The Landings Eagle - May 2022

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SAFETY & SECURITY REMINDERS

LANDINGS HAPPENINGS

Latest Schedule of Events & Activities

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LANDINGS ARTIST

Alice Howard, a flyer

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Now that we are in the high season, the Safety & Security Committee believes a few safety reminders are in order. Its members want the season to be accident-free and safe for both pedestrians and drivers. 1. As you are all aware by now, during the last year we have been installing new gate entry stickers on all resident vehicles. To ensure that the sticker on your vehicle works correctly, please keep these simple directions in mind: The sensor that opens the gates is in the white square box before the entry lane, not on the gate itself. If you approach the gate too fast and go by the sensor before it can read the sticker, the gate will not open. It is important to slow down to under 15 mph as you approach the gate to give the sensor time to react. Once the sensor reads the sticker, a blue light will illuminate in the center of the white box and the gate will open. You then have 15 to 20 seconds to go through before the gate arm comes back down. Keeping slightly to the left in the lane also will help the sensor to pick up the signal. Do not tailgate the vehicle in front of you as it goes through the gate. 2. The north gate closings hours are

11 p.m. to 6 a.m. The south gate closing hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 3. The speed limits in The Landings are 15 and 20 mph, where posted. We have no sidewalks in The Landings, so please watch your speed, especially when pedestrians and bike riders are present. 4. Pedestrians should always pay attention to oncoming traffic. Since we were small children, we were all taught to walk on the road facing traffic so you could see oncoming vehicles. If you are walking with friends, remember to walk single file when vehicles approach. Because we do not have sidewalks, please be aware in areas where visibility is limited and travel lanes are narrow. 5. Bike riders should ride in the direction of traffic and please pay attention for vehicles approaching you from behind. 6. Night walkers should wear lightcolored clothing when walking from dusk to dawn. A flashlight and reflective clothing will also help drivers see you in the dark. 7. Dog walkers should always have their dogs under control, especially at night. Some people have collar lights Continued on page 18

Big Turnout at Newcomers’ Event

Committee members responsible for organizing a very successful newcomer event. Photo by Fern Vaughn. Story & more photos on page 12-13.

“STEPPIN’ OUT WITH MY BABY” CONTEST Continued on page 14

Dreaming Big Took This Man to Great Heights

KID’S CORNER

By Emma Shaughnessy

Cameron Cuff, 8

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OUR WILD NEIGHBORS

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THE PHOTO SHOP

Women Warriors: Past, Present, Future. Photos by Anne Parsons

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When people ask children what they want to be when they grow up, their responses are usually far-fetched. They might reply “a princess,” “a robot,” or “an astronaut.” Oftentimes, adults laugh at their responses because their dream jobs seem unlikely to come to fruition. However, one Landings resident, Dr. Bob Rosen, showed that childhood dreams can come true through his career as a rocket scientist. Growing up in New York City during World War II, Bob was fascinated by airplanes. An advanced technology considered “big news” at the time, Bob often made model airplanes and dreamed of flying on his own. To make his dreams a reality, Bob studied mechanical engineering at the University of Miami as an undergraduate student. He went on to Northwestern University for graduate school to continue his engineering studies. After graduating, Bob worked as an army officer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) in Pasadena, California. After that, he decided to continue his engineering studies at Caltech then received his PhD in engineering at the University of Southern California. Bob went on to work at McDonnell Douglas, then Rocketdyne. While at Rocketdyne, Bob was asked to investigate the cause of test-stand space shuttle main engine failures when they were trying to increase engine power to enable heavier payloads. Bob was able to suggest a redesign, which attracted the attention of the NASA deputy administrator and landed him a job as a NASA senior executive. While at NASA, Bob held several positions, but his career culminated as the associate administrator in aeronautics and space technology. His many achievements during his career were recognized by his award of NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal for leading the aeronautics and space technology organization. Bob left NASA in 2002 after 20 years and has been consulting for it ever since, mostly in aeronautics. Bob currently resides in The Landings with his wife and partner of 57 years,

Brooklyn. The couple enjoys the warm weather, especially in the winters, and their friendly social interactions with other residents. Bob mentioned that he would love to engage in a discussion about airplanes and space with anyone who shares an interest. Bob and Brooklyn have two sons, David and Tony. In his free time, Bob enjoys playing tennis and enjoying the gulf. He remains very interested in mathematics and physics and is currently working his way through a textbook on probability theory. If anyone in The Landings understands it, he says he would love a tutor! In March, Bob gave a free college talk about what NASA has done for the aviation industry and what it plans to do in the future. He wants people who attended his talk to remember that NASA has made tremendous advancements in aeronautics which impacted people’s lives in a positive way, such as its work to make commercial flights smoother, safer, shorter, and more fuel efficient. However, Bob joked that his recent flight from Washington, D.C to Sarasota took nearly six hours because, unfortunately, NASA cannot control the weather. Looking back, Bob is fortunate for his extremely rewarding, but challenging, career at NASA. Over the years, he guided the development of new technologies, such as advanced computing, high-speed flight, air traffic control, and many space technologies. He enjoyed working with incredibly intelligent people on a daily basis and also had the opportunity to serve as a mentor to other employees. Bob notes that his career allowed him to do things “that most people can only dream of.” He got to fly upside down in an F18 plane, go inside the White House, and be in the same room as the President and Vice President. Bob feels incredibly lucky for his experiences during his career and proves that even the most seemingly unrealistic dreams can come true.

Bob and Brooklyn at his 80th birthday party.

Bob and Brooklyn at her 80th birthday party with son, David, and his wife, Anne.

Bob boating off the Na Pali coast of Kauai.

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President’s Report By Elida Ramberger

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After months of properties selling in record time at above asking price, Memorial day is just around the corner and the snow birds have departed. Not only is the inventory slowly increasing but we are even starting to see listings with price reductions. A leveling of prices is coming, spurred on by increasing interest rates and inflation. If you have been thinking of selling don’t delay. List now to still capitalize on the sellers’ market.

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On behal f of t he La ndi ngs Management Association, I would like to welcome Neil Goldman to the Board of Directors. Neil has accepted t he u na n i mous appointment. Neil has a long and on-going history of volunteering in our neighborhood. On behalf of the roads committee, I want to welcome and thank Dick Bayles for volunteering to co-chair the roads committee. Dick is a long-time volunteer on the roads committee, among his many volunteer efforts in our neighborhood. The Associat ion Presidents hosted the LMA board, committee chairs and committee members at their meeting on March 22. T he goa ls were t h reefold: 1) familiarizing each other with what we do; 2) what our concerns are, and 3) what we hope to accomplish t h i s ye a r. E a c h a s s o c i at io n shared the topic that is most important among their neighbors. Concerns included assessments, a potential special assessment by LMA for roads restoration, insurance, landscaping, property management and reserves. Since the meeting, attendees from both the presidents’ association, and LMA board and committees have voiced their interest in future meetings. Feedback was very positive, reporting that the meeting was productive and helpful. The Newcomers’ Event drew approximately 60 new neighbors. When addressing our new and old neighbors, I was given the opportunity to solicit volunteers for ad hoc projects as well as committees. Ad hoc projects are popular because the involvement provides an introduction to the neighborhood and is limited to time and energy necessary to accomplish the goals. Among our new neighbors were people who already are volunteers from associations, and LMA committees. Harvey Greller has managed yet another hazardous waste disposal pickup at our north gate, without any fanfare. Approximately 90

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families participated by driving up to the designated stop, opening their trunks and sitting back while the hazardous materials are removed. We are fast approaching that time of year when we can expect t he weat her to cha l lenge us. The LMA website provides a link to hurricane preparedness resources. Along those lines, we have on-hand the necessary authorization for the county to clear our roads if debris interferes with passage. Good news from the Nature Trail: 1) The board has approved the expenditure for t wo rack pu rchases a nd remova l of the observation deck. Further investigation revealed that space constraints will allow for a single rack, only. The single rack will accommodate the prior list of people seeking a space. 2) LMA is fortunate to have a pedestrian access easement that extends from the trail, through The Cloisters bayside tracts to The Treehouses. Anyone who uses the easement will notice the improvements taking place, especially to the retention tract where invasive species were removed. Harry Moser and the Governing Document Review committee, chaired by Sue Camins met to review the recently unearthed Board Directors’ Manual. The goal for the group is the development of a single manual for all governance and procedures.

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LMA Meeting Notes LMA Pres. Elida Ramberger began the meeting by announcing the following during the president’s report: • The minutes of the last LMA Me et i ng were presented a nd approved. • Association Presidents invited the LMA Board and their committee members to their meeting in March. The meeting was deemed beneficial as many ideas and concerns were shared, especially concerns about future assessments. • Arou nd 90 new residents attended a successful Newcomer’s Event. Ramberger was pleased to learn some newcomers are already volunteering in the community. • Approximately 90 families participated in the Community Hauling event recently. • Hu r r ic a n e p r e p a r e d n e s s information is now available on The Landings website. Ramberger secured permission for the County to remove debris from Landings roads after any severe storm event.

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NATURE TRAIL COMMITTEE

The Nature Trail Committee now m a n ages t he k aya k racks. Existing racks are now full and a waiting list exists of people interested in renting future spaces. The committee is recommending the removal of the observation deck to make space for two more kayak racks. This would allow 24 more kayaks to be stored. Observation deck removal would cost $1,575 and purchase of two more racks $5,414.30. Mote Aquarium has two PHD’s who would like to study sea grass growth in the mangroves and adjoining ponds which would require installing sonar equipment in those ponds. They are requesting use of rack space for their own kayak during the project. A f ter discussion it was determined a Special Meeting would be needed so a vote could be taken on a motion to provide f u ndi ng for t h is project. A Special Meeting was scheduled for 5 PM on Monday, April 11th.

Tr e a s u r e r, H a r ve y G r e i l e r MAINTENANCE reported a surplus of $10,400 for Committee Chair, Judy Green, the end of February bringing the reported the progress of several YTD surplus to $19,900. The safety projects. and security category is almost $5,000 under budget. Greiler is expecting a good first quarter. A brief discussion of the budget followed Greiler’s report. Uncollected LMA dues as of March 23 totaled $35,177. The total represents eighteen owners. Penalty and interest notices have already been mailed.

LMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

• A se c t ion of t he nor t h wa l l ne eds to b e repa i red. A n eng i ne er i ng i n spe ct ion revealed the wall may crumble if not repaired. The committee requested $8,500 for the project. • Work cont i nues on t he North Gate to improve its use by maintenance. Estimates are being solicited for a new air conditioner and other needed items.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Committee Chair Judy Green reported Guard One dismissed the daytime duty officer from his position at The Landings. This was difficult, but solely a Guard One employment decision. Personnel schedules are being adjusted to allow for a seamless transition. Green cautioned residents walking their pets as an alligator was discovered on Pintail at 3 AM. A sheriff’s deputy noosed the gator and led him back into the water. Residents who live near ponds are encouraged to put their trash out the morning of pickup rather than the night before.

DRAINAGE

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Committee Chair, Jeff Smith r e p or t e d work on a s m a l l

drainage project has been stalled. He is hopeful the work will be done in a week or two. Should delays continue they will seek another contractor.

LAKES

Committee Chair, Jeff Smith reminded the board should the alligator cause a nuisance Florida Wildlife would remove the gator. He added the deputy stated the other night the gator was too small to have him removed due to size.

BOARD VACANCY

Jeff Smith reported that even though only ten months remain in the current board term the Board is responsible to appoint someone to fill the vacancy. He recommended Neil Goldman who has not on ly six years board experience, but also legal expertise. A motion was made to appoint Goldman to the board. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS

LMA President Elida Ramberger reported receiving a let ter a nd i nvoice f rom a non-resident who claimed a Continued on p. 22

Elida Ramberger Jeff Smith Harvey Greller Harry Moser Sue Camins Joan Koplin Cali Lampton Paul Weiner Neil Goldman

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director

Mary Shrewsbury Property Manager Argus Property Management LMA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Finance Communications The Eagle Environmental Governing Docs Review Hazardous Waste Lakes & Drainage Landscaping LMA Property Mgr Needs Comm. Maintenance Nature Trail & Kayaks Nominating Parliamentarian Roads Safety & Security Social/Community Events Technology Website Designer

Harvey Greller Joan Koplin Norman Olshansky Maralyn Kaufman Sue Camins Harvey Greller Jeff Smith Paul Weiner Harvey Camins Judy Greene David Osborn & Allison Taylor Cali Lampton Sue Camins Elida Ramberger Mike Knupp Vacant John McFetridge Eddie Goldstein

ROADS

C o m m i t t e e C h a i r, E l i d a Ramberger reported Dick Bayles has been added to the committee as Co-Chair. The Santec service agreement has been approved for signature. Bid packages for the project will be solicited soon.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Communications Chair, Joan Koplin reported the May issue of The Eagle would be printed on the new paper. The issue will be featuring many photos from recent events. The Tech nolog y Committee a nd t he website user Desig n Com m it tee met a nd a fter discussing unresolved issues is making great progress on the design and database. Completion is expected in a few months.

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located at 1886 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota in the South Bridge Plaza. Open Sunday through Thursday from Noon-9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday from Noon-10 pm. Learn more online at our website, www.abelsicecream.com or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Awarded their Certificate of Excellence for SIX years straight!

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Bringing down the house with Karaoke! By Paige Packman, LRC Social Director When I first suggested the idea of having an LRC karaoke night, all I got were cold stares. No way were they going to sing off-key in front of friends and neighbors. Who would have imagined that they would bring the house down with their enthusiastic singing and dancing! The April 6th happy hour was going well, yet with 20 minutes left, no one had stepped up to sing karaoke! Fortunately, a few social committee gals bravely led the way by belting out "Dancing Queen" a nd "We a re Fa m i ly". The guys then jumped into the a c t i o n w i t h Swe e t C a r o l i n e and YMCA, with many backup singers and dancers. Even the club’s more reserved members, including Joh n Bruno and Gil O’Brien, showed off their vocal talents, to great success. It was the loudest, liveliest event ever held at the Landings! We had to kick members out at 9 PM, an hour later than planned. Big thanks to Bill Shepherd for his singing and guitar music at ou r Spr i ng Fl i ng Happy Hour! Got Lobstah’s food truck returned, serving buttery lobsters rolls to over 130 people. Kudos to the decorating committee led by talented Helen Bella, the setup and takedown team led by Ron Pierce, our check in desk staff, and hands on help from LRC staff Edwin, Hans, Olivia & Kevin. We will definitely hold this event again next year! Please be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday May 4th Happy Hour for our Season Fa rewell f rom 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We are returning to the original BYOB format where you bring an appetizer to share. See you there! BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

May 2022 Inside events are for fully vaccinated & boosted members Activities are – starting to slow we move to May, but still lots of fun be had at The Landings!inside Mark your calendars for the Good news COVID ratesashave dropped significantly, sotowe have restarted social events! activities below, so you don’t miss out. — Paige Packman, LRC Social Director Key dates are listed below, we are back in action! Paige Packman Activity

Activity LRC EVENTS LRC EVENTS

How to Sign Up

Limited to LRC membersDetails & invited guests only. Tuesday May 3rd & 17th 7 PM in Lakeside room

Trivia Challenge

Trivia Challenge Koffee Klatch

Details

No signup needed. $5 fee.

Tuesday March 1 &

Pancake Breakfast Koffee Klatch

How to Sign Up

15th,

Tuesday May 10th in Lakeside room Wednesday May 25th &9-11 AM Poolside March 8th, 9 -11 AM

7 PM

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Poolside

No signup needed.

Pickleball

rd, 9-11 AM Poolside Sundays: March 9:30AM -23 12:30PM No signup required. Stay in touch via TeamReach phone app with Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2:30-4:30PM Group Code LPBS. Wednesday: 11AM - 2PM Tuesdays & Thursdays Advance signup not required. Use

Cooking Lessons

Friday, May 6th

Pickleball

2:30-4:30 PM

SalsaHour Dance LessonsWednesday Series of 4 classes: Happy Landings May 4th High Season Farewell 5:30 – 7:3014, PM21, 28, 5-7 PM LANDINGS-WIDE

Cooking Lessons

Fishing at the Gazebo

Rock & Roll Pool

Casual Golf Group

LMA EVENTS

March 7,

Signup in LRC Office. Questions? Contact Paige ppackman@gmail.com.

BYOB and shared appetizers buffet. No signup required.

3/18, 4/1

Watch for LRC emails or contact Valentina at vvalentini@tiscali.it

Schedule a time with The Landings “Fish Whisperer” if you want to learn Signup with Norm Olshanky at nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com Party Friday 6-9 PM Signup required. $10 music cover fee. how to fish or just March fish with 11, a friend.

Band: Lisa Rott & the Food truck signup also required. To be posted 2 weeks prior. Islanders. Food Weekly social golf group withtruck: 9- and Maggie Signup not required. Join kayak group on 18-hole games. Play Tuesdays at on the Move. TeamReach phone app with Group Code LKS. Serenoa Golf Club

Tennis Round Robin & Pro Exhibition

Kayak Group

TeamReach phone app with Group Code LPBS to stay in touch.

Watch for LRC emails or contact Valentina at vvalentini@tiscali.it

Friday 3/25, 4/22 at 2 PM

Sunday, May 22nd at 9:30AM

Newcomer Reception

Signup at LRC, $7 fee for beer & wine.

Signup with Norm Olshanky at nfpconsultingresources@gmail.com or TeamReach phone app with Group Code LKS. If you want to rent a kayak rack, contact Allison Taylor at aa703tt@gmail.com

March 23, 5-7 PM. For newcomers who moved to Landings since Jan 2020

Invitations to be sent early March. RSVP required. Free of charge.

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Holiday Charitable Foundation Update By Henry Rhodes

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As previously reported in the Eagle, more than 160 unfortunate kids were provided holiday gifts through the Landings Holiday Charitable Foundation during the past holiday season. Several of our retail supporters contributed with gifts for our many contributors: Corkscrew Deli provided two lunch certificates, Simons Coffee House donated two lunch certificates, and Starbuck’s provided three gift bags consisting of 1 lb. of coffee & cups. A secret drawing of the names of all our adopters, shoppers and volunteers was held and the winners of these prizes were: Mari Capoccia, Roni Day, Judy Drachman, Sandra Frank, Harvey & Jean Greller, Werner Gundersheimer, and Tere Manteiga. The Board of LHCF greatly

Prize winners Werner & Karen Gundersheimer, Roni Day, Sandy Frank, and Harvey and Jean Greller are all recognized for their generosity and work on behalf of the LHCF.

appreciates all the support our community and retailers provide to ou r m i ssion: “To prov ide holiday gifts to children affected by cancer, domestic violence or who are grieving the loss of a loved one”. Our program starts

Prize winner Maria Capoccia generosity is rewarded with a prize in the drawing.

back up in the early fall so look for articles in the Eagle, emails and signs in our community. If you are interested in helping, please contact Henry Rhodes (508-76-5467).

Class Dismissed

Free College 2022 Semester Ends

Let's Bring You Home

By: Ralph Ricapito The 2022 Free College season ended just as it b ega n w it h ove r f low i ng at t e nde e s. T h e semester started with Dr. Irv Kushner's talk about statues that are irresistible to touch: "Its human nature all around the world". Week two, we heard Dr. John

Bruno discuss treating aging or damaged brains, and the puzzles yet to be solved. Then, Agnes Shipper told the fascinating stories of her mother and family living underground during World War II, from her book, "Sabine's Odyssey", in week three.

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Racquet Club News LRC President’s Report Spring has sprung, the heat is beginning to rise, and the professional tennis players have all flown across the pond to Europe. That can only mean its May. This month is one of my favorite months on the pro tennis tour as both the men and women embark on the “Gra nd Tour of Europe” hopscotching from Rome to Madrid to Geneva to Lyon as they chase prize money and ranking points on Europe’s clay courts. And the month ends on a high note with the French Open, aka “Roland Garros” on the outskirts of Paris. Oh, to be a top ranked tennis professional on a month-long

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tennis tournament journey in Europe. Cafes, flaky croissants, fine wine, great vistas, red clay, fash ionable European cities, to “see and be seen” … I guess you can tell I’d like to be living that life. But to win Roland Garros, one of the 4 majors, that’s the ticket. But do you know who Roland Garros is? Of course you do, he’s a famous French aviator from WWI. But did you know that Roland Garros is the smallest grand slam tournament in size? They only have 21 courts (imagine a facility slightly double our size) to get all those matches in over two weeks. And if you’ve

been to Roland Garros, it’s a beautiful setting with gardens and trees lining the facility. And who doesn’t love the red clay, which is crushed brick. Or as they say in France, Terre Battue. We all know Rafa Nadal is the

“King of Clay” and specifically, the King of Roland Garros. He’s won the tournament 13 times, just an amazing feat. And the youngest player, male or female, to have won this prestigious tournament? Why it’s Monica

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After what we all went through the last two years, it was nice having some of the social functions going again this season. One event that hasn’t happened since May of 2019 is the Memorial Day BBQ. The Memorial Day BBQ has historically been one of the best attended events every year. Our BBQ is scheduled for Monday, May 30th at 4:30 PM. The cost is $10.00 per person and will include burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw, potato chips, beer, soda, and water. As we have done every year the event is held, military veterans are invited at no charge. Look for the signup sheet in the Pro Shop. Beginning May 1st, our “Peak Time” policy comes to its seasonal end. Now reservations can be made two days in advance for primetime courts (8:00 AM to 12:30 PM) if there aren’t more guests on the court than members. Also beginning May 1st, the Guest Fee enters its summertime rate. Guests of members using the pool, fitness center, or tennis courts will be charged a $10 fee per person when using the amenities before noon and $5 after 12 PM. Guests residing under a member’s roof (inhouse guests) will not be charged

I n l a s t m o n t h’s a r t i c l e, I me nt ione d t h at you shou ld practice your finishing shots which are your high volleys, overheads and easy short balls. I want to discuss practicing receiving the short balls. L e t ’s b e c l e a r w h a t i s considered a short ball in tennis. The best players at any level know about the imaginary line halfway between the baseline and the service line. Any ball that lands on the side closer to t he ser vice li ne f rom t he imaginary line is considered a short ball. Any ball that lands closer to the baseline from the imaginary line is considered a deep ball. The more experienced players can predict and anticipate when they will receive a short ball. Basically, the deeper you hit the ball into your opponent’s court, the more likely you will receive a shor t ba l l. Also, k now i ng your opponent’s weaker side (which is usually the backhand side), w i l l a l so c reate more opportunities to receive a short ball. Furthermore anytime you see your opponent off-balance trying to hit a shot you will more likely receive a short ball.

a fee if the member has registered their guests in advance with the Tennis Pro Shop. As we have done for many years now, The Landings Racquet Club will offer a summer membership to those living in The Landings who aren’t already members. For a onetime $500 fee, during the months of June through September, your family will have full privileges throughout the facility. You will have access to the tennis courts, fitness center, our wonderful geothermal pool that is cooled to 84 degrees, use of the well-stocked lending library as well as member rates on tennis lessons. Please see me in the Pro Shop if you are interested in signing up for the summer membership.

I l i ke to say a ny t i me you see your opponent’s back it’s time to attack. If you are alert and paying attention you will see t hei r back when t hey’re stretched out wide trying to hit a defensive backhand slice and obviously when they’re running down a lob you will see their back. So, get ready to receive a short ball and go on the attack. Here are your four basic shot sele ct ion opt ion s when you receive a short ball. Going for a n out r ig ht w i n ner, h it t i ng a forci ng shot to one of t he corners, chip and charge, or hitting a drop shot. The riskiest shot selection of these is going for an outright winner. This is because usually most players over hit the ball and lose control on the shot. Hitting a drop shot on a really big poi nt is a lso ver y r isk y because you need your hand to be soft and relaxed. Otherwise, you will hit the ball too deep in the court and the opponent will get to it very easily. The best shot selection is to go for a forcing shot to one of the corners. Make sure you aim 3 to 4 feet away from the sidelines and the baseline. This gives you

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a nice big safe target area. If you love being at the net and have confidence in your volleys, the chip and charge play is also a higher percentage play. So go out there and practice t hese shot select ion opt ion s when receiving the short ball and have lots of fun doing it. Hopefully, with lots of practice one day your teammates and opponents will give you the nickname “The Finisher”. We will have a social round r o b i n o n F r i d ay M ay 2 0 t h from 2-5 PM followed by a pro exhibition. Sign up in the shop. See you on the courts!

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Getting to Know the Artists at The Landings By Marie-Louise McHugh Alice Howard, now living here at The Landings, is a very special artist. She is a flyer – as in a trapeze artist. Having been a circus aficionado since my childhood i n Sw it z e rl a nd, I c ou ld n o t wa it to meet w it h Al ice a nd fi nd out more about her. My love of the circus a nd circus arts comes from the fact that Switzerland has a wonderful national circus in Cirque Knee that is still in operation today and is performing in most towns every year. In my twenties, I was working part-time as a photographer and spent one week with the circus, documenting many practices from jugglers to animal tamers and aerial artists. I was in my element and my parents actually feared I would stay with the circus! So back to Alice. She is a native of the northeast and, even as a child, she always liked to hang by her hands, from trees or whatever else she could find. She admitted to me t h at she used to env y monkeys in zoos because they could spend their days dangling from branches and vines. Alice started flying at age 12. She also did rock climbing and uneven bars in gymnastics. Later, in 1970, she attended New College here in Sarasota where she made lifelong friends. With a rock-climbing partner, she discovered a trapeze rig outside of Boston. Although most flyers there were 10- to 15-year-old kids, she loved practicing there while working as a management consultant. Her passion and identity were always the trapeze. W hat Alice says she loves about the trapeze: • Being part of a circus community • It is a fantastic exercise for back and core • It is easy on feet and knees • It gives one a great sense of accomplishment when you learn a “trick” • It is physical therapy • You get a great mental kick!

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Fly i ng t he t rapeze is not a sol it a r y a r t. It i nvolves fou r people: somebody flies, somebody catches, one person holds the trapeze for the flyer, and there is always a person on the ground g iv i ng prompt s to t he ot her three, guiding them to start or leap. They must trust each other Alice Howard, half-turn to catcher totally. Alice participated in numerous e x h i b it i o n s a n d r e c it a l s . A memorable one was when she h ad to f ly i n a judge’s r ob e t o i m p e r s o n at e Rut h B a d e r Ginsburg! Some of the people she worked with went on to perform for the Cirque du Soleil and other venues. Before moving to The Landings, Alice lived in a loft in the Boston area and actually practiced at home with a trapeze hanging from her ceiling. She recently moved here because she wanted to move away from the cold and because she still has good friends in the area. After all, Sarasota is still the home of the Ringling Museum, and the circus is part of its history. Alice has now joined trapeze classes at t he Ci rcus Ar ts Conservatory. The Tito Gaona’s F ly i ng Trap e z e Ac ade my i n Ve n ic e a l s o o f fe r s e xc e l le nt classes for beginners. Tito Gaona i s a me mb e r of a r e now ne d Mexican trapeze artist family. Anyone interested in joining can contact Alice for guidance. Catch, Memorial Day 2019. All photos submitted by Alice Howard.

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On March 23rd, 55 new Landings residents attended the LMA Newcomer Reception at the Landings Racquet Club. Over 120 new owners have moved to the Landings over the past two years! Richard and Betty Greenspan greeted them, with libations provided by bartenders Ed Hongosh and Wayne Trotter. A bountiful cocktail buffet was kept fresh by Sue Ault, Fern Vaughan, and Cali Lampton. LMA President Elida Ramberger welcomed them to the neighborhood and LRC General Manager Kevin Lechlitner and Social Director Paige Packman shared information on various social and volunteer opportunities available in The Landings. Please look for an opportunity to say hi and welcome our new Landings neighbors!

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“STEPPIN’ OUT WITH MY BABY” CONTEST Compiled by: Dee Ricapito & Sharon Goldman Can you identify your neighbors before they were living in The Landings? Another contest is back by popular request. This time can you guess who are those beautiful babies in the photo contest this month? PRIZES will be awarded to the winners with the most correct answers!

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Photos shown are close-ups with a corresponding number on each of the pictures. 1. A point for each first name correctly identified (penalty for spelling). 2. In the event of a tie, will be broken by drawing the winner from a hat. (Sharon Goldman is the SHERIFF). 3. Deadline for receipt by email to: DeeRicapito3@gmail.com or deposit entry in Landings Racquet Club by: May 25, 2022! 4. Individuals entering their photos can enter the contest. (At least they will get one right answer). 5. Decision of judges will be final. Just clip out the entry form below and drop your entries in the box marked “Contest Entry”. Take a guess, ask around, even Sherlock Holmes can win! Winner will be announced in the next issue. Identify the baby’s photos from the list below: Douglas Day. Kevin Lechlitner Bill Whitman Leslie McLean Dick Bayles Norm Olshansky Paul Weiner Sharon Goldman Beverly Austgen Neil Goldman Heidi Boder Barbara Pendrell Joan Campbell

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LRC Triples Tennis Round Robin By Beverly Austgen & Neil Goldman, Tennis Committee, Photos by Rick Waller A fun afternoon of tennis was had by nearly fifty club members. For a different twist, this event used a triples format, with twelve t e a m s o f f o u r pl aye r s e a c h . Ever yone pa rt icipat i ng really enjoyed the new format which was given rave reviews. The round robin was followed by a pro ex h ibit ion w it h ou r f a b u lo u s p r o s (Ad r i a n "Mo" Moghina, Jen Fiers, and Sandra Cacic). To round out the group Luke Andreae from Punta Gorda joined in. The spectators got to see a lot of great tennis.

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Cameron Cuff, 8 years old, 2nd grader at Pine View School for the Gifted Do you have any siblings? I have one brother, Miles, 10 Do you have any pets? I have one cat, a red Maine Coon cat and Flame, a bearded dragon How long have you been in The Landings? My whole life What do you like most about The Landings? I like the wildlife here. It’s fun to see the animals – raccoons, squirrels, and dogs.

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What is the greatest invention? Nintendo Switch If you could have any 3 wishes granted, what would they be? A bow and arrow set, a second cat, and more wildlife around the house. What is your favorite part of the day? Morning because there is lots of wildlife around. The squirrels come out a lot. What do you do in your spare time? I like biking and running, I take swim lessons with the Sharks, too. I just won first prize in Pine View’s Peramathon for second grade girls. What is your favorite place to visit? Vail, CO I like the creek and the nice places to walk. What is one thing that you haven’t done but would like to? I’d like to see a wolf.

Ice cream: Vanilla School subject: Recess

If you could wake up with a super power, what would it be? Fire power

Book: Wings of Fire TV Show: We don’t watch TV that much. Computer Game: Minecraft Dungeons Color: Blue

What is one great thing about your family? We have a cat and might get another. We’d be cooler if we had another. What is your biggest dream? To get another cat

Movie: Encanto Favorite food: Shrimp or Wagyu Beef Least favorite food: Asparagus Holiday: Christmas because we get lots of presents and there are fun things to do at that time. One word to describe you would be: Explorer What do you do in your spare time? I love playing outside where there is lots of space. I also like running to Red Rock Park with my Mom.

What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend? I like to go outside and play. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? I’d knock on peoples’ doors and scare them! If your cat could talk, what would he say? “I’m hungry!” What’s the best thing about being a kid? Not working. I don’t like the way “work” sounds…. What’s the greatest thing about being you? I like being adventurous and have perseverance.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d like to do something with animals.

If you could change one thing, what would it be? Pollution - to get rid of pollution.

Would you rather meet your great-great grandparents or your great-great grandkids? I’d rather meet my great- great grandkids because I could play with them.

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A concert 450 years in the making! Key Chorale, the Suncoast’s premier symphonic chorus, is back May 6 and 7 for Choral Splendor in 40 Parts, featuring over 40 voices of the Chamber Singers and special guest Les Canards Chantants, a solo-voice ensemble specializing in music of the Renaissance. Founded in England in 2011, Les Canards Chantants are now based in Philadelphia, where they are Ensemble in Residence at Glencairn Museum, and present concerts of renaissance polyphony at home and abroad. Innovative programs like 1.500 Surround Sound (an immersive polychoral experience), Dowland’s Table (Lute song choose-your-ownadventure) and Sex, Drugs and Madrigals (staged Italian madrigals) have cemented the ensemble’s reputation for daring and entertaining presentation in concert, and for engaging with the most unusual repertoire from the Renaissance. “We are excited to singing alongside of some of our country’s leading performers of this style,” said Maestro

Joseph Caulkins. “In addition to them being a special part of these incredible works for 40 or more voices, we will also get to hear them perform works as an ensemble by Gabrieli, Palestrina, and Victoria – all masters of the 16th century. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Experience a rare live performance of Thomas Tallis’ Spem in alium considered one of the greatest compositions of all time and Alessandro Striggio’s Mass in 40 parts, a masterpiece lost for more than 400 years! These masterpieces are scored for 40 independent vocal parts, and as many as 60 parts for Striggio’s final Agnus Dei – a feat unequaled to this day. Experience an unforgettable program of polychoral extravagance and unparalleled splendor. Performance Dates: Friday, May 6, 7:30 pm St. Boniface Episcopal Church Saturday, May 7, 4:00 pm Sarasota First Presbyterian Church

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SAFETY & SECURITY REMINDERS

By Betty Greenspan “The Mah Jongg Maven”

Continued from page 1 and reflective material to make the pet more visible. Also, a reminder to clean up after your dog and properly dispose of the waste. 8. A final reminder that we share our environment around our lakes with wildlife. Two things to remember about wildlife in the area: 1. This is alligator breading season, so gators are on the move looking for mates. They could be moving from lake to lake. Do not walk your pets near the edges of the lake from dusk to dawn, which is feeding time for most animals. Keep your pets on the leash. Never feed wild animals,

The exciting game of Mah Jongg is one of skill, strategy, and luck! O ver t he last few mont h s, Landings residents have been introduced to the Chinese game of American Mah Jongg every Monday from 1-3 PM. For some, it was a refresher course after years of not playing. For others, it was a totally new and challenging experience. It is hoped that as the season wanes those residents who remain in The Landings will be able to continue playing and reach out to others who may be interested. The “snowbirds” can go back to their summer abodes and continue to

play and spread the word to others along the way. We hope to continue the training in the fall thus pave the way for those who desire a permanent weekly game. St ay t u ned for updated information about how to reach other Mah Jongg players in The Landings who may be looking for games. Please check out American Mah Jongg on YouTube to learn more about the game and remember it is American Mah Jongg we play as there are several other kinds. Have a great and safe summer!

especially gators. 2. It has been reported that a large aggressive water moccasin wa s fou nd ac ross La nd i ngs Boulevard from the racquet club. Like gators, April and May is also water moccasin breeding season. During the mating process, males slither around, waving their tails to lure females away from other male suitors, and become aggressive. Cottonmouths have a reputation for being dangerous, but they rarely bite humans unless they are picked up or stepped on. They may stand their ground against potential predators, including huma n s, by usi ng defen sive behaviors. Cottonmouths travel

overland and will migrate between areas in response to dry conditions. Remember, you live in Florida, so always be careful when walking around the banks of freshwater bodies, especially near our lakes 5 (Courtside Lake), 6 (Bayside Lake) and 7 (Starling Lake). All three of these lakes back up to either thick mangroves or the county preserve, where the woodland creatures live and have easy access to The Landings’ manicured property. To quote a long-time Landings r e s i d e n t : “R e m e m b e r, T h e Landings was built on a swamp!” And a beautiful swamp it is.

Inaugural Sunday Pickleball Social By Dee Ricapito A surprising crowd o f “p i c k l e b a l l e r s” t ur ned out to play on a recent Sunday morning. Some players commented they can’t play during the week and enjoyed the opportunity to play on the weekend. Others chose to play pickleball rather than participate in the organized bike ride. In addit ion to playing, players used the time to get tips from one another about the rules and serving tips. It’s a sociable game.

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Living with our Wild Neighbors By Landings Safety & Security Committee In recent weeks we have seen interactions between residents a nd some of t he woodla nd/ aquatic wildlife that live in and around this beautiful area we all share and call home. The natural setting is one of the many things that has drawn so many of us to The Landings. It is important to recognize that we must coexist with our animal neighbors so we can all enjoy the diverse creatures that live in and around The Landings. At the same time, we must do what we can to coexist SAFELY with these wild animals. While this isn’t the Serengeti, we need to be aware that some of these animals do pose potential dangers. An example of potential danger has occurred in the last several weeks. The incident involved an alligator in Lake 6 next to the racquet club. We have been monitoring this gator to make sure it doesn’t pose a danger to residents and their pets. The gator has grown to a length of about 4 feet. Our nightshift roving security officer Chris Campbell responded at 2:50 AM to the intersection of Pintail and Starling to a resident walking the dog who reported a gator in the middle of the street. Officer Campbell contacted the Sheriff’s Office, which dispatched two officers to the scene within 10 minutes. The officers were able to rope the gator and placed it in Pintail Lake (lake 8). We were informed by the sheriff deputies that, unless the gator was aggressive, more than 5 feet long, or

posed a danger to humans, Florida Gator Control would not respond. Officer Campbell commented the gator was more afraid of them than they were of him. With this incident in mind, we thought it would be appropriate to review some tips on how we can coexist with this animal friend. As one resident reminded me, they were here first, so we need to respect that we are living among these animals and should do what we can to protect ourselves and live in harmony with them. There will be times where we will need to take action to protect our

residents and domestic pets, but a few common-sense things will lessen the chances of an incident. All of the larger animals, like the alligators, in and around The Landings help maintain a balanced ecosystem by controlling the populations of rodents and smaller predators such as opossums and raccoons. The gators rarely pose a threat to people, especially adults. Gators can and will prey on domestic cats and small dogs, generally at night or in the evening and morning hours, from dusk to dawn. Some common-sense rules for living with alligators:

• Never feed alligators. It’s dangerous and illegal. In that vein, don’t put your garbage out with the recycling material the night before pickup. It might attract a hungry gator looking for dinner. • Observe and photog raph gators from a distance. • Gators are most active between dusk and dawn. Therefore, don’t swim or walk close to the edge of ponds where gators are known to be present. • Early spring is the mating season. The males will roam around looking for a mate. They will travel over land between

lakes, so you never know where you might encounter one. • Don’t allow pets to swim or walk close to ponds where gators are known to be present. • LEAVE THEM ALONE! I n a n e m e r g e n c y, c o n t a c t the main gate employees and t hey ca n contact t he Flor ida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). If you call the gator control number (866392-4286), please inform the main gate. They will alert the Safety and Security Committee so we don’t make redundant calls to gator control.

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THE PHOTO SHOP By Bob Manteiga The Portraits of Anne Parsons

Two years ago, with Covid 19 ravaging our country and the world, part-time Landings resident, Anne Parsons, embarked on a project that would ultimately bring her international recognition as a portrait artist/ photographer. Let’s let her tell the story. “The genesis for this project was when I discovered that ma ny you ng women had never hea rd of St. Hildegard von Bingen, Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, and other incredible women who have left an indelible mark on history. Upon completion of the first 12 images, I thought of all the women who serve our Outer Banks community, who demonstrate some of these exemplary qualities, and who have overcome challenges and adversities in their own daily lives. They are the exemplars for the young women warriors who show potential in leadership and resilience in defending others.” Anne’s exhibit last year, entitled Women Warriors: Past, Present, Future, showcased images of 36 women, 12 of whom represent remarkable women who made history, 12 Outer Banks women who are already making a difference in their community, and 12 women who display the potential to become future ambassadors for that community. Below are 8 of these exemplary women. #1. Erin Fleckenstein spends her time coordinating and implementing habitat restoration projects, building new oyster reefs, and working on saltwater management projects.

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#2. Taylor Sanders lost her mom and her arm in a horrific car crash yet considers herself resilient, strong, and beautiful. #3. Janis Collins is working toward making the Outer Banks a dementia friendly community. The seahorse she is holding is a symbol of that portion of the brain that plays a major role in memory. #4. Alyse Stewart is an award-win n ing artist, recognized locally and nationally for her compelling artwork. #5. Karen Sawin is fighting to raise awareness of domestic violence in our society. The image is meant to convey the idea that a bird cannot fly with a broken wing. #6. Brooklyn Endres’ forte is teaching dance to young ballerinas. Her specialty is working with children with Down Sydrome. #7. Kathy Horne was the model for Queen Elizabeth I of England, who governed with relative stability for 44 years. #8. Barbara Anne Williams represents Hildegard Von Bingen, 12th Century theologian known for her visionary writings. Next month’s The Photo Shop will feature landscape photography. Sadly, it will be the last column of The Photo Shop for this season. I’m hoping to continue publishing our column in the fall, if the interest is there, so keep sending your photos to roberto@uri.edu.

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In Cucina con Valentina Classes in High Demand By Valentina Valentini We held two more sold out Italian cooking classes on March 18th and April 1st, with 38 LRC members participating. This cooking series has been a hit, building people’s cooking skills and forging new friendships! As we approach t he end of our inaugural series of Italian cooking classes, I’d like to thank the participants for their enthusiastic feedback. This note from Leslie Gray captures the feeling of many attendees: “Valentina, thank you so much for a wonderful and delicious evening… I learned a lot and truly enjoyed the experience.” Thanks to the LRC staff for their setup help and use of the modernized Lakeside kitchen. The final class of this season will be held on May 6th. Thank you for letting me share my Italian culture and cooking expertise! I look forward to seeing you all in the fall when we will cook many other Italian recipes. Arrivederci!

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large pothole on LMA property damaged her tire. Maintenance has subsequently repaired the pothole. The $436 invoice included expenses for two tires and a frontend alignment. After discussion a motion was made to settle the claim for $500 or less. The motion passes with two opposed. Contractors are being solicited to repair the North Gate tile roof. A motion was made for funds to repair the north wall come from the wall reserve account. The motion passed. A resident recommended the residents at large be notified more kayak storage space is available for rent. Joan Koplin agreed to see an article would be placed in The

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Landscaping chair, Paul Weiner r e p o r t e d m a n g r o ve s a l o n g the Nature Trail were pruned, widening the access for kayaks. A buttonwood tree was removed near the gazebo allowing better access to the intercoastal waterway and other nature trail paths were also pruned.

SPECIAL CALLED LMA MEETING A motion was made to pay for the purchase of two additional kayak racks with funds available from previous rentals along with new rental fees. After discussion the motion passed.

LHA Meeting Notes By Richard Bayles The Landings Homeowners Association held its regularly scheduled board meeting on April 14th at 5:00 PM at The Landings Racquet Club. The board approved roof replacements on Peregrine Point Circle N and Kestral Park Lane and tree removal on Peregrine Point Circle N and Pine Harrier Circle. It also approved window replacements on Landings Way, Kestral Park Lane, Pine Harrier Drive, and Pine Harrier Circle. Michael Donaldson, an association board member for several years, resigned from the board at the March meeting. Any member who is interested in contributing to our association’s governance should contact Bill Whitman, President, to discuss appointment to replace Mr. Donaldson. Bill’s can be reached at 941-926-9495 or whitman@cs.com. The next regular meeting is at 5:00 PM on May 12th, at The Landings Racquet Club. If an owner wishes to attend the meeting, advance notice is requested (via e-mail to whitman@cs.com) with the topic to be discussed.

Landings Directory New owner(s) in The Landings since the last issue: Jerome & Nancy Solar, 1693 Starling Dr, Cincinnati Capital Partners 794, LLC, 5400 Eagles Point Cir #106, Jeff & Connie Stephen, 1714 Kestral Park Way S, Jaclyn Kim Brunckhorst, 1620 Starling Dr, Gregory Keliher & Roxanne Thomas, 5430 Eagles Point Cir #103. For current owner information, use the online resident directory on the Landings website: www.thelandingsofsarasota.com/login as their source for current directory listings and Landings information. Directory information is updated on the site no less often than weekly and changes are made to other Landing information when available. A directory, 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 encourage every resident to check their online directory listing for accuracy. Additions, changes, or corrections to the online directory may be requested by filling out the change form on the online Residents Directory page or by e-mail to: landings.directory@gmail.com.

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Kayakers Explore Rookery Island On April 3rd, Landings kayakers took an excursion to nearby Rookery Island, led by John McFetridge. Our small group of seven kayaks were lucky to see dozens of pelicans, egrets, blue herons, and more. Best of all, we spotted a family of a half dozen roseate spoonbills with their flamboyant pink features! Their pink color comes from eating crustaceans, and they have a unique spoon-shaped bill. A big thanks to Wayne Trotter for helping us get in and out at the boat ramp.

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3 BR | 3A | 2,172 SF Listed for $599,000 | Sold for $615,000

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870,000

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1670 Peregrine Pt Drive

1,021,000

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1649 Pine Harrier Circle

1,075,000

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370,000

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5226 Landings Boulevard

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 Point Circle #102

500,000

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4935 Kestral Park Way N

510,000

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5400 Eagles Point Circle #106

515,000

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1620 Starling Drive

525,000

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5420 Eagles Point Circle #403

589,000

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1713 Starling Drive

615,000

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1693 Starling Drive

680,000

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