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President’s Report By Norman Olshansky, Landings Management Association Whew! One thing that has been good these past several months during the pandemic crisis… we survived another hurricane season with minor damage to our community. We have also been fortunate that there have only been a few cases of Covid here in The Landings. For those affected it definitely has been a concern. Infected or exposed individuals have been very responsible and have contacted those with whom they have been in contact. PLEASE continue to follow the advice of medical professionals by wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. As we enter the new year with anticipation of getting vaccinated, we can be hopeful that by next summer we can b e g i n t o r e t u r n t o n or m a l activities at The Landings. There are a lot of new faces in The Landings. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we are unable to have our traditional n e wc o m e r ’s r e c e p t i o n . We e ncou rage ou r r e side nt s to reach out and meet your new neighbors. The Peregrine roads project h a s b e e n comple te d. Ma ny thanks to our committee and vendors for conduct i ng t he project in a timely way that minimized disruption to traffic and neighbors. It’s time for us to consider our timing and funding for the remainder of the roads.
Hopefully, we will be able to address this issue over the next few months. LMA has a new landscaping firm, Greenscapes. They have already taken care of the Phillipi Shores properties outside the wall and begin the new contract January 1st. It is with deep regret that Dick Bayles has notified me that he does not intend to complete his final year on the board and will resign effective at our February meeting due to ongoing health issues. Needless to say, this is going to be a big loss for LMA. I am in discussions with Dick as to transitions from his role as treasurer, website and data guru, roads committee, as well as keeper of the directory. He h a s g r a c io u sly o f f e r e d to work with us during this transition. We will have a proper appreciation program planned for an upcoming meeting or event. Dick’s departure means that we have 6 open positions. A list of candidates, photos and bios appeared in the December issue of the Eagle. The election takes place at our Februar y 4t h me e t i ng. P r e side nt s of each association cast votes on behalf of their organization. One position will be for a one year term. Please give feedback to your association President on who you want him/her to consider when casting their votes.
We a r e st i l l lo ok i ng i nto improvements for the nature trail and gazebo. The new gate lock and signage on Field Road will be installed a nd ava i lable for u s e by Landings walkers and cyclists by January 4th. To obtain the code for the lock, please call the front gate. At the December meeting, the LMA board received a special presentation on the results of the Eagles Nest Survey. The ENA committee did NOT make specific recommendations for action. This will be left up to the new board to address, should they so choose, at a future date. At o u r D e c e m b e r b o a r d meeting we voted to suspend the decal privileges of a resident who violated our speed limits by over 10 miles/hour 3 times within a 30 day period. Please continue to drive safely. With no sidewa lk s a nd lots of walkers, cyclists and children throughout The Landings, we need to be extremely vigilant and keep to the posted speed limits.
O n a f i n a l note, t he Fi sh Whisperer reports that fishing has been great this year. He lives in The Landings and is willing to take ch ildren, who a re 6 years of age and older (along with a parent or g uardia n), fishing at the gazebo. Call the Fish Whisperer at 941-685-1690 to schedule a free session. Oh, did I mention that I’m the Fish Whisperer???? Wishing you and your families a very happy and HEALTHY New Year!
2021 LMA Board Election Dates January 6th: Deadline for placing additional names on ballot. January 14th: Association presidents can meet and question the candidates. February 4th: The LMA election will take place.
The Landings Does It Again 156 happy children!
By Henry Rhodes
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KIDS SCENE
Simon Austgen, age 7
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THE LANDINGS HAUL PROGRAM The Landings Day: Tuesday Date: 16MAR20201 Time: 8am-10am Location: The North Gate
This community collection event is for The Landings residents. Proof of residency may be requested before the county accepts any waste. The collection event is for residential generated waste only. Waste generated by businesses & other organizations will not be accepted but can receive information by contacting Brian Mangum at 941-735-6430 or 813-802-5970.
We are asking residents to: 1. Stay in their vehicle; no walk up drops allowed
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Types of Items accepted: Aerosol Cans Paint Thinner & Solvents Automotive Products Adhesives & Glues Paint Cleaners Pool Chemicals Fertilizers Weed Killer Insect Killer Mercury Household Fire Extinguishers Propane Cylinders (BBQ size only)
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156 children will have a joyous holiday this year thanks to you, the residents of The Landings, retail supporters and neighbors. As like everything else in 2020, the children of Children’s Cancer Center (CCC) weren’t able to have the Christmas they had hoped for with seeing friends, dancing together, and lots of smiles and giggles. That said, the drive-thru version of the party brought smiles to the children’s faces, joy to the parents, and the gift of paying it forward to our Landings residents. The families were greeted at the entrance and given a Christmas tree for their car window and their first stop was Reindeer Refreshments at the Bayles’s driveway. They selected reindeer headbands, hot chocolate with whipped cream, cookies and candy canes. Off to the next stop, Landings residents dressed in festive holiday attire lined La ndi ngs Boulevard shout i ng holiday greetings and waving to the kids as they drove by; the children were told to look for the “blow-ups” along the way (Santa on a jetski, a flamingo playing a guitar, the Grinch and more). Arriving at the LRC, the presents were loaded into the car while the children (if allowed by parents) had their picture taken in front of a Santa and reindeer blow-up, made reindeer food and danced with friends. If it was a normal year, our residents would be playing with the children, helping them decorate gingerbread houses, and dancing with them. While the kids were entertained by the CCC staff the parents were adding the Publix turkey into their car. The last stop was a gingerbread house kit to take home to create
and remember the day of fun at The Landings! It is heartwarming to witness how together we met the challenge in this most unusual year. Among the families volunteering to help were, Katy Day (12) who brought her Mom along to direct the families to the first stop (love the Elf attire). The Wood family, Emerson, age 12 and Asher age 9, new to The Landings gathered to bring smiles to the kids. Thanks to Simon’s and Corkscrew Deli for providing sandwiches to the volunteers and staff of Children’s Cancer Center. Signs-InOne Day for their sixth year of providing reminder signs of our program for each of our three entrances. Please read Karl Maggard’s article in this issue of The Landings Eagle
about the excellent support we received from other local retailers. (Editor’s note: the article appears on page 16). Our community is AMAZING! We helped 156 children have a Christmas holiday they wouldn’t have had otherwise. It happened because of our retail partners and committed residents used personal funds to adopt 55 children. Plus, 13 special people agreed to shop for the rest of the kids using donated Foundation funds. We had 25 new residents that joined us and a total of 91 families that donated funds to support the efforts. We appreciate and acknowledge that we would not have succeeded without support from EVERYONE. T he Fou ndat ion i s g ratef u l for ou r committed residents, volunteers, CCC staff and hardworking Board members who devoted many hours during the last few days making sure each kid from the four organization received holiday gifts. We owe a debt of gratitude to our award-winning Bob Manteiga who has provided the majority of pictures you have seem in the Eagle and on our website. Please visit our new website www.landingsholidaycharitablefoundation. org to view additional pictures provide by Bob and other photographers; read about these wonderful organizations and obtain additional information about the history of the Foundation. GOD BLESS ALL FOR MAKING OUR PROGRAM SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR!! Looking forward to 2021 and the potential for even more- PAYING IT FORWARD Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation.
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Preserve the Eagles Nest Area Habitat
By Trebor Britt
• Olshansky was pleased The Landings survived another hurricane season with only minor damage. • The Peregrine Road re-paving project is nearly completed. • O ver the next few months, the Board needs to begin considering funding to re-pave the remainder of the roads. • A new landscaping company has been contracted for the new year. • Landscaping details in areas of the Eagles Point Circle Association are still being discussed. • D ick Bayles announced he will resign his position prior to the Februar y meet i ng. Details of all roles he filled are being discussed in order to make the transition seamless. This opens up an additional position to be filled during the annual election. • The new gate lock and signs on Field Road will be installed for use by January 4th.
FINANCE REPORT
Treasurer Dick Bayles reported fi na nces were effect ively on budget for the year. On ly four resident ow ners accounts remain outstanding. Liens have been filed in each case. All accounts are expected to be paid, including all late and collection fees.
MANAGER’S REPORT
L a n d i n g s M a n a g e r S t e ve Brocken sh i re repor ted t he following: • B ro cken sh i re at tended a meeting to iron out issues related to the distribution of security letters. • P r og r e s s i s b e i n g m ade restoring the Nature Trail walkway that covers with water during high tides. • B r o c k e n sh i r e i s h e lpi ng facilitate the smooth transition between landscape companies. • Invoice processing challenges with vendors and committee chairmen are being worked through.
PEREGRINE ROAD PROJECT
The Peregrine Road re-paving
project is essentially completed except for four small, additional projects. The final cost of the entire project is expected to be close to the total of the original bid proposed, plus or minus a few thousand dollars. The island is nearly ready for irrigation and planting.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chair Joan Koplin announced fou r people a re leav i ng t he Board this year, Dick Bayles, Jim Goldman, Doug Day, and Mike Knupp. Nine candidates have been nominated to fill six openings. A Zoom meeting for candidates and all association presidents is scheduled for January 14th. An email listing and describing all committees will be sent to each candidate. An orientation for all new board members will be scheduled soon after the election.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
C h a i r m a n M ic h ael K nupp repor ted h is com m it tee is recommending the Board suspend the decal of a resident who has received three speeding suspension notifications within a month with the understanding the violator does have the right to appeal the suspension. Each violation was for speeding in excess of 10-15 miles an hour over the speed limit. The committee was informed recently that 18 violators are due speed violation letters for speeding more than 10 mph over the posted limit. Only three of these were vendors. A motion was made to suspend the resident’s decal and passed without objection.
HOLIDAY FOUNDATION
For several years, the Children’s Holiday Foundation has partnered with LMA to provide toys for children with illnesses. Because of the coronavirus, plans were made to move forward with the project, but this year distribute the gifts to families as they drive through a designated area of The Landings. The Landings residents raised $22,000 which will allow every child to receive $100 worth of gifts. The holiday gift distribution is scheduled for December 13th.
EAGLES NEST AREA (ENA) SURVEY
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LMA Meeting Notes LMA President Norm Olshansky bega n the Zoom meet i ng by announcing the following during his president’s report:
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C om m it t e e m e m b e r G a r y Kurnov presented a PowerPoint summary of survey results. This was merely an informational pre s e nt at ion. No vote or recommendations followed. A few things to note:
• Al l La ndi ngs residents pay a fee to LMA for the mai ntena nce of th is area and, as such, should have a say in its future use and development. • T he original purpose of the ENA was to serve as a nesting area for eagles. Since eagles have not nested in the area for 20+ years the original intent to limit the development of the area is no longer valid. As a result, a 10 question survey was created to solicit ideas concerning its future use. • Thirty-six percent of Landings residents responded to the survey. • T he survey revealed 89% of the respondents were aware of the ENA in The Landings. Seventy-five percent have visited at least once and 40% more than five times within the past year. Seventy-one percent of those responding would like to add amenities or ac t iv it ie s to t he a r e a and improve accessibility, convenience and enhance The Landings community. • The most popular recommendation to improve the area was to add benches. • O t h e r e n h a n c e m e n t s suggested by residents included adding paths, picnic tables, and a fenced dog park. Any proposed changes to the ENA will require a thorough examination of existing documents by LMA. A review of these documents will determine whether the change requires a vote of LMA only or a combined vote of LMA and all association presidents, etc. All results of the ENA Survey appear on The Landings website.
DRAINAGE
Co-Chairs Michael Knupp and Roger Kidder reported Stantec would be correcting the remaining drainage issues related to the Peregrine Point Drive paving. Quotes are being solicited to repair the failing rip rap retaining wall at the corner of Landings Boulevard. The water backing up onto the road and lawns at the south end of Kestral Park Place is caused by an improper pipe size at that location. Repair options are being considered.
T h e L a n d i n g s ow n s t wo, d iverse n at u re h abit at s: t he smaller Eagles Nest Area (ENA) and the larger parcel adjacent to the intercoastal waterway accessed by the “Nature Trail”. Several residents abutting ENA report daily sightings/roostings of the bald eagle. Bald eagles do not currently nest in the ENA, and they doubtfully will again if this area is developed. O t h e r b i r d s t h at r o o s t i n the ENA include: osprey, t he spectacular pileated woodpecker, s m a l l e r wo o dp e c k e r s, b lu e jays, cardinals, and sparrows. Foraging ground birds of the ENA habitat include the solitary great egret, flocks of white ibis, and mourning doves. Crows and turkey vultures also roost in the tall trees. The Landings mascot is the bald eagle. The Landings Eagle is our newspaper and the bald eagle logo is featured on our main gate, sportswear, and street signs. Many owners purchased t hei r La ndi ngs residences because of the high value placed on preserving t ree canopies, m a ng roves, a reas of h abit at p r e s e r vat io n , a n d f r e q ue nt sightings of wildlife. The recent ENA survey was sent to all 700 Landings property owners. Of these, 250 (36%) were returned. 450 (64%) owners did not respond. Can we assume that 64% of non-respondents desired the same things for the ENA as did the 36% of responders? I do not think that is a fair assumption. The ENA Committee analyzed t h e 2 5 0 s u r ve y r e s p o n s e s . 157 of 250 responders (63%) desired benches or 157 of 700 owners (22%). Similarly, purple martin houses were favored by 120/250 (48%) of responders or 120/700(17%) of owners. Paved perimeter walking/biking path: 6 5/2 5 0 (26%) o f r e s p onde r s or 65/700 (9%)of owners. The denominator matters here. The 7.4 acre Eagles Nest Area along with the nat ure t rail/ mangrove area offer unique, quiet refuges within our development and are for the exclusive use of Landings residents. The ENA Com m it tee presented at t he Dec.3,2020 Landings Management Association (LMA) meeting the projected cost to the LMA of suggested ENA amenities ranging from benches to pickle ball courts. No cost was assigned to the projected loss of the ENA to wildlife, or losses in property
value to abutters of ENA, and to ever y La nd i ngs proper t y owner. These two pristine, and ecologically different refuges, owned by all Landings residents, increase everyone’s propert y value whether or not the current owner uses these areas. If residents desire a park with picnic tables, trash receptacles, playground equipment, and a parking lot there is one a few steps from the South Gate maintained by Sarasota County. Please leave the Eagles Nest Area as it is. Christine Knupp My husband and I moved to the Landings, 1 ½ years ago. We had lived for 20 years on Longboat Key. We knew that we wanted to live closer to town, but we wanted our new home to be in a community that would equal or surpass the beauty and wonder of living on the water of Sarasota Bay. We found The Landings which had everything we wanted. What we loved at first sight were the beautiful, old growth trees and the birds. To us, it was a calming park, a lush garden, a natural aviary. (My bird bath is visited daily by all sorts of beautiful winged creatures.) When we heard of a proposal to c reate a n at h let ic site or playground or even picnic tables with trash bins in the Eagle’s Nest Area, we were horrified and deeply saddened. It is totally unacceptable and environmentally unsound that the essence of our park- it is like living in our garden sanctuary become endangered - even in a confined area as the Eagle’s Nest Preserve. Pickle ball noises, playground activit y or the mess of t rash bi n s con f l ic t s w it h ever y environmental value that we love and support and every value that all residents should be proud to uphold. Last month, I saw a bald eagle on our street next to the ENA. Eagles will not revisit a ball tournament or a game site! T he La ndi ngs does have a wonde r f u l pl ac e for va r ie d athletics in the Racquet Club. Please leave the Eagles Nest Area as nature intended. This is what makes The Landings so valued. This is why we love to live here, in this peaceful garden, in this natural green welcoming park. Alice Blueglass 1568 Landings Terrace
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Traffic Signal at Avenue B & C Intersection on Stickney Point Road Coming Soon A lt h oug h t h e i n s t a l l at io n schedule had not been announced, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) h a s approved t he permits for a traffic signal at t he i nter s e c t ion of St ic k ney Point Road and Avenue B and C, according to FDOT spokesman Brian Rick. The applicant for the permits was an employee of the KimleyHorn consulting firm, which has an office in downtown Sarasota. Kimley-Horn conducted the required traffic analyses for the Siesta Promenade m ixed-use development, which will stand in the northwest quadrant of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road. In an email, Rick stated all the necessary paperwork has been completed for the traffic sig nal project. He noted that FDOT had issued two permits to Kimley-Horn: access permit 2020-A-194-00021 and drainage permit 2020-D-194-00021. “They plan to start as soon as Continued on page 10
Aerial view of future traffic signal at Avenue B & C intersection. Image from Google Earth.
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Racquet Club News | LRC President’s Report
By Dick Bayles
By Kevin Lechlitner haven’t received your mailing or have questions about it. All members are invited to be present at the Annual Meeting via Zoom 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 Tuesday of the month. You shou ld h ave re ceived an invoice for the LRC annual a sse ssment nea r t he end of November. The annual fee for the Racquet Club for 2021 is $1,500.00. It is a $15.00 dollar increase 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, 2020. Late fees and interest will be charged February 1st on any unpaid assessments. I would like to see everyone avoid that if possible.
News From the Court
Give n t he re ce nt r i s e i n COVID-19 cases i n Sarasota, the board can’t yet loosen the restrictions placed on the Club’s operation. We continue to review the restrictions as the situation in Sarasota changes. The Annual Meeting of the Club is on January 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Given COVID-19, it will be a Zoom meeting, so attending by proxy will be more important in January than at any time before.
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Manager’s Report H appy Ne w Ye a r! I t r u st everyone had a safe, happy & healthy holiday season. As a reminder, the Landings Racquet Club Annual Meeting will take place Tuesday, January 19th via Zoom at 7:00 PM. 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. The proxies are more important than ever this year since you can’t attend in person. 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
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As there are the same number of candidates as there are openings for the coming year, there will be no election. However, we NEED your proxy to have a meeting. If you have not returned yours with a signature, please do so as quickly as possible. Stay safe, everyone!
Happy New Year! I’d like to thank the tennis committee and Kevin for all their hard work and the difficult task of making the decisions necessary to keep us all safe and active in the unprecedented year of 2020. As more of our members from the North make their way back to the Florida sunshine, let’s all make sure we are diligent with social distancing on the court and wearing our masks in the indoor facilities until we get through this. We are so lucky to play a sport that provides us with a safe way to remain active and meet our competitive and social needs. In addition, because of our location, we get the fresh air from the Gulf
9 hours on the court, I have not had any issues with cramping. It is now available at most stores including Publix. When watching the Australian Open, notice how all the players are executing our 4 team and player goals: to be Alert, Active, Aggressive and Accurate. I’m looking forward to a great season. See you on the court!
Happiness is…A New Year, A New Hope It is probably fair to say that 2020 wasn’t the year that any of us imagined at this time a year ago. Lots of changes to our lifestyles and behaviors. So maybe the best thing we can do at this point is look forward to a brand-new year with new hope.
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(which is basically right next door). This time of year, I also want to remind you how important it is to drink enough water. It is very easy to forget, because the weather is cooler, but it is still important to properly hydrate. It helps you maintain good energy, and supports your overall health as well as your immune system. I recommend that if you play more than a couple of hours a day, you should also incorporate a serving/ drink with electrolytes. I personally like the product perfectly balanced water – CORE Hydration. I was skeptical about its effectiveness at first. But after testing it I can tell you that it has sure made a difference for me. At the end of the day, after 8 or
Maybe 2021 is your year to try something new – a new experience, an item on your bucket list. As they say, there’s no time like the present. Jerry and Jill Williams, owners of Abel’s Ice Cream
Our friends at Abel’s Ice Cream are up for trying new things as well. Specifically, a
couple of new delicious ice cream flavors. Gold Mine (Rich chocolate & French vanilla ice cream swirled together with a caramel ribbon) and Winter Holiday (Unbelievably wonderful white chocolate ice cream with chocolate covered cherry cups & cherry ribbon) will be in store for a limited time only so don’t delay.
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.
There’s no better way to start out your new year than with a tasty treat from Abel’s. It’s a great first step in an exciting new year!
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Global Issues series is January 5-March 30 2021 Music Mondays series is January 4-March 22 Both series will be offered free and presented virtually. Critical Infrastructure at the Depa r t ment of Homela nd Security, who will discuss the U.S. under electronic siege; and Amb. Robert Ford, who will discuss Syria and the Kurds. Such popular SILL speakers as Ma r t i n Wa l ker, Ba roness M a r g a r e t Jay, D r. M o s h e n Milani, and Dr. Bob Barylski will return to illuminate their areas of expertise. SILL’s popular Music Mondays ser ies ent it led “Musica l Conver s at ion s w it h Great Performers” features informal per for m a nces a nd l ively conversations with renowned and emerging performers, composers and conductors. In previous years, the series was held at Church of the Palms in Sarasota, and Venice Presbyterian Church in Venice; the 2021 season will be offered virtually on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Cotner notes that the upcoming season will be dedicated to Edward Alley, the beloved host who died last summer. “O u r e n t i r e c o m m u n i t y suffered a great loss with Ed’s passing,” says Cotner. “Ed had taken over the music program f rom h i s w i fe, Ju ne L eB el l, and had done a fantastic job of recruiting and interviewing mu s i c i a n s, c o m p o s e r s a n d conductors. Music Mondays has been one of the most popular series in the region—with well ove r 6 0 0 p e o pl e at t e n d i n g each event. We all miss him terribly.” She adds that Joseph Holt, artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota, will take over as host of Music Mondays. Highlights for the 2021 season include: renowned pianist Olga Kern, who will be joined by her son Vladislav Kern; legendary jazz pianist Dick Hyman, who
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2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Sarasota Institute of Lifetime L e a r n i n g ’s ( S I L L) “G l o b a l Issues” series. This hard-hitting series features internationally renowned experts discussing a vast range of domestic and global issues. Before the pandemic, these mostly sold-out lectures were offered in Sarasota, Venice, Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key. According to Beth Cotner, SILL’s president, this year’s series will be offered free of charge on a virtual platform, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM. Guests will be able to interact with the speakers after each lecture. Reg i st rat ion i s r e qu i r e d at www.sillsarasota.org. “SILL’s Global Issues series will continue to offer a broad overview of today’s complex world through our non-partisan, expert-based, factual lectures,” says Cotner. “Our lecturers will span the globe and address the ch a l lenges of C h i n a, Japa n, Ru s si a, I ra n, Sy r i a, Tu rkey, and the Middle East. Due to its topical interest, several lecturers will also investigate the impact of the pandemic on diplomacy, p ol it ics, fo od s e c u r it y, a nd medicine. We will also present on the debates about artificial i ntel l igence, c yb erspace, d rone wa r fa re, President ia l l e a d e r s h i p, a n d A m e r i c a’s strategic future in a world of rival authoritarian powers.” Cotner adds that in SILL’s 50year history, the organization has presented 2,300 lectures and events. “That’s probably more than any other Sarasota-based organization,” she says. H ig h l ig ht s of SI LL’s 2021 season i ncludes: author a nd diplomat Amb. Dennis Ross, who will explore the current state of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict; former chief of naval op erat ion s Ad m i ra l Ga r y Roughhead, who will discuss the evolving role of the U.S. military as an agent for the promotion of demo c rac y; aut hor a nd historian Jeremy Suri, who will address presidential leadership i n c r i si s; Su s a n Spau ld i ng , former undersecretary for Cybersecurity and
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QuickHIT Fitness Lab - Work Out Fast! By Jane Bartnett It ’s a new yea r! Have you resolved to shed those dreaded Covid-19 pounds and get back in shape pronto? If so, there’s a new fitness center in town that’s u n like a ny other. QuickHIT Fitness Lab at 1914 Bay Road (next door to Sunny Bunny), offers private, one-on-one, 20-minute, low-impact resistance training with a personal trainer. T he g radua l resist a nce exercise based program focuses on h igh i nten sit y training designed specifically for each person. The goal is to bu i ld muscle st reng t h i n the legs, arms and core of the body. During each session, a personal trainer stands next to t he client as she or he is seated at a patented Robotically Cont rol led Resi st a nce™ machine and guides them. As the trainer controls the exercise session with a computer that adapts to each person’s strength output and range of motion, the resistance based technique builds muscle. The computer program calculates the exact amount of weight and resistance for each exercise. Every part of every movement has optimum r e s i s t a n c e. “T h e m o r e yo u resist agai nst the mach i ne,” QuickHIT Regional Manager Frank Ochoa explained, “the more the machine resists you.” “The goal of the program is to help clients reach their fitness goals, provide sustainable results and stay healthy,” Lisa Dallas, Managing Partner, Southwest Florida QuickHIT, told the Siesta Sand. The system, she said, offers “maximum results in the shortest a mou nt of t i me.” Quick HIT recommends that their clients visit the facility only twice a week for 20 minutes at a time. The prog ram, that took $3 million to develop, is according t o t h e c o m p a n y ’s we b s i t e, beneficial for adult men and wome n, r eg a rd le s s of t hei r age, weight, or current fitness levels of fitness. The program “keeps the body’s metabolism revved up, it uses stored fat, increases muscle strength, and
The Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sarasota QuickHIT Fitness Lab in early December. QuickHIT Fitness Lab’s Lisa Dallas cut the ribbon with the help of regional manager Frank Ochoa (left).
reverses bone densit y loss,” Ochoa explained. “This is the perfect answer for busy people who a r e shor t on t i me a nd want to get and stay healthy,” said Dallas. “Women,” Dallas said, “benefit from increasing bone density. As we age, she noted, bone den sit y, muscle strength and balance all become increasingly important for a healthy and active life.” When asked to describe QuickHIT’s clientele, Dallas told the Siesta Sand, “we have more women than men. I think that women like the fact that it’s you and your t rai ner. No one else is sharing this space with you. It’s very private. As you go through your two 20-minute sessions per week, there’s no judgement here. We have a lot of women nurses and other busy professionals who have embraced QuickHIT Fitness.” Men, Ochoa advised, also like the benefits that the br ie f workout s prov ide. He described the sessions as “a triple expresso for the body.” I n t h e S a r a s o t a f a c i l i t y, C e r t i f i e d Pe r s o n a l Tr a i n e r Carson Kedrowski, a University
of Wisconsin, Oshkosh graduate with a degree in Kinesiology, guides his clients through a series of exercises that are designed specifically for each person. When a client enters the facility, they have the full attention of the trainer in the small storefront space. The majorit y of the workout space, in the rear of the physiotherapy studio, is taken up with QuickHIT’s “one-of-a-kind, medical-grade r e s i s t a n c e m a c h i n e .” T h e prog ra m, Ochoa advised, is created to “specifically match you r le ve l o f s t r e ng t h a nd overall fitness without putting any additional pressure or stress on your bones, ligaments, or joi nts.” Dat a col le cted f rom each session is relayed to the Q u ick HIT computer system allowing the trainer to track the clients results. The overhead dashboard monitor that appears above the machinery delivers real-time feedback that both can see. QuickHIT documents show that after five weeks of ta k i ng pa r t i n t he t ra i n i ng, te c h nolog y a nd t herapeut ic
Lisa Dallas, QuickHIT Fitness Lab, Managing Partner for Southwest Florida, works out on the Robotically Controlled Resistance Machine.
nutrition programs, both male and female clients lost weight and decreased body fat. The Sarasota location opened i n Oc tob er 2019. Two ot her Southwest Florida QuickHIT Fitness Labs can be found in St. Petersburg and Tampa. Another 15 are located in the Midwest and Texas. For the new year, QuickHIT is offering several special plans. O ne- on- one session s w it h a t rai ner may be booked by appointment only at $55 per session. The fee for monthly acce ss w it h t w ice we ek ly sessions is $440. One time a week, monthly sessions can be booked for $220. Clients who
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the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road. In a November 17th, 2017 letter to Kautz, Christopher Hatton, senior vice president of KimleyHorn, wrote that the firm’s traffic studies indicated that westbound t ra f f ic at t he i nters e c t ion of Stickney Point Road and Avenue B and C “is not anticipated to back up into the signal at the intersection of [Stickney Point Road] & US 41.” Nonet heless, Siesta Key residents have talked of such t ra ffic backups occur ri ng regularly on days during the height of tourist season, when b eac hgoers a re headed f rom t h e m a i n l a n d t o t h e i sl a n d via Stickney Point Road. They a l s o h ave p o st e d pho t o s on social media to support their contentions. During the December 9th Siesta Key Association meeting, Siesta resident James Wallace told the other participants, “We have demanded and will receive a hearing to dispute the analysis that has been done by FDOT for that light [at Avenue B and C]. That issue is not over.” A we e k e a r l i e r, du r i n g a Neig hb orho od Work shop on proposals for a 120-room hotel and a parking garage on south Siesta Key, Wallace predicted, “If that light gets approved, 20% of the time, the east/west traffic [on Stickney Point Road] will be stopped dead in its tracks.” Wa l l a c e h a s d e s c r i b e d himself as “a key person” in the litigation that fought the County Commission’s approval of Siesta Promenade. (He was a major f u ndraiser for t he complai nt Pine Shores Estates resident Sura Kochman filed against the county in January 2019. Ultimately, both the 12th Judicial Circuit Court and Florida’s Second Dist rict Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the county.) In a brief that was part of the litigation, Kochman’s attorney, Ralf Brookes of Cape Coral, noted that the Count y Com m ission pred icated it s approva l of Siesta Promenade on FDOT’s willingness for the the traffic signal to be erected at Avenue B and C. He also pointed out that the Stickney Point Road drawbridge is one of only two accesses to Siesta Key. Yet, he added, between 10 AM and 2 PM on days during the height of tourist season, “[T] his segment of Stickney [Point Road] is very frequently ‘stop and go’ with backups in both directions on [U.S.] 41 and on Midnight Pass [Road] North and South of Stickney Point [Road].” In her December 2nd, 2019 opinion in the case, Circuit Judge Andrea McHugh wrote, “It is not in dispute that installing a traffic light is subject to approval by the Department of Transportation and that construction of [Siesta Promenade] can’t begin until the signal is installed and the intersection completed.”
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This Year, Get Your Pup Started on the Right Paw By Karen Bedsole , professional dog trainer at DOGPerfect Did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? With so many dog adoptions taking place during the holidays, the turn of the calendar is a great time to take action to ensure pups and pet parents can enjoy the benefits of proper training. More than just a few lessons on how to roll over, dog training introduces pups to socialization, promotes good behavior, and helps develop happier and healthier companions. If you’re beginning the new year with a new friend, here’s a look at all the reasons why training is important—and how the right techniques can have a lasting positive effect on your pup.
Why Is Training Important?
Sadly, 6-8 million pets are sent to animal shelters, and roughly 4 million are euthanized every year. It’s a sobering fact with a relatively simple solution. Studies have shown that most pets end up in shelters as a result of common behavioral issues that could be solved with the assistance of a professional. Unfortunately, many pet parents fail to introduce proper training because they see instruction as a luxury and not a necessity. The truth is, training— particularly at an early age—is a key component to good animal care that can enhance a dog’s quality of life and reduce or even eliminate behavioral problems.
How Does Training Work?
Understanding the need for training starts with a reminder: dogs are domesticated animals descendant from wolves. In the wild they’re naturally selfsufficient – they need to be taught how to live in a house and with humans. Depending on the dog, the breed, and the owner, your choice of training
may vary. However, you should note that one popular technique of the recent past, “alpha” or “dominance training,” has been largely debunked. Most trainers have pivoted to more positive, scientifically sound techniques and a reward-based structure that enhances the dog-owner relationship through positive feedback. With reward-based training, dogs are set up to succeed and—as the name suggests—rewarded for good performance.
Training Classes: How and Where?
If you think training your new pup amounts to a walk in the park, think again. Uncontrolled environments during early development can lead to bad experiences. Without proper training during what’s known as the “critical socialization period” dogs may develop bad habits and never learn how to interact appropriately with people or other dogs. Fortunately, group training and professionally structured environmental socialization classes are a great way to overcome this and foster positive learned behaviors. While obedience training is great—with a focus on parent-pup communication and basic skills like sitting on command, coming when called, and loose leash walking—environmental socialization is vital. Generally for dogs under six months of age, socialization and play sessions in controlled surroundings that introduce puppies to all kinds of new experiences and stimuli can help set them up for success as calm, healthy, and psychologically resilient dogs. After the six-month mark, classes mostly focus on manners, impulse control, and relationship building. This is also when training repetition helps dogs learn to truly master commands like those listed above.
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•T reats – A great tool for reward-based training, treats are inexpensive, readily available, and a perfect way to motivate and reinforce good behavior. •C rates – One of the quickest and easiest housetraining methods, crates also offer a safe place to confine and comfort pups when you’re short on supervision. •C ollars and Harnesses – Depending on training type, there are several collar and harness options to choose from. For positive reinforcement, we recommend a Martingale collar; for dogs learning to leash walk, a harness might be just the thing. • Leashes – When selecting a leash keep it simple. Go with a standard six-footer and avoid retractable options as they may encourage wandering. •C alming Aids – Is your dog lonely, scared, or anxious? You may need a Snuggle Puppy. This durable plush toy comes with a calming heartbeat that can help dogs of any age relax.
Once you’ve decided on training, you’ll need to find classes that work for you and your pup. Word of mouth recommendations can be helpful, so consider asking your veterinarian, groomer, or other pet parents for advice. Don’t worry: there are plenty of options from the Humane Society to obedience schools—or even your local independent pet store.
What About Training Aids?
You don’t need much in the way of supplies to support training at home, but there are a few basics that can make it easier:
Remember: proper training is a necessity, not a luxury. From the classroom to the home, it’s essential your dog receives the instruction and reinforcement they need to start both pup and pet parent on the path to a healthy lifelong companionship.
Author Karen Bedsole is the professional dog trainer at locally owned DOGPerfect. She has been working in the dog related field for 27 years. Karen has a passion for training owners and dogs and enjoys working on building the relationship between them. Sign-up for a free 30-minute training consult with Karen at www.dogperfect.com/training.
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By Jane Bartnett Soon after the Gulf Gate Library opened its doors in January 2015, at 7112 Curtis Avenue, praise for the $7.69 million, two-story, 24,920-square-foot building project began to pour in. Designed by Sarasota County architects Harvard Jolly Architects, and built by Willis A. Smith Construction Inc., of Lakewood Ranch, the current structure replaced the previous library that was built in 1983. Discussing the Gulf Gate Library’s 50 year history, Christine Franz Aston, Gulf Gate Library Manager of Libraries and Historical Resources, told the Siesta Sand that the library has come a long way from its humble bookmobile beginnings in the 1970‘s. After a generous donor gave the library a sizable tract of land at the corner of Gulf Gate Drive and Curtiss Avenue, the first permanent Gulf Gate Library opened its doors in 1983. As the years went by and growth and demand continued, Aston reported that “they kept adding on to the original 1983 building.” Some 25 years later, it was clear that a new, larger, up-to-date library was needed. In the early days of 2010, the community came together to plan a new library. It became “a true community project,” Aston noted. “Everyone was very supportive and very focused on getting a new library.” When the old building was demolished in 2013, the library moved into temporary headquarters in the Sarasota Square Mall. “When we opened in January 2015,” Aston, said, “there must have been 3,000 people on hand. It was a fantastic grand opening. ” The new library was quickly recognized by the American Institute of Architects for its “flexible meeting spaces and warm, inviting design,” and by the U.S. Green Building Council. Accolades for the building’s design included a 2016 designation as the Most Beautiful Library in Florida. A short drive from Siesta Key, the Gulf Gate library is easily accessible from Stickney Point and South Tamiami Trail. Open to all Sarasota County residents and visitors alike, residents are
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encouraged to obtain a free Sarasota County Library card to access the library’s many offerings. Non-residents visiting Siesta Key and the Sarasota region are also encouraged to obtain temporary library cards online or at the library. Three-month cards are $15 per person, six-month cards are $25 per person, and one-year library cards are $40 per person. Library cards are accepted at all 10 Sarasota County Libraries. Inside the calm interior oasis of the Gulf Gate Library, visitors will discover such amenities as two peaceful reading gardens, a storytime room for children, a large teen center, a tech lab with public access computers and a drive-through “returns” window. WiFi access is available in all areas of the library and the building is equipped with a “hearing loop” for the hearing impaired. The library’s digital online library catalog features a wide array of books in print, audio books, videos, magazines, music recordings and other materials (www.sarac.scgov.net.). Homework help, genealogy, career assistance and test preparation help is also available. Aston reported that one of the library’s most popular services is the digital media service “Hoopla.” Through Hoopla, Aston said, library users can “borrow eight Hoopla checkouts perperson, per-month.” The service offers thousands of movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows that can be enjoyed on computers, tablets, phones and TV’s. Each month, the library system also offers a wide selection of free, live and pre-recorded programs
for all ages. January’s on-demand offerings include opera, the Mystery Book Lovers’ Club, the Friendship Center’s Road Scholar Program, an Edible Gardening Series, and “Story Time from Space” featuring astronauts reading books to children. The library is also making plans to join in the 2021 Sarasota County Centennial Celebration. “We’ll do 100 days of programming beginning at the end of March and ending July 1,” Aston said. Events and programs being planned will highlight Sarasota County’s history and cover a range of topics including archaeology, the African American experience in Sarasota County, Sarasota’s Suffragette movement, underwater historical sites, the Gulf, and much more. “Although 2020 has been a challenging year for our staff and patrons, I’m so appreciative of our library patrons and all the work that our staff, and the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library have done,” she said. This summer, a new contemporary “book themed” copper sculpture will be unveiled in the library’s front lobby. Designed by internationally acclaimed artists Gus & Lina Ocamposilva, known for their public art installations, the sculpture is a gift from the Friends of the Gulf Gate Library. The sculpture is being made from the original preserved copper roof that graced the 1983 library building. “What a wonderful gift this will be,” said Aston. The Ocamposilva’s public art sculptures are found in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, and major cities around the world.
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Just for Laughs By : Dee Ricapito My New Year’s Resolution i s to b e mor e op t i m i st ic by keeping my cup half full... with either Rum, Vodka or Whiskey. Dear God, my wish for 2021 is a fat bank account and a thin body... Please don’t mix it up like you did last year. W h at i s cor n’s favor it e holiday... New Ears Day. Florida man fires a gun at a retail store....It was Target. Why did the Florida fisherman fly to Alaska? ....0h, just for the halibut. W h a t i s a N e w Ye a r ’s resolution? Something that goes in one year and out the other.
Christmas is over, and all the presents were opened, my f ive-yea r old wasn’t t h r i l led with her stuff she received. She trudged up the stairs, I called out, “Hey, where are you going?” “To my room, she said, “to play with my socks.” I love making clothes for my five-year-old granddaughter. She seems happy to accept them. When I asked if she would like me to make her a skirt, she said, “But, this time, could you make it look like it came from a store?
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Local Retailers Once Again Support The Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation By Karl Maggard Over the past three years, The Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation has enjoyed tremendous support from the retailers in The Landings Shopping Center. Due to the COVID pandemic, our coverage of the retailers this year has been limited. However, Publix, Starbucks and Wells Fargo have nonetheless been very active.
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Publix: Publix manager, Matt Ferrugia and new assistant manager, Bobby Lopez have been especially proactive. Last year, they donated 33 turkeys for the families of our children. This year, they increased the donation to 40 turkeys. There has not only been increased need for food donations this year, but our program has expanded to cover more families. There increased donation in turkeys made a huge difference. In addition, Matt, Bobby and The Landings Publix employees adopted nine children for whom they bought gifts. The Publix employees have been very generous to our program.
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Starbucks: Last year, Starbuck’s assistant manager, Karen White, and the management and staff at our Landings Starbucks adopted six kids. Karen took the information from our wish lists and created a separate ‘gift tag’ for each child and each gift so that Starbucks’ customers could buy and return the gift to the store. This year, with the help of new store manager, Jami Marud, and based on last year’s incredible customer response, our Landings Starbucks adopted 15 children! Simply amazing!!! With an earlier start next year, Karen and Jami believe they will be able to provide gifts for up to 20 kids. That’s approximately 120 separate gifts and Karen prepares each of these separate tags for each gift in her own spare time. Just awesome. Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo management and staff have been great supporters of our program also. In each of the past three years, they have adopted children. This year, they are buying gifts for three kids. We are not allowed to provide photos of personnel or pictures of their logo due to corporate policy. Historically, Apollonia Grill, Station 400, DOGPerfect, Sally’s Beauty Supply, PDQ, Rooms to Go, Olive Garden, West Marine, Corkscrew Deli, and Simons have all supported our program in the past and will, we are sure, do so in the future, when we are not restricted by the pandemic. We would like to thank all of these retailers for their support. They are great neighbors and friends and very generous.
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Kids Scene By Heidi Bodor Simon Austgen, 7, 1st grader at Valdez Elementary School, Denver Colorado, but currently doing remote learning in Sarasota. Do you have any pets? Yes, we have a rescue puppy named Bernie. I miss him since he is at dog camp. D o yo u s p e a k a n y o t h e r languages? Spanish. My school is special since we learn Spanish every day. Do you play any instruments? No, but I’d like to try the drums. How long have you lived in The Landings? We’ve been here a month. What do you like most about staying in Florida? I like that it’s hot and not dry here.
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Ice Cream: Dutch chocolate or Cookies & Dream (Dutch chocolate with Oreo cookie dough) at our local ice cream shop. School subject: Math. Why? Because I just like it. Book: The Dogman Series. It’s half dog, half man! I also like the Magic Tree House Series. TV Show: Not really Sport: Hockey Sports Team(s): Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Bl a c k h awk s, a n d C o l o r a do Avalanche Color: Turquoise Movie: Not really Song: No Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese Least favorite food: Not really any Favorite place: Probably here. Also Mexico is pretty nice. Favorite thing to do: I like to skate because I like hockey and it helps me practice. I like rollerblading too because it helps me skate. I go to Ellenton once a week to skate. W h at a re five word s t h at describe you? Funny, smart, kind, friendly, and shy Tell me about a recent trip that was fun. We went on an early spring vacation to Mexico. I have been out of the country two times. I also went to Jamaica. Favorite hockey players? A nd rei Vasi levsk iy, Victor Hedman, and Steven Stamkos. I like 3 players from the Lightning, Blackhawk, and Avalanche teams. I am sad the season is over but we are watching college now. Just saw Notre Dame vs. Ohio State. It was fun watching the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Clup. Mimi and Norm came to visit. I made a banner for them and a cheer with pom poms. I spelled out L-I-G-H-T-N-I-N-G in my cheer.
That night, I almost went to sleep with a smile on my face - which is hard to do. If you could change one rule that your family has, what would you change? It would be the rule about not letting me have screen time on my classroom breaks. O f a ll t he t h ings you a re learning, what do you think will be the most useful when you are grown up? Math. This morning, I was just counting how many hours make a full day and adding them up. I started with 24, then 48, then 72, 96, 120. What do you like doing in your spare time? I play Domino tumbling with Mimi (Bev) and I play indoor football with Nana (Leslie). I do not tackle because I would go full speed at her. Sometimes she gets nervous because there is a lamp between her and me where we play and she keeps her eyes on that. I went kayaking with Mimi and Norm. He takes me fishing too and sometimes I play tennis with Mimi. Back home, I played baseball, basketball. and soccer but now I just like playing hockey. In winter, we go skiing on weekends and in summer, we go sailing and mountain biking. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? Probably spy on someone What would you like to be when you grow up? I would really love to be a hockey
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Off Key! By Bob Frederickson A Season of Surprise? C o nve n t io n a l w i s do m h a s seemingly already written off this year’s tourist season due to continuing fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. But I’ve been surprised recently by the return of two-and-three cycle traffic light delays at several congested intersections around town – a clear signal that our local equivalent of the return of the San Juan Capistrano swallows has begun. Could the experts be wrong? States like Florida with much fewer restrictions and the benefit of g reat weather could be the big winners, perhaps with a late season surge in the offing. I’m not saying it’s a lock, but I don’t think it’s beyond the realm of possibility. And if not an immediate bounce in visitors, what about a longer term breakout? The last major US pandemic, the Spanish flu of 19181919 was comparatively worse in terms of length and lives lost, but it ushered in the roaring twenties, a decade of unbridled energ y, creativity and enthusiasm, one unmatched in US history. So, what about it? Maybe, just maybe, Florida’s glass is half-full, not half empty.
Statue Stays, City Manager Goes... The much maligned ‘Unconditional Surrender’ statue will stay on Sarasota’s bayfront, much to the dismay of certain locals who would have preferred it be banished from its oh so visible downtown location where some fear it may confuse visitors passing through into thinking they’ve arrived in Bradenton or, - (gasp!) - North Port, and not the highly refined, uber sophisticated haunt they imagine Sarasota to be. Meantime, long-serving City Manager Tom Barwin is leaving office, ‘voluntarily,’ though a shift in the balance of power on the city commission clearly influenced his decision. T h o u g h h i s t e n u r e d i d n ’t approach the nearly 40-year reign of iron-man City Manager Ken Thompson, who served in that office from 1952-1988, a period when Sarasota actually was an honest-to-goodness arts colony, not simply a chamber-of-commerce approximation thereof, Barwin,
with 12 years of service, did outlast a number of his political rivals and managed to leave office with his dignity intact, which is more than can be said for a number of his most recent predecessors.
Hear Here! So did you get a Christmas gift of Apple’s new AirPods Max headphones f rom Sa nt a or a generous family member or friend this holiday season? Me neither. At a retail price of $550 I’m guessing we’re not alone, although even folks looking for the pricey, noise cancelling, premium audio headsets had a hard time finding them, given Apple’s penchant for boosting demand for new products by creating scarcity through limited initial production runs. Still, while the early December launch announcement created considerable buzz online, some posters had some fun at Apple’s expense over the lofty price. A Tweet from @nuffsaidny had this to say: “$549 for the AirPods Max? I better be able to hear my loved ones in the afterlife.”
Bad News for Barbers... One of the top Google searches of 2020 has been “How to give a men’s haircut.” Now most women would never let their man (or any other nonprofessional) go anywhere near their locks with a pair of shears. But for most men it’s not a problem. “Hey honey, fire up the weedwhacker and have at it!” So can it get any worse for your neighborhood barber? In a word, yes. George Clooney was interviewed by a CBS Morning News correspondent recently and volunteered that he’s been cutting his own hair for years. And guess what he uses to accomplish the task? A ‘Flowbee” That’s right, that staple of late night infomercials. So for barbers, not only has your business been hit hard by the fact that many people are not leaving their homes, now comes the news that the twice named ‘sexiest man alive’ cuts his hair with a vacuum cleaner attachment. Sisyphus had an easier time of it than these guys.
Remembering Stan’s VW Bus... T he venerable Vol k swagen Microbus from the 1960s has become one of the most sought after candidates for restoration in recent years, with prices for restored examples at auction soaring to prices well north of $100,000, especially for high-end models like the prized 13-window version. Long-time local writer and journalist Stan Zimmerman – a reporter for a precursor to this publication, The Pelican Press – had a
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VW Bus that he donated years ago for a raffle supporting a sixties themed fundraiser MC’d by Longboat Key resident Dick Smothers. I think it was for the benefit of the now defunct G-Wiz Science Museum that occupied the old Selby library across from the Hyatt Hotel for many years. Anyway, I bet Stan wishes he had the VW bus today. But as I recall, his example was fairly rough at the time, and restoration costs aren’t cheap and the time needed to pull off a first rate restoration is not short. But one lucky fellow featured on t he PB S show “A nt ique s Roadshow” recently found a slick way to monetize the resurgence of popularit y in these icon ic symbols of sixties culture without all the hard work and deep pocket expenses. He had brought in an especially rare ‘Hot Wheels” example featuring a surfboard protruding from the rear window that his father had given him years ago when he was a kid. His diminutive version, measuring less than 4 inches in length, was valued by the Antiques Roadshow appraiser at $100,000-to-$150,000, many, many, many times greater than its weight in gold.
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1/31/2019
11809
11356
32877
7917
6324
2/1/2019
2/28/2019
10961
16506
15578
7404
5929
3/1/2019
3/31/2019
11569
18281
16917
7861
6517
4/1/2019
4/30/2019
10906
16633
16029
7237
5996
5/1/2019
5/31/2019
10819
14914
14795
5693
4565
6/1/2019
6/30/2019
9313
12454
12226
4772
3813
7/1/2019
7/31/2019
9124
11866
11807
4600
3711
8/1/2019
8/31/2019
10649
13053
12574
3185
2692
9/1/2019
9/30/2019
9749
12536
12227
4262
3615
10/1/2019
10/31/2019
11199
14279
13935
5503
4659
11/1/2019
11/30/2019
11507
14659
14221
6173
5335
12/1/2019
12/31/2019
11842
15848
15022
6646
5782
1/1/2020
1/31/2020
Data Missing
Data Missing
Data Missing
Data Missing
Data Missing
2/1/2020
2/29/2020
11610
15852
14928
5506
4675
3/1/2020
3/31/2020
9614
13167
12439
5772
5097
4/1/2020
4/30/2020
13241
12866
17016
1178
1119
5/1/2020
5/31/2020
9209
10646
10102
3377
3172
6/1/2020
6/30/2020
8448
10521
10165
4448
3928
7/1/2020
7/31/2020
9134
10009
9957
2970
2538
8/1/2020
8/31/2020
8815
9907
9672
3012
2594
9/1/2020
09/31/2020
8264
9877
9398
3907
3477
10/1/2020
10/31/2020
4793
11150
10681
4773
4179
11/1/2020
11/30/2020
9234
11579
11006
4951
4484
Month
Counts
Type of Incident
20-Nov
29
Open Door Reports
20-Nov
18
Parking Violation
20-Nov
1
Missing Person
20-Nov
1
Vehicle Accident
24
Reckless Driving (Speeding)
All Garage Doors found open overnight. 3 Restricted vehicles parked over night 15 Vehicles parked in the roadway overnight. Aided in the safe return of an elderly Man who had been reported as missing. Vendor hit the gatehouse at the Main Gate. Minor damage to the gatehouse reported. Damage costs were collected from the vendor responsible.
3 Guest Violators 6 Vendors (1violation at 15MPH or greater)
Monthly Total
73
Odd But True If you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground it can’t hop. Kangaroos use their tails for balance whilst hopping, so if you elevate their tail, they would have no balance and fall over.
Details/ Resolution
13 Resident Violators (2 violations that were repeat offenders) 20-Nov
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Barber Scott Reich
Formerly of the Village Barber
Gulf Gate Barbershop Making Gulf Gate look good since the ‘60’s Bringing over 70 years of life lessons and local knowledge to your haircut (trust us, we know alllll about what you did last summer). It’s not just a haircut, it’s life. We know all about it. Let’s laugh, have a beer, and talk nonsense….that’s free. Haircut? That’s gonna cost you…$15, if we like you, $25 if you’re a P.I.T.A. “Best Local Barbers” 20 years in the running Kyle and Scott “to the second power”
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Complimentary shuttle service to and from anywhere on Siesta Key. Thursday-Sunday 10AM-11PM (driver tips only)
Still Family Owned and Operated Since 2007 AAA-3 Diamond Property
• 114 Guest Rooms • One and Two Bedroom Suites Now Available • Complimentary breakfast included with every stay • Free Shuttle Service to and from Siesta Key every day. • Microwave/Fridge in every guestroom *Amenities and services may be adjusted due to COVID-19, please contact the hotel or visit our website for details
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Kitchen Ladies’ Recipe Corner
Greene
sugar,water and tomato purée. Heat in saucepan.
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked cleaned shrimp 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbs Mayonnaise 1 Tbs lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Onion salt 1/8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
Resident Real Estate Team
Drop into the hot sauce.
Landings Real Estate Database
CURRENTLY ACTIVE
Cover pan and bake for 1 hour in oven at 350 degrees. Serve with rice or whatever side you prefer.
Address
Price
BR BA ½ BA
HOMES FOR SALE
Enjoy and relax while they’re baking.
PLEASE CALL YOUR LANDING’S REAL ESTATE TEAM JUDY AND TARA TO INQUIRE ABOUT OTHER HOMES FOR SALE IN THE LANDINGS! HOMES SOLD
Have cream cheese room temp. Chop shrimp and combine remaining ingredients.
4955 LANDINGS CT
605,000
3
2
1
If too thick, thin with cream.
4665 PINE HARRIER DR
675,000
3
2
1
Chill before serving with assorted crackers or potato chips.
1562 LANDINGS TER
700,000
3
2
2
595,450
3
2
0
5275 HERON WAY
250,000
2
2
0
1612 STARLING DR
270,000
2
2
0
1740 STARLING DR
275,000
2
2
0
5235 HERON WAY
285,000
2
2
0
1708 STARLING DR
285,000
3
2
0
1724 STARLING DR
306,000
3
2
0
1712 STARLING DR
315,000
2
2
0
5275 HERON WAY
316,000
2
2
0
1620 STARLING DR
320,000
3
2
0
5363 LANDINGS BLVD
380,000
3
2
0
4844 KESTRAL PARK CIR
405,000
3
2
0
5420 EAGLES PT CIR #105
410,000
3
2
0
1459 LANDINGS CIR
410,000
3
2
0
5408 EAGLES PT CIR #302
440,000
2
2
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1423 LANDINGS PL
490,000
3
2
1
1364 LANDINGS DR
525,000
3
2
1
1493 LANDINGS LAKE DR
530,000
3
2
1
1449 LANDINGS CIR
532,500
3
2
1
1478 LANDINGS CIR
545,000
3
2
1
5440 EAGLES PT CIR #205
668,500
3
2
1
5440 EAGLES PT CIR #401
699,500
3
2
1
5450 EAGLES PT CIR #203
1,125,000
4
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Variation: Substitute 1 cup crab meat for shrimp.
5400 EAGLES POINT CIR Unit#406 • $595,450
CONDOS FOR SALE 5400 EAGLES PT CIR #406
SOLD!
Leftovers are for Quitters If you have just finished dinner and you’re full, but there are two spoonsful of cooled-off sweet potato surprise left in the dish. Do you throw it out? Or do you eat it? “Your answer has a lot to do with your age. At the Cornell Food and Brand Laboratory, they found that people born in the 30’s were more likely to finish leftovers than
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Mix together remaining ingredients and shape into small balls.
Shrimp Dip Cousin Carmella shared this quick simple dip from her phone on Broad Street in South Philadelphia.
&
Judy Tara
Compiled by Dee Ricapito MONA POITA’S — Sweet and Sour Meat Balls Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups tomato purée 1 pound chopped meat 1 egg Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano (or other spices you prefer) Make a sauce with lemon juice,
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people born in the 50’s. “Living during the depression and war years affected their eating habits,” said, Brian Wansink, Ph.D., writer AARP Magazine. But you have to take a long walk to burn off that extra 90 calories worth of food. If you don’t want to walk an extra mile, leftovers could better be saved for another day.
1423 LANDINGS PL. • $510,000 SOLD!
1612 STARLING DR. • $289,000 SOLD!
5235 HERON WAY • $290,000 dy & Tara’s Ju ighbo borho o Ne
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Judy 350-0451
Tara 266-4873
OPEN HOUSE Michael Saunders & Company
CONDOS SOLD
Based on information from Realtor.com, Sarasota Property Appraiser, and Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending Nov. 20, 2020. These properties listed and sold in the past 4 months by various MLS participating offices.
"Wishing our Landings Neighbors a Prosperous New Year" — Judy and Tara
Real Estate is our Profession, Service is our Passion
Judy Greene • 941.350.0451 • JudyGreene@michaelsaunders.com Tara Lamb • 941.266.4873 • TaraLamb@michaelsaunders.com
Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker
5100 Ocean Boulevard • Sarasota, FL 34242