October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page

October 2007 Volume 6 Number 8

Drainage Maintenance Moves Forward LHA Seats New Board Member This report includes significant actions from both the August and September 2007 LMA monthly meetings. Our report covers the September and August meetings of the The President‘s Reports included: LHA. At the July meeting the board cast a vote to remove a mem- Chair of the drainage committee, Jack Jost, submitted a re- ber, Howard Feltman, because he had missed three consecutive vised maintenance drainage plan for the Eagles Nest Area. It meetings. An amendment to the bylaws is is the third plan and thought to be the most efficient, practi- actually worded so that missing three con- cal and workable solution. A diagram and description are on secutive meetings is considered an page 2. Total cost will be about $50,000. ―automatic resignation.‖ Therefore no vote A request to look into adding vegetation to a Landings lake was required. The vote was therefore re- to assist in preventing fertilizer flow into the lake and there- scinded but the action remains because of its fore the bay will be studied. More information will be forth- automatic status. coming. No applicants for the position to replace A committee will be formed meeting the requirements to Feltman were forthcoming, so the Broad ap- hear cases of speeding and other violations. proved a submission for the last open seat Argus, the LMA professional management company, in- pending her acceptance. The September formed the President they would be begin charging $1.00 meeting formally welcomes Jane Hyslop a Jane Hyslop per month, per box for document storage. The board agreed Pine Harrier Drive homeowner, to the Board. it is still economical at that price and storage there would Acting Board President, Bill Whitman expressed concern continue. both new and veteran Landings homeowners are not complying with regulations requiring LHA Board approval before certain A survey has been authorized, at a cost of $750, for the main gate building. It is intended to determine exactly the extent (Continued on page 2) to which moderate expansion and remodeling can occur. In other reports: Work on the budget for 2008 has begun. A very preliminary budget can be found on page 20. Details, additions and sub- tractions will be discussed at the October 4 meeting. It will be finalized for a vote by association presidents at the (Please see “LMA” page 3)

Inside This Month Eagle’s Area Drainage Plan………...…….…………………….. page 3 The Dawn Patrol…………………………………………….…… page 6 Accidents & Incidents Report……………..…………….……... page 10 Phillippi Shores Park, Improvement Plan…………….………. page 11 Homeowner’s Rules…………………………………….…...... page 12 Life Saving Button………………...….……………….…...... page 13 PRESORTED 5164 Kestral Park Terrace Landin Names First Earth Satellite...... …………..…...… page 14 STANDARD Sarasota FL 34231 Around The Landings...…………………………….…….…..… page 18 U.S. POSTAGE LRC New Health Club Gear…………………………………….. page 23 PAID PERMIT # 755 LMA 2008 Preliminary Budget……...…………….....…..…...… page 24 Crossword………….…...... page 26 October/November Calendar….……………….……….…….. Page 35

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Your next Eagle should reach your mailbox by November 1. Major breaking Landings news, as always, is posted at: www.LandingsEagle.com The full issue is posted on the site the 1st of each month. Page 2 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle (“LHA” from page 1) modifications to a residence may be made. At their request we are publishing a ―short‖ version of those rules on page 12 Vio- lating them can be a very costly mistake! They are based on the covenants originally generated by the developer with occa- sional amendments since. Those documents can be found at www.LandingsEagle.com. We believe them to be up to date, but offer no guarantee. Routine matters at both meetings dealt primarily with archi- tectural and landscape issues. The board requested letters of violation be sent to property owners with the following defi- ciencies: A Peregrine Point Way home for construction of a chain link fence without prior approval by the Board. There have, to date, been no chain link fences permitted in The Landings homeowners area. They were asked to replace the fence and Authorization was given the Treasurer (a non board member) have agreed to do so. to shift funds from the current bank to one offering substan- A Landings Way home has allegedly begun work on sub tially better rates for the LHA‘s CDs. dividing their garage. This is in violation because it received A board member suggested the LHA annual assessment was no prior approval by the Board and is counter to the cove- quite low and should be increased. The general consensus nants requirement requiring two car garages (whether or not was to wait and base any such increase on the annual budget two cars can be contained in it). requirements. The LHA balance sheet shows substantial con- Letters were requested for several other properties not keep- tingency funds available. ing landscaping up to standards. Three new property owners and one renter were welcomed Concern was expressed recently about foreclosed upon prop- to the community after the required new resident interview. erties needing maintenance attention. The matter will be dis- The Board voted several months ago to support efforts to save cussed with the appropriate lenders. natural resources. They asked The Eagle to print material re- Other items handled at the meeting include: garding use of alternatives to incandescent lighting for energy efficiency. Due to space limitations it could not be run in this issue but will be seen in a forthcoming issue.

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Page 4 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle Editorial Resident Opinion

It’s seems like a very quiet summer around the Land- Editor: ings until you look around at the amazing number of ac- I was surprised to read in your August-September issue that complishments and changes, virtually all improvement unpaid racquet club dues of three members have been referred over the status quo. to a collection agency. In the history of The Landings this is The efforts of an ad hoc committee to muster support probably a first. both inside and outside The Landings for continuing im- LRC dues are a personal obligation and an assessment provements in Phillippi Shores Park show what a few against the member's property. Delinquent dues and late charges, along with lawyers' fees and expenses in any legal people can do when the mindset is progress, not listing proceeding brought by LRC to collect, are included in the the reasons things can’t be done. All at no cost to prop- amount payable by the member and are a lien against the prop- erty owners! erty. In the past, when delinquent members were reminded of The first steps have been taken to improve the of the these facts they managed to come up with the money, either main entry gate. Don’t you have second thoughts sitting before or after the club engaged a lawyer. There was no loss of under the roof on the entry side and glancing up at those revenue to the club. precarious looking tiles? The place is 26 years old and As a member I have three concerns. 1. Is it an embarrass- virtually without renovation. Can’t say that for most kitch- ment for the club to resort to the tactics used by collection ens in The Landings agencies against our own members?..2. Does the collection An effort is finally underway to put some teeth in traffic agency deduct its fee from the dues and late charges it collects control. The radar gun and first hand observation of for the club? 3. Does the involvement of a collection agency ―sloppy stoppers‖ verifies the need. unnecessarily damage the member's credit standing? The Drainage Committee has come up with what they Bob Greenfield believe is the final plan for drainage relief of the Eagle’s To the Editor, Nest Area. We are getting closer to decision making time on what to do It appears the result of longer term budget planning will with the ‗Eagle Preserve‘ area. The drainage studies are done allow several major projects with little or no increase in and the plans are getting initiated. This is on ALL the Landin‘s LMA fees next year. Instead of budgeting to ―spend as dime (over $15,000 so far). Next comes taking care of the little as possible‖ they budgeted for what needs to be flora, and here, I reiterate a former stance: this area is sur- done to upkeep The Landings with minimal emergency rounded by about 30 homes, out of the seven hundred plus spending. Landin property owners who are being asked to fund a The new delay devices on the gates have do the job of ―backyard renovation.‖ slowing down entry speeds – though the one on the main I restate my point: ―unless we all have access – probably a entry gate could use a smidgen of an adjustment to less scenic path within that acreage – I don‘t believe we should all delay. be paying for the landscaping.‖ I picked my home, and the The LRC has a new exercise room, a new initiation fee price was predicated partially on my yard. If I sell, again the plan to encourage more new members from within The yard will be of a particular value. I get the benefit of my yard, Landings; a social committee that seems fast out of the and I pay for all the expenses. The owners whose yards are on the ‗Eagles Preserve‘ are the only (current) ones benefiting starting gate. from access and view it provides. The new tennis pro has come on the scene and quickly Perhaps the ‗preserve‘ designation can be restated to benefit instituted a new series of events, including training for all of us, and still protect the homeowners there. What if there kids. were a ‗scenic‘ path, but that it is placed outside a buffer 25 feet And, according to the real estate folks home sales seem from each property line. They get their privacy, they get the to be picking up in The Landings. Hopefully condo re- preserve tended at our expense, and we get a new, private, walk sales won’t be too far behind. in a nature preserve. Win, win. How about it? The Landings, all in all not a bad place to live, and get- Richard Greene, Pine Harrier Circle ting better all the time through the volunteer hard work by some of our residents. To the LRC Community, Unfortunately, many of the supporters do not have the time to IPS write, therefore, on behalf of the many, we would like to openly

The Landings Eagle is published monthly, in season, partially funded by the Landings Management Association & Landings Racquet Club, but is independently edited and reported by Landings residents. The Landings Eagle is a Florida LLC.

Editor and Publisher: Irwin Starr Sales Director: Ms. Charlie Valentine. The Landings Eagle © Irwin Starr, 2007, Sarasota FL Thanks this month to: Barbara Pendrell, Dick Lutz, Marilyn Newman, Ralph & Dee Ricapito, Barbara Martin, Kevin Lechlitner, Carl Zeisler, Scott Diamond, Joe Venezia , Leslie McLean, Len Gumley, Toni Anthony, Dorothy Spelman. Bill Whitman, Fritz Drybrough, Don Smally, Jules Chawkins, Gordon Garrett, Al Weeks, Sara Rhodes, Jack Jost, Bob Capo, Bev Leidel, Barbara Shock, Lee Morgenlander, Dick Bayles, Larry Fleming, Charlie Valentine — Forgive us if we missed you—but please let us know. October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page 5

Resident Opinion A Critical Eye - Commentary Fritz Drybrough thank Bonnie Dombrosky for her fortitude and her heartfelt Thanks to so many friends caring for those of us who utilize the now new and truly a ―Fitness Center.‖ We would also thank her husband Robert who for all the kind comments stood beside her and supported her throughout the process. regarding the interview I did It was shameful to watch the process, which was truly based with the Editor and friend, out of need, safety and years of neglect, develop to such a point Irwin Starr. Since it is a rarity that many of us were called upon to actually demonstrate and that I ever hear much about attest to the support that was required to see this project to its fruition. Even with the data supporting the Gyms utilization and what I write, I was over- testimony to the state of the equipment – ―the project narrowly whelmed by more than 25 passed the approval process?‖ A shameful ordeal to witness!!! responses. I must admit that I I for one pay the full dues at the club every year and unfortu- was a bit dubious when the nately because of our busy schedules my wife and I have been project was suggested to me unable to play tennis, a sport we both enjoy, for over a year and a half. However, we both have always utilized the gym, as do because it seemed so self-centered, but based on the feed back, many others, and consider it part of our membership. At one I know it was the right thing to do. I even received a wonderful point and out of sheer frustration of the neglected conditions email from a friend at Sarasota Memorial Hospital suggesting that existed and the accelerating deterioration, I was going to that my doctor have the article copied and placed in his waiting give up my membership totally and lose my original up-front room as an inspirational piece for the many other patients. membership fee, only to some day pay it again to rejoin. If it weren‘t for Bonnie I would have and one more family I suppose our attitude has a lot to do with our health – both would have been lost among the many that have yet to join for physically and mentally. When we age, our bodies develop many of the same reasons. The club in general is not family- problems and pain which is sometimes unavoidable – it just user-friendly but perhaps this is the first step in the right direc- happens. If we are fortunate to be surrounded by friends and tion spearheaded by one individual but supported by many. family who really care about us, then we are truly rich in spirit. Perhaps now we can get the TV fixed and install a security camera linked to the gate house so nothing gets stolen. But our attitude about how we approach the problems of ageing Oh well - I guess its time now for others to do what Bonnie has much to do with the ―quality‖ of life that we have left. A Dombrosky has done so the new ―Fitness Center‖ is not ne- positive outlook and being able to ―see the glass as half full glected again. rather than half empty‖ will carry us through many things we Please do not turn down the air conditioning to save might be inclined to think of as impossible. money………. David Jacaruso, Landings Terrace

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address. We will occasionally identify by street, not street num- ber. If an incident gets to the point of costing Landin’s associa-  Everyone Must Be Happy—No Letters tions out of pocket cash for litigation, or individuals are brought to an association hearing, The Eagle will generally use the indi- vidual’s name.

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Riding with the Dawn Patrol

Tuesday Morning, September 4 brought the first day of LMA increased enforcement of traffic regulations in The Landings. The Eagle accompanied Bill Whitman, Chair of the LMA Safety and Security Committee and veteran Allied Security officer Robert Ray as they observed Landings traffic from two sites. The radar gun, property of the LMA was in the experi- enced hands of Officer Ray. Of the traffic passing the two sites between 6:30 and 7:45AM slightly more than 30% exceed the 25 mph speed limit - several by more than five miles per hour. The LMA plan is to issue warnings for initial in- fractions and fines on two or more infractions. The fines can be imposed by an impartial, three person hearing committee consisting of non-board members. One car passed by, turned around and came back to tell Whitman and Ray he was ―totally in disagreement with what you are doing here. Wast- ing ‗my‘ money patrol- ling. People should be This photo, taken in the dark at about 6:40am clearly depicts a concern for responsible for them- Landings safety. The vehicle, a van, came west out of Pine Harrier Circle selves,‖ he said. and without even pausing, let alone stopping at the STOP sign, turned right In addition to speeders there are concerns over the onto Landings Blvd North, heading south. Whether they saw the pedestrian walking the dog heading right toward the intersection will never be known. number of STOP sign jumpers. As if to prove the But, surely coming to a full stop at the stop sign would have increased the point the incident at the right was witnessed and pho- chances of seeing them, surely enhancing their safety. In this case the li- tographed by The Eagle. cense plate could not be seen – the guilty party is off the hook, except a pos- sible guilty conscience as they read this!

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Page 8 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle Obituaries

August saw the passing of Katherine (Katie) Lipski. Don Davis, Eagles Point Circle, retired Episcopal Bishop of Katie lived in a Treehouse for all of her nineteen years in NW Pennsylvania passed away The Landings. August 30. A native of Michigan, and graduate in education of Since coming to The Landings in The University of Michigan, she 1988 he returned to his love of spent her career teaching, start- music, singing in many church ing the Berkley Township choirs and choral groups. schools. Landins will remember him for She worked tirelessly for The his heartfelt tenor solos at Land- Women‘s Resource Center and ings musical presentations. served as its president for three He succumbed after an energetic battle with myelodysplastic syn- years. She continued to volun- drome, staying active to the very teer three to four days a week in end. their consignment shop and He is survived by his wife Gray, main office. Her Sarasota Her- 2 sons 1 daughter and 3 grandchil- ald Tribune obituary noted she dren. sponsored a $1000 annual schol- He touched many lives, and will be remembered by many. arship at the Resource Center to ―assist women in transi- tion.‖ Her family, staying in The Landings to arrange fu- Jim Kaczka painted many of our homes over the past 15 years, and along the way made many good friends among neral and memorial services say she faithfully worked us. out six days a week. We regret to report Jim lost his life when his Gulf Gate She‘d just returned to Sarasota after spending several home caught fire September 14th. weeks with them in Michigan. They believe she suf- Jim‘s easy going personality, intelligent conversation, fered a heart attack while alone in her home. They are and friendly manner made friends as easily as his meticu- lous and conscientious work created word-of-mouth cli- unsure if she might have survived if she could have ob- ents. tained help, and encouraged publication of the article on Jim supported this newspaper from its first issue. page 13. We‘ll miss his cheerful phone calls and big smile and wave whenever we saw him. Peace be with you, Jim.

JIM KACZKA Painting Contractor

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The Accident and Incident Report View From the Gate

Auto Overturned at Landings Blvd near Trail: by Barbara Martin Very early the morning of July 26 a one car accident involving Chief of Security a Landings resident occurred on Landings Blvd at the west end of the first traffic island off the Trail. Reports vary on how it We have two new security officers happened, but the final result was an overturned SUV sustain- that just joined our team; Tom Ellis and ing an estimated $16,000 in damages, and almost $1,000 in Anthony Cibello who will be working damage to the west end of the island and the lighting fixture on the patrol. located there. Also, we have had two more inci- The police report listed injuries and ―incapacity‖ and the dents where residents have left either results of a drug/alcohol blood test is ―pending.‖ their wallets or purses in their vehicles The vehicle apparently jumped the curb at the end of the and some one during the night has got- island causing damage to the island and lamppost and overturn- ten into the vehicle and stolen them. Please, everyone remem- ing the vehicle. The LMA has already been reimbursed by the ber to make sure you lock your doors on your vehicles and do driver's insurance company for island damage, which is main- not leave anything of value in them. tained by the LMA. As everyone has noticed by now the Main Car Overruns Landings Blvd. Island: A Landin lost Gate has a delay on it as well as the North control of his car traveling Gate. We will be adding one more in the near west on Landings Blvd, future to the far exit lane as well. We will be overrunning the traffic putting up a sign a few days before it is in- island at Landings Blvd. stalled. and Kestral Parkway We are still getting complaints about pet own- South. One of the newly ers not picking up after their dogs. Please re- planted trees was tipped member when you walk your dog that you must over, the other badly pick up after them. Tom Ellis scarred near the bottom. Also please remember the speed limit in the The accident took place in Landings is 25mph and 15mph in more congested areas. School mid-afternoon on a clear is back in session and a lot of the kids walk or ride their bikes to sunny day. The driver was and from school. So please be aware and courteous while driv- alone, was wearing a seat ing in the Landings, because we always have a lot of pedestri- belt and was uninjured, ans here. but has no memory of the accident until after the impact. The driver volunteered to cover the damages. Vandalism: Two automobiles were reported to have The Eagle Needs your skills been vandalized at properties along Kestral Parkway South. $800 is reported to be missing from one vehicle. Feature Writers, Electronic Artist, Landins are reminded to lock doors of homes and lock doors Association News, Reporters, of cars, especially those parked outside overnight. While the News Tips, Wildlife Photographs main gate is manned 24/7 there are plenty of places a person can enter over walls and in the shadows. There is also the un- Call Us: 925-8559 E-mail us at: pleasant possibility the perpetrators could live inside the Land- [email protected] ings. Indications are these incidents occurred in the early AM.

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The efforts of Ralph Ricapito and Jack Jost, and the volun- Control or eliminate fire ants throughout the park. teer efforts of many others, brought the recent first improve- ments to Phillippi Shores Park in years. The adding of the Tot Clean up the waters edge and begin planting wetland plants Lot was the first step in a long term plan of The Phillippi along the shore line and on the littoral shelf. Shores Park Association, an as hoc committee headed by Ri- Add shade trees throughout the park and cypress trees along capito and Jost. The park is located outside the the waters edge. Landings, coming under no jurisdiction of the Build a four foot wide mulch path all the Landings Management Association. Volunteer Project way around the lake perimeter to accommo- They have now applied to Sarasota County The entire Phillippi Shores Park date walkers and runners. for assistance in further improving the park. project is a volunteer effort. Build a pier from the picnic area access Here, from their proposal, is a description of Started by Landis phase one of point out into the lake 75 or 100 feet to ac- items covered by the proposal: the project gained support from commodate fishing for children, fly-casting Project Description: Over the past few years, Phillippi Landings Development, the Phillippi Shores Park Association has been for adults, a location for radio control of Geckos, Kanes, Sarasota County miniature boats that race on the lake and working actively to beautify and improve the and many community volunteers. total of the Phillippi Shores County Park. Our easier access for kayak and canoe training Association’s Executive Committee has met This second project if granted exercises. by the county will add Merle with County Personnel to discuss the condition Stock the lake with minnows to increase Raber, of Raber Lawn Service, to of the park and longer range opportunities to the fish population. further improve the park. With the active sup- the list for his generous contribu- The cost of the current proposed project is port of County Parks Director John McCarthy, tion of plantings and their installa- the County has cleared around the walls of the budgeted at $8,721.65 of which the County tion. will pick up $3,981.65. The Committee park and the bench areas, installed new barbe- If you are interested in volun- que grills, cleaned up the existing landscaping will donate $4,740.00 of which $960 is vol- and regularly mows and trims the accessible teering to assist the efforts of the unteer labor and $3,780 is the commercial areas of the park. The Landings has painted Phillippi Shores Park Association value of trees and services being donated by the entire wall surrounding the park and has give Ralph (927-6261) or Jack Merle Raber and the Raber Lawn Service . conducted several park cleanup events to (922-5195) a call. There is no cost to any Landing‘s asso- spruce up in and around the park including tree ciation and no resident funds being used. and scrub trimming. In 2006 with generous support from the Neighborhood Grant Program and several local businesses, the complete coopera- tion of the County Parks Department and lots of hard work and enthusiasm from neighborhood volunteers, we installed a chil- dren’s playground at the park with a swing set and play struc- ture. Now, we would like to add additional equipment to the playground and add several trees around the lake and the pe- rimeter wall. During discussions with Mary Stagg of the County Parks Department, it was determined that two specific pieces of equip- ment could be added to the playground to complement what has already been installed; a Spinner Bowl and a Junior Spica. Pic- tures of this equipment are attached for your perusal. Mary Stagg has given her assurances that the County will expand the borders of the existing Tot Lot and install the new equipment when it is received. When he learned of our plans at the park, a local businessman pledged to plant several shade trees at various locations in the park to add to the visual ambience and comfort of park users. As a result of that pledge, this project will add eight (8) live oaks in the cen- ter of recesses along the West wall of the park and ten (10) bald cypress trees at the waters edge on the West side of the lake. Annemarie Post, the Environmental Horticul- ture Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Coor- Spica (above) dinator for the County, has confirmed the Spinner Bowl (below) viability of this plan. We hope to be able to add additional trees in later years of this long-term improvement effort. Not included in this proposal, but sugges- tions from the group for future improve- ments in the park include: Cut and/or remove weeds throughout the

park and especially along the waters edge and outside perimeter wall. Page 12 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle Homeowners Covenants –The Short Version

The Landings Homeowners Association requested The Eagle publish this document, a condensed summary of the covenants affecting maintenance and alteration of free standing homes. It does NOT apply to condo association which have their own cove- nants requiring compliance. The Eagle has published this on a single page for easy removal retention. .

It has become increasingly apparent that both "old time" ted to be parked in the subdivision only while loading or homeowners and new homeowners are either unaware of the unloading or while parked inside a garage and concealed from Declaration of Restrictions that governs members of The Land- public view. No maintenance or repair of any boat or vehicle ings Homeowners Association, Inc. or are unaware of the conse-

shall be permitted upon any lot except within an enclosed Clip Homeowner quences of ignoring them. garage. The following are the most frequently violated provisions of Animals the Declaration: Exterior Changes to Residence or Landscap- No pet shall be permitted to roam outside except on a leash or ing within a fenced-in area.

- No improvement or structure of any kind, including, without In addition, The Landings Management Association's rules and

- limitation, any building, fence, wall, swimming pool, tennis court require that pet owners are responsible for cleaning up their pet's Save or other game court or structure, screen enclosure, water or sewer excrement.

line, drain, mailbox, solar energy device, decorative building, The practice of the LHA has been to work with homeowners landscaping, landscape device or object, or other improvement to reach an acceptable compromise, where required, between the shall be commenced, erected, placed or maintained upon any lot, homeowner's wishes and the intent of the Declaration. Unfortu- nor shall any addition, change or alteration thereof or thereto be nately, in cases where the homeowner proceeded without obtain- made, unless and until the plans, specifications and location of the ing approval from the LHA, removal of the work has been re- same shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the quired. LHA. This, together with other provisions of the Declaration, In the event of lack of maintenance of the property, the LHA covers landscaping, exterior painting, roof replacement, mail- has the ability to assess a fine against the homeowner, in accor- boxes, fences, etc. dance with the Bylaws and the Statutes of the State of Florida, and No tree, the trunk of which exceeds four (4) inches in diame- can take other remedial action as may be required. ter at four (4) feet above the natural grade, shall be cut down or COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT. It is essential that otherwise destroyed without the prior consent of the LHA. Note homeowners who wish to make changes that require LHA ap- that further restrictions on the removal of certain trees are en- proval contact the LHA at an early stage of the project to ensure a forced by Sarasota County. smooth approval process Maintenance of Exterior and Landscaping Owners shall maintain their residences and all other improve- ments, including, without limitation, walls, fences, screen enclo- sures, driveways and accessory structures, in good appearance and safe condition, and the repair of any damage, deterioration or evi- dence of wear and tear on the exterior of any building shall be made promptly. No weeds, underbrush or other unsightly growth shall be per- mitted to grow or remain uncut or unmowed upon any lot, and no refuse pile or unsightly objects shall be allowed to be placed or remain anywhere thereon. The owners of the lots in the subdivi- sion shall be responsible for the maintenance of all areas located between their respective lot lines and the pavement of the streets providing access to said lots. All owners shall maintain their hedges, plants, lawns and shrubs in a neat and trim condition at all times. Garages, Vehicles and Parking All garages must have doors that are to be maintained in a useful, working condition and be operated by electric door open- ers. Except when in actual use, garage doors must be kept closed. No garage shall be converted to other usage without the substitu- tion of another garage. No vehicle shall be regularly parked in the subdivision except on a paved driveway or inside a garage. No trucks or vehicles which are used for commercial purposes, other than those present on business, nor any trailers, may be parked in the subdivision unless inside a garage and concealed from public view. Boats, boat trailers, campers, vans, motorcycles and other recreational vehicles or any vehicle not in operable condition shall be permit- October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page 13 Fire & Emergency Vehicles A Life Saving Button

Emergency vehicles are not an unusual sight in our commu- After hearing of the passing of Katie Lipski Landings Chief nity. Frequently an Emergency Medical Vehicle is followed by of Security, Barbara Martin, suggested The Eagle do an article a full fire fighting truck. Such a response does not necessarily on emergency notification systems might be helpful for those indicate more than an individual health situation. who live alone and risk a fall or an attack leaving them unable Sarasota Fire Department Assistant Chief Paul Dezzi ex- to reach the phone. plained to The Eagle, if the report involves heart, chest pain or A number of such sys- respiratory or auto accident issues, both types of vehicles will tems are available commer- be automatically dispatched. This assures enough hands to cially - check the phone cover potential eventualities including manual CPR over a pe- book. We talked to Sara- riod of time. sota Memorial Hospital A fire truck may be dispatched on a health issue if it is about their Lifeline system. closer than an emergency medical vehicle. Here, from their mate- Frequently the first truck on the scene will report back if the rial, is how it works: second isn‘t needed and it may turn around mid-course. You are provided with a The Eagle does not follow up on emergency calls of a health small (less than 1 oz) water- nature in respect for personal privacy. It will report on serious proof button, worn around the accident or auto injury reports. neck or wrist and a base unit with a built-in speaker con- nected to your telephone. Need Help! Simply press Support Eagle Advertisers either the portable button you wear or the one on the base unit. A call will be sent to the monitoring center located at SMH (You are free to go to the hospital of your choice.) The Monitoring Center has computerized information you provide designated to check on you. They should live no more than 10-15 min- that includes your home address, phone number, physician, hospital utes away and have key access to your home. preference, disabilities, key access, responder information, etc. If no responder is available, we will call Fire/Rescue. They call back the person who sent the alarm. The speaker in the There is a one time $50 installation fee and a $30 per month rental. base unit opens automatically for a 2-way conversation with you. You Minimal rental is three months. don‘t have to pick up the phone. Phone 941-914-7416 for further information. If we do not make voice contact, we call ―responders‖: you have Fees may vary at other suppliers.

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Watch It! Landings Wildlife By Dr. Albert L. Weeks We need your wildlife photos, shot in The Landings. Call 925-8559 or e-mail [email protected] . For a change of pace the good Dr. Al takes off on a few personal gripes We know Eagles still frequent The Landings though there are Send your’s along we’ll expand the list for no known Eagle‘s nests here. But, seldom do we get lucky future publication! enough to have camera in had when they appear.

 People with smoked, blacked-out car Ralph Ricapito brought photo skills and luck together to cap- windows. You can't see or signal them or ture this one. they you. ~Anyway, what are they hiding from?  People who bring to the supermarket and clutter the aisles and check-out with spouses, children, aunts, un- cles, house guests... It only takes one person to shop, after all. Don't they trust leaving these people at home?  Drivers who are too cheap to flash their turn indica- tors until the very last second--if they turn them on at all.  Drivers who, when facing you to turn into a side street, do not have the courtesy to indicate that they are turning in front of you.  Younger relatives--children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews--who show little respect for or deference to- ward their elderly fathers, mothers, aunts, or uncles.  People who yak on their cell phone two feet from your ears with really important stuff, like: "Did you say macaroni or spaghetti?"  People who stare. Workers on a smoke break from the supermarket who leer at shoppers as though the lat- On Starling Lake (#7) ter were ETs. Years ago people were taught not to We’d like to think this beautiful guy is pon- stare. (By the way, never stare at royalty or the clergy!) dering the scenery and the nature of things rather than his afternoon snack!

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In their first dispatches about their Other publications and Moscow news space achievement--which we saw on releases used the full form of ISZ. the "A-wire" at Newsweek where I Later they adopted "sputnik." Still worked on the Science Desk--they later Sputnik became the name of a referred to the little Reader's Digest-size beeper by its initials, Moscow monthly magazine. ISZ (standing for First Printed Reference Confirmation of this first use of "sputnik" may be искусственный found in several places. Webster's International The Author, late 50’s at спутник земли credits Newsweek with first use. The New York WNBC radio where he [iskusstvenniy sput- Times, second. (I take it that these citations mean hosted the weekly "A first usage.) Week's View of the Red nik zemlyi]--literally, Press," artificial Earth com- I wrote a full description of this and the Soviet panion). Since I was space achievement in a long article published in a the only Russian-speaking staffer around that 1979 issue of the monthly Military Science & Tech- day--Oct. 4--when a decision had to be made as to what to call nology journal. Inter alia in the piece, besides go- this "thing," I was asked by the Managing Editor, Gordon Man- ing into the technological aspects of building and launching of ning, about what expression to use. the satellite, I described the U.S. reaction to Sputnik I, the ex- Manning: "Al, what're we going to call it?" citement and alarm, the staff meeting at Newsweek where we-- Weeks: "Well, we could go with `ISZ.' But that looks rather well, myself, in fact--chose "sputnik" as the name of the world's meaningless, I think. Let's pick up on `sputnik.' " first artificial Earth satellite. Manning: "What does ‗sputnik' mean?" That someone else would have come up with the same ex- Weeks: "It can mean traveling companion, or satellite. pression, even as a common noun, goes without saying.

Page 16 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle Condos in Common minium and grant the easements for the utilities. And you By Scott Diamond thought ingress and egress were wildlife. Although the Condo- minium Act has not been passed by the tribal council, that does- Now that the major television net- n‘t stop our heroes from generating all of the necessary Condo works have started their new pro- Docs that are needed for any new buyer.

grams for the fall season, CONDO TV DESPERATE CONDO WIVES – Geared toward a mature has also released their new shows for audience, an eligible bachelor arrives on Bougainvillea Lane to this year. Although not available in the delight of some single gals. This so-called plumber is Sarasota just yet, it won‘t be long be- caught between what is an association expense and what is the fore we‘ll be enjoying this fine pro- unit owner‘s responsibility. gramming with familiar sounding titles. Maybe, one day. DEAL OR NO DEAL – Terms of a lease are not fully dis- closed to the Condo Board which could lead to trouble. In a EXTREME MAKEOVER, CONDO EDITION – The Ar- special cross over episode, Donald Trump acts as mediator. chitectural Review Committee process goes right out the win- THE BARITONES – Crime family drama set in a large dow when Ty and the gang come to town to renovate a unit in a planned community. As it turns out Tony Baritone and the 20 year old mid-rise building. other heads of the 5 phases don‘t always agree on everything, CSI, SARASOTA - (Condo Surveillance Incorporated) – yet everybody seems to get want they want. If quarterly fees Exactly, who doesn‘t pick up after their dog and dispose of the are not paid on time, well you can imagine the consequences. remains properly? In the first episode, the team gets to the bot- Lien notice? Fuhgeddaboutit! Oh, they lean on you, just not in tom of this. court or in front of witnesses. Compound interest or compound fracture? Your choice. Again, no paper trail. LAW AND ORDER, SPECIAL MEETINGS UNIT – This ensemble cast of veteran Board members check to see that the Keep plenty of popcorn on hand. If these shows ever hit the posting requirements have been met for every meeting. A 47 small screen, you‘ll be glued to the tube. hour notice for a Board Meeting doesn‘t cut it with this bunch. Editor's Note: Diamond is the professional manager for several Landings condo- minium associations, the common Eagles Pt association and our high rise neighbor, LOST – Real Estate Developers crash land on a seemingly Phillippi Landings. He is employed by Casey Management. The Eagle welcomes other professional managers’ contributions or residents deserted island. They immediately file a Declaration of Condo- interested in reporting on their individual association.

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Around The Landings

Library Grows—Ralph Ricapito reports the summer has columnist. Her column is published in all the Herald Commu- been quite busy at the LRC Library. A few members have nity Newspapers. moved and deposited a good number of books. The proposed dates are: January 17, February 21, March 20 Re-organizing is underway to accommodate the new mate- January: The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai rial. Despite a great deal of traveling Dee and Ralph and "Winner of the Booker Prize.... a triumph of insight and inti- Joanne and John Meyer contributed many hours to organizing macy... While telling the library. Thanks to Jerry Don for the generous contribution a complelling story, Desai explores every as- of two large book cases. There is room to grow; you‘ll notice pect of globalization. She tells the the difference. story of a come-together family living in the The Non-Fiction section has more than doubled; books on foothills of the Himalayas. " tape are a new addition; Some new jig-saw puzzles are avail- able for you to take home and solve. Biographical and travel February: July's People by Nadine sections have expanded. With all of this the selves must be re- Gordimer "A magnificent story of survival. Gordimer labeled and Katy Leidel has made up new labels for us. has outdone herself Coming up soon is the Book Club. We have a professional here....flawlessly written." facilitator, Randi Kreiss, thanks to our chairperson Sandy Gold- March: The Night Gar- man. dener by George Pelecanos

The Book Groups third year kicks off in January. The "Obscures the line between genre facilitator is Randi Kreiss, who is a professional book group writing and literary fiction... an leader. ambitious thriller that leaves you She began her career as an English teacher and then went on with your heart in your throat, to journalism in the late 70s. She is the former executive editor beginning to end. Great characters and a grip- of the Nassau Herald where she remains on staff as op-ed page ping story."

October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page 19 The Computer Club will start up when when our Phillippi Landings Bridge: The bridge from Phillippi "gurus" , Ed Meltz, J.J. Frey, and Rose McMullen return. Landings to the Trail is within inches of connecting to the Trail. Look on the bulletin board for further announcements. Signs indicate a December opening. . .one source thinks No- The library is Wi-Fi so feel free to bring your computer there vember is possible. and work on it. It's not high speed so you Comcast users will On the west side of the bridge the guard house is well under- find it slow. I want to thank all the members who have contrib- way. It sits between the two roadways under the canopy of a uted such great books. Members bring the books to share with beautiful old growth oak tree. others. We have the honor system in borrowing them, please return all books in a timely manner so others can enjoy them. Thank you.

“Stuff to Die For” the latest mystery by Landin Don Bruns was released by Oceanview Publishing in September. They describe it as ―A witty, gritty, wickedly shrewd read, Stuff takes you on a wild ride with James Lessor and Skip Moore Dover Travels in Style: - two life-long best friends with a Double takes are permitted Bruns dream and a truck. James and Skip may have when Katy Leidel takes Dover the right stuff to start a business, but chasing the for a stroll. American dream will leave them running for their lives in this Dover suffers a bone disease maelstrom of international intrigue. making getting out and about very uncomfortable but both New Roofs for Landings South III and Dover and Katy seem to enjoy The Enclave at Eagles Point. the ride. The Eagle would be happy to report on the activities of your Condo association. Just MORE AROUND THE LANDINGS drop us an e-mail with a explanation of the NEXT PAGE event and pictures if you have them. Or call us if you prefer, 925-8559.

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More Around the Landings

Trivia Nights Continue: Tuesday, October 2, 2007, Sarasota Newcomers Club: Newcomer to Phillippi Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Landings, Annette Dahlin, has taken on the job as Publicity Kevin will continue to hold the increasingly Chair of the non-profit Sarasota Newcomers Club. popular Trivia Nights at the Landings Rac- The Club can be your bridge to new friendships in the Sara- quet Club. Starting precisely at 7pm and sota area. Luncheons are held the 2nd Thursday of every ending promptly at 9pm offers a fun filled month at various venues in the area. Programs feature speakers social night of team trivia. Your individual and entertainers from many cultural and social disciplines. The trivia skills won‘t be tested - it‘s a team ef- club provides information about the community and offers vari- fort! ous social activities. For membership information, please call Light refreshments are available and you can BYOB to fur- 922-6820 or visit sarasotanewcomers.org. ther enhance an evening of fun, new friends and prizes - hardly to compete with the Florida Lottery however!

The Eagle Publisher Teachers Media Seminar: Publisher/Editor, Irwin Starr will lead a once a week seminar for four weeks through the Pierian Spring Academy. The seminars are 11:45am—1:45pm at the G-Wiz, Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24. Content for the seminar titled The Media, Where it has been., Where is it going. Your new Role in It! Will be guided by the in- terests of the participants. See Academy details in their ad on page

15, or check out: www.PierianSpringAcademy.org.

October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page 21 Landings Racquet Club – Open House: All Landins, for more ―hanger flying‖ the first but especially those not currently members of the LRC are in- The Fly Boys Fly Back vited to this Open House and test out the facilities: Wednesday of every month starting again October 3, 12 Noon

th st at the LRC. October 20 and 21 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The group of military and civilian flyers invite those inter-

. Non-members please sign in at the pro shop to view and use ested to join them and swap stories, experiences, pictures and the facility. scrapbooks. From Gliders to C-47s and Cessnas to Choppers, . Club personnel will be available to answer any questions. come tell your tales! . See and use the new State Of The Art equipment in the Bring your own lunch. Call Len Gumley for details 927- Fitness Center. 0777. . Meet the outstanding new Tennis Pro. – Joe Venezia (Not only does he give great lessons, but Joe is lots of fun and a joy Round Robin Halloween Tennis is scheduled for Tues- to be around.) day October 30 at 7PM at the LRC. In addition to eight well maintained har-tru tennis courts, the LRC has a State of the Art Fitness center, Large geo- thermal Swimming Pool (Heated in Winter and Cooled in Sum- Family Halloween Party is planed for Wednesday Octo- mer), Library, Yoga Classes, Water Aerobics, Jazzercise, as ber 31. Check with the LRC for time and details. well as book clubs, Social Events, Bridge, Landings Learning Group, Coffee Klatsch and much more. Tennis Tuesday Kinds Night: Every Tuesday night Come see for yourself some of the benefits of being a mem- is a tennis clinic for the youngsters, Little Eagles‘ Ages ber of the Landings Racquet Club and why it is so popular with 5-8, 5:00 – 6:00 PM and Junior Eagles‘ Ages 9-14, 6:00–7:00 members. PM. Check with Pro, Joe V. at the club for details and rates. Free 30-day trial membership will be available to all non- members who attend the Open House. Looking to November and December:

Ballroom Dance Instruction: A Couples Basic Beginner A Welcome Back Party with Jazz by the Pool is scheduled Ballroom Dancing will be offered at the for November 11. It will combine a Veteran‘s Celebration with Vet let in free. LRC October 5, 12, 19, and 26th at 7:00 P.M. The Annual Holiday is tentatively scheduled for December It will be taught by Bonnie and Rob Dom- 2. November‘s Eagle should have more complete details. brosky. Volunteers are needed for many of the Clubs social events. $10/couple for LRC members, $12 fror Please check at the Club or contact the LRC Social Committee. non-LRC members. MORE AROUND THE LANDINGS NEXT PAGE

Page 22 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle More Around The Landings Ad News By Charlie Valentine Landin Exhibits at Selby: Artist Jon Stout and wife Merrily live in a Treehouse when not enjoying the countryside Welcome Back to all returning Landins! The Eagle resumes near Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. its monthly schedule with this issue. It‘s been a gratefully, un- After 30 years as an investment broker he reverted to his childhood love of illustration and cartooning, though in a much eventful summer. And, we always look forward to the fall more highly sophisticated fashion. months. The Selby Gardens Exhibit, "Intimate Views of We‘d like to welcome new members of our ―Client Family.‖ Nature" embraces the ex- Darian Hoyt Miller is a Sales & Design Consultant for G. ploding colors of nature Fried Flooring, Park Avenue Cleaners, just south of The while keeping the viewers Landings, offers the best value for all your dry cleaning needs. eyes excited with the ener- getic movement and unique They also offer pick-up/delivery service in The Landings. composition. Pierian Spring Academy, the ―special place to exercise the Stout's art will be on dis- mind,‖ is an adult continuing education facility. Publisher, Ir- play in the Museum of Bot- win Starr, is conducting a four week media seminar at the any and the Arts now through November academystarting in October . Landin Peggy Devant and, as- 26, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sociate Kelly Quigley with Skye Sotheby Real Estate; Joy daily. Jon will be there October 9, 13,17, 28, Friday November 2, 6, 11,16, 20, & Yackley, B.A., CH, Certified Hypnotist, specializing in weight 25. The Artists Reception Saturday Octo- loss and personal well being; And, Stafford Shaddy’s Supe- ber 13th, rior Cat Sitting Services. Stout says, "The nature around us is not Bamboo Cruise through Landings Travel to plan your next or your just woods and water and gardens, but is first cruise adventure. They‘re featuring Virtuoso Explorer made up of various elements – the tapestry of the various leaf shapes, the visual movement trips through the Caribbean, South America and European in the arching and twisted ports. The Corkscrew Deli is a great spot for breakfast or branch, the weaving of the lunch. They will also cater your office lunch or meeting. The hanging moss or clinging Collector’s Wall features works of original art here in Land- vines, the uniqueness of the ings Plaza and at their Lakewood Ranch Main Street Gallery. flowers and plants, and the often unobserved colors - Plan your football watching parties at our neighborhood pub, with the potential of bringing Gecko’s. Volpe Salon carries a variety of salon and spa pack- you into a more enlightened ages for that personal pampering day. Order all your holiday state of awareness and pres- Dendrobium Orchid ence.‖ (Please see “Ad News” on page 28)

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October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page 23 New Health Club Gear Arrives at Racquet Club

A near total redo of the LRC exercise facility brought replacement of all but one piece of equip- ment and a fresh new paint job completed by LRC staff. The board approved an almost $33,000 expendi- ture to update the 25 year old facility. Several of the old pieces were sold to Landings and other interested parties. The new equipment should all be up and running by publication of this issue of The Eagle. In addition to the items shown here new Hex Dura Bells are available. An Arc Trainer, with multiple programs Come give us a workout. each with 10 levels of and incline and resis- Three Tread Mills with built in programs tance control for Quick Start, Cardio Weight Loss, Roll- A Schwinn Aero- ing Hills and Pikes Peak among others. dyne replaces Six separate ma- the current well chines from the Hoist warn one. Company designed (Right) to work on Shoulders A Cybrex Cy- & Chest, Back and clone Cycle with Legs each features a semi- up to four separate recumbent seat positions provides cycle exercise with added dack support. (far right)

Page 24 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle Preliminary LMA Budget 2008 Suggest Multiple Improvements

Flat Assessment to 2007

This is the preliminary budget to be discussed at the Oc- tober LMA meeting. Final action before voting on by asso- ciation president at the November meeting. Treasurer, Richard Bayles details major variances from

2007 budget:

There are four notable items in this initial 2007 Forecast and proposed 2008 Budget for the LMA. With respect to the 2007 Forecast of Operations, after months of reviewing alternative proposals for solutions to the drainage issues associated with the Eagles Nest Area, the Board approved an expenditure of $50,000 to accomplish the maintenance required to correct the problem – a figure $30,000 higher than provided for in the 2007 Budget. In addi- tion, landscaping maintenance is projected to exceed its budget by $14,400. Savings in other areas, including the postponement of funding for the Eagles Nest Area remedia- tion (removal and replacement of dead trees and removal of invasive species) into 2008, results in a projected $10,302 deficit from current operations. The initial proposed 2008 Budget includes two major items – replacement of the current Main Gatehouse and elimination of the projected $46,205 cumulative deficit in the Associa- tion’s equity account. In effect, in the past the Association has been borrowing from the reserve fund or following year’s maintenance fees to fund expenses in the current year. Last year we restored the reserve fund to its target level. This year we need to eliminate the cumulative deficit. With reductions in other areas, the currently proposed budget calls for no increase in the maintenance fee – keeping it at $1,106 per unit as in 2007.

October 2007 - Landings Eagle - Page 25 Marilyn Newman’s Recipe Corner

Apple or Peach Crunch An Easy Dessert

4-5 Cups—Apples or Peaches Sliced Squeeze a little Lemon Juice & Brown Sugar on the ap-

ples.

Butter an 8 inch square pan and layer the fruit

Topping—Mix together: 1 Cup Sugar (Use a little less Sugar if you used Brown Sugar on apples.) 1 Cup Flour

1 Large Egg

Spread on top of fruit mixture

Cook in 400º oven , 40 minutes

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Exclusive Eagle Crossword Across Down ―Food Chain‖ 1. Take one every 4 hrs. 1. Stellar deed by Dr. Al Weeks 4. Washington teammate 2. Grammar abbrev. 7. Hair-do 3. Solar eclipse sight 8. Nonstarters 4. TNT inventor 10. Source of T-bone 5. Drama foes 11. Ends prematurely 6. Injury to jurists 13. Shrimp or crabmeat cocktail 7. Egyptian deity 16. One can spoil a picnic 8. Low point 17. Found on hands and feet 9. Waterway 18. Oxygen pref. 10. Retirees‘ agency 19. Jack of talkshow fame 12. Oozes 20. _____ out 14. Paddles 21. _____ down 15. Before (poetic) 23. Sources of milk 19. ____diem 25. Used in a fruit crisp 20. ―…and there ____light‖ 26. Horse chow 21 Valleys 27. Leafy tree 22. Crashed into 28. Belgian town north of Brussels 23. Lose breath 30. Lime or lemon 24. Old Muslim empire 33. Nut cakes 25. ____ soup 36. Spicy seed 26. Scandinavian name 37. Food lineups 28. Goebbels, e.g. 38. Baker‘s ______. 29. Plug writers 39. War god 30. Resigned veep 40. _____Biao (Mao heir-apparent) 31. _____ ex machina Landin Dr. Al teaches at the Ringling School, a scholar in 41 Ahora, north of the Rio Grande 32. Curve Russian history, writer of WordWatch, WorldWatch and Sky- 34. ―______mio‖ Watch for The Eagle. We appreciate his efforts and will pass Answer on page 27 35. Roman martyr maker your puzzle comments onto him!

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Pet of the Month —“Pasha”

By Alexandra Jupin

He was anxious and extremely stressed. Pasha would scream in terror when picked up and would become incontinent if ap- proached by a tall man. Five years later, with love and care he has morphed into a Wonder Dog! Pasha is now normal weight (from 4.6 to 6.5 lbs.) and has a lovely coat. He is friendly, loving and a wonderful part of our family. Pasha is extremely intelligent, sings on command, loves cook- ies and adores his family. The feeling is mutual. Patience has been rewarded. The process of Pasha has taken years but the outcome is well worth all the effort. Pasha the Pomeranian is 10 and was adopted from the Sara- sota County Humane Society five years ago.

He is a ―Special Needs‖ dog and suffers from severe allergies Just for Fun—The Punster, to food and irritable bowel syndrome. He spent the first five Jules Chawkins , is taking the month off to years of his life in Las Vegas, before he wound up in the Sara- replenish his ―punny‖ bone. sota Humane Society‘s care, dehydrated, malnourished, almost Contrary to rumor he is neither under arrest nor serving time at Rafiord for bad puns. hairless and underweight by 50%. He expects to return next month unless run out of town by The Lexicographers Association Sarasota Investments! of Western Florida.

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We Are Capital Properties & Services, Inc. Your Neighborhood Realtors in the Landings Shopping Center 4956 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 Office 941.921.1000 Fax 941.921.1111 Page 28 - October 2007 - Landings Eagle (Continued from page 22) beers from around the world. Ania’s Juice and More carries arrangements and fresh flowers early from A Beautiful Florist. fresh juices, ice cream and unusual snack items. In the Village, They‘re still the Landins florist! Bliss, Gifts for The Soul presents an array of jewelry, home Check you TV guide and set your TIVO for November 12th! accessories and everything from Art to Zen. Created Gems in Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives will air the special taped earlier this Gold & Silver creates one of a kind charms and unique designs year at Karl Ehmer’s Alpine Steakhouse & Meat Market. using gems, diamonds and Spektralyte-Z lab created diamond Owner, Mark Reban showed host, Guy Fieri, how to prepare alternatives; the stone now preferred by many to traditionally his famous ―Turducken.‖ Whole, fresh and cooked portions of mined stones. this spectacular dish can be ordered now for holiday celebra- If you haven‘t visited The Village Café lately, you ought to tions or parties. Across the street at Green Leaf Wisconsin see them now! They have a new Siesta Key style inside and Cheese Store you can pick up a variety of artisan and cave outside with the added bonus of the same delicious breakfast aged cheeses, spreads and Usinger meats. In that same block and lunch selections. In addition to a full line of Vera Bradley you‘ll Find The Painted Lady, Art School, Gift & Framing handbags and accessories, Conrad Egan carries all the apparel Gallery of Colleen Cassidy-Berns. Don‘t miss their Open lines you love in the most current styles and colors. Del Mar House, Friday, October 5th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The eve- Gallery and Florist has a selection of local and international ning includes demonstrations, wine and cheese tasting and, of artists using a variety of mediums. And, Gabbiano’s is still the course, the art of Colleen. Ferraris is intimate Italian dining in most romantic restaurant on Siesta Key. Visit for their fine a welcoming family atmosphere. Cosimo’s, inside Westfield- cuisine and enjoy their redesigned dining room and patio. Southgate Shopping Plaza is a special place for either lunch or A special nod and a prayer to painter Jim Kaczka who died dinner they prepare a number of unique pizza selections, fresh in a home fire last month.. When he painted our home 11 years soup and entree specials daily. Their inside ―patio‖ seating is ago his patience, humor and talent were brought to the forefront the height of comfortable ―alfresco‖ dining when we still had not selected a color combination for the exte- October is the perfect time for a day or even a weekend on rior the day before he was to start the job. I couldn‘t find the Sarasota‘s favorite Key – Siesta Key. Siesta Key Suites is a ―right‖ ones from his extensive wheel. I showed him two small great beach getaway directly across from the world‘s whitest designs on a china plate. He took me and our dish to Porter sand beach. You can arrange for boat rentals, charter fishing Paints and we had colors! He was a loyal supporter of The trips, jet skis or shop for unique apparel at CB’s Saltwater Eagle and a dear friend. He will always give light and color. Outfitters. Crescent Beach Grocery offers prepared deli sandwiches, take home meals and a selection of fine wines and Best Wishes, cv

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Manager’s Report President’s Report

by Kevin Lechlitner by Gordon Garrett

In my last Eagle article, published ATTENTION NON MEMBERS OF August 1, I thanked Shane Costa for his THE LANDINGS RACQUET CLUB: hard work as he was leaving the Land- THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BET- ings for another job. Unfortunately, TER TIME TO JOIN!! Shane was involved in a car accident Lots of great things have been hap- July 29 and did not survive. He leaves pening at the Landings Racquet Club, behind his wife Alyssa and which has led to new three children Ana, Emma members joining. The and Benjamin. I would like to personally thank all club offers some of the best tennis courts in the area the members and employees that have helped and a swimming pool that is one of the tops, but it is Shane‘s family in one way or another. The follow- much more! It is the social center of The Landings ing paragraph is an email that I received from with many advantages not obvious from the outside. Alyssa: Some of the many facilities and programs include: Dear Members and Staff of the LRC, 1. All new equipment in the Exercise Room: In I want to thank you all so much for the support you September the new equipment was installed and has have provided to myself and my children in this very met with an enthusiast response from those who difficult time. Your prayers, kind words and mone- tary gifts are greatly appreciated. It is so nice to have tried it. New air conditioning has been hear how well liked Shane was by so many and how installed in the room also. much he will be missed. I would like you all to know 2. The library is over flowing with books, how much he loved the tennis community and mem- including many recent best sellers. You can bers of the Landings. I do not know many of you come in anytime and take out the book or books personally, but I recognize many of your names of your choice in this surprisingly large selec- because Shane spoke of many of you and thought tion. highly of all of you. Thank you for keeping us in 3. Our new tennis pro, Joe Venezia, brings your prayers and please know how much comfort that brings us. experience and excitement to the tennis pro- Deepest Appreciation and Sincerity, gram. Whether it is a lesson or just to hit with Alyssa, Ana, Emma & Benjimin Costa One of two newly equipped him, your game will show improvement. The new fitness center equipment has ar- exercise rooms. 4. The very active social program has some- rived and it looks great! See Page 23 for details thing for everyone on a frequent basis. The on all of our new hardware. If you are a member of the Club Family Fun Night in September, the Veterans Day Luncheon and and don‘t use the Fitness Center, now would be a great time to the Welcome Back Snowbirds party are examples, not to mention start. parties at all the major holidays. It is that time of year again! The Landings will host the 5. The Landing Learning Group is one of the best groups in USTA National Senior and Super-Senior Father / Son Clay Sarasota for entertainment or learned speakers. This group Court Championships from November 12 – 18. Last year was meets monthly during the season and is always a very well at- a great event and I look forward to it being even better this tended event. year. For many teams this is the event they look forward to all 6. Family Film Night provides an easy night out for the en- year. On top of the great facility, part of what makes this tour- tire family. Discussion afterwards is thought provoking. nament special for the players is the participation of the mem- 7. The Junior Program began in September and will offer bers as host families. If you are interested in taking part this activities for the children of The Landings. New programs year please contact Ralph & Dee Ricapito at 927-6261. They will be offered to meet the needs of the youngsters. did a fantastic job organizing the host families last year and In addition to all of the above, the initiation fee for the entire have volunteered to do it again this year. If you have any ques- family for joining the Club has been lowered to $500.00, one tions about being a host feel free to call me at the Club or call Ralph and Dee directly. (Please see” President” on page 31)

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This is the “fine print.” 1. You supply us in writing (e-mail or letter) the name, service provided and phone number of a vendor you use and can recommend for home services. (Retail outlets and non-residential services do not qualify.) Categories included are at the sole discretion of the Eagle. 2. Supply your name and phone number so we may verify—we do not release it.. 3. The Eagle will list the vendors in two consecutive issues. A second recommenda- tion, from a different household, will bring a second listing in the next issue and a desig- nation (**) of having been recommended by more than one Landin. (Original listing date in parenthesis.) (President from page 30) 4 Listings are limited to two issues. After two issues, vendors remain on the recom- of the lowest in the area. This makes it quite affordable. The mended list at the www.LandingsEagle.com website. 5. There is no charge for these listings Club welcomes Landings non members to stop by and try the 6. The Eagle reserves the right to solicit the vendor to advertise in a future ―Landin’s facilities to see all the advantages of joining. Call Club Man- Recommend‖ annual supplement—though we never have.. 7. Neither The Eagle nor the recommending Landin assumes any responsibility or ager Kevin Lechlitner at 923-3886 to arrange for a tour. Try liability for the work of the vendor. the tennis courts, the pool, the exercise room, etc. and see what 8. We do not follow up on the list, removing those out of business, etc. So, send us the names of your: housekeepers, babysitters, caregivers, painters, you have been missing. Hope to see many new members handypersons, carpenters, cabinet makers, lawn maintenance people, Heat/AC, tree around the club soon! trimmers, sprinkler repairer, roofer, etc. Share the good ones with your neighbors!

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Day Date Time Event Day Date Time Event Tue 2 7pm Trivia Night Thu 1 7pm LMA Meeting Wed 3 12N Fly Boys Sun 4 1am Daylight Savings Time Ends Thu 4 7pm LMA Meeting Mon 5 4pm LLG Committee Mtg Mon 8 1pm Carriage House I Tue 6 7pm Trivia Night Wed 7 12N Fly Boys Tue 9 9:30am Koffee Klatsch Thu 8 7pm LHA Meeting Thu 11 4:30pm Bayview I Tue-Sun 12-18 USTA Father & Son Tournaments 7pm LHA Tue 13 9:30am Koffee Klatsch Mon 15 TBA Film Night Check at LRC Thu 15 4:30 Bayview I Tue 16 12N Computer Club 1:30 LRC Meeting 7pm Villas At Eagles Point Wed 17 2pm Landings South IV Tue 20 12N Computer Club Thu 18 4:30 Bayview I 1:30 LRC Meeting 7pm Villas At Eagles Point Thu 22 Thanksgiving Day Mon 22 9am Landings South II 4pm Eagles Point I Tue 23 9:30am Koffee Klatsch Mon 26 1pm Carriage House I 6:30pm Treehouse Tue 27 9:30am Koffee Klatsch Thu 25 4pm Eagles Point 6:30pm Treehouse Tue 30 7pm Halloween Round Robin Regularly Scheduled Events Bridge Monday 7pm Wed 31 TBA Family Halloween Night Bridge Wednesday 6:45pm If your event is not listed here, or incorrectly listed, Kid’s Tennis Night Tuesday (See Joe) 5 & 6pm please make certain it is correct on the Racquet Jazzercise Monday, Wednesday 8:30am Club Calendar. We’ll include it, space permitting. If Landoliers Tue (starts Oct 16) 4pm your event does not take place at the LRC contact Mahjongg Class Thursday 10:00am The Eagle directly (see page 5). Water Aerobics Mon , Wed, Fri 9:30am Useful Phone Numbers on Page 32 Yoga Tuesday , Thursday 8:15am

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ket. let’s talk Condos – For Sale about the specifics 1303 Landings Dr 998,000 3/3 2/1 1 The condo Mar- of your situation. 5430 Eagles Point Cir # 203 995,000 3/4 4/1 2 ket has remained Judy 5420 Eagles Pt Cir # 406 699,000 3/3 2/1 2 5430 Eagles Pt Cir # 201 675,000 3/3 2 2 5408 Eagles Point Cir # 201 625,000 2/3 2 1 Featured Property—Call me about any property! 1695 Starling Dr 599,900 3/3 2/1 2 5420 Eagles Point Cir # 201 540,000 3/3 2 2 5408 EAGLES PT Cir # 403 • $450,000 5420 Eagles Point Cir # 402 500,000 3/3 2 1 5450 Eagles Pt Cir # 104 499,000 2/3 2 1 1451 Landings Cir 499,000 3/3 2/1 2 5011 Kestral Park Dr 479,900 2/3 2 1 5408 Eagles Pt Cir # 403 450,000 3/3 2 1 5420 Eagles Pt Cir # 304 449,999 2/2 2 1 1344 Landings Dr 449,000 3/4 2/1 1 1431 Landings Pl 415,000 3/3 2/1 1 5420 Eagles Pt Cir 399,000 2/2 2 1 1608 Starling Dr 369,000 3/3 2 1 4893 N Kestral Park 350,000 2/3 2 1 5260 Heron Way 339,000 3/3 2 1 3/0 $75,000 OFF ORIGINAL PRICE!! 1692 Starling Dr 329,900 2 1 5218 Landings Blvd 318,500 2/2 2/1 1 Penthouse with panoramic views of 1688 Starling Dr 314,900 2/2 2 1 bay, Intercoastal, Racquet Club & 1716 Starling Dr 275,000 3/3 2 1 lakes. Almost 2,000 square feet, 3 BR, 1603 Starling Dr 305,000 2/2 2 1 2BA. Condos - Sold Neutral , soothing decor. Dramatic 1380 Landings Pt 415,000 3/3 2/1 1 soaring ceilings, new roof and new Based on information from Realtor.com & Sarasota Property Ap- A/C. Prestigious Eagles Point praiser Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending 9/19/07 These properties listed and sold in the past 90 days by various MLS Racquet Club membership included. participating offices. Judy Greene

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