Tony Dedominicis, Athletic Entrepreneur
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© JULY 2013 941.349.0194 | ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC www.LANDINGSEAGLE.com LHA MEETING NOTES RAISING LANDIN Kids’ PAGE 5 PAGE 21 RACQUET CORNER CLUB NEWS PAGE 8 MEMORIAL DAY PHOTOS ICE CREAM SOCIAL PAGE 18 PAGE 16 PAGE 6 Tony DeDominicis, Memorial Day BBQ Recap Athletic Entrepreneur By Diana Colson An extraordinary athlete lives amid us Recently, right here in Sarasota, Tony at The Landings. He is Tony DeDominicis, was awarded three brand new world better known as Coach Tony, a Health rankings as a USMS Swimmer. In June and Fitness Professional, Nutritionist, and of 2013, the Pan American International Independent Triathlon Coach. Masters Swim Championships were held This man has an incredible background as here and for the first time in the USA. an athlete. He is classified as a Clydesdale The championships were attended by Triathlete, which is defined—under USA swimmers from 28 different countries, Triathlon regulations—as being an athlete and Tony DeDominicis was ranked 8th of body-builder physique weighing 220 for the 800 meter Freestyle and 9th for the pounds or more. 200 meter Breast Stroke. His biggest coup, This hard-muscled competitor is however, was to be awarded a bronze definitely no couch-potato! As a medal for the one-kilometer Open Water Clydesdale Triathlete, Tony has raced Swim, which he actually accomplished every triathlon distance from Sprint while nursing a broken foot. Not bad for Oldest vets, 90 year-old Lynn Silvertooth and Iwo Jima vet, Jack Nausbaum Triathlons up to multiple completions a guy who’s approaching 50! (93rd birthday too!). Both men were recognized as the “Patriarch” military of full Ironman Triathlons. Presently to Triathlon is the most strenuous of members of the Club. Continued on page 16 date, under the Clydesdale World Games, sports, for it combines swimming with Tony holds the world rank of 12th in bike racing and running. There are the Olympic distance. In the USA, four levels of Triathlon in which LMA Meeting Notes By Trebor Britt under USA Triathlon, Tony has participants may compete: the a national rank of 5th in the 70.3 Sprint, which combines a 400 Action plans to resolve the traffic its right to proceed since it is imperative Half Ironman distance. meter swim, 12.5 mile bike ride, congestion at the Tamiami Trail, Proctor that the work be completed by December In addition, Tony is a United and a 3mile run; the Olympic, which Rd., and Kestral Parkway North intersection 31, 2013 to preserve Florida Department of States Masters Swimmer. As a combines a 1mile swim, a 25 mile have been stalled for several months. Transportation and Sarasota County Street USMS swimmer, he holds bike ride, and a 6 mile run. During that period, LMA has attempted Department approvals for the intersection multiple USMS national The 70.3 Half Ironman, to accommodate the Shopping Center modifications. After further discussion, rankings, not only for which combines a 1.2 Commercial interests concerns regarding LMA VP, Jack Jost moved that the board the pool, but also mile swim with a 56 the proposed traffic improvements without authorize the president to agree to allow for long distance mile bike ride, and reaching an agreement. The most recent the LMA attorney to seek a declaratory swimming in a 13.1 mile run. delay occurred when the Commercial judgment at a cost of up to $15,000 that open water. The Goliath of interests hired their own traffic engineer would allow the LMA to precede with ( H e h a s them all is the to study the problem. LMA has asked the intersection modifications even if they participated full Ironman. for the results of that analysis but haven’t cannot work out a satisfactory agreement in 1mile swim received them as of yet. LMA’s attorney with the commercial owners. His motion races all the Story continued has suggested that the LMA might need was seconded, voted on and approved. on page 25 way up to 10 miles!) to file a Declaratory Judgment to assure Story continued on page 2 LMA Meeting Notes By Trebor Britt Story continued from cover story President’s Column Eagles Point plants near the gatehouse are also going to be replaced. By Marie Jacaruso VP, Jack Jost also reported on the responsibility for Weeding and laying mulch in the flowerbeds outside The for Henry Rhodes the roads through Eagles Point. After reviewing county Landings should be completed before the next meeting. records, and other legal documents, it was determined The committee was asked to look at the need to trim the Happy summer fellow that LMA is responsible for maintenance of the primary trees hanging over the fence near West Marine. Landins! Like many of our access road through Eagles Point. This includes the paver Down The Drain residents during the summer portion of those roads. A recorded document includes a During and after the heavy rains on June 6, VP Jack Jost months, LMA President Henry survey which delineates that road right of way. Upkeep evaluated the drainage performance along all Landings Rhodes and Sara are enjoying of parking areas and access to garages there are the roads and the nature trail. He reported that all systems time away visiting family responsibility of Eagles Point. seem to be fully operational with only minor problems. and friends. Staying local is Money, Money, Money..............M o n e y! A full drainage report is available upon request. marvelous with perfect Gulf LMA President, LMA Treas. Don McMurray reported that the financial The Grass Is Always Greener temperatures, intermittent Henry Rhodes condition of the Association continues to be sound. Landscape chairman Joe Hennessey reported four rain and sun yielding lush green lawns and foliage, and Income has exceeded expenses by a little more than vendors are bidding on the landscape maintenance easy access to the wide variety of favorite and new places $10,000. He said, “All Committee Chairpersons are doing contract that will expire soon. The bid deadline was June to discover in our tropical paradise. a good job staying within their respective budgets. 15 and the committee will likely have a recommendation Whatever your summer plans, please take the The issue of repair or replacement of the gazebo is at the August meeting. He also said the committee opportunity to contemplate how you can get more an upcoming expense concern. Two or three firms have replaced about 25 dwarf green island ficus shrubs on involved with your association or the LMA. Pretty bold looked at the gazebo and are to provide estimates for an island near the front gate, after being damaged by a of me to jump right out there and suggest such an activity replacement. The general sense is that the pylons have vehicle in May. Needed weeding on Peregrine Point Dr. … but please, don’t have a weak constitution and stop about a 30 year lifespan and the gazebo has been standing has been added to the maintenance list. reading my sincere message of need. Of course, I am about 30 years. “We’ve been told that it is not in imminent On The Road Again not the first to proclaim that our beloved community danger of collapse, but should be replaced in the near requires your attention and commitment. For example, George Niel: All known and scheduled road maintenance future,” he said. Not all bids have been submitted, but check out the Commentary and President’s Column in bids to this point have ranged from $35-$50,000. Don has been completed with the exception of a recently discovered large pot hole at Carriage House 2. Repairing the March 2013 issue – a winning combination of call to suggested that it is a project that probably should be action and appreciation! done in the next two years. The finance committee has it will cost $350. Excess asphalt will be used in other needed areas. Simply put, we know our community is terrific and recommended to the president that a committee be this sentiment is messaged by current residents, and formed to look at all the issues that surround replacing Is It Safe? former residents, and neighbors, and visitors, and so the gazebo; both design as well as environmental issues. The LMA board voted on and approved authorizing on. Our community requires residents to volunteer their Plans are in place to repair the step, but liability risk is the payment of a one time fee not to exceed $1200 for leadership talent and govern. In general, people say they still a concern. a drivers license swiping system. Safety and Security do not get involved because they are not asked. You are Over the next month or so the finance committee committee chairman, Bill Whitman described it as a being asked! It is up to you to determine how best to is going to look at the delinquent assessment process. swiping system that will store information in a data base respond. Their goal will be to clarify the collection process, which from drivers licenses of both vendors and visitors. The So, what are your talents and how can you get currently is very vague. gate attendant currently logs that information by hand. involved? Attend meetings and get to know current The committee is also going to continue to look at This will reduce traffic clogs at the gate by replacing a by- leadership and how things get done – determine how you the need for reserve funding for future projects. They hand logging system with a swiping electronic system. currently do not have a line item for any legal expenses Board members briefly discussed issues related to can fit in.