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Dr. Tomasko to Speak on February 12th

Household Hazardous Waste HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT

Executive Director of Sarasota Bay Estuary Program

Sarasota County Hazardous Waste and The Landings are hosting a household hazardous waste collection event.

Interested i n lear n i ng about Sarasota Bay, our unique coastal lagoon and how climate change will affect us here at The Landings and what we can do about it? Mark your calendars for a talk on all these topics by Dr. Dave Tomasko, the Executive Director of the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP). SBEP’s work since 1989 has been a game-changer for Sarasota Bay in improving water quality and restoring habitat, but there is still much to do. Dr. Tomasko will also offer his perspective on the controversial question “Should Midnight Pass between Siesta Key and Casey Key be reopened?” It’s a hot topic since this would impact the habitat in Little Sarasota Bay, just south of us here at The Landings.

So, mark your calendars for Monday February 12 th at 3:00 pm, Lakeside room at LRC. This is a joint event of the Free College and the LMA and all are welcome! There will a complimentary wine and cheese reception with Dr. Tomasko following the talk.

COLLECTION EVENT

Tuesday, 12MAR2024 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED ● Ammunition ● Empty containers (>5 gal) ● Fireworks ● Flares ● Medications ● Needles or syringes ● Radioactive materials ● Tires

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ● Place materials in vehicle trunk. ● Remain in your vehicle. ● Staff will unload materials. ● No walk-ups accepted.

TYPES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED ● Adhesives and glues ● Aerosols ● Antifreeze ● Automotive products ● Cleaners ● Electronics ● Fertilizers ● Fluorescent lamps ● Gasoline ● Household fire extinguishers ● Mercury ● Motor oil ● Oil filters ● Paint ● Pesticides ● Pool chemicals

COLLECTION TO TAKE PLACE AT:

Inside the north gate at the intersection of Kestral Park Way N. and Pine Harrier Circle.

● Propane cylinders ● Rechargeable batteries ● Solvents and thinners ● Vehicle batteries

This event is only for residents in The Landings . Proof of residency may be requested before any waste is accepted. Sarasota County may limit the amount of waste collected. No commercial or other organizational waste will be accepted.

Think before you throw… … No matter where you go.

Volunteers Who Work for You

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This is the sixteenth in a series of articles highlighting the special volunteers who help to make The Landings such a special place to live. The Eagle interviewed Neil Goldman for this issue. Academic prodigy, family man, athlete, coach, lawyer, and Landings volunteer all describe Neil Goldman. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Neil skipped second and ½ of sixth grade in the public schools. He was 12 when he started high school and he graduated and started college at 16. Despite his academic success, and ability to compete athletically with his older classmates, he felt “socially” behind among his classmates growing up. He remembers being with friends, going all over the Chicago on buses and trains. He was always out doing things with his friends. They often went to Wrigley Field to watch the games. He played Little League baseball and continued playing at higher levels as he got older. As one of the better athletes, he played both pitcher and shortstop. His father was a psychologist, and his stay-at-home mother took care of the four children (Neil the oldest, two sisters and a bother). When asked about his early years, he remembered the impact of civil rights, Martin Luther King and the 1968 Chicago riots. He and his father participated in public marches and activities in support of social justice. While in his senior year of high school in 1969, (a year all Cubs fans will remember) at age 16 he was able to get a job as a vendor at Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, and Soldier Field selling soft drinks, snacks, ice cream and hot dogs. He continued working as a vendor during the summers, on weekends, and for night games while he was in college. By the time he was 21 he was able to sell beer. You must ask him to give you his sales pitch chant when he was a beer salesman in the parks. It is very impressive. His first two years while in college were at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He then transferred to the University of Illinois Urbana-

Champaign. It was in his senior year that he decided that he wanted to be a lawyer. Given a need to earn more money for law school, he took a year off from his academic studies upon graduation and worked at an electronics factory. He was challenged academically, for the first time, when he entered the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign Law School. There was a lot of pressure in law school and the stress, plus lots of pizza, contributed to a significant weight gain. It’s hard to believe, seeing Neil now, that he weighed 211 pounds upon graduating law school. To his credit, he has since lost 45 pounds. Upon graduating law school, he sought out a position that could provide him the economic security he wanted and the experience he needed. He found a single practice attorney who hired him right out of school. He was with that firm his entire 35-year career. The firm became a significant one, specializing in personal injury. They expanded to two offices, 22 lawyers and 50 employees. In 1979, he met and married Sharon. Ask him or her to tell the story about how they met in a bar. They soon had two sons (Scott and Mark) and now have four grandchildren. Neil prides himself on being a family man. When his kids were young, he coached soccer, Little League, and hockey. Both of his boys were good athletes and were on very competitive travel teams. One of his grandchildren, who is 12 years old, is ranked number 17 nationally in tennis in his age group and travels all over the country to play in tournaments. Neil and Sharon had always wanted a winter and summer home near or on the water. In 1987, they purchased their summer home in New Buffalo, on Lake Michigan. After visiting friends in Sarasota, they decided to find a winter home and in 2004 purchased in The Landings. While still working, Neil and Sharon would travel back and forth during the winter from Chicago to Sarasota. In 2013, Neil retired, and they transitioned from

being “snowflakes” to “snowbirds”. Neil had not played much tennis prior to his retirement so he was attracted to The Landings as a tennis community where he could learn and improve his game. They love the location, the environment and that they have made so many friends with similar interests. They have taken advantage of the many social and tennis activities in the community. Soon after retirement, Neil got involved with the community, serving on the board and then President of Portside Village Landings South 2 Association. He has served on the LMA Board twice, and has been a long-term member of the security committee. He has served on the tennis committee and is an active player on two league teams. He is still captain of the men’s 60’s team. He finds time to play pickleball in The Landings, at public pickleball facilities in Sarasota, and in New Buffalo. He also takes advantage of the area’s cultural events. He enjoys bike riding, boating and kayaking. He was recently elected

to serve on the board of the Landings Racquet Club. When asked what he thought would be needed to make The Landings a better place in the future he said, “I’m concerned about the aging infrastructure. The LRC has old buildings with limited areas for growth. It’s going to take a lot of money to maintain our facilities so that we can be more competitive with the newer communities. Erosion of our lakes and the extreme effects of global warming are issues we need to address. Within 3050 years, it is projected that higher water will cover a large part of The Landings, especially Eagle Point Circle, Heron Way and all of the tennis courts. The nature trail already is frequently covered with water. Flooding is going to be a serious problem and can’t be ignored.” Despite his concerns, Neil loves The Landings and has been a fantastic leader on the boards and associations he serves. We thank Neil for his volunteer service and look forward to his involvement for many years to come.

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President’s Report Dear Neighbor, As we enter the new year, your board has two key objectives: the successful completion of the road restoration project and the successful “modernization” of our security apparatus. Improvement on the scale we are discussing does not come without challenges and hard work from our many volunteers who work on your behalf to make our community a better place to live. Please consider this as we all put up with the “inconveniences” that inevitably come with progress. Our year-end unaudited financials are just in, and I want to share these results with you by focusing on committee level performance. A surplus of $175,000 will be achieved. Net interest income (after 30% federal tax leveled on HOA interest and other income) is responsible for 80% of the total. We were fortunate to capture high interest rates just as we experienced an inflow of annual and special assessment income. Our primary bank is Centennial who serves as a network bank for us in the IntraFi system that enables all our funds to be FDIC insured. Centennial was very responsive to our requests for the highest rates achievable within the network. (I am sure it helped that due to the roads project, we had very high

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deposits for a typical HOA). The balance of the surplus was due to the hard work by your committee chairs and their respective committees. Here are the results by committee: Grounds: - Ground contract, irrigation repairs, tree trimming and enhancements: on budget. Thank you, Paul Weiner. - Kayak: (together with the nature trail and the Gazebo, kayak is included in the Grounds category). A negative $19,000. The board authorized an expenditure of up to $25,000 for the installation of a kayak launch. The launch was installed ahead of schedule and on budget. At the current level of kayak berths, this subcategory will bring in $10,800 in rack rentals per year, so the pay-back schedule is on track. Thank you to Jackie Massari and her committee. - Maintenance: on budget. Thank you, Judy Greene, and to Teddy Fox who is our independent contractor. - Lakes and Drainage: all initiatives (erosion mitigation, extensive ditch clearance) completed with a 7% surplus resulting. Thank you to Mike Knupp, Richard Greenspan, Frank Pipers as well as the employees at Admiral Environmental for your help. - Security: Year end results show

an 11% surplus. I cannot overstate how much volunteer work goes into this committee and how difficult the situations can become. We are now in a transition to a new system that will add efficiency and convenience to our residents. It will remain a challenge for us until we can implement the new system during the second quarter of this year. I thank Mike Knupp, Judy Greene, Amy Drachman, and Justin Berry (captain) for all your efforts during the year. A sidenote, the surplus would be more than $20,000 greater if it were not for needed repairs to the north and south Gates. These gates have aged out and will be replaced as part of the “modernization.” - Administration: 12% over budget. Bank fees, legal and accounting services were higher. This was necessary and consistent with the higher level of financial activity occasioned by the roads project. Pinnacle Management charges were on budget. Thank you to Heather Hamilton and to Emily Riddle for your help during the year. In closing, thank you to Harvey Greller, our treasurer and to his committee that included Amy Drachman, Louis Goncalves, Hans Hawrysz and John Schmidt.

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LMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: JEFF SMITH...................................... President JUDY GREENE.......................... Vice President HARVEY GRELLER............................Treasurer SUE CAMINS.. ................................... Secretary AMY DRACHMAN...............................Director HANS HAWRYSZ.................................Director ELIDA RAMBERGER. . ..........................Director HARRY MOSER. . ..................................Director EMILY RIDDLE Property Manager — Pinnacle Management Company

LMA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: HARVEY GRELLER.............................. Finance EDDIE GOLDSTEIN. . ........... Communications NORMAN OLSHANSKY................... The Eagle MARALYN KAUFMAN. . ........... Environmental AMY DRACHMAN....... Governance Advisory HARVEY GRELLER..............Hazardous Waste JEFF SMITH........................ Lakes & Drainage PAUL WEINER. . ........................... Landscaping HARVEY CAMINS..... LMA Property Mgr Needs Comm. JUDY GREENE............................ Maintenance JACKIE MASSARI.................................. Kayaks CALI LAMPTON .. .......................... Nominating ELIDA RAMBERGER. . ............................. Roads JUDY GREENE..................... Safety & Security TBD....................... Social/Community Events

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By Paige Packman, Social Chair We are now hitting full stride on high season social events at the LRC! January was busy with an Inaugural LRC Burn Supper organized by our local Scots, Anne Parsons, and the Campbells – who’s up for Haggis, Neeps, Tatties and poetry - what’s not to like! We also held our January happy hour, which was well attended. Be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming popular events: - LRC Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 11 th - La ndi ngs Dog Parade on Saturday February 24 th - LRC Rock and Roll Pool Party on Friday, March 8 th - LRC Wine Tasting on April 1 st at Total Wines We would like to thank LRC members who generously volunteer their time to organize LRC activities, including Betty Greenspan for Mahjongg, Dena Green for popular RummiKub, Nancy Freidberg for Canasta, Joan Sussman for the new Mat Pilates class, Lee DelFausse for her Writing Class, Marc Mitchell for Line Dancing, Norm Olshansky for Landoliers, and John Bruno for Free College. Thank you for using your talents to bring The Landings community together!

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Contact the Landings “Fish Whisperer” to learn how to fish or to fish with a friend.

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Mahjong Instruction

Through Feb 12th, Mondays, 1 PM – 3 PM , in Lakeside Room

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Poker

Most Wednesdays, 6 PM in Poolside

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RummiKub Group

Thursdays 3:30-5:00 PM, in Poolside Room. No experience required! (*exception- not held on Feb 8th)

Signup at club or with Dena (denasgreen@hotmail.com), 12 players max. Hosted by Dena Schneider Green. No fee.

Trivia Challenge

1st and 3rd Tuesdays in Lakeside Room

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President’s Report By Beth Cotner January at the Club was bustling once again. Team tennis, trivia, and line dancing took place in January. In addition, lessons in Mahjong and Mat Pilates started. Our first Burns Supper took place on January 25th, celebrating the birthday of poet Robert Burns, with bagpipes, poetry readings and

haggis. The Landings Free College got off to a great start with talks on Turkey, Artificial Intelligence, and restoring Sarasota Bay. The most importa nt event i n January was our election of new officers. Our new officers are Beth Cotner, President, Bob Golicher, Vice

President, Ellen Demos, Secretary, and Norm Olshansky, Treasurer. Other n ew b o a rd me mb e r s a r e Ne i l Goldman, and George Ulrich. The board really appreciated Sue Lewis stepping in to fill the role of Treasurer for the past two months. The club’s finances are in very good

News From the Court

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By Adrian “Mo” Moghina What you are thinking about and saying to yourself in a pressure match is just as important as your tennis strokes, strategy, and fitness level. You are hitting a tennis ball only about 25% of the time in a tennis match. The other 75% of the time is the “in between” points time. What your mind is focused on in this between time is crucial to your success. Are you staying focused in the present moment? Do you say positive things to yourself and your teammate? Do you know how to relax yourself under pressure? Are you crystal clear on your game plan and targets? Dr. Jim Loehr is a famous high-stress

shape as we had prepared in advance for the insurance rate increases that took place last year. I hope you enjoy all the wonderful activities that are taking place at our club and have a very happy new year!

performance psychologist that developed an emotional training system that helps tennis players deal with pressure during their match. Players such as Monica Seles and Jim Courier used his system to become the best players that they could be. His system has four stages that take about 20 seconds or less to do before and after every point. I simplify it and remember it by the letters P.R.P.R. The first stage is P for POSITIVE physical response. Your body language portrays a very confident look no matter what happened in the last point. And you are only saying positive words to yourself like “It’s okay”, “stay calm”, “watch the ball” or “you got this”.

The second stage is R for RELAX. Try to take a long deep breath and shake off any unnecessary tension in your hands, arms, and shoulders. Have good eye control. Don’t look around too much and risk getting very distracted. Look at your strings, a tennis ball or something that helps to keep you relaxed and focused in the present. The third stage is P for PREPARE and plan for the next point. Are you going to start the next point aggressive or conservative? What patterns and targets will you use to create pressure and achieve your strategy? And the fourth stage is R for RITUALS. Do your rituals before you serve or return your opponent’s serve. For example, bounce the

ball three times before you serve, or jump up and down before you get into your return serve position. This system gives you the best chance to handle the pressure of the match and play as well as you can that given day. If you notice that the best players in the world such as Rafael Nadal and Coco Gauff do just about the same things repeatedly in between points after every point. And it’s very hard to tell whether they are winning or losing unless you see the score on the screen. We will have our Social Round Robin and Pro Exhibition on Friday February 16th from 2-4:30 pm. Sign up in the Pro Shop. See you on the courts.

be working on Landings Blvd. at some point in February. We are going to do our best to protect the beautiful new pavers in our parking lot. We are asking for your assistance with this as well. Please do what you can to avoid driving, walking, or cycling through the newly laid asphalt and then entering our parking lot. The warning that LMA

has included in their emails states: Please refrain from driving on fresh asphalt for two hours after paving is completed. There is the opportunity for the asphalt to adhere to your tires and mark the pavers in your driveway if you drive on the fresh asphalt. For our members that drive to the club, there will be options to park in the guest spots on

the various streets close to the club. I will send out updates via email as soon as I know the exact schedule. There are lots of activities happening at the club this time of year that members can participate in. Nancy Friedberg is leading a Canasta class on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Betty Greenspan is teaching a Mah Jongg class at 1:00 pm on Mondays. There is a poker game led by Mike Kurtz on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. The Free College has a great schedule of events at 2:00 pm every Thursday through the end of April. Dena Green has a Rummikub group that meets at 3:30 on Thursday afternoons. Joan Sussman is leading a Mat Pilates class Tuesdays at 4:00 pm. The Koffee Klatsch breakfast is twice a month as well as Trivia Challenge. We have monthly Happy Hours, social tennis round robins and triples outings. Daniele Jarmin is instructing the Core Mobility Class Monday & Wednesday mornings at 8:15 am. A Ping Pong group meets Wednesdays at 10:00 am. We even have kayak and bicycle outings. The list goes on and on! If you aren’t currently participating in one or more of these events, you should give some of them a shot.

Manager’s Report By Kevin Lechlitner Thank you to all the members that have paid their annual assessment already. Please contact me in the Tennis Pro Shop at 923-3886 if you have any questions regarding your annual assessment or your account in general. I’m sure you are aware of the LMA paving project currently happening in the community. The projections are they will

Happiness is…Hearts in Your Eyes Ah, February – the month of roses, chocolates, and all things romance and love! The folks at Abel’s Ice Cream are excited to celebrate with you. Is there anything more special than a date with your sweetheart to a local ice cream parlor? Friendly faces at Abel’s are ready to help you impress your special someone with traditional flavors like our award-winning chocolate or vanilla. Or go wild with their special love-inspired holiday flavors like Strawberry Cheesecake (the ultimate classic cheesecake ice cream loaded with chunks of creamy cheesecake and a flavorful strawberry ribbon), or Cherry Oblivion (creamy black cherry ice cream loaded with black cherries & luscious liquid chocolate chips).

If delicious, decadent chocolates are calling your name, Abel’s famous specialty chocolatier, Sweet Shop USA, lives up to their name. Check out their amazing variety of white, milk, and dark chocolate creations. Come celebrate love at Abel’s Ice Cream. Life is too short to skip the sweet stuff! Abel’s Ice Cream is located at 1886 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota in the South Bridge Plaza. Open Sunday through Thursday from Noon-9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from Noon-10 pm. Learn more online at www.abelsicecream.com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Wave Reviews!

Submitted by Jackie Massari, LMA Kayak Committee Chair Photos by Kim Cooper The reviews are in on the new kayak launch. “What a great addition to the community.” “The new launch made it so easy.” ”I love the new launch!” These are comments from those who have ventured into the Nature Trail waters independently and during the December 9th and January 16 kayak outings. We have planned another outing on February 6. Like the outing last year, interested kayakers can rent a kayak on Turtle Beach and then we will have lunch. Once again, John McFetridge has organized the outing and arranged for us to rent single kayaks for $30 and tandem kayaks for $45. Timing will be tide contingent so final details

will be posted on TeamReach and The Landings website. In the interim, call Tim at 740434-8973, 8900 Blind Pass Road, Sarasota, to reserve your kayak. And when you see John, give him a big round of appreciation for his leadership on these kayak outings. We welcome suggestions for additional destinations and for volunteers to lead future outings. Please remember to check TeamReach for updated information on future kayak events, to buy/sell kayaks, and to borrow/lend kayaks. According to one of Landings’ resident legal authorities, unless you are loaning a kayak

with a hole in it, you would have no liability were the borrower to injure himself/herself while using your kayak! There were few berths that became open for the 2024 year. The berth rental waitlist grows longer, attributable in part by the easy launching now available. Our plans for more than a dozen new berths have been thwarted, hopefully only momentarily, by the county’s new requirement of permitting to remove buttonwoods along the trail where the berths had been planned. We have been working for more than a month with the county to obtain approval to remove these plants and have not given up

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yet! It is the objective of the Kayak Committee to assist in the maintenance and beauty of the Nature Trail as well as the protection of our mangroves, while at the same time providing a safe and easy way for kayakers to enjoy their beauty from the water as well the calm and pleasure of traversing the waters surrounding The Landings provides. The pictures of kayakers accompanying this article were taken during the December 9th outing. You will notice a green interloper who got a free ride!


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Hans Behr, A life following the Law of Harvest By Em Becker

While recognized by Landings residents for his contributions at the Racquet Club, Hans Behr’s journey has extended far beyond familiar courts. From living in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, Behr’s rich experiences have shaped him into the person the local community knows and loves. Behr grew up in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the country’s largest city and main port. He lived in Guayaquil for almost forty years. During his time in Guayaquil, he was introduced to the world of shortwave radio. Behr was fascinated by the global reach of shortwave radio. He strived to learn everything he could about shortwave radio. Through shortwave radio, he was able to listen to a diverse range of music which included rock bands. Behr tuned into the classic songs of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Pink Floyd. In his free time, he found himself researching bands he listened to learn more about them. Behr’s passion for radio showed him the importance of music. He realized that music held the power to prompt people to reflect on their individual experiences and discover their true selves. In 1987, Behr decided he wanted a change of pace. He enrolled in a naturalist guide course in Puerto Ayora, a town in Santa Cruz Island, which is part of central Galapagos.

He was drawn to the Galapagos because of the snorkeling opportunities into the Devil’s Crown, located off Floreana Island. Ages ago, the Devil’s Crown was a volcanic crater. It is a premier snorkeling spot, attracting people from around the world. Behr was interested in the job of a guide because of its roots in passion and the opportunity to study the island’s nature. He loved the idea of sharing exciting knowledge with others to enhance their own experience. The guide course was difficult for Behr, as it was in English, which was not his native language. He spent hours studying for the exam and improving his English. When he passed the exam, he was officially able to guide tourists around the island. “A guide is an interpreter of nature and must explain, in simple words, the interactions that are observed between species, between the living and geology”, Behr stated. Though he enjoyed giving tours and exploring nature’s beauty, the consistent use of English on tours was a struggle in the beginning. To overcome this issue, Behr worked hard to ensure his tour received the best experience possible. He wrote basic English phrases on note cards, dedicating countless hours to memorizing them. He would read and repeat the information in the training books. Behr also carried an English dictionary on his tours to optimize his ability to answer any questions. Living in the Galapagos Islands allowed Behr to become familiar with the local animals. Frequently, he would check on the Galapagos Giant Tortoises. “They are beautiful”, Behr said of the tortoises. Sometimes he was called to dig a hole in the ground to make a chamber for the tortoises to lay their eggs. Behr was a naturalist in the Galapagos from 1987-1989. In October of 1989, he then moved

to Sarasota, Florida to join his brother. He settled in and became familiar with the area through his travels via public transportation. This led him to obtain his driver’s license. In 2001, he returned to the Galapagos to continue his journey as a guide. A company called Buccaneer knew about his previous experience with guiding and reached out to him to come work for them. He worked in the Galapagos again from 2001-2003. Outside of tours, he studied marine iguanas and learned how they lived. “Wow, it was incredible”, Behr reflected. He also learned how to dive and take crews diving. In that role, he explained the dangers of currents and need of diver safety. He enjoyed exploring the reef in the North Island where schools of hammerhead sharks could be spotted. Following his time in the Galapagos, he returned to the United States. In 2009, he began working at the Landings Racquet Club in the day-court maintenance position. Working for the Racquet Club is a rewarding experience for him because there is no monotony, and there is always something

new to do. Throughout his many adventures, Behr never forgot the influence of music from his time in shortwave radio. Now, he appreciates the calming nature of classical music. He loves Mozart and listens to his wonderful melodies at least once per day. He credits Mozart with helping him to develop into the best version of himself. Behr mentioned that his diverse experiences have led him to appreciate the law of the harvest. “The law of the harvest says that in life, we will reap what we sow”, Behr said. Behr encourages others to immerse themselves in their pursuits and invest effort into their endeavors, unlocking endless potential.

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Lichens: Living Together for 500 million By Hans Hawrysz

Lichens, the patchy green growths on tree trunks that thrive in the background of The Landing landscape and our consciousness, are very unusual and some say bizarre organisms. They represent a vastly different model for how a life form can survive and thrive. Lichen’s life model is not based on being an individual organism but a relationship between two different life forms or symbiosis. In 1879, scientist Heinrich Anton de Bary defined Symbiosis as "the living together of unlike organisms”. Lichens are a partnership between a fungus and

an algae. Other species follow this model – most trees depend on fungi in their roots to convert chemicals to usable sugars. Clownfish live with an anemone’s poison to the benefit of both. Lichens are one of the most successful practitioners of the symbiosis model. Beyond their historical success, global range, diversity of shapes and colors, their ability to withstand extreme conditions is a constant source of interest for scientists. What is a Lichen? Lichens are an ancient species built to survive in many incredibly challenging environments. They are low energy and can turn on/off their metabolism for lengthy periods to deal with difficult periods. In the Lichen partnership, the fungus is the dominant partner and responsible for the basic structure. It creates exposure to the sun, protects from radiation and adheres the structure to a highly specialized surface. In the structure lives the algae that converts sunlight into the energy that sustains both the algae and fungus and their associated

bacteria helpers. The fungus also provides the algae with water and chemicals necessary for its survival. The bottom layer of the lichen is specialized to adhere to the specific surface of whatever the lichen lives on. – tree bark and branches, boulders, rocks, fences etc. The bottom layer does not conduct any water or food to the lichen. Unlike higher plants, lichens have no roots, stems, or leaves. All the lichen needs is a receptive surface, light, and rain/humidity. The Lichen’s flexibility and minimal requirement’s structure provides

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Years and Going Strong many colonization opportunities and a unique ability to survive in harsh conditions. The Success and Toughness of Lichens The symbiotic model that lichens have pioneered has proven to be extremely successful. Lichenologists believe that lichens have been around for 400+ million years since plants first began to cover the earth. Current estimates are that there are an estimated 20,000 species of lichens in the world with tremendous diversity. There are an estimated 1,000 species of lichen in Florida. They are found from the poles to the tropics, from the intertidal zones to the peaks of mountains and on every kind of surface from soil, rocks, tree bark, abandoned cars to the backs of living insects. Estimates are that lichens cover about 7% of the global land mass, especially in the tundra regions where they are the primary food for caribou and reindeer. Lichens can survive the hottest spots on earth, can be frozen to the temperature of liquid nitrogen (-196 C) and resume photosynthesis when brought back to room temperature, and they can

even live inside solid rock. In 2005, The European Space Agency sealed two species of lichen into a capsule and launched it into space to test the limits of lichens ability to survive. Once in orbit the capsules were opened, and the lichens were directly exposed to the vacuum of space with its widely fluctuating temperatures and cosmic radiation. After 15 days the lichens were brought back to earth and were found to be in full health with no discernible damage from their time in orbit. Lichens also have a high tolerance for radioactivity and can be the first organisms to colonize, or the longest to survive in areas of high radioactive contamination. These capabilities have made lichens a poster child for Panspermia theories – the idea that life came to earth via meteorites or extraterrestrial objects. And finally, lichens are extremely long lived. It is quite common for a lichen to have a lifespan of several centuries; in fact, some arctic specimens are estimated to be about 9,000 years old!

Lichens in the Landings There are lichens everywhere in The Landings, but they are not easy to spot. Look for crusty splotches on the bark of the oaks, bushes, palms, walls, and mangrove branches along the nature trail. Like the Resurrection Ferns, which cover many of our oak trees, they become more visible when it rains, and they swell up to capture moisture to store. Lichens demonstrate that living together can work to the benefit of the partners!

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Day Tripping

Wellen Park and Warm Mineral Springs By Betty Greenspan

It seems like every time I open the Herald there was some article about Wellen Park. So, I decided that a visit was in order. I also wanted to see what was happening in Warm Mineral Springs, a place I promised myself to visit years ago. As a fan of farmers markets, we went on a Sunday so we could also experience the Wellen Park farmers market. The Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, as it is called, is in downtown Wellen Park and open from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. I had a deja Ja vu moment as the area is set up exactly like Lakewood Ranch with a huge lake minus all the new construction. The buildings and shops surrounding the farmers market look exactly like the buildings at Lakewood Ranch. I found that it was fashioned after it so that explained everything.

I must admit that it was a great market with different offerings than I had seen at the other markets I reported on. There was cheesecake, homemade peanut butter, bagels, Paella and more. The owner of a new Mediterranean restaurant in Gulf Gate was even offering samples. Wonderful eggplant! The Great Lawn created for community festivals, markets, celebrations and events features a lakefront fountain, splash pad, outdoor stage and large patio. A 3-mile lakefront trail with on- site bicycles, e-bike, kayak, and paddle board rentals at Kind Vibes Outfitters is right there. While in the area, you can also catch a baseball game at the Cool Today Park, which is the spring training and player development home for the Atlanta Braves. The ballpark features an 8,000-seat stadium.

Warm Mineral Springs is a unique natural warm spring with an average temperature of 85 degrees year-round. The spring is known for its high mineral content and therapeutic properties, attracting over 150,000 visitors annually. You can relax and soak in the waters, which are rumored to have healing qualities. The weather was a bit chilly when we visited Mineral Springs as the morning air temperature was 56 degrees. I wondered why I waited so long after reading so much about it with its unique history. Accordi ng to “authent ic h istorical documents” the spring is the Fountain of Youth sought by Ponce De Leon who was mortally injured by a Native American raiding party. It is now known that for centuries Native Americans and others journeyed for many miles in search of their

health and wellbeing by bathing in and drinking the waters. Supposedly, after many years of research and studying documents, Jonas E. Miller of Washington D.C. was able to establish in February 1942 that the springs, were indeed the original Fountain of Youth. Maybe I’ll just come here once a week now!! Too bad the surrounding buildings which once housed a visitors’ center, display cases and gift shop were destroyed by hurricanes the last several years. The county now owns the facility and plans to construct new buildings. However plans are not yet complete. Stay tuned! Note there is a $15 Florida resident entrance fee. It’s definitely worth the visit!

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Community Message By Jeff Smith, LMA President There are so many things to enjoy in our community, the Nature Trail, Dick Bayles Park, and the beauty of the mature landscape surrounding us just to name a few. We all take pleasure in enjoying the outside with our family, friends, neighbors, and pets. Speaking of pets, The Landings seems to be home to more and more dogs of every different shape and size.

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Social Committee Goes Social! The LMA Social Committee, which intends to serve as the umbrella for several committees, is working to develop more activities, while enhancing and increasing the “advertising” of current offerings. There are numerous committees/ activities that LMA sponsors, or will sponsor, with the expectation that there will be something for everyone, well, almost everyone! Currently, these include/will include Newcomers’ Reception, Dog Parade, Free College, Halloween, Young People’s Pool Party, Landoliers, Welcoming Committee, and the Annual Art Show. More information to come about a planned Nature Day on the Trail. An idea for an activity/ event that LMA should sponsor/ support? Contact LMA social chair, Jackie Massari. There are many talented people who currently chair/organize these activities, giving so much of their time to make The Landings a place you want to be. However, there is

room for more and LMA’s Social Committee hopes to support current and future events in ways that will be most helpful to their success and fun. We need to hear from you! In January, the LMA Social Committee sponsored refreshments to the Presidents’ Circle social g at h e r i n g. W h o k e e p s t h i s community humming better than Association Presidents whose jobs have become more difficult with recent insurance and legislation? Currently, we are working with LMA Communications chair, Eddie Goldstein, to get all the various activities described and highlighted on the newly emerging website. We want a place where residents view “What’s Happening”, while providing a vehicle for volunteers and “idea folks” to contribute. How about an event to honor all the volunteers who contribute enormously? How about establishing a book club? Wha’s your idea?

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LHCF Needs You! In 2023, we helped 286 children have a happier holiday season and we want to increase that number!! We need Landings volunteers for our committees to help make that happen. We need your time and talent from October thru midDecember for hands-on help. We are looking for members in the following areas: - Marketing

- Social Event planning - Finance - Web design - Community outreach - Social Media Please call: - Roni Day at 941-256-5178, - Andrea Feldmar at 630-240-9779, - or Sara Rhodes 508-776-5231 to join a committee.

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We sailed away to the Greek Islands on a real clipper ship by a Swede to mirror the ones that sailed 100 years ago. There are three Star Clippers and they sail from ports around our globe. Ten of our family met in Athens at the end of June to sail the Aegean to Kusadasi, Turkey and then northern

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Greek islands including Patmos The Eagle Has Landed where the Apostle John wrote the last book of the Bible. We sailed under prevailing winds, traveled ship to shore in tenders, and three of us climbed the 33-rung rope rigging to the crow’s nest. It was a trip long planned by Michael who left us one year ago.

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I n c ide nt s i n t h e mo nt h o f be investing in sometime in 2024. Although all arms were promptly December were few, as a total of only six incidents were reported fixed, the rash of gate arms being da m aged ca n b e lessened by to security personnel. Two incidents were resolved drivers paying more attention qu ick ly. Two dog s t h at were and/or having residents tell their repor ted lo st f rom t he s a me contractors, vendors, and guests household were found, and a that they must enter and exit at sewage leak that was reported was the main gate on Landings Blvd. Landings residents, please tell fixed by county personnel. I nt e r e s t i n g ly, t h r e e o f t h e those who need to use the main r e p or t e d i n c ide nt s i nvolve d gate to do so. T he f i n a l i n c ide nt i s mor e vehicles that damaged gate arms while trying to either enter or c o n c e r n i n g f r o m a s e c u r it y exit The Landings. A contractor’s standpoint. An unknown man, vehicle hit the south gate entry carrying a book and a water bottle, lane .A vendor vehicle hit the north was seen wandering a hallway gate exit lane, and an unknown in one of the Eagles Point Circle vehicle hit the main gate exit lane. buildings, seemingly looking into The vehicle is unknown as there windows in some of the units. currently is not a camera mounted When confronted by a resident anywhere to view vehicles exiting the man said he was looking for the main gate. That will be changed a friend and left down a stairway. with new technology the LMA will Although no damage was done, and nothing was reported missing, it is still somewhat disconcerting to not know what the unknown man was up to. A couple of f i n a l poi nt s. Remember that if you are expecting a delivery, all vehicles 42 feet or longer must be accompanied by the resident to the unit. Additionally, vehicles of this size will not be a l lowed sout h of Heron Way due to t he na r row ness of t he roadways. Residents, make sure you are familiar with these rules and make delivery arrangements accordingly. Finally, if something occurs that should be reported to the front gate, please report it promptly. The sooner it is reported to security personnel the more likely the problem might be able to be solved.

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Fishing at the Gazebo Fishing at the gazebo on the nature trail is always fun. You never know what species of fish you are going to catch. The Fish Whisperer was joined by several residents who wanted to learn about fishing at the gazebo or just wanted to join in the fun. Pictured

below are photos of a variety of species. A few residents are also in the photos. If you are interested in learning how to fish or want to join the Fish Whisperer at the gazebo, he can be contacted at 941-685-1690 or nfpconsultingresources@ gmail.com

Kim Cooper with a pompano.

Antonio Baio with a snapper

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Kid’s Corner

Bryar Flood, 5, 1st grade, Homeschool By Heidi Bodor

Siblings: One brother, Brooks, 6 1/2 What languages do you speak? English and I’m learning Spanish Do you have any pets? No, but I’d like a hamster in a cage and a pet bird. How long have you been in The Landings? About a month What do you like most about The Landings? The hot tub Favorites: Ice cream? Cookie Dough School subject? Reading Book/s? Who Would Win? TV Show? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Video game? Fox on the Run Sport? Baseball Sport Team? Brewers Color? Light blue Song? Bury Me in Georgia Movie? Onward Food? Dad’s lasagna Least favorite food? Carrots Holiday? Easter If all your clothes could be one color, what color would you choose? Light blue What is your favorite part of the day? Sunrise One thing you would like to do but haven’t yet? Drive a car

One fun thing you do with your family? We play the matching game together. What is your favorite thing to do on weekends? Run around chasing seagulls What do you want to be when you grow up? A policeman If you could live in a house shaped like anything, what would it be? A pyramid If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? I’d sneak around and eat candy! If you could combine any two animals, what would you combine?

A lion and a tiger If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on? A pet hamster What is the best thing about being a kid? I can go into my room and trash it. What famous person would you like to meet? Why? I’d like to meet Rowdy Tellez because he is a champion. What is something you don’t understand about grownups? I don’t understand stand why kids can’t drive cars. What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do? Clean If you could do something like your

dad/mom do, what would you want to be able to do? Build like my dad What advice would you give your mom and dad? When I ask for candy, they give me the candy! What is the greatest thing ever invented? My Dad’s tool bench If you could wake up tomorrow with a superpower, what superpower would you want to have? Captain America powers If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? I’d bring my stuffed animal frog, a knife, and food.

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Ingredients:

- 2 slices artisan sourdough bread - 1/2 ripe medium avocado, pitted and peeled - 1/4 cup mango, pitted, peeled and cubed. - 1/4 cup red, green or black seedless grapes quartered - 1 mandarin orange peeled and segmented - 1/4 cup feta, crumbled

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Key cocktails is sponsored by Siesta Key Rum, Florida’s finest craft rum producer that uses all natural ingredients in its distillery process. Siesta Key Rums are smooth enough to be enjoyed on their own but also make a great base for cocktails! This February, toast the one that you love with a delicious and totally refreshing cranberry mojito. This easy-to-make recipe creates a pitcher full of these wonderfully tasty cocktails. Why not invite friends over and have a Valentine’s party! Siesta Key Rum’s Silver Rum recently won the Best-in-Class medal at the Rum XP International Tasting Competition held during the Rum Renaissance Festival. It’s the perfect base for cocktails or mixing with cola or juice. Visit siestakeyrum.com to discover many more delicious cocktail recipes made with Siesta Key Silver, Coconut, Spice and Coffee Rum. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Ingredients

(Makes A Small Pitcher) - 1¾ Cup Siesta Key Silver Rum - 20 oz Sparkling Water, chilled - 1¼ Cup fresh Lime Juice - ¾ Cup Cranberry Juice Cocktail Concentrate, thawed - ½ Cup Sugar - 1 Bunch fresh Mint (about 1 cup)

Preparation

Using a wooden spoon, mash mint with sugar in the bottom of a large pitcher. Add Siesta Key Silver Rum and lime juice, stir until sugar dissolves. Mix in thawed cranberry juice concentrate and water. Mix in 6 cups of ice. Enjoy!

If you want to make this cocktail at home or just enjoy some fabulous rum, you can purchase Siesta Key Rums at Siesta Village Liquors, Dive Wine & Spirits, Total Wine & More, Siesta Spirits and Publix Liquors near the Sarasota Pavilion as well as many other liquor stores in the immediate area. To tour the Siesta Key Rum distillery and to discover many more Siesta Key Rum cocktail recipes, visit SiestaKeyRum.com.


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Now is the best time to sell your home in The Landings. Call Judy and Tara today.

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5259 Heron Way #103 | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,712 SF | Offered at $515,000 ADDRESS

PRICE

4920 Kestral Park Circle, #11 | 2 BR | 2 BA | 1,570 SF | Offered at $645,000

BR

BA

HB

HOMES SOLD 5170 KESTRAL PARK TERRACE

1,100,000

3

2

1

1625 LANDINGS BOULEVARD

1,975,000

5

3

2

2,160,000

5

6

1

2

2

0

1447 PEREGRINE POINT DRIVE

CONDOS FOR SALE 5259 HERON WAY

515,000

4920 KESTRAL PARK CIRCLE

645,000

2

2

0

5430 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #101

749,900

3

2

0

3

2

1

CONDOS PENDING 1450 LANDINGS CIRCLE

799,000

CONDOS SOLD 1710 STARLING DRIVE

470,000

2

2

0

5225 HERON WAY

500,000

2

2

1

5355 LANDINGS BOULEVARD

595,000

2

2

0

5408 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #302

599,000

2

2

0

1736 STARLING DRIVE

600,000

3

2

0

1456 LANDINGS CIRCLE

740,000

3

2

1

1730 KESTRAL PARK WAY S

742,000

3

2

0

5400 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #304

780,000

3

2

1

5440 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #101

780,000

3

2

1

5440 EAGLES POINT CIRCLE #105

790,000

3

2

1

1454 LANDINGS CIRCLE

835,000

3

2

1

1380 LANDINGS POINT

865,000

3

2

1

5430 Eagles Point Circle, #101 | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,936 SF | Offered at $749,900 PENDING

1450 Landings Circle, #61 3 BR | 3 BA | 2,216 SF Offered at $799,000

SOLD

5440 Eagles Point Circle, #101 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,936 SF Sold for $780,000

SOLD

1454 Landings Circle, #52 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,912 SF Sold for $835,000

*Chart data is compiled of Sold Properties as recorded in the Stellar MLS and county tax records.

Please call your Landing’s Real Estate Team — JUDY and TARA — to inquire about properties for sale in The Landings! It’s the perfect time to achieve the lifestyle you’ve always wanted and take advantage of your home’s value. Contact us today for a free home valuation and learn our strategy to selling success.

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