the most prevalent trees in The Landings is the sabal palmetto palm, the iconic symbol for warm coasts, tropical vacations, and the beauty of wild Florida. And like many things in Florida, the palmetto palm is the subject of much controversy. First, the palmetto palm is the state tree of both Florida and South Carolina with a convoluted and long history behind how this came to be. The Florida state seal, which appears on the state flag, is the official symbol of Florida. For 170 years two different palms have contended to represent Florida: the introduced coconut palm or the native palmetto palm. In 1878, a Portuguese trading boat filled with 25,000 coconuts got stranded on the east coast of Florida. The locals offloaded the coconuts and planted them in the area, which became Palm Beach and the local coconut trees began to epitomize tropical glamour and reinforced the coconut palm as the emblem of Florida. In 1923, a State Department of Agriculture publication referred to the tree on the Great Seal as “the cocoa or palm tree, is the emblem of victory, justice and royal honor." In the early 1900, states began to name state flowers and trees and in 1934 a survey of the garden club presidents across Florida concluded that the palmetto palm should be named the official state tree, and it took many years for the palmetto advocates to win the day against stiff competition. In 1953, the palmetto became the official Florida state tree. In 1970, the legislature mandated that the palmetto replace the cocoa palm on the state seal. The palmetto is now the undisputed Florida state tree and symbol. South Caroliina has had deep connection to the palmetto since the Revolutionary War. It started with the construction of a palmetto-log forts that withstood attacks from the British Navy. Coastal forts were constructed from palmetto palm trunks because the soft material absorbed all impact from cannonballs. The palmetto became a part of the South Carolina’s flag after South Carolina seceded from the
Union in 1861 as a symbol of defiance. And South Carolina has been called the “Palmetto State” since 1834. After hearing that there was a movement in Florida to make the palmetto the Florida State tree, the South Carolina legislature rushed to declare that the palmetto as the South Carolina State Tree in 1939. This started a long-standing feud on whether Florida hijacked the palmetto brand from South Carolina. Another major controversy is whether the palmetto palm is a tree. According to the botanical definition, palms are not trees but large, woody herbs like their close relatives: grasses, bamboos and sedges. Unlike typical trees, palmetto trunks do not grow wider as they age growth but only taller. So, the irony is that the State Tree of Florida may not in fact be classified as a tree. Palmettos are slow growing, and it can take 20-50 years for a palm to grow to 20 feet. The ultimate size and lifespan of the palmetto palms are unclear and can range from 50-80 ft tall and up to 200 years old. The boot is the base of the frond still attached to the trunk. When the palmetto is mature and their stem is thick enough, the boots disappear, and the trunk smooths out. In Florida lore, these frond base protrusions came to be known as boots by Spanish Conquistadors who used them in lieu of shoehorns or, as another story goes, the U.S. Army hung their boots on them during the Seminole Wars to keep snakes and other critters from crawling in their shoes at night. The palmetto has been found to be a remarkably sturdy tree when it comes to withstanding the powerful winds and rain of hurricanes. With its strong trunk and fronds that can fold up tightly, the palmetto is able to flex and bend during extreme weather conditions without breaking. Seminole Indians and Florida crackers harvested the bud and prepared it in a traditional dish like stewed cabbage with fatback, called swamp cabbage, which is why the palmetto palm earned the “cabbage palm” moniker.
Hearts of palm, often used in salads and are commercial uses of the palmetto palm. The palmetto palm fruit, a small, dark berry-like fruit that ripens in the fall has a juicy, fibrous texture and a slightly sweet taste that is often compared to dates. Rich in vitamins and minerals such as fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, studies have shown that the plant contains compounds with anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties, making it a potent natural remedy.
The palmetto palm is also viewed as an eco-system as it often hosts other plants in its “boots,” including strangler fig, wild grape, and Virginia creeper. The Sabal palm also shelters and supplies nesting material to a wide variety of animals including bats, birds opossums, raccoons, squirrels, snakes, tree frogs, lizards, and a variety of insects. As the author Jono Moller says in his recent publication The Palmetto Book: “simply put, Florida would not be Florida without the cabbage palm.”
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Landings Artists Share Their Work By Marie-Louise McHugh, Photos by Teresa Manteiga To the delight of all who visited, t he a r t ist s of T he La ndi ngs exhibited their newest creations during The Landings Artists show on Saturday, December 2nd, at the Racquet Club. Robert Manteiga, Rudi Blohm, Rick Waller, and Michael Cohen exh ibited examples of st reet
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Jeff Smith Dear Neighbor, I ask for your support as I seek election for a third twoyear term as a member of the board of directors. I have been privileged to serve as a board member for four years. I have served as Chair of the Lakes and Drainage Committee for t h re e yea rs a nd a s t he President of the LMA Board this year. I have enjoyed working with my colleagues on the
board, various committees, association presidents, and many residents as we strive to maintain and enhance the heritage of The Landings. The last year has seen a renewal in many areas w it h i mp r ove m e nt s i n i n f r a s t r u c t u r e (r o a d s , lakes, and landscape) in our ability to communicate (The Landings of Sarasota website, resident survey, and town hall meetings) a nd a st reng t hen i ng of our balance sheet with a focus on a reserve schedule consistent with full reserves. A primary goal has been financial transparency, and you will find monthly financials, our budgets, year-end financials (dating back to 2010), the 2023 reserve study and the Five-Year Plan on the resident web page. Perhaps t he most important feature of what has been a turbulent year
is the ability of the board to interact with the community and each other in a respectful and constructive manner. At the end of the day, I believe this is part of what makes The Landings special. We have proven we can work through difficult situations and different opinions and make decisions in the best interest of the community. I hope to continue to be part of this process in the next two years. CV Highlights Boston College bachelor’s degree in business and economics Cornell University, MBA i nt e r n at io n a l Bu s i n e s s C-Level Positions international agribusiness firms Consulta nt to International Development B a n k s ( Wo r l d B a n kIFC, Eu ropea n Ba n k for Re con st r uct ion a nd Development, others)
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hero’s journey in her fight with cancer, inspiring many along the way. I intend to continue the commitment to service we had together, and in so doing staying an active participant in LMA activities. I am a Florida native h av i ng g r ow n up i n Miami, and spent many years based in Atlanta before moving back to Florida. My education is in business and finance with bachelor’s and master’s deg rees i n busi ness administration. I cut my teeth in the professional world as a consulta nt with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co. (now KPMG Consulting), where I engaged a broad-based practice in organization, planning, and operations management. I left the firm to realize my ent repreneu r ia l inclinations and founded a boutique organizational consulting firm in 1987, Avastone Consulting, and served as CEO for 30+years. At Ava stone, we specialized i n leadership and executive development, support to la rge-scale cha nge processes, and creation of customized learning experiences that showcased organizational n e e d s o f t o d ay a n d tomorrow. My involvement with LMA began two years ago with membership on both the Governance Advisory and Finance Committees.
In 2004, I will also serve as co-chair of the LMA Nominations Committee. In 2022, I served as an interim director on the LMA Board after being appointed to fulfill the term of the then- departing Communications chair. P r e v iou sly, wh i le i n At la nt a, I ser ved for s e ve ra l ye a r s a s t h e board president of my condominium association. I s e e my r ole a s a potential board member to be underpinned by several foundational ingredients: (1) adherence to LMA Governing Documents a nd r eleva nt F lor ida statutes which provide definition to sidelines and end-zones for LMA operation, (2) bringing reasoned judgment to bear that represents interests of all Landings owners, across all associations; (3) operating from a stance of neutrality, absent political or other biases; and (4) considering not only where we are now and have been as a community but taking a forward view toward the world and environment that we are living into.
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Paul Weiner My wife and I moved to The Landings in September 2013 and have found it to be a wonderful place to live. I have served on the board and as Chairman of Landscaping for both LMA and LRC since 2017 (my LMA term concluded 2/2023). My goal was to help make The Landings the preeminent tennis community in Sarasota. As our community infrastructure ages, there are many challenges ahead for us and I hope to continue the work to keep The Landings a place we are all proud to call home.
Louis Goncalves I am seeking your support for nomination to the LMA Board of Directors. I have resided in the Cloisters with my family for over seven years. I have been serving as treasurer for the Cloisters HOA and the Landscape/Maintenance Chair for the last six years. I’m serving on the LMA Security Committee (onemonth) and Finance Committee (nine- months). I learned very early in
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The No. 1 Realtors in The Landings for the last 20 years, Judy and Tara have unsurpassed knowledge of the community as real estate agents and active residents. Judy is a longtime resident and Tara lived there for 20 years. Both have served on a variety of boards and assisted with many community events.
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Join with friends and neighbors on our next excursions. Kayaking Tuesday January 16th at 10 am Meet at the new kayak launch on the Nature Trail Led by John McFetridge
Bicycle Outing Saturday January 27th at 9:30 am Meet at the LRC and caravan to Myakka State Park Led by Norman Olshansky For more information check out the Team Reach App.
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The Landings Helps Deliver Christmas to Needy Kids By Veronica Day
Thank you, Landings residents, for your philanthropic support of the Landings Holiday Charitable Foundations mission to provide gifts to children during the holiday season affected by cancer, abuse, or loss of a loved one regardless of race, religion, or educational background. Through your generosity we purchased gifts for 250 needy kids in December, giving them a Christmas, they wouldn’t otherwise have. Whether you adopted a child and purchased gifts from a wish list at the Father/Son Tournament in November, attended the Pizza Party Fundraiser hosted by Valen-
tina and John Bruno, volunteered as a shopper purchasing gifts with LHCF funds, offered your talent to decorate for the Holiday Kids Party, waved to families along Landings Blvd., or donated funds, we thank you for your time and service! LHCF would also like to thank Kevin Lechlitner and the LRC staff for their assistance throughout the year. The Landings is a community filled with many generous and talented individuals. If you feel moved to serve the organization further, please visit our website at landingsholidaycharitablefoundation.org.
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Landings Resident Participates in Local Book Fair By: Dee Ricapito
Agnes Schipper lives in The Landings and gave a captivating talk about her book, Sabine’s Odyssey, for The Free College back in March of 2022 a few months before her book was published. Over a year has gone by and we are interviewing Agnes about her participation in an author’s book fair. Q. When and where was the fair held? A. I was lucky to be one of
the sixteen who took part in the fair. It was held in October 2023, at BookStore 1, in downtown Sarasota. Our local talent is plentiful with authors publishing in multiple genres. Q. How was the fair set up? A. We each had a table to display our work. Savvy authors had containers of candy to entice readers. I had no edible treats, just my book, Sabine’s Odyssey, a promo and Dutch souvenirs
reflecting my Dutch heritage and the Netherlands, the main venue in my book. Q. Was it a fun day? A. Yes, I enjoyed meeting fellow authors, chatting with visitors about the book, watching dog walkers and shoppers from the farmers’ market just around the corner from BookStore 1. Q. Was there a highlight of the day? A. I met and sold my book to
two gentlemen, Dave and Dale, who run a podcast series called “Two Old Bucks”. They invited me to participate in their long-running series. You can Google Two Old Bucks, I’m interviewed in Episode # 161. Thank you, Agnes, for sharing your experience at the Sarasota Book Fair.
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Brooks Flood, 61/2, 1 st grade, Homeschool By Heidi Bodor
Do you any siblings? One brother, Bryar, 5. What languages do you speak? English and I’m learning Spanish. How long have you been in The Landings? We’ve been here a few days. We are renting for the season. Since my mom is a traveling nurse, we have lived in many places. In the last year and a half, we have lived in Hawaii, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Florida. Do you like most about The Landings? I like playing tennis the best. Favorites: Ice cream? Road Runner and Cherry mixed. School subject? Reading because I
want to know every word in the world! Book/s? The Berenstain Bears Gotta Dance TV Show? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Video game? Mario Kart Sport? Baseball Sport Team? Miami Marlins Color? Red Song? Theme song from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie? The Super Mario Brothers Movie F o o d? P i z z a w i t h s a u s a g e , pepperoni, and pineapple Least favorite food? Salad Holiday? Christmas One word to describe you would be: Ninja
What do you do in your spare time? I play baseball and swim. What do you want to be when you grow up? A hunter, fisherman, and a wrestler. Do you take any lessons? Not yet but we are looking for tennis and baseball. What advice would you give your parents? To give me ice cream for life! What do kids your age think about most? Probably math If you could throw a parade through The Landings, what type of parade would it be? I’d have a fishing parade. If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? I’d bring a backpack, food,
and a knife. If you could do something like your dad/mom do, what would you want to be able to do? Drive a truck! What famous person would you like to meet and have lunch with? Why? I’d meet Patrick Mahomes and Mike Trout so I could ask them how they play so well. If you could change anything about our family rules, what would it be? I’d change the rule about not having candy all the time. If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? I’d like sword power like Leonardo (Nina Turtle) so I could fight Shredder. If you could have any 3 wishes
granted, what would they be? Eat candy forever, shoot a gun, and shoot a 20-point deer. Who is the most inspiring person you know? Dad because he is the strongest person I know. What is your favorite place to visit? Why? I like Florida the most but I’d like to see Alaska so I can hunt a wolverine. What is the greatest thing ever invented? A submarine that could go into a shark’s mouth! (If this hasn’t been invented, it should be.) What’s something you’d like to learn how to do? Aim and shoot a gun.
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Free College 2024 Schedule
Submitted by Jackie Massari, LMA Social Committee Chair As you peruse the calendar of upcoming Social/ Educational events sponsored by LMA, you will note a full array of events. The LMA Social Committee is working with the LMA Communications Chair to provide better communication on all the events and options available, not to replace current options but to enhance them. Activities under the aegis of LMA social activities include committees such as the Free College, the Welcome Wagon, The Young Persons Pool Party, the Halloween celebration, kayaking, the Dog Parade, the Newcomer’s Reception, the Environmental Committee (ongoing composting efforts), and more. We would like to add more activities/events that would suit the needs/ wishes of our owners.
That means I need you to get in touch with me so that we can work together to add/develop activities that the Social Committee can support. Would you like to participate in a Book Club? Walkers Club? You tell me! It is hoped that with the combined efforts of the Communications Committee, we will be able to list on the website all activities/ clubs under the rubric of the LMA Social Committee, with descriptions of the how and why of the committee, providing an opportunity for interested persons to volunteer for a committee of interest, while communicating the dates/times of such events, hopefully reaching everyone throughout the community. Currently, the Welcoming Committee is in the throes of planning the Newcomers Reception
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to be held at the LRC on February 28, 2024, at 5 pm. It appears that we have approximately 40 new owners since January 2023. We are hopeful that all new residents, who will receive an invitation in January, will be able to attend, get acquainted and be feted. So, all newcomers, please put the date on your calendar and join the party. The Dog Parade, chaired by Fern Vaughn, is scheduled for February 24; see information in the Eagle on page 16. The Free College series is set to begin on January 11th and detailed information is available in the Eagle and on the website. The LMA Social Committee is a work in progress with hopes of representing your interests. We need your input!
LMA incident Report Submitted by the LMA Security Committee An employee from an electronics company opened the white plastic shell that covers the mechanism for the North Gate and activated it to exit the gate. The company was contacted and the employee was reprimanded for misusing his techni-
cal knowledge. A formal complaint received from a resident that several trees were improperly removed in her neighborhood. Resolution, trees were removed for a valid reason (to eliminate an obstruction).
A resident reported that her Camry had been the victim of a fender bender in the middle of the night. She was unable to provide any information regarding the incident beyond that she believes the offending car may
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Happiness is…Resolving to Succeed It’s that time of year again. Time for New Year’s Resolutions. Did you know that less than 10% of the population follows through though? Jerry Williams, owner of Abel’s Ice Cream and Simon’s Coffee House, thinks that maybe we’re just not making the right resolutions. The secret to keeping a resolution is simple – resolve to do something you’ll enjoy. Like committing in 2024 to enjoy more great food and great ice cream. Simon’s is home to some of the best vegan and traditional breakfast and lunch in the area for over twenty years, and Abel’s is Trip Advisor’s #1 ice cream store in Sarasota. Need more incentive? Ask about their punch card rewards program next time you stop in at either location.
There’s still time to enjoy your favorite flavor of the season, Peppermint Flash, (Refreshing and vibrant peppermint ice cream filled with peppermint candy) Or ring in the new year with one of Abel’s perennial favorites, Raspberry Truffle (A Heavenly combination…Raspberry ice cream with raspberry ribbon & dark chocolate raspberry cups.) or Kahlua Almond Fudge (Kahlua ice cream swirled with chocolate fudge & whole roasted almonds.) 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, Instagram.
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CONDOS PENDING 5440 EAGLES PT CIR #101
835,000
1450 LANDINGS CIR
799,000
3
2
1
1454 LANDINGS CIR
875,000
3
2
1
PENDING
CONDOS SOLD 1710 STARLING DR
470,000
2
2
0
5225 HERON WAY
500,000
2
2
1
1668 STARLING DR
589,000
3
2
0
5355 LANDINGS BLVD
595,000
2
2
0
1736 STARLING DR
600,000
3
2
0
1730 KESTRAL PARK WAY S
742,000
3
2
0
1380 LANDINGS PT
865,000
3
2
1
1454 Landings Circle | 3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 1,912 SF MLS# A4577758 | Offered at $875,000 SOLD
*Chart data is compiled of Sold Properties as recorded in the Stellar MLS and county tax records.
5225 Heron Way 2 BR | 3 BA | 1,670 SF | Sold for $500,000
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