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The Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation

LRC RACQUET CLUB NEWS

By 2020 our reach had grown to helping over 150 children each year—that’s a total of more than 3000 gifts to date! Imagine if every household in The Landings was able to help one child!

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LANDINGS RESIDENT PROFILE

Lenora Jost

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KIDS CORNER

How it all got started...

A phone call to Henry Rhodes, requesting help for a few children that would not otherwise have Christmas, was the beginning of The Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation (LHCF). With some help from friends, seven children enjoyed a Christmas that they wouldn’t have had any other way! This grass roots effort to help children with cancer has now grown into an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity that supports four organizations with the focus on helping disadvantaged children who might otherwise fall through the cracks.... which is particularly unfortunate during the holidays. The four organizations whose kids benefit from our mission, Children’s Cancer Center, Hannah’s House, Blue Butterfly, and Sunshine Kids.

The Landings Holiday Children’s Foundation mission continues for its 8th year providing holiday gifts to children affected by cancer, abuse, or loss of a loved one.

How can you help

1. Adopt a child or children by purchasing gifts from a child’s provided Wish List. Please let us know the gender, age, and organization that you would like to support. 2. Make a tax-deductible donation to the LHCF and drop off your check or mail it to LHCF, c/o Landing Racquet Club, 5350 Landings Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231. 3. Make a secure tax-deductible donation online with your credit card. 4. Volunteer to be a shopper fulfilling a wish list or lists, using

Foundation funds. 5. With gift drop-off, be an elf along Landings Blvd the day of the party, join a committee and share your talents!

Let’s see how much more we can do together

Continue to check for additional information in future issues of the Eagle; look for future e-blasts; check the LRC bulletin board and pick up a post card with Foundation information inside LRC office. Last year in response to COVID we created a ‘drive-thru” party for the children with stops at Reindeer

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GIFTS FROM THE GULF

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KITCHEN LADIES RECIPE CORNER

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LMA Pres. Norm Olshansky bega n the Zoom meet i ng with a motion to correct a couple items in last month’s meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as corrected and Olshansky announcing t he fol low i ng du r i ng h is president’s report: • The fi nal ag reements have been officially signed la ndscapi ng issue has been resolved with Eagles Poi nt Ci rcle Associat ion. Unfortunately, it was a costly process for both organizations. • The budgeting process has begun. Infrastructure improvements and inflationary issues will make the task more challenging. • All participants were t h a n ke d for m a k i ng t he Dick Bayles reception and dedication a great success. Olshansky commented, “it was a well-deserved tribute.” The “Bayles Park” sign has already been installed. • The installation of new gate entry decals continues to proceed smoothly thanks to the work of the Safety and Security Committee. • All residents are encouraged to take proper precautions regarding COVID by getting vaccinated and wearing masks indoors. A small number of Landing’s families have been impacted by the virus.

reported income exceeding expenses by $11,000 for the month of July and for the year, income is ahead of expenses by $53,000. Future grounds and signage expenses will greatly affect those numbers. About $16,000 of delinquent accounts remain uncollected. T h e a c c ou nt s h ave b e e n turned over to their attorney and the total is in line at this time of year with years past. Ku r nov re que sted a l l com m it te e s subm it t hei r budget proposals for next year.

FINANCE REPORT

LMA Pres. Norm Olshansky in formed the board he

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MANAGERS REPORT

Landing’s Manager, Steve Brockenshire reported the following: • The attorney fee collection process will be discussed with Treasurer G a r y Ku r n o v a n d t h e i r accountant Tina. • Brockenshire is going to ca nvass Associat ion Ma nagers to discuss a uniform notification process to inform new owners and tenants the identity of their Managers and Association Presidents. • The Board was informed insurance rates are going to be increased by 10 percent ref le ct i ng a n est i m ated increase of $3,000.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

had received complai nts f rom residents rega rdi ng important security issues. He will be recommending to the Security Committee Chairman Michael Knupp to consider requiring photo ident i f icat ion at t he gate e nt r a n c e a nd t o d i s c u s s ways to improve gate entry security.

LANDSCAPING DISPUTE

LM A a nd Eag le s Poi nt Circle Association (EPCA) attorneys are working on a final agreement to resolve a landscaping issue. LMA Pres. Norm Olshansky reported all the issues regarding this issue have been resolved and finalized. The division of responsibilities for both parties recommended from the beginning were agreed upon. Though a final total f o r e x p e n s e s i s n o t ye t known, invoices so far total around $5,000. Ultimately this will result in an increase to LMA landscaping costs for the additional care and landscaping for this area.

NATURE TRAIL

LMA Pres. Norm Ol sh a n sk y i n for me d t he board a bid was received and approved to install new gravel on the Nature Trail. It’s expected to be completed by the next meeting. Continued on page 4

Refreshments, Candy cane Lane, and Gingerbread House Party. Every family commented on how welcoming the “elves” were as they lined the street waving and ringing bells! The board of directors welcomes your involvement. For more information, please contact Henry Rhodes, Chair, 508-7765231 or one of these individuals: Heidi Bodor, 813-380-3105; Andrea Feldmar, 630-240-9779; Jim Goldman, 941-706,2088; Bob Kueppers, 941-921-2307; Karl Maggard, 941-544-7032, or send us an email at Landings.Holiday. Charitable.Fdn@gmail.com.

SPECIAL MEETING: LMA ROADS COMMITTEE

The Landings Management Association Roads Com m it tee i nvite you to a n information meeting, via Zoom, on Oct 4 at 7 PM. The meeting will provide information about the progress of the engineering study of roadway pavement, drainage, pedestrian safety, and estimated cost. See Zoom invite below.

The study was performed by engineers at Stantec with corroborating engineering conducted by Terracon Consulting. The supervising engineer, Ben Quartermaine, will be present to respond to technical questions. Estimates of cost to complete the recommended rehabilitation will be given. Addressing financial considerations, i.e., special assessments and installment plans, will occur at the next Board meeting on Oct 7. In an effort to be sure everyone has the opportunity to question the expert, Ben Quartermaine, a dedicated e-mail address has been created to receive questions prior to the meeting. Please submit your question to LandingsRoads@gmail.com no later than Oct 1.

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opportunity for community input. The Landoliers begin rehearsals this month. There is a great article featuring Lenora Jost in this issue of the Eagle. Singers of all levels of talent participate in this choral group that will perform for the Landings in March. Whether you are a first time singer to an experienced vocalist, all are welcome. See the article for contact info. Ju st a r em i nder to subm it your photos of your travels and submissions for ‘Pet of the Month, to the Eagle. Also, if you have other items you think would be of interest to you neighbors, please feel free to submit them for consideration to info@27statemedia.com. C h e c k o ut t h e l i s t i n g s o f recommended vendors and items for sale on the LMA website ( http://thelandingsofsarasota.com ). It is also the go to place for the updated directory of residents and calendar of events. The club is getting ready for the National Father/Son Tennis Tournament. Contact Kevin at the LRC if you are willing to help out at the event. It won’t be long before we will see a return of our snowbirds. Welcome back! Hopefully, it will be easier to get sufficient players for ten nis, mahjong, canasta, bridge games, and other activities. Covid is still an issue. As soon as we are able, we will resume group activities and social events. In the meantime, please be safe and wear masks when inside.

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We are entering the budgeting process. This year is going to be difficult given the increased need for infrastructure improvements a nd i n f lat ion a r y i nc reases in insurance and other items. Requests have been made to committee chairs to review their budget needs and submit them to Gary Kurnov and the budget committee. A first draft of the budget should be available in the November issue of the Eagle. Check out the new gravel on the nature trail between the bridge and the gazebo. We are working to minimize erosion and replenish material on the path that has been washed away. While on the trail, you will note that the kayak racks are full. Additional racks have been ordered. If you haven’t reserved a spot, please do so as soon as possible by contacting Gary Kurnov. We hope to have quotes on the cost for work that is necessary on our roads in time for budget planning. An opportunity for resident input will be provided with project ions on cost at a communit y zoom briefing on October 4th at 7pm. The board has asked the roads committee to base the quote on doing them all at once since that will save on ove ra l l co st s a nd r educe t he assessments t hat w i l l be necessary over the long run. This is a complicated project and we encourage your participation. The zoom connection is available by contacting nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com. The next monthly LMA board meeting is on October 7th at 7pm at the LRC. If you would like to join by Zoom, please send an email request to Nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com. Similarly, as you may have noticed in last month’s Eagle, there has been a lot of work conducted on a study of signage needs in our community. Once the committee has determined recommended styles and costs for sign replacement, there will be an

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LMA Meeting Notes Continued from page 1 SIGN STUDY COMMITTEE

Committee chair, Joan Koplin reported several vendors were contacted to bid on the project. The bid package included the cost of production and installation of 59 new signs and removal of the old ones. All the research was a collaborative effort with t he Roads, La ndscapi ng a nd Drainage Committees. Hopes are to provide a proposal to community Associations soon. Sa fet y will always be a first con siderat ion. T hei r overa l l plan is to have the community look fresh, inviting and wellmaintained.

THE EAGLE

Jo a n Ko pl i n r e p o r t e d t h e c u r r e n t i s s u e o f T h e E ag l e cont a i n s a ter r i f ic su m ma r y article of the Eagle survey on t he f ront page. She t h a n ked publ i sher Br ion Pa l mer a nd his staff for wading through 30 pages and 278 responses from t he com mu n it y to w r ite t he summary. Every resident will be receiving their $5 gift certificate to Abel’s Ice Cream. Many of the suggested improvements will be seen implemented in future issues.

ROADS

Committee Chairman, El ida Ra mb erger repor ted a u n a n i mou s de c i sion b y t h e committee to recommend the b oa rd con sider repav i ng a l l r e m a i n i n g L a n d i n g ’s r o ad s at t he s a me t i me i n stead of

a n i n c r e m e n t a l s t r at e g y. A substantial cost benefit would result due to a single staging fee, a si ngle eng i neeri ng fee and lower cost of materials. The continued deterioration of roads and road stabilization layers over time will lead to higher repaving costs later. Drainage issues are also an important factor. A motion was made and after substantial discussion an amended motion was made to approve the Roads Committee seek a bid from Santec on doing the roads all at one time. The motion passed. Ramberger asked that a special meeting be scheduled to present all roads research information to a l l residents i nterested a n d Jo a n Kopl i n s ug g e s t e d Ramberger write an article for The Eagle detailing all the issues surrounding the roads project.

PARK BENCHES

Ji m a nd Sa ndy Gold m a n suggested a two or three benches be donated and added to Bayles Park by residents who wanted to honor someone. After brief discussion a motion was made and passed.

LANDSCAPING

L a n d s c a p i n g c h a i r, P a u l We i n e r b r i e f e d t h e b o a r d concer n i ng i r r igat ion a nd irrigation well pump issues. To date, $18,200 has been spent for irrigation repair issues and the annual budget is only $10,000. After a discussion of irrigation

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line repair issues a motion was made to spend $6,075 for a new irrigation pump. The motion passed.

NORTH GATE HOUSE

A detailed inspection of the North Gate House roof revealed it needed to be replaced. Several bids were received to replace the roof. A motion was made to accept the $6,900 bid and the motion passed.

GENERAL DISCUSSION

A r e s id e n t r e q u e s t e d t h e Security Committee consider additional decal installation dates besides those near the e nd o f t h e mo nt h a nd t h e suggestion was forwarded to the committee.

The Lake 1 erosion project is due to begin in mid-September and is expected to last 3 to 5 days. The 2022 budget proposal will reflect the merged Lakes and Drainage budget.

DRAINAGE

Committee chair, Roger Kidder reported the following: • Th ree driveway flooding problems were inspected this m o nt h . L M A i s wo rk i n g t o r e s olve one i s sue wh i le t he other two are the homeowner’s

responsibility. • Discussions are underway w it h Sa nte c rega rdi ng t he drainage problem along Flicker Field Circle. A re-grading of the road and installation of Valley gutters may be the solution and would be implemented during the paving project. • Roadway inlet drains and flumes that are prone to plug during heavy rains were cleaned this month. • Santec will be correcting the flooding problem at the end of Kestral Park Place.

LAKES

Committee chair, Jeff Smith reported maintenance was needed on Lake 1, Lake 5 and Lake 3. Service was needed for fountains and timers and the fountain on Lake 3 is being replaced at a cost of $5,000. Solutions of an acute algae problem on Lake 3 are being discussed with the Association President. On site assessment of the environmental issues on Lake 7 are expected to begin early i n S eptemb er. Hopef u l ly, a viable solution to the survival problems of most plantings will be determined. A report of the extent an expense of the new requirements will be made available when known.

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor of the Eagle: A front page story of t he S e p t e mb e r i s sue of t he Eagle reports that a Landings Management Association (LMA) Board resolution changed the name of the “Eagles’ Nest Area” to “Bayles Park”. However, this new name is not consistent with the intent of the Governing Documents of The Landings. The Master Covenants of The Landings, Article 22 on page 13, entitles “Eagles’ Nest Area” states in part: “The site is not intended as a park for the use of property owners in The Landings”. Though not intended for use as a park in the broadest sense (game courts and picnic tables), the ENA has many allowed uses (enjoying nature from a shell path and walking leashed dogs) as outlined and documented in Exhibit “A” of the “Stipulated Final Judgment” issued by a Judge of the Sarasota County 12th Judicial Circuit Court on January 23,2012. This judgment was accepted, agreed to, and

signed by the officers of the LMA. It is available for review on The Landings website under the MA link to “Governing Documents”’ Converting the ENA into a “park” cannot be accomplished by simply renaming it by the LMA Board resolution. Expansion of the allowed uses of the ENA beyond those outlined in the Stipulated Final Judgment would require the unanimous vote of all Association presidents and a filing of the amended documents with Sarasota County. Consequently, we propose that the LMA Board should consider a resolution and vote on a new name for the Eagles’ Nest Area (ENA) that continues to honor Dick Bayles and his work without using the word “Park”. A new name consistent with the Governing Document would be “Bayles Nature Preserve”. Signed Robert and Arlene Sperhac Howard Feltman James and Jean Stewart

Jay and Judith Rock Elizabeth Gourlay Leone Levy Bruce Stanisforth Donald and Susan Featherman David Bewley Thomas and Marti Dillion Leslie Benton James and Noxie Reese Charles Kinzie Michelle Pennie Danielle Beatt Barry and Noreen Wolk Paul and Carole Istock Scott Hachlik Christine and Jeff Sell Carole Schwartz (Editor’s Note: Letters to the editor are always appreciated. We wanted to share with you the response from LMA.) To the Editor of the Eagle: Bayles Park (7.4 acres) is an area in The Landings which has previously been called the Eagles Nest Area. It was a protected area when The Landings was built, (over 40 years

ago) due to the existence of an eagle’s nest on that property. Some of those restrictions are outlined in our governing documents. By law, rest rictions on use surrounding eagle’s nests no longer exist in the area since there has not been an active nest for over 20 years. The area is owned by LMA for the benefit of all residents. The area currently is identified in county records as a “park” where no commercial structures are to be built. Over 10 years ago, a small group of 18 homeowners who lived adjacent to the area, sued LMA claiming the property was there for their exclusive use. That was clearly not the case. The suit was mediated and to avoid lengthy and costly litigation, a compromise agreement was accepted. LMA agreed not to allow bicycles or motorized vehicles, to fence in the area, and limit entry to one access point during daylight hours. LMA was responsible for the upkeep of the landscaping

and agreed to post a sign with the rules. The mediated agreement, that was accepted by the court, had a termination date of 8 years which ended last year. Our documents allow LMA to build a platform and add benches for seating around the center of the area. LMA has not changed the nature of the area’s use and the naming of the area in honor of Dick Bayles does not change any of the terms within our documents which continue to restrict certain types of activities. A su r vey of residents last year con firmed that there is overwhelming support for adding more amenities within the area while at the same time a desire to keep it as a place for relaxation, contemplation and enjoyment of nature. Our documents continue to restrict some uses of the area and unless changed by all of the many Association Presidents within the Landings, there will continue to be some limits on what can be done inside the area.

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Racquet Club News LRC President’s Report It’s October already – holy don keys does tempus f ug it! I can’t believe it’s already the final quarter of the year. Where did the year go and why is it going by so fast? Unfortunately, the unwelcome guest of COVID-19 is still hanging around but we’ve made good use of the time with club improvements. If you haven’t checked out the new Lakeside kitchen and bar, I encourage you to do so. A huge improvement over our outdated k itc he n a nd we d id it u nde r budget (and given that inflation is rearing its ugly head again – not an insignificant task). And while you’re inside Lakeside, look up at our new beadboard ceiling and lights inside the cupola. Quite nice, if I say so myself. And for those of you in Sarasota, you will have seen that we have re-surfaced/added clay to all our courts in the past 6 weeks – truly making them the best on the west coast of Florida. Under Kevin’s experienced guidance and Hans/ Edvin’s hard work, they continue to make our courts superb. Did you know that a new green clay court costs approximately $45,000 to install, not including lights/ fencing/etc.? Speaking of clay courts, do you know the difference between the red clay of Europe and the green clay of the US? Red clay is actually crushed brick (or as they say at Roland Garros, terre battue) and is a slower clay court than our green clay. And as you’ve seen on TV, red clay is messier as you see how it accumulates on the socks as the pro’s slide around on it. But green clay (also going by the name of “Har-Tru” or “Rubico”) is crushed metabasaltic, primarily from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The good news for both red and green clay, it is truly easier on your joints; and that’s something we can all enjoy. There are no men professional tour naments played on g reen c l ay c u r r e nt ly a nd on ly on e woman’s: the WTA Charleston, South Carolina tournament. But

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as you know, there are numerous professional men’s and woman’s t ou r n a m e nt s pl aye d o n r e d clay in both Europe and South America – and we all know who the King of Clay is – Rafa Nadal. Let’s hope both Rafa and Roger heal from their injuries quickly and return to the ATP Tour. They are missed. Hav i ng played on red clay in Europe and South America, it really is a different playing experience. I wholeheartedly encourage you to try it out if you have the opportunity. Kevin reports that the USTA Father-Son tournament is still a go in November. So, we look forward to hosting this national tournament again after it not being played last year. Given the COVID variants still lurking around, we’ll

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By Kevin Lechlitner The end of the year is approaching and now is the time to throw your hat in the ring to serve on the 2022 LRC Board of Directors. If you are interested, you must submit your name and a brief list of your qualifications to Kevin Lechlitner in the Tennis Pro Shop by December 5th. There are four positions up for election: Paul Weiner, Christine Knupp, Sue Ault and Beverly Austgen. If we have more people interested in being on the Board than available openings, there will be an election at the LRC Annual Meeting in January of 2022. By the time you read this, the annual court resurfacing project should be nearing completion. This year courts 5-8 each received 1.5 adjust some of the social events to ensure we are responsible hosts for our guests and members. Stay tuned as Kevin, Mo and Jen work on the schedule. The Landings Racquet Club – Tell Only Your Best Friends The Landings Racquet Club – Tell Only Your Best Friends!

tons of Har-Tru and kept their existing lines. Courts 1–4 each received over 4 tons of Har-Tru and new line tapes. Next year courts 5–8 will get the more thorough resurfaci ng. It alternates every year. T h e 2021 USTA N a t i o n a l S e n i o r, Super Senior a nd U lt r a S e n ior Fa t h e r/S o n C l a y Court Championships are on the calendar for November 16th through the 21st. It will be nice to host the tournament again. Based on the number of calls I’ve received about it, players from around the country are excited about coming back to The Landings to compete for the coveted gold ball. If you are interested in being an ambassador, please contact Ralph & Dee Ricapito at 941-927-6261.

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Happiness is…Carrot Cake Carrot cake? Is that a typo? Of course not! Nothing says delicious happiness like a good slice of carrot cake. And, as many regular customers at Abel’s Ice Cream would tell you, October starts off one of the most anticipated, flavorful seasons of the year.

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The transition to Fall isn’t always obvious in Florida and because of that, we Floridians often look for signs other than changing leaves or falling temps. And there are several to choose from at Abel’s. Not only does October mean delicious seasonal Pumpkin

Ice Cream (Our scrumptious Pumpkin ice cream. It’s better than homemade pumpkin pie!), it also means perennial favorite, Carrot Cake (You can stop baking, this is the ultimate Carrot Cake recipe…Carrot Cake ice cream with fresh walnuts and a thick ribbon of cream cheese frosting) will be there as well, for a limited time only. According to Jerry Williams, owner of Abel’s Ice Cream, “Carrot Cake is one of the go-to ice cream flavors for many of our regulars. It’s the sweet taste of the season on a spoon.” Come in and enjoy a cup or

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News From the Court By Adrian “Mo” Moghina I f t h e COV I D s i t u a t i o n improves, we will be able to do our social tennis mixers again. Here a re some st rateg ies for social mixed doubles from past USPTA president, Kathy Woods, and husband ,Ron Woods, (who is also her mixed doubles partner). The stronger players should do the following: 1. Aim winning shots for an open area of the court or at least at an end point on the ground, never at a person’s body. 2. Rarely hit powerful ground strokes with pace and never aim them at the net player who is an easy playing there. 3. Set up some points so that the stronger partners exchange shots with each other and try to win the point. 4. Hit most shots at about 3/4

the speed and keep the ball in play for several shots so that all four players can enjoy the excitement of an exchange. 5. He lp t h e i r p a r t n e r s b y calling lines whenever possible and clearly call who should play the balls when there may be indecision. The weaker players should do the following: 1. Play from their strengths. If they feel more comfortable playing from the baseline, it’s OK to do so except when their partners are serving. 2. Cover their fair share of the court and don’t expect their partners to cover everything. 3. Hit most shots down the m iddle to reduce er rors a nd perhaps cause confusion between the opponents.

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A passion for music: Lenora Jost graciously shared her love of music with her Landings neighbors By Emma Shaughnessy For many people, music is an essential part of their lives. They may listen to songs on the radio during their commute to work or in the kitchen while they cook dinner. Regardless of the occasion, music has a way of bringing people together. One Landing’s resident, Lenora Jost, shared her lifelong passion for music with The Landings as the former director of the Landoliers. Lenora was born in the smalltown of Lilbourn, Missouri where she lived until leaving for college at age 18. A music-lover at heart, Lenora studied music at Central Methodist College in Fayet te, Missouri. At school, she fell in love with her husband of 63 years, Jack, and despite their mothers growing up across the street from each other, they never met until then! After graduating, Lenora and Jack moved around the southern oil states for Jack’s job until settling in his hometown of St. Louis. There, they had their three children, Suzanne, Lewis, and Scott. Even though Lenora was focused on raising their kids, she continued to devote time to music by giving piano lessons and directing their church choir, Baritone and Bass. In 1988, Lenora and Jack moved to Sarasota when Jack took a job with Tropicana. The Landoliers were later founded in 1996, but Lenora did not take over as director until the early 2000s. Her experience studying music allowed her to expand the group’s repertoire and conduct fourpart harmonies. She was incredibly passionate about the Landolier’s success and recalls putting ads in the paper encouraging residents of all skill levels to join. E a c h ye a r, t h e L a n dol i e r s begin rehearsals in mid-October in preparation for their annual performance in March, which primarily consists of medleys and show tunes. Lenora stated her favorite performance was Camelot because the show always brings back great memories. Even though

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most of the group was not musically trained, “they worked so hard and sounded great.” Lenora admits she gets chills from listening to the songs they performed. Over the years, Lenora made many fond memories with the Landoliers, but her most cherished memory is their annual holiday celebration. Each year, the group would go caroling then return to her house for a party. She joked that once people aged and could not walk as far, they’d just have a party and sing around the piano. All the guests would bring food and have a wonderful time! Spending that quality time with her friends was the one of the highlights of her directing career. Lenora retired from the Landoliers in 2017, but she continues to play music regularly. Over the years, she has been involved with Sarasota’s Symphony and was President of the Florida West Coast Symphony Association when they launched an adult string orchestra. At age 65, Lenora took a brave step and learned how to play the cello. Already experienced at playing the piano and clarinet, she thought she’d try something new. Since picking up this talent, Lenora has enjoyed playing in a local community orchestra and now plays 3-4 times a week in

Lenora directing the Landoliers’ annual performance.

chamber ensembles. She says the cello has become a very important part of her life. Throughout her life, Lenora’s husband has encouraged her in music. A music-lover himself, Jack was President of the Florida West

Do you like to sing (in the shower) or when listening to the radio? Were you formerly in a choir or chorus way back when? If so, you are a great candidate to join the Landoliers. The Landings (with the exception of this past year of Covid) has had a chorus which performs in concert in March. Rehearsals will begin in October. If you are interested or want more information, please send an email to nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com. Suzanne Stearns is the conductor/director of the Landoliers and Barbara Rothman is our accompanist.

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LHA Meeting Notes The Landings Homeowners Association held its regularly scheduled board meet i ng on August 12, 2021, at 5:00PM at the Landings Racquet Club. The board met with the owners of a residence on Pine Harrier Circle to review proposed plans for an accessory structure to accommodate outdoor cooking equipment. The board suggested possible changes to its location and will work with the owners on the plan. In other actions, the board approved the removal of a tree on

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Kid’s Corner By Heidi Bodor Gra nt St ick ley (3) P re - school at Community Day School Do you have brothers and sisters? I have two sisters, Genevieve (6) and Vivienne (1 ½) Do you have any pets? I have a stuffy named Oliver; he’s my dog guy and I love him. Do you play any instruments? I like to play drums with my bud at his house and my blue guitar. I wrote a song called “My Blue Helmet”. How long have you been in The Landings? We moved here last summer. What do you like most about The Landings? I like to drive my “fast red car” around the road and my blue bike. I go fast- wanna see me, watch- I got two fast cars.

Favorites: Ice cream: Superman flavor and all ice cream School subject: Play Cars with Harper and play family with Harper and I be the Daddy Book/s: Good Night Good Night Construction Site, Pete the Cat and Blue Truck TV Shows: Bluey, Blaze Monster Machine. Mickey Mouse Club, Stinky and Dirty, Paw Patrol, Ricky Zoom Sport: Basketball, football, baseball, soccer, tennis ball and golf ball Color: Blue Song: Nana likes it when Alexa plays “Buy me a Boat”. I love that song. Plus, my “Blue Helmet” song Movie: American Mer-queen [Lighting McQueen in Disney’s Cars] Food: Hotdogs, fish sticks, hamburgers, Z-bars, frozen peas, and oatmeal for breakfast Least favorite food: Asparagus Holiday: Halloween What was your favorite thing you did this summer? Go to the river with Granddaddy and riding my bike that Poppa got me. We went on planes and fast cars. What do you like doing in your spare time? I like building train tracks and ramps for my toy cars inside, riding my blue bike and playing my guitar. And I go to my friends Hudson’s house. One word to describe you would be: Wildman What do you want to be when you grow up? Race car driver or fire truck driver or big truck driver If you were a box of cereal, what would you be and why? Cheerios because I do not know any other cereal box. You’re a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be? Blue but fast blue that zooms, I’m fast, watch this!! If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? Super strong and superfast Favorite place to be? I like to be at the house in the backyard, Colorado, North Carolina or Disney World One thing you have always wanted to do but haven’t yet? Drive a race car or jump a race car One great thing about your family? I love my family, my sisters, hugs, kisses and being tucked in at night. If you could change your name, would you want to and what name would you choose? I’m Grant. That’s my name. Umm, maybe Grant. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? Eat all the snacks in the house and jump on my mom’s bed and my dad’s couch. If you could, what two (or more) animals would you combine? A dog and tiger If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on? Things that go fast, like me. If you could meet one person, who would it be? America McQueen What is the greatest thing ever invented? My fast car What clubs are you in? Mickey Mouse Club House -Come inside-it’s fun inside the club! Are you on a sports team? I am going to play football and tennis at the Field Club. What is something special your family does together? We go to North Carolina, Colorado, and my birthday is October 26th. I love Halloween.

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Anthony’s Italia n Deli a nd Eatery has a long history of serving Sarasota. New owners, Bill Ives and family, plan on building upon this great foundation. Bill, a Sarasota native, spent his childhood riding a unicycle, walking the high wire, and performing other circus tricks with Sarasota’s Sailor Circus. According to Bill, “Excellence, honest y, reliability, loyalty, and commitment were all taught to me by my family, and Sarasota Sailor Circus served to build upon my positive upbringing and foundation.” Bill went on to serve his country as a member of the Air Force. While in the military, Bill met his lovely wife Michelle, daughter of his commanding officer. After about 10 years, he went on to become a Physician Assistant (PA). He worked as a PA in emergency medicine and later in cardiothoracic surgery. Yet he missed serving his country. Bill says, “When the email came, asking for me to join the Army, it was an easy decision. My wife and two daughters discussed it and together we chose to go back into military life.” That was 2007 and our nation was involved in multiple overseas wars. Despite Bill being deployed multiple times and missing many special occasions, the family remained close. Bill says, “We always worked as a team, helping and supporting one another as a unit. Today we remain a tight knit family.” Between deployments, Bill helped in our community, providing medical care for the needy and even building a home for a family. Their daughters grew up and their eldest graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University as a teacher. Their younger daughter Kelsey graduated from Johnson & Wales University, receiving a degree in Baking and Pastry with a major in Entrepreneurship. While at college, Kelsey developed a restaurant business plan and will

pursue her dream at Anthony’s. His wife Michelle will be managing the restaurant and nephew Cody will be the pizza chef. The Ives Family planned to open a brick and mortar restaurant but when the pandemic hit, a new strategy had to be implemented. Since there was a greater need to provide outdoor and easily accessible dining and takeout, Buonissimo Pizza Corporation food truck was born. They could prepare and offer meals from a mobile kitchen. “We chose to be innovative with the concept of a brick-oven pizza trailer,’’ says Bill. Then in 2021, when Anthony’s Italian Deli and Eatery became available and seemed like a good fit for them, they bought it. They are going to put all of their many skills to work in these two new and exciting businesses. Buonissimo will continue to be available for parties and catering, while Anthony’s will offer a complete dining experience, and did I mention the wine stations? Bill adds, “We use the very best means to create the best pizza - a brick oven. Using kiln-dried oak and quality ingredients for toppings, the combination makes the best pizza. The sauces are made from our own recipes, with freshly-grown herbs, creating what we call “wood–fired– goodness.” Both Anthony’s and Buonissimo offer great tasting homemade healthy food, provided by the Ives Family, focused on serving and preparing culinary excellence, using top-quality ingredients, coupled with a passion, and in the most sanitary and safe food preparation environment. Their delicious and homemade offerings are provided from a mobile platform (currently outside Anthony’s)and at Anthony’s at the Landings. Come in today and mention you are a Landings resident and receive a 10% discount.

Passages John Michael Alogna November 10, 1936 - September 8, 2021 John Michael Alogna, 84, of Sarasota and Marstons Mills, passed away on September 8th after a long bat t le w it h Alzheimer’s. Jack was born on November 10, 1936, in New Haven, CT and grew up in Chicago. When his parents, f i rst generat ion Amer ica n s, realized that he wasn’t learning anything in school, they sent him to a Christian Brothers school. He was so far behind that the priest and a nun stayed after school with him every day for the first year until he caught up with his class. Jack then graduated with a full scholarship to Northwestern University and entered the Marine Corp where he achieved the rank of first lieutenant. Badly injured in Cuba, he left the Marine Corp and entered the investment business, successfully managing large pension funds and mutual funds at Harris Bank, Monetta and Putnam. He met his second wife, Beth

Cot ner, on a bli nd date and invited her to A f r ica on t hei r second date. They were happily married for 37 years. An avid t raveler, Jack and Beth visited more than 75 countries and all 50 states. His favorite was Switzerland where he went hiking more than ten times. He was a competitive marksman and shot in national trap, pistol and rifle matches. Jack also enjoyed the theater, jazz, rehabbing houses (at least 30), walking his dog, Juno, and entertaining friends. Jack and Beth retired to Sarasota and Cape Cod. He attended the Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota. Jack is su r v ived by t h ree daughters (Debi, Michele, and Barbara (Wes), grandchildren Josh, Sarah and Mia and pets Juno, Jesse and Cali. Services will be held later at the Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund, Southeastern Guide Dogs, or The Christian Brothers.

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The Photo Shop

The Eagle has landed in Boothbay, Maine!

This month features a new column entitled The Photo Shop. I will be soliciting photos “of a creative nature” from Landings residents. If I don’t confront you personally, I encourage you to send me a JPEG photo, taken on any camera (including your phone) that you find interesting or “unique” in any way. Please email the photo, and a brief description of it, to me at roberto@ uri.edu. You can include such information as why you find the photo interesting, what type of camera and/or lens was used, what were the camera settings you used, etc. We will publish one or two photos each month. At the end of the year, or whenever we deem appropriate, we will offer a prize for the most creative photo (the specifics of this will be decided at a later date). Since this is the first issue, and I haven’t had much time to solicit photos, I will be publishing one of my own photos as well as another sent to us by Doug Bracy. Hopefully, this is the last photo of mine you will ever have to see in this column, since, I am convinced, that I will be inundated with entries from both ou r old a nd new Landings residents. Shoot and send!

Landings’ residents Harry and Jo Moser and Steve Neumeister and Tobi Schneider meet up in Boothbay, Maine.

By Bob Manteiga (with much encouragement from Dee Ricapito)

Photo (above) was taken by Doug Bracy and is entitled “A Game of Cat and Mouse”. Doug’s cat’s name is Ginger. He adds that it is difficult to use your computer when your cat is sitting on the mouse. A street photo (left) taken by Bob Manteiga in Portugal and entitled “Living in a conflicted world”. The photo was shot on my Fuji XT3 camera, using an 18-55 mm lens at Submit your "The Eagle has Landed" photos to info@27statemedia.com ISO 3200, exposure 1/500 sec, and f stop 11. to be included in a future issue of the Eagle.

The Landings Trick-or-Treat Trail Saturday, Oct. 30th, 6-9pm Join your neighbors on Saturday evening for a Trick or Treat Trail. This year’s Trick-or-Treat Trail will again run along Pine Harrier Drive & PH Circle, heading south on Kestral Parkway North through Peregrine Point Drive, PP Way, PP Circle W, and Peregrine Point, then south through Flicker Field Circle

Follow the Trail and look for homes with porch lights on or decorations. Participation on the Trail is voluntary. Please be courteous by walking along the street and driveways and by-passing homes with their porch lights off. You are encouraged to invite friends/family/grandkids to join you during this unique Halloween event. Follow normal Landings Security process for visiting guests by placing on Guardhouse guest list.

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All homeowners in The Landings are invited to host Trick-or-Treaters at your home, no matter where you live…the Trail is meant to offer a safe, lit, themed route for the young children of our community.

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As a resident along the proposed trail: You are invited to be a house welcoming trick-or-treaters. All you need to do is confirm your participation to Doug Day: FLAniceguy@hotmail.com

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Make your plans to Trick‐or‐Treat in The Landings. Ask your neighbors/friends/family to join you. Get your non‐Landings guests listed at Guardhouse. Tell your neighbors about the Trail. Ask questions by contacting the Trail Organizers: Doug D Day, LLMA Boar Board d – FLANICEG FLANICEGUY@Hotmail.c UY@Hotmail com

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Another hotel receives county support By Phil Colpas It was trial by fire Sept. 2 for newly sworn-in Sarasota County Planning Commissioners M a r t h a P i k e, D o n n a C a r t e r and Jordan Keeler, as the board recommended approval of the s e cond of fou r proposa l s for hotel construction on Siesta Key. T he t e a m r e pr e s e nt i ng Ga r y Kompot hecras (of 1- 800 -ASKGARY fame) presented his plans for a seven-story, 120-room hotel on Old Stickney Point Road, and a nearby five-story parking garage on Stickney Point Road. The hotel would feature the m id- c e nt u r y m o de r n de s ig n inspired by the Sarasota School of Architecture. After hearing public comment from 19 concerned citizens, all but one of whom spoke against the project, the board voted 7-2 (with Justin Taylor and Martha Pike voting no) to approve granting special exceptions that would allow height increases to 83 feet for the hotel and 54 feet for the parking structure. The board also voted unanimously to deny a code amendment seeking to redefine how transient accommodations are measured within the Siesta Key Overlay District (SKOD), because the board in August approved a n amendment to redefi ne density as related to transient ac com mo d at ion s t h r oug hout the entire county. The Planning Commission’s recommendations will now go before the County Commission for potential final approval on Nov. 2. The only public beach access point nearby the proposed hotel site is No. 12, which is linked via a pedest r ia n crosswa lk bisecting Midnight Pass Road. The proposed 54-foot-tall parking garage would be comprised of 203 spaces, including 28 retail, 74 hotel and 101 public spaces. Proponents argued that a 120ro om, lu x u r y b out ique hotel would create less t raffic than some other uses already approved for t h at “ve r y u nde r ut i l i z e d property.” They also stated they believe that the hotel fits in nicely with the neighborhood’s existing structures, such as the Anchorage, at 97 feet in height, and Crystal Sands, at 113 feet. “ I t ’s a n o p p o r t u n i t y f o r b e t ter stor mwater t reat ment, t ra n sportat ion, crosswalk, parking and places to stay,” said Charlie Bailey, attorney for the developer. I n a n e f f o r t t o r e du c e t h e t ra f f ic problem s, Ba i ley sa id, Kompothecras started the Frog Hopper, a free Siesta Key trolley service. He also plans to include 101 public parking spaces in the proposed parking structure. Representatives of the Siesta Key Coalition, which was formed to limit such developments, were among the opponents. According to Catherine Luckner, Siesta Key Coalition board member and president of the Siesta Key Association, the SKOD was crafted to protect the welfare, health and safet y of the com mun it y. “We’re excited for something new, but we’re worried it will be as detrimental to the neighborhood as Bob’s Boathouse was,” she said, noting that the Peacock Road area is a quiet, residential neighborhood with one road in and one road out and very little in the way of street parking.

“I agree with your staff that t he except ion shou ld not b e approved,” said Patricia Petruff, Sarasota land-use attorney. “The density should be 26 per acre; I disagreed with the ruling two weeks ago. One hundred-plus per acre is frightening to me.” Mark Spiegel, president of the Siesta Key Coalition, told the Planning Commission “We are not opposed to a boutique hotel. This is not a boutique hotel ... and (it) will have a detrimental impact on traffic, pedestrian safety and density.” “Mr. Bailey did a wonderful job pointing out all the tall buildings around the area, but he didn’t mention all the single-family homes,” Spiegel said. “Special exceptions are meant to be just that: special. The hotel is not a by-right use.” “A no vote doesn’t mean you don’t wa nt a hotel,” Spiegel continued. “But what it will do is challenge the developers to come up with something better more in line with the Siesta Key Overlay District.” Longtime resident and traffic operations engineer Bill Oliver argued that the applicant’s traffic studies were based on typical case scenarios. “Barrier islands are not the typical case,” he said. “It is not uncommon for traffic on the island to back up for a mile at both bridges.” Oliver said there were already serious problems with access and traffic circulation on Siesta Key, and the real issue is that the hotel, in its current plan, would create more traffic. “We’re not opposed to a hotel,” he said. “But we recom mend the plan n ing commission come up with a plan to better manage traffic on the island.” Fifth-generation Siesta Key resident Fred Lowe asked the commissioners to vote no on both the text amendment and special exceptions. “The 120 rooms will bri ng too much t ra ffic to a n already overly congested area,” he said, while showing a video of bumper-to-bumper traffic at Stick ney Point and Midnight Pass roads, backed up all the way to U.S. 41. Robert Luckner, vice president of the Siesta Key Coalition, made planning commissioners aware t h at just b e cause somet h i ng similar was done elsewhere does not mean that’s what locals want here. “Siesta Key residents have no desire to look like Destin or St. Pete Beach,” he said, referring

to the more than 400% density i nc rea se t he 120 -room hotel would require. Luckner suggested that FAR (floor-area ratio) may be a better way to c a lc u l ate t he hotel’s impact on density. He estimated that the current plan would more than double the FAR standard. Peacock Road resident Lisa Russo knew that the area near her home was zoned Commercial Genera l, but never expected a hotel to be constructed that violated the SKOD. She expressed concern about dangerous traffic, flooding problems and lack of proper emergency vehicle access in the neighborhood. “This is already an unsafe area,” she said. “It does not need a high-density hotel.” Longtime Siesta Key resident Amy Spiegel told commissioners that the crosswalk that bisects Midnight Pass Road and leads to public beach access No. 12 is not convenient and is extremely dangerous already. “This hotel wou ld i nv ite 40 0 -plu s mor e p e o pl e a d ay t o u s e b e a c h access No.12, which has private property on both sides,” she said. “This is going to overcrowd an already overcrowded beach.” “Who’s going from the hotel, at that price point, to wait in line to take a trolley 3 miles to go to another beach?” asked Spiegel. “T here i s not enoug h b eac h access at that location.” According to Marina Del Sol board member Kathie Hardin,

87 si ng le-fa m i ly households a nd more tha n 180 residents comprise the neighborhood of Sabal Drive and Peacock and Old Stickney Point roads. She expressed concern about trucks routinely blocking Peacock Road when making deliveries, and the liability of emergency vehicles not able to reach their victims. Long t ime resident Jea n Cannon was surprised that there is nothing in the plan to address the effects of the construction and increased density on the n e ig h b orho o d’s S able L a k e, wh ic h ac t s a s a stor mwate r retention pond. In fact, she said, plans call for part of the lake to be paved over, and argued that it should be protected wetlands. “They need a parking structure, but why does it have to be this large? It does not fit in with the neighborhood,” she said. “One hundred and twenty more families ... where will they go?” “What will happen to existing businesses when people aren’t going to be able to get in and out due to traffic congestion?” Cannon asked, noting that Siesta Key routinely pays the lion’s share of Sarasota County’s bed tax. “We already bring in the revenue. What are you doing to the existing residents of Siesta Key?” Re s id e n t Ro d n e y L i n f o r d w rapp e d up t h e Sie st a Ke y Coalition’s speakers by informing commissioners that they “might wa nt t o t a k e n o t ic e o f t h i s volume of protests from so many

residents” represented t here that evening, including the 920 member households of the Siesta Key Association and the 6,400 households and 70 community support organ izations of the Siesta Key Coalition. “You must t a k e i nt o con s ide r at ion t h e cumulative impact of all these hotel proposals together,” he said. Peacock Road resident Laura Lowe said that navigating Old Stickney Point Road is already a hazard, and that people regularly pa rk i l leg a l ly on sidewa l k s because there’s simply nowhere else for them to go. “How can a d e a d - e n d r o a d w i t h t wo dead-end streets support this? Residents should not continue to be squeezed out,” she said. “A prof it able ret u r n on (t he developer’s) investment should not be our cross to bear.” “T he Compr e he n sive Pl a n specifically states that density shall not exceed the definition f r o m S KOD,” s a id L o u r d e s Ramirez, longtime resident and former SKA president. “Courts have ruled many times in favor of comp plans. This proposal violates the comp plan.” Ra m i rez ment ioned a 2002 comp plan case in Jacksonville, wherein Martin County approved an apartment complex that violated their comp plan. Neighbors later sued, forcing the developer to tear down the $3.3 million apartment complex, she said.

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Fishing Report from the Gazebo

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Just for Laughs What d’ya call it?

On the Lighter Side Retrieved by Dee Ricapito & Sandy Frank

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Compiled by: Dee Ricapito

One of the best fishing spots to be found in our a rea i s at t he Ga z eb o i n T he La nd i ng s. T he narrowness of the area between The Landings a n d S i e s t a K e y, i n addition to the amount of mangroves and estuaries i n t he a r ea, m a ke for exceptional fish ing, especially on an outgoing tide. I’ve f requent ly b een asked what species a r e p r e va le nt i n t h i s section of the bay and intercoastal? While there are probably more, I’ve personally caught over Fish Whisperer with mangrove snapper 30 different species of fish using light tackle and live bait (mostly shrimp). See the list below. I know of others who have also had success with lures. Fishing from the Gazebo or wading in the water around the area of the Gazebo are both excellent ways to fish. If wading, I suggest that you wear water shoes or old sneakers to protect your feet from the oyster beds, large shells and rocks. The most frequently caught and among the best tasting fish at the Gazebo, is the Mangrove Snapper. See photo. These are the different species caught by the fish whisperer while fishing at the gazebo: redfish,trout, black drum, snook, Spanish mackerel, flounder, mangrove snapper, grunt, ray, blowfish, flathead catfish, sail catfish, black grouper, red grouper, ladyfish, pinfish, Needlefish, yellow tail jack, cravalle, pompano, permit, lizard fish, silver jenny, black sea bass, sheepshead, bluefish, spiny toad, barracuda, ink fish, and bonnet head shark, Do you have children or grandchildren who want to learn to fish? For a free lesson contact the fish whisperer, at Nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com or call 941-685-1690.

What d’ya call something you can serve, but never eat? A Tennis Ball. What d’ya call a funny mountain? Hill-Arious. What d’ya call someone who never passes gas in public? A private tutor. What d‘ya call it when a prisoner takes his own mugshot? A cellfie. What d’ya call the daughter of a hamburger? Patty. What d’ya call a boomerang that doesn’t come back? A stick. What d’ya call the shoes that all spies wear? Sneakers What d’ya call sad coffee? Depresso. What d’ya call a priest that becomes an attorney? A Father-in-Law. Last but not least: A salesman called a blonde customer. “Ms. Brown, our company replaced all your windows in your condo with triple-glazed models more than a year ago and we still haven’t received a single payment.” “But,” the blonde protested, “you promised me they’d pay for themselves in 12 months!”

T his stor y is our br ief recollection of an article called: “T here’s A Stranger in My House!” By Rose M ad eline M ul a , c o p y r ight 19 97. W e laughed, hope you enjoy it, too! “I woke up one morning and a weird thing happened. A strange old lady had moved in. I have no idea who she is, where she came from, or how she got in. I certainly didn’t invite her. All I know is, she was there, and resembles me! She’s clever and keeps out of sight; but whenever I pass a mirror, I catch a glimpse of her t here; a nd whe n I look in a mirror directly to check on my appea ra nce, suddenly she’s hogging the wh ole t h i n g , c omple t e ly obl iterat i ng my gorgeous face a nd b ody. I’ve t r ie d screaming at her to leave but she just screams back. I f she i s goi ng to h a ng around, the least she can do is offer to pay rent. But no! The couple of dollar bills I occasionally find in my old genes, or some lose change laying around —but that certainly isn’t enough to cover the rent. In fact, I don’t like to jump to conclusions, but I think she steals money from me quite regularly. I go to the bank and withdraw $200.00. Then a few days later, it’s

gone. I certain ly don’t go through it that fast, so I can only conclude that the old lady pilfers it! For an old lady, she’s quite childish. She also gets into my c lo s e t s whe n I’m not home and alters my clothes. They’re getting tighter every day! Another thing, I wish she would stop messi ng wit h my files and the papers on my desk. I can’t find a thing. She finds lots of imaginative ways t o i r r it at e m e. S h e gets to my newspapers and mail before me and blurs all the print. Plus, she’s does somet h i ng si n ister to t he volume controls on my TV, a nd c e l l phon e. Now a l l I h e a r a r e mu m ble s a n d whispers. She’s also made my exercise equipment and my vacuum cleaner heavier. All my knobs and faucets are now hard to turn. Lastly, my bed is higher and now a challenge to climb in and out of”. P.S: Did you ever? On your way to the bedroom have to make a stopover in the bathroom? Especially since you were originally going to the nearby laundry room! My brain sizzled when I shut my eyes and thought, “Do I take after someone?” And, smiled (MY MOTHER WAS LIKE THAT).”

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Phillippi Farmhouse: So much more than a market The idea of 52 vendors on a 60acre estate is a big thing, but it’s the little things that make the Phillippi Farmhouse Market so special. For starters, it’s run by volunteers. And Fred and Grace Whitehouse have served as managers of this massive production for 11 of its 12 years. “We love doing it. The only bad thing is we have to say ‘no’ a lot of the time,” Fred Whitehouse said. He’s referring to the fact that each year a long list of vendor hopefuls request a space, but most have to be turned away. “This year, we had only two openings. Most years, we don’t lose any,” Whitehouse. New to the lineup when the market reopens Oct. 6 will be Siesta Key Rum and Elevation Tea. “We only feature professional vendors,” Whitehouse said of his offerings. “No home-based operations where it’s more of a hobby.” Located at 5500 S. Tamiami Tr., the market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday, October through April. Admission and parking are free. “Did you k now t h at, a f ter

expenses, all proceeds go toward restoring the old farmhouse (on the grounds)? So far we’ve raised about $220,000,” Whitehouse said. “Eventually, we hope to make it an interactive site that showcases agriculture in old Sarasota.” Live music and covered sitting areas are also a treat. “I think the fact we are on grass, when most markets are in a parking lot, makes a big difference. People say they just like the vibe of it,” Whitehouse said. “I often have people who don’t want to leave when I’m taking down the umbrellas.”

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For incorporation team, reaching the first finish line required effort and good fortune By John Morton There was the green light that was given for the traffic-increasing Siesta Promenade project at U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road -- the gateway to Siesta Key. There was the dredg i ng of neighboring Big Pass that supplied sand to Lido Beach. Its negative impacts are believed to include i nten si f ied wave act ion a nd subsequent beach erosion for some residents on the north end of Siesta Key. And now, the Sarasota County Planning Commission has cast votes of support for two 100-plusroom hotels proposed for Siesta Key, with two more waiting in the wings. Not wanting to watch more of what it is fighting come to fruition, the Save Siesta Key group went for it hardcore and pulled off in just five months the lofty goal of reaching a Sept. 1 application deadli ne set by the state for consideration for incorporation. Had it not, it would have had to wait another full year for the Florida Legislature, which meets in January, to consider its case. “Given all that’s going on here on the Key, we couldn’t afford to wait,” said board member Tracy Jackson, who called the speed of the group’s work “unprecedented” when speaking to members of the Siesta Key Association on Sept. 9. Currently, Siesta Key is governed by Sarasota County. It is the largest barrier island in Florida that is not its own municipality. If both houses in the Legislature support the incorporation team’s application, and Gov. Ron DeSantis signs off on it, a local springtime referendum vote would be held. A majority vote would result in Siesta Key becoming a town on Dec. 31, 2022. During that small five-month window of time, Save Siesta Key raised more than $90,000; collected about 2,000 petitions of support; held three public meetings and hosted several private ones with

civic g roups, the chamber of commerce, and condo associations; plus met with five elected officials. Also, it hired a consultant to assemble a required feasibility study, another to write a town charter, and a third to lobby on Save Siesta Key’s behalf in Tallahassee. On Sept. 30, a presentation of Save Siesta Key’s feasibility study was scheduled to be shared with state officials at the Sarasota County Administration Building. If the local delegation of state Sen. Joe Gruters and state Reps. Fiona McFarland, James Buchanan, Tommy Gregory, and William Robinson Jr. approved the plan, the Legislature (which convenes in January) would see it next. A summary of the feasibility study can be found on its website, savesiestakey.org. The group will also share it at a public meeting in the near future. A slight change has been made regarding the study’s original findings: Previously determined at $479,000, the median assessed value of a Siesta Key home is actually $440, 602. Based upon the projected .25 mill ad valorem tax for a property owner in the proposed tow n, t he average annual tax bill would be $97.65. That’s a 2% tax hike in order for Siesta Key to become its own town, the incorporation team says. The study also shows that Siesta Key’s projected taxable property value is a robust $5.9 billion for fiscal year 2023. With property values here continuing to increase, tax rates would likely not need to greatly increase unless town leaders sought an increase in services, employees, or capital projects. For now, the study indicates that employees would likely be limited to a town manager ($180,000), finance director ($130,000), town planner ($130,000), clerk ($80,000), a nd m iscel la neous hou rly employee ($50,000).

Legal and planning services would be outsourced, as would police protection. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman has already pledged his willingness to provide the same services the Key currently receives.

‘The stars seemed to align’

So, what were the keys to success thus far for Save Siesta Key? Jackson credits both determination and plenty of good fortune. “There has been a lot of hard work. It certainly wasn’t effortless. But I will say the stars seemed to align for us at every turn,” Jackson said. “For starters, our three most prominent local organizations -- the Siesta Key Association, the Siesta Key Condominium Council, and the Siesta Key Coalition -- all gave us a platform to get our message out. “Then there were the consultants. Each one we wanted to hire just happened to be available and interested in helping us. One said, ‘You need a charter? Let’s get it done.’ Another has lobbied up in Tallahassee for this type of thing before, and he also has the time in his schedule. “Things truly feel like this was meant to be. It’s uncanny.” Here on the Key, the response from the residents was equally encouraging, Jackson said. Online surveys showed plenty were fed up, and many backed it up by participating. “We o we a l o t t o o u r neig hb orho od a mba s s ador s. They really made a push for petitions and spread the word,” Jackson said. “A lot of this was very organic.”

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“The biggest hurdle was the time crunch,” Jackson said. “Also, we weren’t sure what to expect from the elected officials. But as

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it turned out, they were all openminded and made themselves available. We were elated. I think they recognized the situation. “Rea l ly, t he ch a l lenges we anticipated didn’t happen.” The biggest hurdle, the group fig ured, would be push-back regarding the notion that becoming a town would mean a huge spike in taxes. Once details of the feasibility study were made public, even that noise mostly dissipated. “Seeing our study come back with just a quarter of a mill needed to do this was such a relief,” Jackson said. “People realized it hardly anything for a voice on land use, traffic, beautification -- the things the community is concerned about. It’s a small price

for being represented. “In all, we were hit with more messages of hopefulness than people saying ‘This will never happen.’ And we wanted to make sure those on the fence to be in the know, and I think we’ve done that.” Now, if the political delegation ag rees that it’s a worthwh ile pursuit, the waiting game begins. A similar incorporation effort in the late ‘90s was spearheaded by John Davidson, who is also serving as chairman of this team. when the county made some promises to address his concerns, he stopped the pursuit. But not this time. “All we’ve wanted from the beginning was to get this on the local ballot,” Jackson said. “That’s all we can ask for. It’s a community decision.”

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Local collector Dan Whitten’s Siesta Key home is seashell central By Jane Bartnett For Siesta Key resident Dan Witten, shells are gifts from the gulf waters. Discovering the most elusive and beautiful shells on the island’s sandy shores began as a casual interest and soon turned into a passion that he and his wife, Robin, both share. After retiring about six years ago from Selby Gardens as a horticulturalist, where Witten managed the children’s rain forest, the lifelong baseball enthusiast found a rewarding part-time job at the Baltimore Orioles’ Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota. There, he met others who had also discovered shell collecting. Soon, he became enthralled with this new amateur hobby that is formally known as conchology. “In horticulture,” Witten said, “things blend together, including colors and all.” Shells, he explained, with their great variety of shapes and colors, are also a part of the natural world and equally intriguing. Like flowers and plants, shells exist in colors ranging from purple, pink, green and yellow. Their sometimes striking colors and patterns are the result of heredity and nature. “I focus on the local shells,” said Witten. “There’s plenty to choose from on the Siesta Key beaches.” After joining the local Sarasota Shell Club, as well as the Sanibel Shell Club, Witten discovered other conchologists and soon discovered the best places to go and hunt for his treasures both on the Key and off. “Early morning during low tide is best,” he advised. “Occasionally, shells from Caribbean islands will find their way to Gulf Coast beaches when storms and currents churn up the waters.” When heading out on his shelling expeditions, Witten favors the shores of Shelby Gardens where shells from Siesta Key drift into the bay and become lodged amidst the mangroves. “The trick,” he said, “is to go out

at low tide and wade in knee deep when the water is clear.” On Siesta Key, Witten advised against Turtle Beach. “It’s not the best place to go shelling,” he said. However, “Point of Rocks is a catch basin for shells,” he noted. For serious shelling off the Key, Witten recommends a trip to Sanibel Island, where he says the shoreline offers a “treasure chest of beautiful shells.” At times, he explained with great enthusiasm, “the whole beach may be covered in sand-dollar shells.” There, shellers will also find the Bailey-Mathews National Shell Museum. A source of wonder and desirable collectables for thousands of years, shells were used by native people as tools, weapons, currency and decoration. In India, shells were a part of religious ceremonies. On the Hawaiian Islands, the conch horn is considered to have sacred meaning. Today, shells are found in works of art, in jewelry, and displayed in their natural form. Shell collecting, according to the Concologists of America website, is second in popularity only to stamp collecting. Wit ten’s home ref le cts h is passion for the lovely objects that at one time were the places that snails, oysters, clams, scallops and mussels called home. In his home office, Witten maintains a collection of shells that are categorized and saved in protective boxes. He and his wife also showcase their treasures throughout their home. It’s clear that they both are fascinated by the small treasures from the sea, such as the rare scaphella junonia and the larger “lion’s paw” scallop shell that he calls “the biggest find of all.” W i t t e n ’s m o r e c o m m o n discoveries include the horse conch (Florida’s state shell), the banded tulip, and the common spiny jewel box. His personal favorite is the King Crown Conch. Sarasota Shell Club president

Dan Whitten and his grandson comb Siesta Key for some seashell keepers.

The lion’s paw scallop shell is what Whitten considers the ultimate find.

Collection of Florida shells to be found on Siesta Key.

Sally Peppitoni, a Manatee High School physics teacher, said that the mission of the non-profit organization is to promote the love of shells, educate people about shells and mollusks, and to promote their study. Witten’s enthusiasm for shell collecting, she noted, is mirrored by the club’s 150-plus members. She explained that in addition to avid shell collectors, many other club members are shell artisans who meet weekly to create works of art and beautiful arrangements. “If you love to go to the beach

and wonder about the shells along the shore, we’re for you,” she said. The club meets in person on the second Thursday of each month, from September through April, at the Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church fellowship hall at 4826 Macintosh Rd. It welcomes new members. The annual Sarasota Shell Club Shell Show, now in its 58th year, is the highlight of the club’s yearly activities. Open to the public, the event will be held Friday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds’ Potter Building on Fruitville Road.

“We’ll have exhibitors from all over the country and there will be judging in both scientific and artistic categories,” said the club president. Artists who work in shells as well as shell vendors will be on hand selling rare and exotic shells from around the world, and experts will speak on topics ranging from crafting with shells to environmental and scientific topics. Details on the 2022 Shell Show as well as membership information for the Sarasota Shell Club is available at sarasotashellclub.com

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5/31/2021

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650,000

4864 Peregrine Point Circle N

715,000

4899 Peregrine Point Circle E

820,000

4868 Peregrine Point Circle N

873,000

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905,000

1724 Landings Boulevard

1,150,000

5026 Kestral Park Way S

1,200,000

4808 Peregrine Point Circle W

1,600,000

1427 Cedar Bay Lane

1,850,000

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305,000

5337 Landings Boulevard

390,000

5400 Eagles Point Circle #104

410,000

1744 Landings Boulevard

426,000

5217 Heron Way

450,000

5011 Kestral Park Drive

455,000

5400 Eagles Point Circle #306

460,000

4804 Kestral Park Circle

469,000

1734 Kestral Park Way S

489,000

1543 Landings Boulevard

500,000

1485 Landings Lake Drive

510,000

5440 Eagles Point Circle #202

535,000

1355 Landing Drive

590,000

5420 Eagles Point Circle #201

600,000

5420 Eagles Point Circle #404

627,500

5450 Eagles Point Circle #105

654,000

1478 Landings Circle

660,000

5420 Eagles Point Circle #401

690,000

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