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Got Lobstah food truck served 81 meals during three-hour event.
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THE PHOTO SHOP
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KIDS CORNER
LMA 2022 Nominating Committee Introductory Article The Landings Management Association nominating committee with Joan Koplin (Chair), Beverly Austgen, Sue Camins, Elida Ramberger, Dee Ricapito and Paul Weiner are working to bring a very exciting slate of candidates for the 2022 LMA board. Roger Kidder and Gary Kurnov are retiring from the board. They’ve done a yeoman’s job for our community, and we thank them for their service. There are four open seats. So far, Norman Olshansky and Jeff Smith will be running for their 3rd LMA board terms. We are looking for additional nominees who would like to take an active role on the board. Please contact one of the committee members if you are interested in becoming a nominee. The LMA Board election will take place at its annual meeting on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The deadline for placing additional names on the ballot is January 6, 2022. Nominations are also accepted from the floor at the annual meeting, but their names will not appear on the ballot. On January 13th, association presidents will have the opportunity meet the candidates and ask any questions they might have about serving on the LMA board. Votes are cast at the annual meeting by association presidents or their designated agents. Each president casts a vote that equals the number of units in their association times the number of candidates on the ballot. For example: 20 units x 8 candidates = 160 votes. Their votes are cumulative, i.e., they may split their votes among the candidates in any amount provided the total does not exceed their allotted number. The January issue of the Eagle will include profiles and photos of all the candidates. Please take some time to review and offer your suggestions to your association president.
Sign Project Gets Green Light Submitted by Sign Committee The Landings Management Association board of directors has contracted with FORSITE Mailboxes, Signs and Site Amenities to replace street, safety and directional signs in The Landings. FORSITE is a national company located in Jacksonville, FL. Since 2007, FORSITE has provided exceptional products and service to communities and developers throughout the United States. Our installed wood post a nd composite sig n s a re deteriorating with about 70% of the signs needing to be replaced. The cost of upkeep and replacement continues to rise. The new signs will be consistent in design and i mp r ove p e de st r i a n a nd vehicle safety with a life-time warranty. All signs will have reflective lettering which will be much easier to read. A survey of all Landings signs was taken. The sign c o m m it t e e f e lt t h at o u r community has too many signs, which can be distracting to drivers. All Keep Right, Hidden Drive, Caution, Children at Play etc. signs will be removed and not replaced. The new signs will be taller and easier to read from a distance. Several signs with arrows directing to the Main Gate will be added. Continues on page 21
Free College Set to Begin
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LANDINGS CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN
Decorations and costumes galore fill the streets.
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CRAFTING BY THE POOL
“Fun” activity returns Tuesday afternoons.
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The Landings Free College will resume its regular schedule this year, now that Covid-19 seems to have receded considerably in Sarasota. Ralph Ricapito, once again, is in the process of assembling an outstanding array of interesting speakers. Classes will be held on Thursdays at 2:30 PM, January through March, as in previous years. Here’s the program so far: The season will kick off on January 6th with Joe & Carol Balsay who will present Discovering Fossils. Joe and Carol will tell us about and display items from their extensive fossil collection – all of living plants, ocean dwelling animals, and corals. Fossils have been collected throughout the United States and Canada; items range in age from 450 million years ago to their most recent 10 million year-old fossils of Florida. They have displayed much of their collection at many fossil shows, museums, and libraries. On January 13th, John Bruno will Present Lessons Learned from a 40 Year Career of Studying Healthy a nd ‘Broken’ Bra i n s. Joh n i s a n internationally renowned researcher a nd teacher a nd is the Emerit us Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry at The Ohio State University. He holds BS degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and a PhD in psychology/pre-clinical neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University. His talk will highlight several success stories of treating aging or damaged brains and also some of the enduring puzzles yet to be solved. Irv Kushner was originally scheduled to give this talk in March 2020, but
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Covid-19 super vened. He’ll now present Irresistible; Statues that people can’t refrain from touching, rubbing, or even kissing on January 20th, 2022. There is an amazingly large number of such statues around the world; you will be amazed! It’s possible to make a trip around the world, hopping from one irresistible statue to another. Irv will take us on such a tour. Warning! This talk is rated PG - 13. On January 27th, Bob Rosen will present “What has NASA aeronautics done for you and what are they planning to do next.” Bob had a 40+ year career in the aerospace industry, the last 20 of which were with NASA where he worked at two NASA centers and at NASA Headquarters. At headquarters, he was responsible for all of NASA’s work i n ae r on aut ic s a nd s pa c e technology. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, is the author of over 40 technical publications and is the recipient of NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal. The next month will start off with a bang on February 3d, when Agnes Schipper will tell us about her book to be published in May: Sabine’s Odyssey. In it, she relates the story of her mother’s experiences growing up in Germany and as a hidden child in the Netherlands during World War II; she lived underground in nine different places from 1942 to 1945. The book also describes her mother’s long search for records about her only sibling, a brother who perished in the Mauthausen concentration camp. A l l of t he s e sp ea ke r s a r e ou r neighbors, living or renting in The Landings. The rest of the season? Stay tuned.
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We were very impressed and pleased with the large number of people who participated at our November board meeting where we gave an update on the roads project. We are now meeting in person at the LRC Lakeside Room. We encourage you to attend our board meetings. Our meetings are a chance for us to get your feedback and for you to learn about the multiple issues being addressed by the board on your behalf. If you would prefer to attend by zoom, please contact me for the link at nfpconsultingresources@ gmail.com. The board is awaiting bids for the roads project and as soon as received a nd a cont ractor selected, residents w i l l be notified of timelines and costs a s s o c i at e d w it h t he pr o j e c t. Elida Ramberger and the roads committee have been working diligently so that we can finalize vendors by January and begin work this March or April. Time has a way of creeping up on us. The new year is just around the corner and it’s time to finalize recruitment of new candidates for the LMA Board of Directors. Please encourage residents who would be good board members to contact Joan Koplin, nominating committee c h a i r p e r s on. C a nd idate s for positions on the board will be announced in the January Eagle. Elections take place in February at the LMA annual meeting. The new 2022 budget has been approved with no increase in fees from last year. Many thanks to Gary Kurnov and the budget and finance committee for their work on the budget. Un for t u n at e ly, t he ve ndor we secured for the nature trail gravel replenishment was unable to begin work. A new vendor was approved at the November board meeting. Hopefully, the work will be completed by the time you read this issue of the Eagle. O u r f i r st com mu n it y b i k e outing of the year will be held on Sunday, December 5th. Our plan is to take our bikes to Myakka State Park. It’s a great place to v iew w i ld l i fe a nd enjoy ou r group ride. Please contact me if you are interested or want to be added to those getting notices of future bike ride events. Cali Lampton is working on our first newcomers event with Paige Packman to be held on Feb. 9th. Since our last newcomer’s event (pre-covid) there has been
a large influx of new residents. It should be a great event and opportunity to meet our new neighbors. The newcomer’s event will be followed by a happy hour at the club. The LRC held a cooking class in late October and, the first happy hour since the pandemic was held in November. The lobster food truck was a big hit. The annual holiday party is planned for December 8th. Please note that this event usually sells out so sign up at the Racquet Club if interested. Do you have items to submit to t he Eagle? Item s for sa le? Place to rent? Pet of the month? The Eagle has Landed photos? Interesting stories? Suggestions? Letters to the Editor? Reviews of restaurants? The Eagle is for all of us so don’t hesitate to submit items of interest. Also, the best up to date contact information for L a nd i ng s Re side nt s a nd events calendar is on the website: Thelandingsofsarasota.com The additional kayak racks are filling fast. If you still want a place for your kayak or paddle boa rd please cont act Ga r y Kurnov for more details on how to reserve one of the remaining slots. See photo in this issue of the Eagle. Now that booster shots are ava i l able, we e n c ou r ag e a l l r e side nt s to t a k e adva nt age of the free vaccines to protect yourself, your families and the rest of the Landings Community. We are not out of the pandemic woods yet.
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O n b eha l f of t he Roads Com m ittee, I contacted Envirowaste Service Group, Inc. with the i ntent of i n form i ng the company of The Landings potential road restoration project and our wish to avoid scarring n e wl y r e s t o r e d r o a d s w i t h patches resulting from repairs to the sanitary sewer lines in our neighborhood. The operations manager received my contact information, which he assured
me would be shared with his supervisor, the project manager for Sarasota County. The cleaning and “televising” of the sanitary sewer lines is expected to be completed by m id-Feb r u a r y 202 2 . At t h at time, we will know whether any lines will require excavation, repair or replacement. The road restoration project will begin after the sanitary sewer evaluation is completed.
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LMA Meeting Notes LMA President Norm Olshansky began the meeting by announcing the following during his president’s report: • The minutes were approved from the last LMA meeting. • Mike Knupp will present the 2022 budget for finalization in Gary Kurnov’s absence. He is out of town on business. • Options will be discussed to cover the cost of the roads project. The Roads Committee will fully discuss the project, so bids can be solicited by January. Hopes are to begin the work in March or April 2022. • T he ve ndor s ele c ted for t h e Nat u r e Tr a i l g r ave l replenishment has been unable to do the work. A new vendor is being is being located. • The Nominating Committee i s b eg i n n i ng t he pro ce s s of re c r u it i ng potent ia l Boa rd members. Potential candidates should be referred to Joan Koplin for consideration. • T he Sig n age Com m it te e will be providing a report to the board tonight. • Landing’s group activities have resumed, and the renovated meeting room is now available for use. • Cont ac t L M A P r e side nt Norm Olshansky to be added to the contact list for bike riding events. The first community bike outing is scheduled for Sunday, December 5. • A n e wc o m e r ’s e ve n t i s scheduled for February 9. This eve nt i s a n oppor t u n it y for
ever yone to me e t t hei r new neighbors. • The Landing’s Racquet Club hosted a cooking class in October and the first Happy Hour event occurred in early November. • A Holiday Party is scheduled for December 8 and the Father/ Son National Tennis Tournament is held in November. • The Editorial Committee of The Eagle welcomes submission of photos and articles which may be of interest to other residents. • Two new kayak racks have been installed and are filling quickly. Contact Gary Kurnov for information regarding renting a slot. • Though an event was not s c h e d u l e d t h i s y e a r, L M A P r e s ide n t No r m Ol s h a n sk y thanked all veterans for their service. • All residents are encouraged to take advantage of free vaccines a nd booster shots to protect yourself, your families and the rest of the community.
FINANCE REPORT
Mike Knupp reported expenses exceeded income by $9,500 due to unexpected Lakes and Security expenses for the month of September. An invoice was accidentally paid twice by the system as well. The committee is continuing to pursue payment of about $12,000 in outstanding balances.
MANAGERS REPORT
L a nd i ng ’s M a n age r, St eve
Brocken sh i re reported t he following: • Brocken sh i re has been working with their accounting department and other financial institutions to see what financing options are available to the LMA regarding the road project. It may be another week, but he will forward those program options to the board once he has them.
SIGN STUDY COMMITTEE
Committee chair, Joan Koplin reported her com m it tee was formed to study all aspects of signage in the community as so ma ny sig n s were i n poor condition. The committee looked at repairing the existing signs and over time decided it would be more cost-effective to move to an aluminum signs with a li fet ime wa r ra nt y. Each will have aluminum poles, blades and white fluorescent lettering which will be much easier to read by everyone. One hundred six signs will be replaced by seventy six signs. With a few adjustments, they were able to reduce the cost of the signs from $80,000 to $75,756.25. Another company bid the project cost at $89,000. Olshansky assured the board the funds for this project were already in the budget and an additional assessment would not be needed. The Committee is recommending replacing all the signs at the Main gate with one sign. These are signs of different sizes, styles and locations. They
also recommend replacing the signs at the North and South gates. T he est i mated cost of these signs is $7,000-8,000. A motion was made to authorize the committee to negotiate the cost of the entry gate signs. After br ief discussion, t he mot ion passed.
ROADS
Before the Roads Committee presentation, LMA President Norm Olshansky commented, “T h i s h a s b e e n o n e o f t h e o n ly s it u at io n s t h at I h ave been involved in, in 30 years, where t here’s b e en so much miscommunication and rumors going through the community. I really want tonight for us to understand what we do know and what we don’t know, because there’s a lot we can’t answer until we get bids back, but we want to be clear on what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, answer any questions, get feedback. If the feedback indicates, we need to make changes or to think about things differently that’s what the board is here for.” Committee Chairman, Elida Ramberger reported the board d i s c u s s e d wh e t h e r a s i ng le staging restoration of the roads or a mu lt iple st ag i ng of t he roads was more advisable. At that time Santec Engineering Con su lta nts was cont racted. After analysis, Santec reported a si ngle st ag i ng wou ld save the community approximately $1.3 million, be less disruptive
to the com mun it y as well as other advantages. The board authorized the com m it tee to a sk S a nt e c t o p r o c e e d w it h a s i n g l e s t a g i n g ap p r o a c h . Santec is currently working on a proposal a nd wi ll provide t h e c om m it t e e w it h a f i n a l construction plan. Once this is done, the committee will solicit bids for the project. The committee is also considering pedestrian safety measures which may include reconfiguring some of the islands and lane sizes. As discussion began, LMA President Norm O l s h a n s k y i n t e r j e c t e d t wo i mpor t a nt cost fac tor s were considered before open discussion of the project. The significant future cost of the oil based pavement and the added cost each t i me equipment is staged if the process is split into multiple phases. T he com m it tee w i l l a lso work w it h a ny a s s o c i at ion s considering parking lot repaving to see i f by addi ng it to t he roads project would save them substantial costs. Paul Weiner reported only 4-5 trees would be lost by narrowing of a few of the isla nds to accommodate pedestrian safety. Some additional landscaping and irrigation costs would be needed, but Weiner thought the safety trade-off would be well worth the costs. Ramberger an nounced a special email address has been Continued on page 21
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Racquet Club News | A h, De cemb er – t he most wonderful time of the year. And with the LRC ramping up their social activities, we are really beginning to feel festive. Whether it’s cooking classes (Molte Bene’), Koffee Klatch’s, Happy Hours, Trivia or our much anticipated Holiday Party – the club is at last returning to a more normal (and fun) atmosphere. It really is refreshing to be able to feel comfortable in social settings once again. By the time you read this, the Father/Son USTA National C h a mpion sh ips w i l l h ave wrapped up – so I’m hoping you had a chance to get out and watch some of the tennis, with this year marking our 28th year in hosting this prestigious event. This tournament is a really big deal for those competitive father/
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son players – as it’s one of 3 USTA National Championships for Fathers/Sons – with the other two being the Hard Court (California) and Grass Court (Long Island) versions played earlier in the year. And with last year’s tournament being canceled due to covid, we have a record number of entrants
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this year competing for a “Gold Ball”, which is the trophy given to a winner of a USTA National Championship. The other tidbit from this tournament - virtually every player compliments the LRC for not only our superb courts but top-drawer hospitality. Well done LRC!
As we all know, Mo and Jen are top notch pro’s – which is great but also means they are super busy. So, we have expanded our tennis pro staff to include Sandra Cacic on a part time basis to help teach. Sandra played for many years on the WTA tour, reaching a ranking of 39th in the world in
1992 (which is super impressive!). I’m not sure what people like best about Sandra – taking lessons from her or listening to stories of what life is like on the ultracompetitive pro tour. I’m certain you will appreciate her coaching skills as she is a welcome addition to the best teach ing pros in Sarasota – Mo and Jen. And by now all of our winter residents will have returned, so the courts are as busy as ever in the morning. But you might want to consider court times in the afternoon – when you can often get your pick of courts. And unlike the summer, it’s not crazy hot in the afternoons so it’s very enjoyable time of day to play. As we wrap up 2021, I want to thank our entire staff, volunteers, and members for making the LRC the best club in Florida!
Manager’s Report
News From the Court
By Kevin Lechlitner
By Adrian “Mo” Moghina
Last month, the LRC hosted the USTA National Father/Son Clay Court Championships for the 28th year. Due to COVID last year, our streak of 27 in a row ended. This year’s event will hopefully begin a new streak for us. We had another good turnout for the tournament. A total of 57 showed up to play which was a record turnout. In comparison, the largest combined draws of the other two national championships had a total of 37 teams. Our event has been the largest national championship in the Senior, Super Senior and Ultra Senior divisions since 2012. A big part of that is how friendly and welcoming our membership is to the players. The ambassadors that the Club provides adds a personal touch that the players don’t receive anywhere else. Thank you to everyone that took part and especially to Ralph and Dee Ricapito for organizing all the ambassadors. Thanks again for your help in making this a special tournament for all the participants. It is nice to have most of our seasonal members back in town. Fortunately, some of our social functions and exercise classes are starting back up again. Water aerobics has
already begun. They are meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 AM. Beginning Tuesday, December 7th Sandy Bellino plans to start the Zumba class at 12:30 PM. She is offering the class that day for free. Please call Sandy at 941-928-3558 or email her SandyFlor123@hotmail. com to register. The Annual Holiday Dinner Dance is scheduled on Wednesday, December 8th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM in the Lakeside Clubhouse. DJ Karolina is back to provide the entertainment again. The menu specifics are posted in the Tennis Pro Shop with the signup sheet. The cost is $30 per person. You shou ld b e re ceiv i ng you r a n nua l assessment mailing very soon if it hasn’t arrived already. For your convenience, we have included a return envelope in the mailing. If you haven’t received it by early December, please contact me in the Tennis Pro Shop. The annual assessment is due on or before January 1st and will be considered late on February 1st. To avoid late fees and interest, please be sure your payment arrives before the end of January. Also, please don’t combine your monthly statement and the annual assessment in the same check. Thank you!
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In theory, the closer you are to the net, the more you have offensive opportunities. Plus, the closer you are to the net, the easier it is to get the ball over the net. But what is important to realize is that when you are much closer to the net, you have more opportunities to hit down on the ball. This means that the super angles are now available to you which basically gives your opponent less chance to reach the ball and you can also spike the ball to make it bounce over their heads. Another advantage is you have more chances to get high volleys which are offensive shots compared to low volleys which are defensive or neutral shots. Once you understand the options you have when you receive high volleys, you will be in position to go for your shots and play to win. Of course, you will miss some in the net here and there, but remember that you only have to win 51% of the points to win the match. So, when you miss one, stay calm, positive and believe that you will make most of them. You will know that you took the correct shot and
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The Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation is making progress towards its goal of 200 children helped by our community and there is still time for you to still step up and help. Adopt a child and shop for their wish list or donate for our “shoppers” to do the purchasing of gifts. If you have already adopted or donated: THANK YOU VERY MUCH! This year we will be repeating the drive-thru party on Sunday, December 12. The families are still talking about the warm welcome they received and how excited the children were to see so many residents lining the drive to the LRC. Volunteer to be an Elf this year from 11 AM-2 PM along Landings Boulevard dressed in your festive fun attire. The sillier the better! It’s the kids we are entertaining! If you are interested in being an elf, contact Heidi Bodor at 813-380-3105 . If you have holiday blow ups that we can borrow for the afternoon, tell Heidi. This effort and success are because of the generosity of our community and their willingness to share their good fortune and love. Spread the word of how you have helped make a child’s holiday brighter! Email: Landings.Holiday.Charitable.Fdn@gmail.com Website: landingsholidaycharitablefoundation.org Heidi Bodor | 813-380-3105 Bob Kueppers | 941-921-2307 Andrea Feldmar | 630-240-9779 Jim Goldman | 941-706-2088 Henry Rhodes | 508-776-5467
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By LMA Safety & Security Committee Your Landings Safety & Security Committee welcomes back all who have been away for a few months. The committee has been working hard all summer and fall installing our new gate entry operating system. Starting in June, we have spent over 500 hours installing new entry stickers on resident’s cars. The new system has not been without it’s fits and starts, but we believe we have fixed most of the bugs in the new system. For those of you who have not had the new stickers installed on your vehicles, we will continue the process through the end of January at the back parking area of Eagles Point Circle. We will be installing new stickers in December and January at Eagles Point Circle. In December we will install on Wednesday, December 15th and Thursday, December 30th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. In January, we will install every Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. More dates may be added depending on need to accommodate returning residents after January. On January 31,2022, ALL of the old decals will be deactivated from the system and will no longer open the gates. The gate personnel will not be installing stickers at that time. Contact Judy Greene at (941)-3500451 or Mike Knupp at (617)-510-7700 after January 31st to arrange to have your new sticker installed. We want to thank all the residents for their patience as we install this new system. We know it has been frustrating for some as we have had to adjust for some specific brands and models of cars. The committee wants to thank our volunteer crew who worked through the heat, humidity and occasional rain storms to install these
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the left side within the white lines of the lane. A small blue light in the middle of the white square sensor mounted at each gate will illuminate if the sensor picks up your sticker. 3. If the sticker still does not respond, please contact the main gate and they will alert a member of the install team to arrange for us to make an adjustment to your sticker. 4. DO NOT ASK THE GUARDS TO INSTALL A STICKER. They are not involved with the installation at this time. 5. If you have a new car, please inform the guard and they will inform us, so we can arrange to install your new sticker. We will need your registration and if you traded or have gotten rid of another vehicle, we will need to remove it from the system.
With the arrival of daylight savings time, darkness comes a bit earlier and with it the potential for pedestrian and vehicle accidents here in the The Landings. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians should heighten their awareness on our streets as darkness comes earlier in the evening. Your LMA Safety Committee wants all of us to be safe and to follow some simple rules when walking or driving after dark. 1. When walking after dark wear a reflective vest/jacket or light colored clothing so oncoming vehicles can see you. 2. Consider a reflective leash or collar for your dog when walking at night. 3. Carry a flashlight when walking or a flashing red light and headlight if riding your bike. 4. Motorists please obey the posted speed limits and slow down when approaching walkers and runners. 5. Pedestrians (walkers and runners) should walk or run facing traffic at all times, day and night. 6. Pedestrians and runners should move in a single file when a vehicle approaches. Stay out of the middle of the road. 7. Bicyclists should ride with traffic and be alert for vehicles coming up behind you. The Safety & Security Committee wishes you all a happy and safe holiday season.
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LRC Happy Hour with Food Truck a Big Success! By Paige Packman, LRC Social Chair It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 20 months since we held an LRC happy hour. Members were ready to get back into the swing of things, with more than 140 people turning out for this event! We were able to tweak the event to be safer during Covid by limiting inside venues to vaccinated members only and having a food truck, instead of a member potluck buffet. Most attendees seemed to prefer to have their own beverages versus the prior shared beverage tables. Got Lobstah Foodtruck did an exceptional job delivering quality food and excellent service with a smile. They were able to fulfill 81 food orders with multiple dishes in just three hours. Having people sign up for time windows in advance helped us to avoid long lines. The balmy November evening allowed members to take advantage of expanded outside seating under the portico entrance, lakeside porch and coffee patio. We also celebrated Kevin Lechlitner’s 50th birthday and enjoyed a music program by guitarist Peter McHugh and pianist Jim Alfieri. Many thanks to the helpers Ingrid Wiemer, Heidi Nightengale, Jill Eisner, Ron Pierce, Mayson Brooks, plus Edwin, Hans & Kevin as always! We will continue these happy hours on a monthly basis, so make sure you are on Kevin’s weekly email to remind you about upcoming events. Our next big event is the LRC Holiday Party on Wednesday December 8th; event signup now underway at the clubhouse at $30 per person. Hope to see you there!
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In Cucina con Valentina The Landings is lucky to have a resident Italian chef from Sardinia in our midst, who loves to share her cooking expertise! Valentina Valent i n i (yes, that’s her real name!) recently held two cooking classes in our brand-new kitchen at the Landings Racquet Club. The classes were in such high demand that they sold out within four hours of their announcement! On October 22nd, a cooking team of eight participants worked ver y h a rd for t h re e hou rs to prepare a 3-course Italian meal, taking the occasional break for a sip of wine. Jane DeFillippi captured the enthusiasm of the g roup s ay i ng “It wa s suc h a pleasure to meet the other chefs. A great social opportunity and isn’t that what a gathering should be!” Diners were especially impressed with the tagliatelle cut by our LRC President Mayson Brook s, t h at ca me out nea rly t he le ng t h of a te n n i s cou r t! People arrived excited to learn the secrets of Italian cooking and left satisfied with full bellies of Italian goodies. Stay t uned for more classes to b e a n nou nced for Ja nua r y and February of 2022. Contact Valentina with any inquiries at vvalentini@tiscali.it.
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By Paige Packman
Left to right: Kim Cooper; Valentina, “the chef”; and Beth Cotner, cooking the tomato sauce for the potato “gnocchi di patate” made from scratch!
Valentina & Lynn Cassell were dishing out the lemon custard for the “torta della nona” with pine nuts for dessert.
Judy Mamelok and Kim checking the recipes twice!
Judiann Smith & Amy Grossman were the “Spice Girls” dicing the rosemary for the meatballs.
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As this season commences, Abel’s Ice Cream has everyone covered with all of their usual 40 plus flavors of hand crafted, hard packed ice cream. And for a limited time don’t forget to swing by and pick up a cup or cone of delicious Eggnog Ice Cream (Sweet and delicious!
A seasonal favorite) or one of their most popular seasonal flavors, Peppermint Ice Cream (Refreshing and vibrant; peppermint ice cream filled with peppermint candy). Talk about a great flavor for an old-fashioned hand spun shake! Need a quick gift for that hard-to-buy-for loved one? Abel’s chocolatier has been crafting handmade chocolates for more than 50 years. Grab a box of six or twelve. Abel’s is also extremely proud to carry macarons from Sarasota/ Bradenton’s own Macaronage. No matter your favorite sweet treat, Abel’s Ice Cream is a
must-stop location during your holiday season. Pop by today! Abel’s 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 our website, www.abelsicecream. com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Awarded their Certificate of Excellence for SIX years straight!
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By Bob Manteiga
This month’s column includes photographs that can best be described as bordering on the abstract. They are otherwise normal shots of mundane objects, but with a quirky twist…a unique quality or characteristic that sets them apart from your everyday “nice” photo. The first photo was submitted by Eric Waller, and is entitled “paddle boarder on Siesta Key Beach”. Rick says that the reason his photo is “unique” has more to do with serendipity than with photographic talent (I would beg to differ). Rick has been shooting sunsets at Siesta Key beach for many years, but, on this one occasion, he got lucky. The paddle boarder happened by just as the clouds, the colors, the texture and the sunset all coincided. The second photo is by Bob Manteiga, and is simply called “sunburst through the trees”. It was shot with a Canon 7D, and a Canon 15-85 lens with a polarizing filter at an aperture of F5 and an exposure time of 1/1,250. The other two photos were taken by Steve Agren. Steve writes, “Photography is rewarding to me because it is essentially seeing a multi-dimensional subject and realizing when it appears in a flat photo, it will remain an amazing expression of art and beauty. I love viewing the world through a different perspective or lens, and seeing that world translated into an interesting photo or some other form of artistic expression”. The first is an otherwise normal photo of a bamboo grove taken from ground level, but from such a unique perspective that it makes you question what you are seeing. The second photo, which looks like an eyeball sitting on a bed of leaves, is for you, our readers, to figure out. Take a guess, and email it to me. I will reveal the answer in the next issue. If you are a professional photographer, aspiring photographer, or just someone who likes to take pictures and share them, please send your photograph or photographs to me at roberto@uri.edu.
Editor’s Note: The November issue failed to acknowledge the photographs of Jeff Packman. We apologize for this omission. Enjoy another of Jeff’s photos in the December issue.
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Taken near Halong Bay, Vietnam 1996. Using an older canon digital powershot camera, I applied a gauze fabric overlay. Photo by Jeff Packman
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Landings Bike Outing – Sunday December 5th, 10 AM departure. Signup via Norm Olshansky at NFPConsultingResources@gmail.com
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Join fellow residents and guests on a casual bike ride and lunch on Sunday, December 5th. This is a touring ride at a comfortable pace, suitable for average riders. We will meet at the Racquet Club at 10 am and caravan with our bikes to a parking area near Patriots Park in Venice. From there we will ride as a group to the southern end of the Legacy Trail along the waterway followed by lunch in Venice. Please let Norman Olshansky know if you will be participating and how many will be in your group. Email him at insidethelandings@gmail.com or call him at 941-685-1690 for additional information. Also contact Norm if you will need a bike rack or will be able to accommodate other riders.
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Make it the Happiest of Holidays with Pet of Presents Your Pets Will Love By Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Food Nutritionist at DOGPerfect the Month
This is Harry! He’s an Old English Sheepdog. Harry 11 years old. One of his favorite things to do is hang out at the pavilion and watch the boats go by. He loves people and other dogs, so when you see him be sure to stop and say “Hi”.
Sure, we know you show your pup the love year-round – but it’s the holidays, and a g reat opportunit y to indulge them even more. After all, they’re your favorite member of the family, right? (Yes, even more than Uncle Don, let’s be honest.) T h is holiday season, we’re here to save you the search with presents your pets will love. Read on, and find something special!
A Little Canine Calm
If your furry friend is having a hard time sleeping or dealing with a transition like a recent move or new addition to the family, Snuggle Puppy can help take the edge off. A durable plush toy with a real-feel heartbeat and heat pack, Snuggle Puppy helps dogs rest easy by simulating the warmth and presence of their mother and littermates. Terrific for puppies and an ideal tool for crate training, it’s also great for older dogs that experience anxiety due to noise and other factors.
Slow Down Dinner Time
Does your dog t reat meals like a race? Slow down your speed eater with a Snuffle Mat. Excellent for occupying pups that have energy to spare, Snuffle Mats can encourage your dog’s natural foraging instinct, engage their sense of smell, and relieve boredom. Simply hide treats or food in the mat’s ribbons and let your dog explore to make mealtime an adventure.
Something to Chew On
If your dog loves a good chew to pass the time, we’ve got a gift for that too. Featuring super strong nylon and real flavors like bacon, chicken, peanut butter, and maple wood, Benebone durable chew toys come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate all kinds of canines.
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A Toy for the Toughest Pups For dogs that really get into playtime, we suggest KONG’s Wubba Ballistic Friends. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, these cute interactive squeak and shake toys are covered with durable, rein forced nylon for added tough ness. Plus, their floppy tails make them easy to pick up and throw for a great game of fetch.
Deliver Sweet Dreams
Remember the last time you bought yourself a new mattress? Great decision, right? Well, maybe this holiday season is the right time to upgrade your dog’s bed. Available in a variety of sizes and designs, there’s a comfortable,
cozy dog bed for any style or budget. Take the comfort even further with a new dog blanket. In addition to plush toys, Snuggle Puppy also makes soft, comfortable blankets, and Tall Tails’ beautiful, durable, and washable fleece options are perfect for cuddling.
A Few Stocking Stuffers
W hat’s holiday g i ft g ivi ng without the all-important stocking stuffers? • Highlight your holidays with little surprises like Bounder’s natural rubber balls. Durable and delicious with space for secret treats, Bounder’s balls bounce unpredictably to bust boredom and keep your dog guessing.
• Great for playing fetch or a good chew, Snugarooz Fling ‘N Fun toys come in large or small so dogs of any size or breed can get in on the fun. • A nd finally, no stocking is complete wit hout a tast y t r e a t . We r e c o m m e n d nutrient-rich snacks from Remy’s K9 Kitchen for raw, freeze-dried treats your dogs will love. Rarely naughty, and nearly always nice, your pups deserve a little extra during the holidays. We hope our shopping suggestions gave you a few ideas. If you’re still undecided, we recommend taking your dog on the next trip to your local independent pet store. We’re certain they’ll help you narrow it down with a few gift ideas of their own.
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Kid’s Corner By Heidi Bodor
Alessia Zampol, 5th Grader at St. Martha’s Catholic School How old are you? 10 Do you have brothers and sisters? Yes, there are 4 kids in our family all together - Ava 15, Gio 11, and Anja 8 How long have you been in The Landings? About 3 years
Favorites: Ice cream? Cookie Dough School subject? P.E. and Recess TV Show? The Babysitter’s Club Video game? Roblox Book: Sisters Sport: Dancing Color: Hot pink Song: Traitor Food: Mac & Cheese Least favorite food: Animal Crackers Holiday: CHRISTMAS! One word to describe you would be: Creative What do you do in your spare time? Dance What do you want to be when you grow up? A professional dancer What famous person would you like to meet and have lunch with? Lily K, because I like watching her videos on YouTube. If you could change anything about school what would it be? NO HOMEWORK!!!! No work ever and all fun. If you could make a new holiday, what would it be? Why? I would make up a YES DAY where parents could not say no to any requests. It would be extremely fun and kids would rule. If you could do something like your Dad/Mom do, what would you want to be able to do? I would want to use my mom’s credit card and go shopping. If you could change the lunch menu at (school/home) what would you change? If I could change the school lunch menu, I would have the Starbuck’s menu. If you could have any 3 wishes granted, what would they be? 1. Have an iPhone 11. 2. Get an aerial in dance. 3. Win a trillion dollars If you could change anything about our family rules, what would it be? I’d like to be able to stay up late on my phone. If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? To have unlimited wishes! What is your favorite part of the day? My time at dance class Where is your favorite place to be? At dance class If your pet could talk, what would it say? My bunny would say “Oreo!” What is the greatest thing ever invented? Phones
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LHA Meeting Notes The Landings Homeowners Association held its regularly scheduled boa rd meet i ng on November 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM at the Landings Racquet Club. In other act ions, the board approved window replacements on Fl icker Field Ci rcle, Pi ne Harrier Circle and Peregrine Point Circle East. T h e L H A ow n e r s o n P i n e Ha r r ier Ci rcle t h at abut t he Camino Real properties with drainage issues have agreed to corrective action. Also, the owner of the property adjacent to the North Gate has agreed to correct the problem of
plantings on the property that are overhanding the wall. The drainage issue on Landings Court will be corrected by the LMA at its expense. The board voted to impose a fine on a property on Peregrine Point Way for failure to correct a very discolored roof after two notices to do so. T h e n e x t r eg u l a r me e t i ng is at 5:00 PM on December 9, 2021, at the Landings Racquet Club. If an owner wishes to at tend t he meet i ng, adva nce notice is requested (via e-mail to whitman@cs.com) with the topic to be discussed.
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Landings Directory New owners in The Landings since the last issue: Richard & Katie Marques, 1669 Landings Ln Joel Gross & Ma rc y Rosen Bernstein, 4903 Peregrine Point Way Robert “Todd” & Molly Eliason, 4732 Pine Harrier Dr For current owner information, use the online resident directory on the Landings website: www. thelandingsofsarasota.com/login as their source for current directory listings and Landings information. Directory information is updated on the site no less often than weekly and changes are made to other Landing’s information when ava i lable. A di rector y, downloadable as a PDF file, dated November 2021 is also available on the LMA home page. If you want current information, use the website’s online directory! I encou rage ever y resident
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LMA Meeting Notes c reated to a n swer a ny quest ion s re side nt s m ay h ave ab out t he roads project. The email address is landingsroads@g mail.com. She reminded residents there will be a special assessment for the project. The assessment will be determined once they know the cost. A t h o r o ug h d i s c u s s io n o f t h e Roads Project lasted over an hour. This included many questions from board members as well as residents who joined the record setting Zoom meeting of 42 participants. Topics covered during the lengthy discussion included, but were not limited to: • Traffic Flow • Landscaping and Irrigation • Po s sible a s s e s sme nt f i n a n ce options • A history of the Peregrine Point repaving project • Possible time tables
NATURE TRAIL
A bid of $2,800 was received and approved by the board about two months ago to install new gravel on the Nature Trail. After many attempts to get the contractor to start the work failed it was decided to seek the next lowest bidder. After asking to resubmit his bid he reduced it by about $1,500. A motion was made to accept his bid of $6,200 for the work and the motion passed.
2022 BUDGET
Mike Knupp presented the 2022 budget to the board for approval in Treasurer Gary Kurnov’s absence. After being published in The Eagle newspaper, Knupp reported there we r e on ly a few m i nor c h a nge s
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from the published budget. A few noteworthy changes from last year’s budget included: • Landscaping will increase slightly even though tree trimming was cut in half. • Irrigation increased by $8,000 due to the aging system. • Maintenance • Lakes and Drainage was reduced because some issues will be incorporated in the Roads Project. • Utilities was reduced by about $8,000 because FPL replaced street light bulbs with lower energy lighting. • $7,500 was left in the roads budget for road repairs and maintenance because LMA is responsible for the roads between the Main Gate and Highway 41. • Safety and Security was reduced by about $11,000. • Total 2022 operating expenses are projected to be $706,544 reflecting no change from 2021. The bottom line on the new budget is the assessment for 2022 would not change. A motion was made to except the budget presented at the meeting and the motion passed unanimously. Lastly, Knupp thanked everyone who participated in putting together the 2022 budget.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE Nominating Committee Chair, Joan Koplin was thrilled by the number of people who were involved in the Zoom meeting. The Board works hard for everyone in the community and invited residents to get involved. The committee will host their first meeting the second week of November. Any resident who would be interested in serving on the board, recommending
someone, or serving on any committee shou ld cont ac t Joa n Kopl i n at 2joankoplin@gmail.com.
LAKES
C o m m i t t e e c h a i r, J e f f S m i t h reported they were changing the lakes contract to a new company, Admiral Environmental. The company they used for fifteen years, Aquagenix, declared bankruptcy on October 22. Admiral Environmental is owned by the former Aquagenix manager. The committee anticipates a seamless transition. Santec has been asked to provide a marine engineer to undertake a comprehensive survey of Landings Lakes. Erosion issues in particular will be analyzed and a priority list and time frame will be established. This process will drive capital projects for the next 3 to 5 years. The survey ex p e n s e i s i nc lude d i n t he 202 2 budget. The buoy (water goat) system in Lake 1 became untethered. Mike Kaighn and committee members secured it and removed trash. The north fountain in Lake 3 has been installed and is being monitored. Algae buildup has been removed. Aggressive steps were undertaken last summer to control algae. The committee hopes the algae issue will be lessened next year. The Lake 8 fountain light issue will be resolved soon. The issue was discussed with the association and the committee appreciates their patience. No f u r t he r com mu n ic at ion or follow up from the Sarasota County Environmental department has occurred regarding Lake 7 remediation since their meeting in early September.
Continued from page 1 It was determined that LMA is responsible for all street and stop signs on our main roads plus speed limit signs on Landings Blvd, Kestral Park Way North and Starling Dr. Street and most traffic control signs will be combined, as is done in many other communities. The sig n committee took several months to research local, regional and national sign companies and also received recommendations from Argus Management. Changing our signs to break-away aluminum posts and blades will greatly reduce repair and replacement costs over time and enhance the aesthetics of our neighborhood. Mike Knupp and his safety committee reviewed and approved the final sign proposal. Included in the request for proposal were the specifications, list of signs and a map of sign locations. The LMA board received a copy of this proposal. A Request for Bids was sent to seven compa n ies: fou r local, one reg ional a nd t wo national. Bids were reviewed by the committee and it was decided to request two companies, Fast Signs and FORSITE, to resubmit their proposals to include additional speed limit, to main gate and shorter alligator notice signs. These two proposals were reviewed and it was decided to recommend FORSITE because of the $5,000 price difference, drawings submitted and general interest and information shared. The total price for this project will not exceed $85,000 and will be paid from the owner’s equity reserve fund. There will be no assessment for this project. The new signage will be installed after the road project has been completed. T h e L M A b o a r d r e c o m m e n d s i n d i v idu a l associations review their own signs to see if they need to be upgraded to the design, style and finish of the new LMA signs. FORSITE will be happy to work with you. (Sign Committee Members: Joan Koplin (Chair), Elida Ramberger (Roads Chair), Paul Weiner (Landscape Chair), Jim Goldman (Maintenance Chair), Bill Whitman (Landings Homeowner’s Association) David Osborne and Allison Taylor)
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Details/ Resolution Reported lift station alarm to non-emergency sheriff.
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Assist Other Agency
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Criminal Mischief
Delivery truck refused entry for over sized length, resident attempted to sneak in delivery via another gate.
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Dog barking complaint. Resident called and advised.
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Harassment
Resident called the Main Gate with the intent to harass.
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All doors noted were garage doors.
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0 Resident Violators 4 Vendors (One resulting in a suspension for 15MPH over + previous warning) 8 Guest Violators (One resulting in a suspension for 15MPH over + previous warning)
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Resident reported a black Mercedes driving recklessly in the community.
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HOMES SOLD 4732 Pine Harrier Drive
1,750,000
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4903 Peregrine Point Way
1,260,000
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3
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5026 Kestral Park Way S
1,200,000
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4
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1669 Landings Lane
1,550,000
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4
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4808 Peregrine Point Circle W
1,600,000
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5
1
1427 Cedar Bay Lane
1,850,000
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5
1
3
2
1
CONDOS PENDING 1713 Staring Drive
599,000
CONDOS SOLD 5337 Landings Boulevard
390,000
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2
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5217 Heron Way
450,000
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2
1
4846 Kestral Park Circle
485,000
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2
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5440 Eagles Point Circle #202
535,000
2
2
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5420 Eagles Point Circle #105
575,000
2
2
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5420 Eagles Point Circle #404
627,500
3
2
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5440 Eagles Point Circle #301
687,000
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2
1
5420 Eagles Point Circle #401
690,000
3
2
1
5430 Eagles Point Circle #203
1,250,000
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1
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