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LANDINGS HAPPENINGS
Latest Schedule of Events & Activities
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DOG PARADE
When Ag nes Schipper and her husba nd, Joh n Ca rson, moved to Sarasota in 2013, they found a welcoming com mun it y with great tennis fac i l it ie s at T he Landings. Schipper was an avid tennis player but had to stop playing after s evera l s er iou s injuries. To keep in shape, she now Agnes Schipper enjoys her walks throughout The Landings as well as her aerobics and Zumba classes. Little did she know that she would have to face the COVID-19 pandemic and change her way of life for the time being. She feels very fortunate that, here in Sarasota, she could still enjoy the outdoors and, as she describes it, a “modified arts life” with outdoors concerts and theater. Schipper is a native of New York City. She also lived in Minneapolis and North Carolina and worked as a newspaper reporter, as an editor, then as a lawyer for the Mayo Clinic, among other corporations. After retiring in Sarasota, she became involved in various organizations as Continued on page 19
The Landings Free College is Back By Irv Kushner
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The Landings Free College is back after our Covid-19 break. The revived season began on February 24th. Irv Kushner was originally supposed to give this talk in March 2020, but Covid-19 supervened. Now, two years late, is rescheduled to present Irresistible; Statues that people can’t refrain from touching, rubbing, or even kissing. There is an amazingly large number of such statues around the world; you will be amazed! It’s possible to make a trip around the world, hopping from one irresistible statue to another. Warning! This talk is rated PG - 13. M a r c h 3rd : Joh n Br u no, t he Emer it u s Di st i ng u i shed P rofe s sor of Psyc holog y, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry at The Ohio State University, will present Lessons Learned from a 40-Year Career of Studying Healthy and ‘Broken’ Brains. John is an internationally renowned researcher and teacher. He holds BS degrees in biology and chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and a PhD in psychology/pre-clinical neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University. His talk will highlight several success stories of treating aging or damaged brains and some of the enduring puzzles yet to be solved. March 10th: Agnes Schipper will tell us about her book to be published in May: Sabine’s Odyssey. In it, she relates the story of her mother’s experiences growing up in Germany and as a hidden child in the Netherlands during World War II; she lived underground in nine Continued on page 22
Read profile of Free College speaker, Irv Kushner on page 16
LMA Annual Meeting & Monthly Meeting Notes By Trebor Britt The LMA Held their annual meeting on February 3rd. Here is a recap of the minutes of the annual meeting.
ANNUAL MEETING
LMA Pres. Norm Olshansky called the Annual Meeting to order and presented his Annual Report: • The minutes of last year’s annual meeting were presented and approved. • Olshansky reported there were great accomplishments and great challenges over the past year. • The drainage and Peregrine Roads project were completed. Plans for road work throughout the rest of the community
are nearly concluded. During this process, the board worked closely with associations and the LRC to consider repaving parking areas as well. • Work on Lakes will continue going forward. • Repairs and improvements have been made to the gazebo, Tree House bridge and nature trail. • Residents now have a place to store their kayaks near the water. • The Eagle Committee has continued to improve The Landings publication and work has begun on improving the technology, communication, and website. Continued on page 3
The 2022 LMA board members: Left to Right: Harvey Greller (Treasurer), Elida Ramberger (President), Cali Lampton, Harry Moser (Secretary), Sue Camins, Jeff Smith (Vice President), Paul Weiner, Joan Koplin, and Jim Goldman
Household Hazardous Waste
COLLECTION EVENT Sarasota County Hazardous Waste and The Landings are hosting a household hazardous waste collection event. Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2022 From 8am - 10am 4852 Peregrine Pointe Cir.
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ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED ● Ammunition ● Empty containers (>5 gal) ● Fireworks ● Flares ● Medications ● Needles or syringes ● Radioactive materials ● Tires
TYPES OF ITEMS ACCEPTED ● Adhesives and glues ● Aerosols ● Antifreeze ● Automotive products ● Cleaners ● Electronics ● Fertilizers ● Fluorescent lamps ● Gasoline
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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.
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President’s Report Welcome to my first President’s Report. I wish to extend my very best thanks to Norm, who continues his support of our neighborhood, in the background, by helping me to learn the ropes. As I begin the term serving our neighborhood, this seems a good opportunity to share my hopes and wishes. Like most new presidents, I have goals for our newly elected board. Among these is a review of our governing documents. Sue Camins has agreed to chair the committee. She will likely be looking for volunteers to share this task so if you are interested, please contact Sue. The last review and revisions were recorded in 2010. We h ave h a d a r o c k y relationship with the property
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management company, Argus, in recent times. The relationship is getting a makeover at Argus through the capable hands of Mary Shrewsbury. That said, an accounting of our needs will be undertaken by Jeff Smith. He plans to analyze and enumerate ou r ne ed s, c r eate a r e que st for proposa l s, a nd eva luate s ub m i s sion s. A rg u s, who s e ma nagement ag reement was adopted in 2001, and reviewed by LMA annually, will be invited to submit a proposal. A goal with longer-term effects is the creation of a three-, five-, and 10-year plan for our neighborhood. Such a plan will depend on input from neighbors, com m ittees, a nd a sso c iat ion s. T here a re
many stakeholders whose wants and needs can, and should, be considered when developing this plan. Learning what those wants and needs are will depend on input from everyone. Please voice your interest in, or concern about, specific functions of The Landings Management Association, our common elements, and service in our neighborhood. Stay tuned to learn how this will happen and how you can best communicate with us. As I write to new board members to enlist them as committee chairs, I am again struck by the breadth of expertise in our neighborhood and among our volunteers, as well as thei r dedicat ion a nd service. I am seeking volunteers
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or in creating a new committee contact me or the committee chair directly to explore how much of a commitment is necessary to ser ve on a com m it te e. Oftentimes com m it tees need ad hoc participation -- e.g., sign committee volunteers assisted in auditing our existing street, speed, way and direction signs. This activity took about two hours and provided the information necessary to place our order for new signs. This is the beginning of my term serving our neighborhood. I a m open to suggest ion s, comments and feedback. Please com mu n icate your opi n ion s, good or otherwise. I look forward to hearing from you.
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LMA Annual Meeting & Monthly Meeting Notes Continued from page 1 • Participation in LMA Meetings has increased but has still not reached the levels desired. • Arg us, the LMA propert y management company was sold to national firm, Real Manage. A new property manager and part time maintenance person is now in place. • Another analysis of reserves funding will be undertaken to ensure fut ure emergency and capital needs. • The environmental committee has worked on many new projects and is working on a potential future composting initiative. • The next hazardous waste pick up is scheduled for March 15th. • A new entry and exit security system was installed and the speed radar detection system has been improved. • New signage will be installed after the completion of the Roads Project. • Many special social events for residents are being planned. • Landscaping issues throughout the community have improved. • The Nominating Committee recruited the greatest number of qualified board candidates in Landings’ history. • The greatest challenge of the past year was COVID. This caused the cancellation or adjustment of nearly all activities and meetings. • Olshansky ended his report thanking all board, committee members and volunteers. Special thanks were offered to Roger Kidder and Gary Kurnov. • A new board orientation event is being planned and will be announced once scheduled.
ROADS
Committee Chairman, Elida Ramberger reported the following: • Questions regarding roads can be referred to the email address landingsroads@gmail.com • T h e com m it t e e r e c e ive d construction plans from Santec on January 24. After a review of the plans, the committee requested further information/evaluation from Santec regarding several issues. • The committee engaged Wells, Olah, and Cochran to assess board compliance with HOA statutes to contract a large project. Issues considered are performance bonds, time of the essence, insurance and indemnification and liability. • Santec’s contract for Phase II of the restoration project is being reviewed. • Associations with parking pads have agreed to have them restored. Each association will be advised of their assessment after a contractor has been selected. The work will be treated as a pass thru.
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• President, Elida Ramberger • Vice President, Jeff Smith • Treasurer, Harvey Greller • Secretary, Harry Moser
FINANCE REPORT
Treasurer, Gary Kurnov reported income exceeded expenses in December by $13,300. This resulted in the end of year financial report $63,000 ahead of budget due to lower spending in the categories, grounds, roads, maintenance and repairs, community events and administration.
Jerry and Jill Williams, owners of Abel’s Ice Cream
‘Tis the season for…well… season! A big Welcome Back to the wonderful snowbirds who have returned to sunny Sarasota and Siesta Key. Abel’s Ice Cream owner Jerry Williams loves this time of year. “I really enjoy seeing so many faces come into the store year after year,” he said. “It always feels like friends coming home.”
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LMA Annual Meeting & Monthly Meeting Notes owner’s homes are in foreclosure who owe Association dues. All current and future dues, further collections and legal fees will be added to the liens when they sell.
LAKES
Committee chair, Jeff Smith reported a grate which collapsed causing a clear potential hazard in the Eagles Nest area was replaced within 48 hours of its discovery. There were no other major issues to report for the month of January. The timely payment of vendor invoices were discussed with new LMA manager, Mary Shrewsbury. The committee is confident payment issues have now been resolved. Santec engineers are analyzing a recent Lake survey. Conclusions drawn from the survey are expected soon. The purpose of the survey is to prioritize which Lakes need erosion mitigation and how soon. Sarasota Bay Watershed: A draft report has been given to the
Sarasota County Commissioners. Lake 1 has been recommended for the following remedial actions: “improve wet detention system treatment capacity via sediment removal, install nutrient separating baffle box upstream of the lake to collect sediment, install Bee Mats – floating wetland mats to increase nutrient removal efficiency “. No news from Sarasota County E nv i r on me nt a l D e p a r t me nt regarding the failed remediation effort on Lake 7. The committee has no choice but to take a wait and see approach.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Chair, Joan Koplin reported webmaster, Paul Fullylove, and John McFetridge are integrating LMA databases. They’re also working to make the website design more attractive and userfriendly. New residents are helping with the project which should be complete in a few months.
The Eagle Editorial committee is always discussing ideas for articles and photo opportunities. New ideas and thoughts are always welcome. Unfortunately, sometimes there isn’t room for everything.
SIGN COMMITTEE
Committee chair, Joan Koplin reported they should receive photos of the completed first order of signs for approval any day now. Two other Landing’s Associations have also contacted Forsite Sign Company to have their signs made. Forsite agreed to hold all signs until the Roads Project is completed later this year. Questions should be referred to Joan Koplin at 2joankoplin@gmail. com or 941-315-3221. To contact Forsite directly DavidLamolinara@ gmail.com or their website: www. mailboxesandsigns.com.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Com m it tee chai r, Ma raly n Kaufman-David, Ph.D. reported
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research on a potential composting prog ra m i s cont i nu i ng. T he committee is considering a survey to determine residents interest level, evaluating potential locations, estimating number of compost bins and cost, and identifying volunteers for a pilot startup. T he com m it te e i s s e ek i ng volunteers for a Celery Fields Cleanup on March 15, 2022. This is an opportunity to impact the environment and maintain the health of this local treasure. Those interested should respond to mkaufmanphd@gmail.com as soon as possible. More cleanup opportunities with Sarasota Baywatch will b e held t h i s w i nte r/spr i ng. Volu nt e e r s a r e we l c o m e t o participate along with Riverview High School marine science club and Sarasota high school student groups. Dates and further details will be published when available. Kaufman-David attended a
Sarasota Green Building public com me nt me e t i ng on z o om recently. The meeting including included forward thinking goals around energy use reduction and climate adaptation and adoption of a Green Building Policy for Sa ra sot a. T he goa l of t he s e assessments is to, “strengthen the overall quality of life for residents of Sarasota through enhancing the energy performance of local buildings, improving regional air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating positive public health benefits”. Additional information can be found on the sarasotafla.gov website. Search for Jeff Vredenburg, LEED AP O+M, Sustainability Coordinator.
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Newly elected LMA President, Elida Ramberger thanked former President Norm Olshansky for all his work and accomplishments as president.
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Day Tripping - St. Petersburg Beach By Betty Greenspan A one-hour drive from Sarasota is the fulfilled St. Pete Beach. It’s a Florida resort city, on one of eight barrier islands west of St. Petersburg. Known for its great beaches, funky bars and cute shops, it’s definitely more laid-back than downtown St. Pete. A 1928 landmark, the pink Moorish-style Don Cesar Hotel looms over the shore. Also known as the Pink Palace, it’s the crown jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast and hosts the Spa Oceana with 1,100 square feet of spa and salon areas. It’s the making for a great day of beauty and shopping. It’s also a great romantic weekend getaway or home to a special dinner or lunch date. I recommend the pina coladas -- the best I ever tasted (but not cheap). On the north end of St. Pete Beach is John’s Pass, where you’ll find a great little village and boardwalk. (Visit JohnsPassVillage.net) The “Pass,” as locals refer to it, was created by a hurricane on Sept. 27, 1848. A pirate, John Levique,
made the first passage through the newly created pass. Hence the name, John’s Pass. Located on the waterfront at John’s Pass, this quaint turn-of-thecentury fishing village is Pinellas County’s No. 1 tourist attraction. More than 100 merchants inhabit the village with unique retail shopping, a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. It’s a unique and very interesting place! Plan to stay all day -- those shops and restaurants are a delight! Relaxed Pass-a-Grille is at the southern end of St. Pete Beach. It’s an historic, quaint beach town known for Pass-a-Grille Beach and its wide stretch of white sand along the Gulf Coast. Beach boutiques, casual seafood spots and bars cluster nearby, especially along 8th Avenue. You can park your car and walk to the beach, ice cream shops, outdoor art markets, restaurants, rooftop bars, tennis courts and fishing piers. A historical museum traces the
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Racquet Club News LRC President’s Report March at last. Winter is quickly fading; Spring is about to emerge, and our gardens/ lawns are at last reawakening from their slumber. And (fingers crossed) Covid restrictions are beginning to loosen after 2 years. We all know to beware the “Ides of March” – which, if we dust off our history class notebooks, is when Julius Caesar was assassinated in front of the Roman senate on March 15th, 44 B.C. (or as some might say, back in the day”). And his famous line at seeing his friend, Brutus as being one of his assassins,“Et tu Brutus”, meaning, “and you too, Brutus”? March is perhaps better known as a key month in both men’s and women’s tennis on the pro tour. A unique stretch as it has both the men and women playing in only two professional tournaments – and both two weeks in duration (a tournament duration normally only reserved for the Grand Slam events). First stop is in Indian Wells for the BNP Paribas with the next event at the Miami
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Open. And for the player who wins both tournaments – is said to have won the “Sunshine Double” as both tournaments are played in sunny environments – southern California and south Florida. But winning the Sunshine Double is rare given both usually draw the top players as they vie for the 1,000 ranking points both tournaments offer, not to mention the lucrative prize money. Closer to home, we have begun to ramp up our activities at the LRC. We’ve got Trivia on the 1st and 15th of March, Koffee Klatch on the 8th and 23rd, Salsa dance lessons, cooking lessons and on Friday, March 11th, we have a Rock & Roll Pool Party with a super band and a food truck. Sign-up sheets in the Pro Shop. On the tennis side, we’ve got a round robin followed by a pro exhibition on Friday, 25 March. This is a sure bet for a fun and exciting afternoon. Certainly, something for everyone. The Landings Racquet Club – tell only your best friends.
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The 2022 LRC Board of Directors are as follows: Mayson Brooks, president; Sue Ault, vice president; Sue Lewis-Garrett, treasurer; Paul Weiner, secretary; Beverly Austgen, Paige Packman, and Rick Waller. As of now, we haven’t selected a time for our normal monthly board meetings. A new day and time for the meetings will be selected soon. I will always send a reminder via email prior to the meeting for any members that would like to attend. If you aren’t receiving emails from the club and would like to be added to my database, please call me in the Pro Shop or email me at LRCTennis@hotmail.com. With the COVID-19 positivity rate in Sarasota County dropping below 8%, we can get some of our regular social activities going again. The Free College has resumed its weekly schedule of presentations on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. It is organized by Ralph Ricapito and Irv Kushner. The monthly happy hour socials are back and are led by our social chair Paige Packman. The bi-monthly Koffee Klatsch breakfasts are on the second Tuesday and the fourth Wednesday. We are tentatively planning for March 8 to be our special pancake breakfast. Last, but not least, Trivia Challenge will resume in March on the first and third Tuesday.
As our league teams reach the end of the season, it is important that the players focus on realistic a nd ach ievable goals. Th is means that you should focus on performance goals and not outcome goals. Performance based goals are controlled by the player who sets the goals while outcome-based goals are usually not under the players control, but usually controlled by others or the environment. If you focus on performance goals, you give yourself a chance to play your best and give yourself the best chance of winning a match. If you focus on outcome goals you create unnecessary stress and pressure on yourself, your teammates and your team. Here are some of the performance goals that players at any level can focus on: • I will stay positive and calm when the opponent makes a bad call or when my partner is negative. • I will communicate with my partner and try to create a fun and positive atmosphere. • I will move my feet and play
Inside events are for fully vaccinated & boosted members Good news – COVID rates have dropped significantly, so we have restarted inside social events! Key dates are listed below, we are back in action! Paige Packman
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Tuesday March 1 & 15th, 7 PM in Lakeside room
No signup needed. $5 fee.
Pancake Breakfast & Koffee Klatch
9 -11 AM Poolside March March 23rd, 9-11 AM Poolside
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Pickleball
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30-4:30 PM
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Series of 4 classes: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-7 PM
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Salsa Dance Lessons Cooking Lessons Rock & Roll Pool Party
Tennis Round Robin & Pro Exhibition
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with high intensity. • I will watch the ball all the way to contact on every stroke. • I will use my weapon (favorite shot) as often as possible, especially on returning second serves. • I will focus on aiming at big targets on every big point. • I will go to the net on every short ball and play to win, not afraid of losing the point. • I will take my time between every point and deliberately do my rituals. Outcome goals like I must win this match in two sets, or our team must finish in the top three in the league, usually will not help you play your best tennis. And even if you have a good outcome, this type of thinking often leads to disappointment. Before a match, keep it simple a nd focus on th ree to five performance goals you would like to achieve. We will have a social round robin on March 25, 2-5PM followed by a Pro-exhibition. Sign up in the shop. See you on the courts!
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Dog Parade: A Tail Wagging Good Time By Fern Vaughan Ignoring the chilly damp weather, The Landings community came out in force on Saturday, January 22nd to participate enthusiastically in the Dog Parade held around Eagles Pt. Circle. Over 100 people attended. There were oodles of Doodles and Shih Tzus in tutus – all kinds of pups. Among them, a pair of Goldendoodles dressed as Vikings, a guitar carrying Havanese and a Brussels Griffon as the Pope! The well-behaved pooches were given doggy bags with treats from Lauren Johnson, the neighborhood ‘dog whisperer’. Owners and dogs marched to dog themed tunes while strolling past Barbara Pendrell as she acted as MC, mentioning each dog and owner by name – 52 dogs in all! A big thanks to the many volunteers, most wearing red, who were awesome. What a supportive ‘happy-to-help’ group who pitched right in setting the stage for a fun time for all the dog lovers. A huge thanks goes out to the photographers, Rick Waller, Bob Manteiga, and Gary Warren, who generously gave their time and skill capturing some amazing photos to share with the participants, as well as the entire Landings neighborhood. With such great community support let’s try to make this event an annual tradition. On these pages are a sampling of the photos. See link below if you wish to view more. https://photosbyrick.smugmug.com/Landings-DogParade-Jan-2022
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Josie Ga lv i n ( 7 ), 2 nd grader at Phillippi Shores Do you have brothers and sisters? I have a sister Natalie (10) and a brother Nico (5). How long have you been in The Landings? We moved here the end of October – the day of The Landing’s Halloween night! Do you like most about The Landings? Our dock and our house Do you have any pets? We have 3 dogs, 2 German Shepherds (Alice and Tina), a King Charles spaniel (Marshall), and one cat (Timmy).
Favorites Ice cream: Mint chocolate chip School subject: Lunch and math because I like doing equations and taking breaks from doing all the work. Book/s: Horse books TV Show: Free Raven Sport: Swim m i ng a nd gymnastics. I’m on the Sharks swim team (white). Color: Teal Song : Taylor Sw i f t – You r Anything Movie: Home Alone 3 Food: Pizza Least favorite food: Veggie Rolls Holiday: Christmas because I like getting all the presents and helping poor families. One word to describe you would be: Art - I like art. What would you like to be when you grow up? A swim coach or gym teacher What do you do in your spare time? Watch TV and I go horseback riding now and then. I have a cousin that teaches in Zephyrhills and I will start horseback riding lessons soon. What famous person would you like to meet and have lunch with? Ariana Grande or Taylor Swift because I like their music. If you could wake up tomorrow w it h a supe r powe r, wh at superpower would you want to have? Ice power! If you could have any 3 wishes granted, what would they be? A hotel, a horse, and a barn If you could get rid of one thing with a magic wand, what would it be? Homework! If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Suitcase, clothes, and shoes Favorite place to visit? Barns What are you most proud of? Making the swim team If your pet could talk, what would it say? Hi, I’m hungry. Pizza! What’s something you’d like to learn more about? Geography
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Calming Your Canine – Causes and Remedies for Your Dog’s Anxiety By Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Food Nutritionist at DOGPerfect Got anxiet y? Your pup just might be experiencing it too. Like humans, dogs can get a n x iou s f r om t i me to t i me. From loud noises and unusual circumstances, to strange places and unfamiliar people or animals, dogs often experience anxiety as a result of fear or separation. While unpleasant, it’s pretty c o m m o n . H o w e v e r, i f l e f t u n c h e c k e d, a l it t le a n x ie t y here and there can grow into something worse and lead to your dog suffering from an anxiety disorder. Here a re a few reg ula r contributors to canine anxiety, and how you can mitigate or prevent their effects on your pup’s mental and emotional well-being.
the leash. So, try to stay relaxed and positive when your pup is presented with a fresh face. Additionally, you should never force your dog to engage if they’re showing fear. If you know the person, ask them to help put your dog at ease by requesting they avoid eye contact. You can also have them toss a few treats on the ground as a peace offering, allowing them to close the gap as your dog relaxes.
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New Surroundings – For most puppies, leaving their mother and littermates is inevitable. And, as their first major life adjustment, it can be a little traumatizing. One way to help alleviate the initial stress of this transition is to bring along an item from the litter, such as a blanket, to place in their crate. You might also try a Snuggle Puppy, which comes with a real-feel heartbeat and heat pack that can recreate the intimacy and warmth of mama and the litter to help calm your puppy. Loneliness – As pack animals, dogs don’t like being left alone, a nd too much solo t i me ca n result in disruptive or destructive behavior. Obviously, they’re going to face alone time at some point,
management, while others may need additional support in the form of calming therapies or medication. Either way, the important thing is that you not let anxiety or the influences that cause it linger. If you’ve tried the methods above and your dog still isn’t responding to attempts to help them overcome anxiety, consider consulting a trainer, animal behaviorist, or your veterinarian.
and fortunately there are ways to address their anxiety that can help them make the most of it. Toys by Kong or puzzle toys offer a welcome distraction when you leave the house, and they can help your dog learn to feel like alone time is a good thing. Another useful approach is to keep your dog active and engaged when you are home with daily walks and play. Interactive games like fetch and tug-o-war have the most impact, particularly if they take place right before you leave the house. Get their physical and mental juices flowing before you
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go, and they’ll have little left for worry. N o i s e s – We ’ve d i s c u s s e d this before around the summer holidays: loud or sudden noises b r i n g s t r e s s t o m a ny do g s. Shou ld t h i ng s ge t loud l i ke t hey do du r i ng f i rework s or thunderstorms, providing safe places for retreat—such as a cozy crate or a quiet room—can help take the edge off. Strangers – Many dogs don’t take well to new people or animals. This stress can be exacerbated if they sense tension from their pet parents, such as a tightening of
Now that we’ve covered some of the top causes of canine anxiety, what are some ways to prevent it? This may sound obvious because, well, it is: the best way to prevent anxiety in your dog is to avoid situations that lead to it. Have you identified specific circumstances that elevate stress for your pup? If not, learn your dog’s body language so you can understand what makes them uncomfortable and reduce their exposure as much as possible. Early training and socialization can also help your dog adapt to new people, places, animals, and experiences, establishing trust in your relationship and familiarizing them with new things to reinforce the idea that change is good. And finally, a good physical and mental exercise routine is crucial for your dog’s emotional development and long-term wellbeing. Some dogs learn to address their anxiety through behavior
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Many people strive to have a lifelong career doing something they genuinely love. Whether their passion is cooking, teaching, or helping others, devoting one’s life to a meaningful career is a rewarding and fulfilling endeavor. However, it is also important to take a break from work every so often, and dedicate some time to a hobby. One Landing’s resident, Irv Kushner, was able to have a very successful academic medical career seeing patients, teaching, and doing research while, for the last two decades, also giving talks about various aspects of history. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York du r i ng t he Gr eat Depression, Kushner remained in the city as an undergraduate pre-medical student at Columbia University. He then moved to Missouri to attend medical school at Washington University in St. Louis. Following his graduation in 1954, Kushner interned at Yale New Haven Hospital, and then completed his residency on the Harvard Medical Service at the Boston City Hospital. In the early 1960s, Kushner had the opportunity to spend a year in Paris with his family, working in a research lab. He notes that this experience changed his life in many ways -- he learned about French food, architecture, art, and history firsthand, and also learned how to speak a non-elegant, but functional, French. Kushner also made contacts that became important in his later research. In 1958, he began his academic career at Metropolitan General Hospital, a major teaching hospital of Case Western Reserve University’s medical school in Cleveland. In 2004, Kushner was the first person there to receive the Teaching Excellence Career Achievement Award from the Department of Medicine. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ohio Association of Rheumatology in 2014, and is a Master of the American College of Rheumatology. Kushner has published many papers based on his research. His internationally recognized research has led other biomedical scientists to cite the papers he has authored or co-authored more than 25,000 times. A review article he co-authored about what happens to the body systemically when someone gets sick has been cited more than once a day on average for the past 15 years. Throughout his career, Kushner has also published four books and 30 book chapters.
In January 1955, Kushner married his wife, Enid, after they met in school in St. Louis. They have three children: David, Philip, and Ellen, whom they refer to as “a doctor, a lawyer, and an Indian chief” -- the latter because Ellen works in the arts, mostly as a fantasy novel author. Kushner and his wife began to spend winters in The Landings in 2011 and continue to enjoy the friendliness of the community. The couple also enjoys their daily ritual of walking laps around Starling Drive -- two for Enid, and three for Irv, who carries weights. As one of the Free College speakers, Kushner gave a talk at the end of February about statues across the world that people cannot resist touching, rubbing, or kissing. He hopes listeners left his talk understanding that people are the same all over the world. Kushner is passionate about giving talks on topics that he does not know much about because “That way, the audience learns something and (he does) too.” He began giving talks at a booklovers club in Cleveland about 20 years ago, and continues to give a talk every year at The Landings. He has also spoken at both the Selby and Gulf Gate libraries, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program at Ringling College, and Aviva. His favorite talk he has given is about two extraordinary people he met during medical school, both of whom had positive impacts on his life. Ku s h n e r ’s s u c c e s s f u l a n d extensive medical career took him to cities across the world. He was able to share his knowledge with others through presentations and research papers. His efforts to continue learning after finishing school and his passion for preparing niche talks show that people do not have to stop learning, regardless of age, and they are never too old to do what they love.
Irv speaking at The Landings, circa 2017
Irv and Enid enjoying time together
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Resident Gets Role in Sarasota Opera When you are recruited by the opera to be in the performances of Gaetano Donizetti's ‘The Daughter of the Regiment’, you come out of retirement and off the tennis court. That is what happened to Landings resident Paul Weiner. He was asked to play the part of a Nobleman. After multiple rehearsals and lots of encouragement by maestro deRenzi, he was able to learn the ins and outs of being a member of the cast for the opera. Paul said, "He was typecast based on his regal bearing". He went in for a fitting for his costume and after multiple rehearsals he debuted in the performance of the show on February 19th. Hopefully, Paul will submit a follow up to the Eagle on his first experience performing "non-verbally" in an opera.
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Landings Directory New owner(s) in The Landings since the last issue: Keith & Stacey Hays, 5408 Eagles Point Cir #102 Ci ndy L. Ra smu ss en, 1720 Starling Dr For current owner information, use the online resident directory on The Landings website: (www.thelandingsofsarasota. c o m/lo g i n) a s t h e i r s o u r c e for current directory listings a n d L a n d i n g s i n f o r m at i o n . Directory information is updated on the site no less often than weekly and changes are made to other Landings information when ava i lable. A di rector y, downloadable as a PDF file, dated November 2021 is also available on the LMA home page. If you want current information, use the website’s online directory! I encou rage ever y resident to check their online directory
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Fishing Report from the Gazebo Submitted by Fish Whisperer Even in winter when the water is cold and the fish are not as active, fishing at the gazebo is a treat. The fish whisperer enjoys taking new fishermen for a special experience at the gazebo in The Landings. The fish whisperer can be reached at nfpconsultingresources@gmail. com. Wayne Trotter flashing his yellowtail jack catch. 2nd picture, Marcy Bernstein proudly displaying her catch, a sheepshead. 3rd picture, the fish whisperer uses his skill to catch a pompano. Photos submitted by Norm Olshansky, the fish whisperer.
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Getting to Know the Artists at The Landings a volunteer and, because of her love of the arts, a docent for the Ringling Art Museum. She is the mother of four adult children who live in Baltimore, North Carolina, Alaska and Massachusetts. Over the years, Schipper had written a brief history of her mother Sabine Fröhlich’s life during World War II in Germany, England and Holland. Because of the pandemic, Schipper had to stop all her public activities, so she decided to devote her time to writing a book about her mother’s childhood. She had only been told about this part of her mother’s history late in life, but was luckily left with a trove of documents, correspondence with members of the family, and photographs. Schipper now had time to examine them more carefully. Most of the documents were in German and Dutch -- languages in which she is fluent. Fröhlich was born in Germany, but after Kristallnacht (the Night of the Broken Glass, in November 1938) she and her brother Andreas were put on a Kindertransport – a train upon which parents put their small children to let them escape to a safe country -- to England. In 1939 they were reunited with their parents in Holland. Unfortunately, Holland was also invaded by the Germans and the family was trapped there. They went into hiding and moved from place to place to avoid being arrested. Although they were Catholics, Fröhlich’s brother got rounded up by the Nazis and sent to a concentration camp where he was killed. The family ultimately managed to move to the United States but Schipper’s mother relentlessly searched and succeeded in finding proof of her brother’s death. This is the subject of Agnes’ book, entitled Sabine’s Odyssey -- A hidden child and her Dutch rescuers -- that is going to be published on May 5. It will be available for preorder on amazon.com beginning in April.
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Agnes Schipper and her parents
Thanks to more information that was left to her after her grandmother and great uncle passed away, Schipper is working on her next book. She also started giving lectures about the Holocaust and her family’s history, because she does not want people to forget the atrocities that were perpetrated and how this could happen again.
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THE PHOTO SHOP By Bob Manteiga
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Talk to anyone here in The Landings, and most will tell you the same thing…going on an African safari is on the top of their list of dream vacations. Many, if not most, Landings’ residents I have spoken to have either been, or are planning to go to Africa in the near future. What is the attraction, you might ask? Well, I think that’s obvious…the variety of animals and the chance to see them in the wild. Some, like the white rhino, are on the endangered species list, and this could be the last chance you get to see them at all. So, what does this have to do with photography? Well, one indispensable item on anyone’s list of things to pack is a good camera. But who wants to schlepp around a big heavy camera and a 600 mm lens everywhere you go? Well, you really don’t have to. There are a variety of cameras out there that are relatively easy to transport and still produce some amazing results. Let’s be honest. Your phone camera isn’t going to cut it. One option is the pocket camera or “point and shoot”. Believe it or not, there are pocket cameras out there that have amazing capabilities. One that is high on my list is the Sony RX100. It has an extremely fast Zeiss autofocus lens and good zoom capability. Plus, this little guy fits comfortably right in the palm of your hand. The Canon Powershot SX70 is a super-zoom camera with a mindboggling 65X optical zoom capability. When purchasing a camera with a built-in zoom lens, stay away from what is generally referred to as digital zoom. It is deceptive. Optical zoom, on the other hand, allows you to close in on your subject while still maintaining the clarity of the image. For those of you who can afford to spend a little more money, I recommend the Sony RX10 IV. It is known for its amazing lens speed, its 25X optical zoom lens that will take you from 24 to 600mm, and a full CMOS sensor. If you don’t mind carrying a slightly larger, yet still relatively lightweight, camera, you can go with what is called a “bridge” camera. Without getting into too much detail, these are cameras that offer a variety of options and multiple capabilities. I recommend either the Sony Alpha A6000 or the Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, with its high-quality Leica lens. Mirrorless cameras are another option. They are usually smaller, lighter, and faster than the bulkier DSLRs. The Sony A9, with its APS-C full frame sensor, is on the top of most everyone’s list. But, my personal favorite, and the one I chose to purchase, is the Fuji XT3. I use it primarily for street photography, but, when mounted with a relatively light Fuji 55-200 zoom (with actual 300mm zoom capability), this camera does the trick. With its retro look, X-Trans CMOS4 sensor, very generous 26.1mp resolution capacity, and continuous high-speed shooting of up to 30 frames per second, it is simply one of the best there is. So, let’s move on to the photographs. Photos 1-4 were taken by Steve Neumeister with his Nikon D700 camera, considered one of the best DSLR cameras of its day. Photos 5-8 were shot by Gary Warren on a very similar camera, the Canon 7D. Both cameras are large, and somewhat bulky. I know; I own a Canon 7D. Keep in mind, however, that there are professional photographers out there who carry heavy equipment and a variety of lenses and cameras around with them all the time. So, if you don’t mind the extra weight, go for it. By point of comparison, photos 9 & 10 (baboon and zebra) are stills from a video on Africa that I prepared about 12 years ago and were shot with a Canon Powershot “point and shoot” camera that fits right in your pocket. The April issue of The Photo Shop will focus on macro-photography (no pun intended). The May issue will feature the photos of a very well-known portrait photographer whose work has achieved worldwide recognition. We aren’t sure how long our column will continue to run after that. I guess that will depend on how popular it is with our reading public. But keep sending me your photos to roberto@uri.edu. I’ll try to squeeze them in where I can.
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Professionally Juried Fine Art & Fine Craft Show At Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota All Art is Original, Personally Handmade & for Sale by the Artist Present at the Show Saturday, March 12 & Sunday, March 13 ~ 10am-5pm Daily
Free Admission; Parking $5 supports Plus! Call for Budding Artist Competition Grades 6-12 or Ages 9-19. More info www.ArtsAndEducationInc.org
See Art, Love Art, Buy Art!™ 9th Sarasota Fine Art Show April 2 & 3, 2022 at Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota
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different places from 1942 to 1945. The book also describes her mother’s long search for records about her only sibling, a brother who perished in the Mauthausen concentration camp. Ma rch 17t h: Fra n k Pipers, who always gives us fascinating talks about aspects of science and technology, will bring us into the 21st century with his talk about Tesla: the indispensable innovation. M a r c h 2 4 t h : B o b Ro s e n will present W hat has NASA aeronautics done for you and what are they planning to do next. Bob had a 40+ year career in the aerospace industry, the last 20 of which were with NASA where he worked at two NASA centers a nd at NASA Headqua r ters. At Headqua r ters, he wa s responsible for all of NASA’s work in aeronautics and space
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tech nolog y. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering, is the author of over 40 technical publications and is the recipient of NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal. M a r c h 31st : Jo e & C a rol Balsay will present Discovering Fossils. They will tell us about and display items from their extensive fossil collection – all of living plants, ocean dwelling
animals, and corals. Fossils have been collected throughout the United States and Canada; items range in age from 450 million years ago to their most recent ten-million-year-old fossils of Florida. They’ve displayed much of their collection at many fossil shows, museums, and libraries. The season will wind up again with a bang with refreshments provided by Judy and Tara.
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Cyclists: Save these dates Join other Landings neighbors for a casual bike outing followed by lunch on Sunday March 27th and April 10th . Meet at the LRC at 9:30 AM.
In March, we will ride the South Legacy Trail followed by lunch in Venice. In April, we will ride on Casey Key followed by lunch at
Join other Landings’ kayakers for a fun morning on March 6th. The group excursion will be led by John McFetridge leaving at 10 AM from the kayak racks on the nature trail. Kayakers may launch by the racks or by the gazebo. The route will be through the mangroves and then to Phillippi Creek where the group will proceed up the creek and back.
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By Dee Ricapito Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Grapes & Pecans Dee’s chicken salad serves eight. A good dish to make ahead and take along to a party.
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 TBSP. sour cream 1 TBSP. lemon juice 1/8 tsp. Salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 1/4 cups seedless red grapes, halved 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion Lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread slices
Directions:
In a large bowl combine the first five ingredients. Add the chicken, grapes, pecans, celery. If desired serve with lettuce leaves or whole wheat bread. Costco Rotisserie Chickens are “Healthy-ish” P.S. Costco seems to have a cult following when it comes to their bigger than most rotisserie chickens sold at other stores. (Actually, they average a pound larger). The chickens are seasoned in factories before being shipped to Costco and get their “processed food” title. They are salty and tasty, too; Because the birds are injected with a saline solution to add flavor (460 milligrams) each. A Tip from Dr. Oz, removing the skins makes them a healthier WIN!
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2 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,244 SF Listed for $435,000 | Represented the buyers
3 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,172 SF Listed for $599,000 | Representing the sellers
“Friday the 13th is still better than Monday the whatever” The best time to think about your retirement is before the boss does. Listen Up! You see, people don’t want to hear your opinion. They want to hear their opinion, coming from your mouth. Before you marry a person, you should first make them use a computer with slow Internet...to see who they really are.
We are proud to announce both residences received pending contracts in a short time on the market. With world-class marketing, leading resources and local connections, our proven strategies continue to deliver exceptional result for our customers. Address
Price
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HOMES SOLD 1720 Pine Harrier Circle
849,000
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4732 Pine Harrier Drive
1,075,00
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5179 Flicker Field Circle
1,150,000
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4903 Peregrine Pt Way
1,260,000
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1669 Landings Lane
1,550,000
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1447 Peregrine Pt Drive
1,850,000
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CONDOS SOLD 1720 Starling Drive
370,000
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5226 Landings Blvd
440,000
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4870 Kestral Park Circle
450,000
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1445 Landings Circle
500,000
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5408 Eagles Pt Circle #102
500,000
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5420 Eagles Pt Circle #105
575,000
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1713 Starling Drive
615,000
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1,250,000
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5430 Eagles Pt Circle #203
*Chart data is compiled of Sold Properties as recorded in the Stellar MLS and county tax records.
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