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AUGUST 2021 941.312.0665 | 27TH STATE MEDIA, LLC RACQUET CLUB NEWS, LRC PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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KID’S SCENE
Genevieve Stickley, 6
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GAZEBO REOPENS
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O n Fr iday Ju ly 1st, a team of Landings volunteers completed the first round of new gate sticker installations for all Landings Associations. This monumental undertaking took over 250 collective hours by seven volunteers working in 90+ degree heat and rain over a four week period. Pictured below is the volunteer installation team which included Mike Donaldson, Judy Greene, Jim Goldman, Mike Knupp, Christine Knupp, Tara Lamb and Barbara Pendrell. Not pictured but helping with data collection and the updating of schedules were Letitia Schuman, Dick Bayles and Elida Ramberger. Over the four week period, the team installed over 600 new stickers on residents’ vehicles and with a few exceptions, the process went smoothly.
Improvement to the Gate Entry Process
We are adjusting the sensors at the three gates to better pick up the signal from vehicles. In addition, we found that some stickers on a few new model cars will not function due to the type of glass used by the car’s manufacturers. In these rare cases, a new sticker designed for this type of glass may need to
be placed either outside on the windshield or, in some cases, on the headlight as recommended by the sticker manufacturer.
Bring your auto registration when you come to this event. Don’t ask the guards at the front gate for a new sticker. They don’t have them yet.
Distribution Schedule
During the sum mer and fa l l mont h s, t he com m it te e will continue the installation process. T h is w i l l a l low residents who didn’t receive decals during the first round, returning snowbirds, and other traveling residents to pick up their decals in a timely manner. In addition, as residents return t o T h e L a n d i n g s , we w i l l assess the need for additional distribution dates and times. In the meantime, we will set up an installation station in Eagles Point Circle for all residents on the following dates between 9-11 AM: July 30 August 30 September 30 November 30 December 30 If you return before the end of any of these months, your existing entry decal will continue to function until your new sticker is activated. The only exception is the entry lane at the South Gate. But remember, the new sticker will not work until it is activated into the system. That process
Future Process
may take up to four days so don’t remove your barcode sticker until we have gotten all the bugs out of the process.
Stickers for new vehicles and new residents will be obtained by filling out a registration form at the front gate where you will then be told when and where to get the new sticker. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we finish this project to enhance the safety of our community. Thank you.
Dick Bayles to be honored on August 15th Mark your calendars and plan to join your neighbors for a special event to honor the many years of service to The Landings by Dick Bayles. He has been a long-time leader in The L a nd i n g s M a n ag e me nt A s s o c i at ion , Landings Racquet Club, and Landings Home Owners Association. Dick is being honored for his many years of tireless work on behalf of our community with the naming and dedication of the Richard Bayles Park. A special recognition ceremony will be held at the LRC on Sunday, August 15th at 4 pm followed by refreshments. We hope you will join us at the poolside room for this welldeserved tribute.
12 The Pride in Becoming a U.S. Citizen
PERILS OF TANGLING WITH A SALTWATER HARDHEAD CATFISH
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First Round of New Gate Sticker Installation Completed By LMA Safety & Security Committee
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Landings residents share their story By Dee Ricapito Newcomers a nd new f r iends i n T he Landings; Maider Carrasco and Javier Larrinaga, currently living at Eagles Point, recently became citizens of the United States. The best way to tell their story is in their own words. “We are originally from San Sebastián, Basque country, Spain. But, we lived in Seattle for seven years before moving to Sarasota last March. The beautiful beaches, the gorgeous weather and the possibility of working remotely influenced our decision. We found The Landings by accident but are so happy we did as we are really enjoy living here every day. In just three months, we have met wonderful people who we can already call friends. Our favorite routine is to walk to the
gazebo on the Nature Trail and around the neighborhood. We also love to go to Siesta Key with our bicycles that are loaded with beach chairs, an umbrella, and our picnic gear. Lately, we have started to play tennis which we love very much, well… when we hit the ball! But the excitement does not end with our Landings daily adventures. We became U.S. citizens last May which represents a very important milestone in our lives and we feel very proud of! Thank you for sharing your story with the Eagle and we are glad to welcome you to The Landings. P.S.: Ralph Ricapito remembers his Dad always saying, “The proudest day in his life is when he became a United States citizen.”
Maider & Javier on the day of their U.S. citizenship.
Valentina, Maider, Javier & John Bruno. All New Comers to The Landings!
Delicious treats by Valentina, from Sardinia.
KITCHEN LADIES RECIPE CORNER
Jill Eisner, (can you tell her apart from twin sister?), shares her recipe for Noodle Kugel
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