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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. Contact LMA board members and committee that might be incurred as part of the north gate roads severe storms and hurricanes. They identified three key chairs – determine how to get involved. Contact project. areas of concern. Security of the development, removal of associations’ presidents and leadership – determine how McMurray ended his report by announcing the debris, and restoring power after the damaging weather to get involved. Tired of doing what you have always association advertised and sold the white van for $9800. passes. Whitman reported that the LMA has given the done? Challenge yourself to get involved in a new way and bring a fresh perspective. Are You Lookin at Me? county “right of entry” to The Landings to clean up debris only, resulting from severe storms or a hurricane. Back to my bold request … thanks for considering Jim Bagley, aesthetics committee chair, reported ways you can get involved – you did read through to the the committee is currently working on repainting four Someone from the committee is going to look into issues end and I am appreciative. Discover how your unique sections of the wall near the Northgate. Of concern is that related to the departure of security team members during experiences and time can be best aligned with current sweating, caused by the higher grade of ground on the a storm. and future needs. Shopping Center side of the wall, has caused the paint EXCESS As previously announced, the next LMA Board of on The Landings side of the wall to blister. Joe Hennessy and Jim Bagley have volunteered to They’ve replaced a few dead plants and two dying work with the school board to see what they plan to do Directors meeting will be held on Thurs., Aug. 1 (no July with the landscaping in their parking lot. meeting). Enjoy summer days around the Landings!
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2 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 941.349.0194 • www.islandvp.com ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC 3 4 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 LHA Meeting Notes Judy Greene, membership chair, reported that just inside the property line adjacent to the street in there were three home sales since the last meeting an attempt to reduce the incursion of vehicles onto with some of the homes being sold before being the lawn. The board will discuss possible right-of- multiple-listed. At the time of the meeting, there way issues with an LMA board member, and will Landings Racquet Club were four homes on the market. She also reported request that the rocks be moved further away from invites you to a that in several instances, prospective purchasers had the roadway. gotten the impression that young children might not The board was requested to approve a rear be welcome at the Landings Racquet Club. Cindy setback variance for an existing structure on Pine Klein, Judy Greene and Dick Bayles (LRC President) Harrier Cir. The board approved the request Family Swim Night will work on an effort to correct the situation.. and authorized the President to execute all The remainder of the brief meeting dealt with documentation required to record the variance. Landscaping and Architecture requests and & Pizza Party! violations. As is customary The Eagle redacts names Progress on Outstanding Violations and specific addresses unless a violation is raised to Peregrine Point Cir E: The condition of the roof the hearing level. remains a serious problem. Mr. Whitman will convene a hearing committee to approve a proposed New Requests fine for non-compliance with the roof repair/ Pine Harrier Dr: The owner submitted samples replacement requirement. Please come, for replacing the concrete driveway with pavers. Pine Harrier Cir: Several violations exist, The board approved the request. including a dead tree that needs to be removed and bring your children, Pine Harrier Dr: The board discussed the owner’s replaced, the wooden fence around the A/C unit and enjoy meeting plan for a fence between the owner’s property and must be replaced, the chimney as well as portions of a neighbor’s. The board confirmed that existing the house stained by well water must be repainted, your neighbors! vegetation on the owner’s property can be trimmed and the pool cage needs repair. A first letter was to accommodate a fence that can be installed sent two months ago; a second notice of violation just inside the owner’s property line without the will be sent. th approval of the neighbor. Flicker Field Cir: A statue was placed on the front Friday, August 16 Pine Harrier Cir: The owner requested approval of the property without the approval of the LHA. A to replace three existing windows with hurricane- letter will be written requesting an application for 5-7PM proof windows. The board approved the request. approval or removal of the statue. Please RSVP to Kevin 923-3886 Peregrine Point Cir E: The owner placed large rocks
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We also have five adorable foster kittens right now. If someone needs an adorable kitten, they could adopt one. The painting was entitled - What do you like most about the Landings? “Aquatic Forms #1, Mostly the reduced traffic, compared to some other neighborhoods. Shirley A. Mason”, but I also like the trees and thick vegetation, and the animals, like turtles, the title and her signature snakes, and spiders. was covered by tape. It is - What are your favorite books? thought that Ms. Mason That’s a hard question - probably either the Harry Potter series, did this in order to conceal the Eragon Inheritance Cycle, the Witch and Wizard series, or her identity. the Maximum Ride series. I’m reading a series called the Mortal Instruments right now, and it might also be a possible candidate. - What are your favorite sports? I love mountain biking. Sometimes I go to a mountain biking park at Balm-Boyette, about 45 minutes from the Landings. Most of the trails there are singletrack and all are unpaved, rated like ski runs Blue Is The green circle (easiest), blue square, black diamond, and double black diamond (most advanced). Color of Love - What do you do in your spare time? I play a popular and addictive videogame called Minecraft or According to Nancy make stuff out of copper wire and whatever else is on my desk Preston, author of while listening to music. I love music. I also take tennis lessons on Life After Sybil... Thursdays at the Racquet Club. Usually I go biking, but I prefer From the Words of biking at Balm-Boyette rather than the Landings, though, because Ellie Bodor Shirley Mason, this there’s no cars to watch out for and no smooth pavement or asphalt title was probably used by Shirley and her alternates more to be bored to death on. than once as they referred to various pieces of their art. 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12 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 Pet of the Month Gypsy Hi my name is Gypsy – named after the sailing on a stack of towels vessel “Sea Gypsy”. Sea Gypsy was my first home in the forward head after I was adopted from the Cat Depot seven years (bathroom). The ago. Captain George told me that one of my crew best part of sailing duties would be to keep dock rats away when we for me was at the were tied up at a marina. He told me that the year end of the day when before whilst in the Bahamas a nasty dock rat came we would anchor. I loved laying on the bow sprit on board during the night and started chewing on watching the fish jump around me . I was on “anchor his foot. The Admiral was no help as she locked watch” but had plenty of time to check out all the herself in her cabin. I promised him that would not different bird species on the shore. I spent three happen on “my watch” . Living on a sailboat was years living on board sailing the Cheasapeake rather scary in the beginning but I soon adapted My sailing days are now over and I am enjoying and found my sea legs. Sailing in heavy seas was retirement. I am no longer a “boat cat”. I am now challenging but I discovered a safe place to hide the “Feline Princess”. I have a beautiful view of the preserve behind my condo on Starling Drive. I just love being on my leash laying on our patio . There is so much activity out there what with all the bird and animal life - not to talk about the amazing number of insects and geckos – truly fascinating. I am indeed blessed to be living in paradise with my loving owners George and Patricia Decker.
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1 Head Napa CABAGE - sliced 2 bunches green onions - chopped
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Bill Whitman and Jack Jost Landins enjoying the luncheon Mollie & Marvin Berman Kevin and helpers
Gary our erstwhile chef Bill Parks sitting down on the job The fire dept. came due to the grill smoke! Gary Bowen, Bill Parks (seated) & Edvin Aldana
Contrasting socks and shoes Lenora Jost and Bob Fernander Full House! Julie Parks, Ben and Lynn Mayne 16 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 Around The Landings |MEMORIAL DAY AT THE LANDINGS The Landings Racquet Club was host to the Memorial Day celebration in honor of our fallen veterans and to show our appreciation to those veterans present who have served their country honorably. Kevin Lechlitner and his staff provided a delicious traditional BBQ dinner, free to wartime veterans, in the patriotically decorated Lakeside clubhouse. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Colonel (Retired) Bob Fernander addressed 120 Landings residents and guests about the meaning and history of Memorial Day. About those we honor, those who gave the ultimate sacrifice he said “They were ordinary people who were called to serve a cause larger than one’s self”. Addressing the service members families he said “We can name buildings and monuments after them, give them medals, and honor them for their bravery, but nothing can replace the void in the souls of the loved ones left behind”. Following his address Colonel (Retired) Jerry Welch introduced by name and branch of service, each Landings veteran present and those who passed the previous year. Everyone joined in the singing of the Service Songs followed by “God Bless America” Bob Fernander accompanied on piano by Lenora Jost.
|Phillippi Estate Park Phillippi Estate Park will have no scheduled events in July, August or September. However, the park is open to the public from 6 a.m. until midnight seven days of the week for Landings residents to enjoy. There are shoreline trails offering wonderful birding and photographic opportunities. Behind the Gazebo is a ¼ mile loop in a coast hammock, and the Gazebo is available for picnics and parties. The playground has innovative equipment to delight children and the canoe/kayak launch is always Mansion will resume on Wednesday, October 2 popular. The Edson Keith Mansion will be closed when the Phillippi Farmhouse Market re-opens for until the end of August for installation of a climate its 5th season. control system. Free tours of the Edson Keith Racquet Club News |Tennis Tips By Joe Venezia
Wear your tennis whites tennis, feel free to join us for breakfast. Check in and join us for the Breakfast the Pro Shop for the sign up sheet. Hope to see you At Wimbledon Round Robin there! Saturday, July 6th, 2013 at It’s nice to see a lot of the courts still in use in 8:00AM. We’ll play some fun the mornings. Cardio classes and clinics are in full tennis and then watch the Ladies swing. Remember, if you would like to work on Final. We will continue the your game, give me a call - tradition of enjoying scones and strawberries and 941-993-2628 and I’ll get you on my schedule. cream. Who can resist Cynthia Wendell’s delicious See you on the courts...... whipped cream topping? Even if you don’t play 941.349.0194 • www.islandvp.com ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC 17 Racquet Club News |President’s Report |Manager’s Report By Kevin Lechlitner By Richard Bayles The major resurfacing project the court back to normal once this happens. For your on courts 3 & 4 was completed in convenience, there is always a brush hanging on the fence We continue to attract new members June and they are playing beautifully. for every set of courts. Thank you in advance for playing with the Fitness Center being their We always get compliments on the a role in keeping our courts in pristine condition. initial focus. wonderful condition of our courts Even though this is a slower time of year, I still I have received indications from from any nonmembers that get to play suggest you call in advance for court reservations. With Realtors showing properties in The on them. Everyone from the Father/ two courts at a time offline for the summer resurfacing Landings that, based on comments Son teams to relatives of members feel our courts are project, even midday court times can be scarce due to the from some of our members, prospective owners are special. I believe there are several reasons for this. First afternoon watering schedule. Chances are, if there isn’t questioning how welcome children are at our Club,. I will and foremost is the maintenance knowledge of the staff. a reservation scheduled, the courts will be watered. Feel go out of my way to reassure them that young families They care about the condition of the courts and take pride free to call as late as the morning you want to play. This are important to the future of The Landings community, in their work. Secondly, our courts don’t receive the abuse way you are guaranteed to have a court to play on. You and hence the Club, and they will be welcomed with open from constant play and poor maintenance that some other are rolling the dice if you just show up. arms. I trust our members will join me in reinforcing clubs have to contend with. Another major plus we have The annual Memorial Day BBQ was a hit as usual. Over this attitude. is a Board of Directors that allow me 120 people came out to celebrate the Events for July and August are at their seasonal low. the leeway in the budget to properly day. For a full recap, please see the There will be the annual Breakfast at Wimbledon round maintain our courts. All these things complete article in this month’s issue robin and breakfast scheduled for the Women’s finals. combined are the secret recipe for a of the Eagle. The next social event See the Memorial Day article elsewhere in this great surface to play tennis on. on the calendar is the Wimbledon edition that documents significant Landings residents’ That being said, I’d like to ask for & Whites tennis round robin. It participation in the event. your help in keeping our courts in top takes place the morning of July 6th We are taking the opportunity in the summer to notch shape. If your match ends after with a social round robin followed perform a lot of remedial maintenance and property 4:00 PM, please brush the court when by strawberries and cream in the improvements, including plantings, roof washings and you are finished. This will help keep Lakeside Clubhouse. We plan to have court renovations. By the start of the upcoming prime the court smooth and playing well. If live matches on the big screen from season, we will have completed the upgrading of our the courts aren’t brushed after a match Wimbledon. The sign-up sheet is on Wi-Fi capability to provide good coverage throughout and get watered, all the slides and ball Joe’s counter in the Pro Shop. the facility. marks become scars in the surface. It Enjoy your summer. takes a lot of time and energy to get
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22 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 Turtles Restaurant By Paul Roat |Dining done right. Turtle’s On Little Sarasota Bay does it all right: good Lunch specialties, at $7, are probably the best deal. food, great service, plus a spectacular bayfront dining Popular is the Gulf of Mexico Mahi-Mahi sliders, two vista. With 26 years of experience, the south Siesta Key substantial pieces of tasty, flaky fish served with a variety landmark has endured and surpassed the test of time. of sides. The restaurant/bar/pub/outside dining locale is Also good is the Cheeseburger in Paradise and the located on Little Sarasota Bay at about the southernmost popular Chivito Steak Sandwich with its Spanish flair. tip of Siesta Key, or by boat off Marker 48. All lunch specials are served with a choice As the mission statement of the restaurant states, “It is of fries, house potato chips, onion strings, or our goal to combine the charm of this romantic waterfront cole slaw. setting with a dedication to offering only the freshest Also popular for lunch at Turtles is Shrimp seafood and other fine cuisine at reasonable prices in a & Crab Scampi. The pasta dish is served with casual, friendly atmosphere.” rolls and a house salad. Turtles restaurant has been in operation Turtles floor-to-ceiling windows face Little Sarasota Dinner starters offer 17 items from which on south Siesta Key for 26 years. Bay. Tropical colors on walls combine with the blue-green to choose. Popular is Ahi Tuna and a Maine waters of the bay and the lush mangroves. Mirrors make Lobster Cake, both at $8. Dining on the deck at Turtles provides a panoramic view of Little Sarasota Bay. Photo by Paul Roat the 260-seat restaurant seem even larger, yet scattered Salad lovers seem to love the Fresh Large seating and a large bar plus expansive outdoor seating Garden Salad with grilled chicken or haddock, make the place seem cozy. priced at $11 and served with rolls. from, plus the complimentary mimosa, The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch “Simple Sensations” are priced at $12. The bloody mary, or orange juice. and dinner, plus a Sunday brunch. Lunch is from 11:30 selections, with rolls and either fresh vegetable or starch, Early Bird costs $10.99 to $13.99. Entrees include a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner from 3 p.m. to closing. There is also include Orange Pecan Chicken, Yankee Pot Roast, Saint Sapper New Orleans, Sole Picatta, Florida Grouper, or an early bird special from 3-5 p.m. daily with a select Louis Style Spare Ribs, or Potato Crusted Haddock. Filet Mignon, among others. menu at reduced prices and happy hour specials from Dinner specialties number 14. Popular is Coconut Turtles is on Little Sarasota Bay on Siesta Key, 8875 3-6 p.m. daily. Sunday brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crusted Mahi-Mahi at $16, Gulf Grouper Oscar at Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, phone number 941-346- Lunch and dinner fare is very similar, with dinner $20, Black Angus Prime Rib in a 10-ounce size ($22) or 2207, fax 941-346-3125, Web site turtlesrestaurant.com. prices a few dollars more. Lunch runs heavier on 12-ounce for $26. There is a full bar. All major credit cards are accepted. sandwiches, with dinner naturally featuring a more Sunday brunch is $8.99. Eggs and corned beef hash, After 26 years, Turtles is definitely a place that’s got entrée options. Turtles Blueberry French Toast, Huevos Rancheros, it right when it comes to dining. Now for the food. Shrimp & Crab Au Gratin … there are 17 items to choose
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Our planet wobbles like a toy top whose spin is Plain may have meant centuries ago advertising by the tourist outfit that slowing down. at Stonehenge, the stones cannot have attracts people to the site on the Yucatan This fact, known among professional astronomers as served as truly accurate markers for Peninsula on March 20/21 each year.. “precession,” has a devastating effect on a lot of things celestial events. This, obviously, is What we’re dealing with here is many of us take for granted. Among them is the lore because Earth’s wobble under the not science but scientism. It’s in the about Stonehenge in England or the Mayan, so-called heavens (about which these ignorant same league with UFOs, the Loch Ness “observatory” at Chitzen Itza, Mexico. Earth’s wobble people knew nothing) distorts over Monster, Little Green Men, Big Foot, Pan- over the centuries (precession) cancels the romantic belief time the positions and the rising/setting Spermism, Hollywood “docudrama” that the alleged “Archeoastronomy” of ignorant ancient dates and times of the Sun, Moon, (as, say, about JFK or Abraham Lincoln) Egyptians, Druids, or New World Indians challenged the planets and stars as observed from and, sad to say, NASA PR about “ life on hard knowledge of 17th-century geniuses like Newton Stonehenge, at the pyramids in Egypt, Mars.” As to the latter, early December or Halley. Precession also confounds our convenient use etc. What tourists believe they perceive today (thanks last year the Houston Hucksters (which is not an NFL of the North Star as a navigation aid. to touristic blurb) about the ancient peoples’ “science” football team) put out the word to our ET-hungry media Point a camera at the North Star (Polaris) for several is illusory. Whatever the superstitious builders (who that the rover on the Red Planet had a surprise in store hours and the resulting photograph will show that Polaris believed in celestial animal spirits, not mathematics) of for us earthlings. It would, they said. soon be revealed.. has drawn an orbit-like circle in the photograph. In other these mysterious circles of stones intended, it certainly About ten days later came this “surprise” a fizzle in the words, Earth’s North Pole is not directly under the North was not any precise measurement of events in the form of a confession that a Martian “soil” (sorry, Mars Star. Instead, Polaris has veered over time almost a whole coelestium--at least , not of the type achieved by the likes has no “soil,” only volcanic ash) sample had turned up degree of celestial distance off its position directly over of Kepler, Flamsteed, Galileo, or Halley let alone by the “carbon” that, unfortunately, had probably been carried the North Pole.. This separation, moreover, is growing celestial-mechanical laws of Isaac Newton or Einstein’s to the planet from organically-rich Earth. The same kind larger decade after decade. Eventually, there will no theories of relativity. of mistake has been made in analyses of meteorites in star bright enough in the circumpolar region of the sky I once visited Stonehenge. There I met an Oxford don which it was first claimed “organic material” had been in the Northern Hemisphere for navigators to use for who like me was skeptical as he walked around the site. found in the samples that fell to Earth.. orientation. Far worse is the situation in the Southern He puzzled over the arrangement of the stones. I noted The bottom line here is this. We have let science Hemisphere. Folks down under have no “South Star” at to the professor, who had reached the same conclusion, (and I include pharmaceutical science) in our country all. The nearest thing to a pointer toward the South Pole is that I could place myself arbitrarily toward the stones in become so over-the-top that pop-sci is taking the place the constellation of the Southern Cross (or Crux). But this such a way as to establish at will whatever “azimuths” I of hard science. Science writers are even coming out with collection of stars is several degrees off due south. People wanted to assume by simply positioning myself here or such nonsense that PSA testing for prostate cancer is vacationing in the southeastern Caribbean can spot Crux there as I changed my perspective As the don observed “dangerous”! Whatever danger comes from such at times low on the southern horizon. They will be disappointed bluntly: “It’s a lot of buncombe, you know. This ancient, necessary testing is in the way the data are interpreted, when they compare the Southern Cross to our bright so-called ‘science.’ It’s mere tourism.” not the test themselves. Which should be obvious. constellation of the Northern Cross, or Cygnus the Swan. Ironically, the same thought was expressed to me at Besides the expansive scientism of these outer- The latter got its name in pre-Christian times. Its bright Chichen Itza by a professor astronomy at the University space trips to the burnt-out clinker we call Mars is the alpha-star is Deneb, an aerial navigator’s standby. It also of Mexico. Looking at the staircase on the famous multibillion-dollar expense of such exploration. The points toward Polaris. Mayan pyramid there, we both noticed that the famous jejune glee shown on TV by excited NASA spokespersons Besides the effect of precession is the fact that the “shadow of the serpiente” fell along the balistrade only points up the superficiality of the enterprise. terrestrial wobble also throws off azimuths (compass not only at sunset on the Vernal Equinox but also on points) and rising/setting times of celestial bodies as several other days as well! So, the touristic lore about Landin and author Dr. Weeks is professor emeritus, NYU, observed from Earth. As, for instance, exactly where the the Mayan observance of the precise arrival of spring and a former staffer on Newsweek’s Science Desk. Sun would be on the eastern horizon as it rises on the at the end of March was certainly not calculated with He writes on science and world politics first morning of spring (Vernal Equinox). A correcton any accuracy (incidentally, the words “calculus” and has to be made poeriuodically for precession. This in “calculate” are related to Latin for “stone.”) Nor did the
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24 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 Tony DeDominicis, Is your sliding door hard to open? Athletic Entrepreneur By Diana Colson Continued from cover story SLIDING GLASS DOOR REPAIR The full Ironman combines a 2.4 mile swim with specialist in overall body transformation, which AND SECURITY a 112 mile spin on the bike, followed up by a 26.2 he approaches through a combination of nutrition, 941 225 2658 mile run. specialized individual cardio activities, and weight I’m worn out just thinking about it! training. Tony DeDominicis not only participates in these Tony is also founder of Universal Sports Group, strenuous sports, he trains others to participate. He LLC and is the Master Formulator of a line of whole ALEX’S SLIDING GLASS DOOR REPAIR LLC. coaches them by going right along with them as food bars called Universal Whole Food Bars, which www.floridapatiodoorrepair.com “the leader of the pack.” Known as Coach Tony to are not baked, boiled, steamed, or cooked: they are [email protected] his students, he recently received an award from the raw. Every Bar is carefully prepared and blended Sarasota Storm Tri Club for his remarkable success by hand and packaged per individual order! Soon, as a triathlon coach. He put our local Sarasota Storm however, all that will change as DeDominicis is in Tri Club on the map with a highly credible USAT the process of expanding the line and bringing it Triathlon Club Top Three National Ranking. He into commercial distribution. accomplished this by developing & training a group The bars consist of 100% natural whole food: no flops of athletes and then organizing them as a team to gluten, no wheat, no dairy, no lactose, no sulfite, represent the Sarasota Storm Tri Club and taking no soy, no sugar added, no GMO. Because they
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Govenor Scott’s full statement reads as follows: The IG reports confirmed what most of us already knew commencing after July 1, 2014 from Citizens coverage “This legislation will bring much needed reforms – Citizens needs serious reform in order to instill the if it is built in high-risk, environmentally sensitive to better protect the taxpayers who support Citizens public confidence that should belong to the state’s largest coastal areas. This commonsense step eliminates public Property Insurance. This legislation requires Citizens insurance company, which is supported by Florida insurance subsidies for new coastal constructions with a to have an Inspector General that they cannot fire, taxpayers. high risk of storm losses. This reform also has the added follow state purchasing guidelines, and disclose “We called for Citizens to make immediate changes to benefit of protecting environmentally sensitive areas potential surcharges with each policy renewal notice. their travel guidelines to bring them in line with official from further development. It also requires Citizens to implement a clearinghouse state travel restrictions, which do not reimburse for the “Finally, in light of the risk transfer agreement to ensure Floridians no longer subsidize those with purchase of alcohol. We called on them to further change Citizens executed last week with only four days public private insurance options. Additionally, this law helps their travel policy so it prohibited any international travel notice, the company should further reform their existing protect the environment by removing subsidies for new and permitted only essential employees to attend board policies to require a minimum seven days notification of construction in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. meetings. We called on them to give back the outrageous a public meeting. This commonsense reform would bring “With this legislation now in place, I am asking Chief pay raises they doled out to their executives last year. Citizens’ policies in line with the state’s Administrative Inspector General Melinda Miguel to immediately And, we called for the creation of an independent Procedures Act, which directs agencies to publish their join with other Cabinet offices and begin a nationwide statutory IG to enforce existing rules at Citizens and force agenda at least seven days in advance. This is another search for the new Citizens Inspector General. This new them to make additional reforms, which this legislation area where Citizens should come in line with existing Inspector General will be accountable to the Cabinet and will finally begin today. Disappointingly, Citizens has state policies and not be given special treatment. will not be an entity Citizens can fire, as they did with still not returned the lavish pay raises it doled out to its “I am grateful for the leadership of Senators Simmons their old compliance officers. A strong Inspector General executives last year. and Richter, Representatives Holder and Nelson, and the is needed to provide independent oversight at Citizens “With this legislation, Citizens will now have to follow Legislature for their work on SB 1770. While this law will and to end the fraud, waste, and abuse which has plagued state guidelines for purchasing commodities. Because not be a cure-all for Citizens’ many problems, it makes Citizens for too long. they oversee millions of dollars in contracts, this reform important reforms to improve this taxpayer backed “I have previously requested and reviewed Inspector is long overdue. State purchasing guidelines will help organization.” General Reports on the egregious travel expenses at ensure a high level of transparency and competition. Citizens and the termination of their compliance office. “Senate Bill 1770 also prohibits new construction
Sarasota History |Selby Gardens opening anniversary July 7 By Paul Roat It seems somehow ironic that the iconic Selby name The pair beat the official race time by six days, in so The Selby’s home was planned as a gatehouse, but as today is renown in Sarasota history, yet historically Bill doing awarding Marie the honor of being the first woman Sarasota Magazine explained, “Marie always postponed and Marie Selby were virtually unknown during their to cross the United States by car. building anything grander; the large Southern Colonial 60-plus years in the city. In Sarasota, “the Selbys kept a low public profile,” house on the Selby Gardens property was not built by The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, an 11-acre according to the Sarasota Historical Society. “Bill the Selbys, but by their neighbor Calvin Payne, and was tract of lush landscaping on Sarasota Bay just south of Selby’s business interests took him out of town. Marie’s acquired by the gardens in 1973.” Downtown, is probably the most visible of the pair’s horticultural interests focused on their home. Bill died in December 1956. Marie kept to her gardens, presence in the community. “After establishing a ranch on 3,000 acres southeast her horses, and herself until her death in 1971. Her legacy The gardens celebrates its anniversary July 7, the date of Myakka City, Bill oversaw a herd of Angus cattle and is her gardens, today a sprawling 11-acre tract that in 1975 when it opened to the public. Marie rode the horses she kept there.” houses a plant collection numbering more than 20,000 A more important contribution to the region, though, Marie was a founding member of the Sarasota Garden greenhouse plants, plus countless more outdoors. comes through the William and Marie Selby Foundation, Club, and the pair both joined the Sarasota Yacht Club. According to the gardens, “eight greenhouses include a multi-million endowment Bill established in 1955. That was pretty much their social circle. the stunning Tropical Conservatory where unusual flora Interest from the investment goes to grants and programs “Living here was a personal choice dictated by their can be seen year round. The Botany Department provides that enhance education, the arts, youth and children, love of nature and the outdoors in an affinity the couple headquarters for the Bromeliad, Gesneriad, and Orchid libraries, health services, and programs in support of the shared from the beginning of their lives together,” Kay Research Centers, and the Selby Gardens’ Herbarium aged. Kipling wrote in Sarasota Magazine regarding the Selbys. and Molecular Laboratory.” More than 180,000 visitors Bill and Marie Selby first visited Sarasota in 1909, a “In 1921, the Selbys built a Spanish-style, two-story tour the grounds annually. year after their wedding. The rugged village on Sarasota house among the laurel and banyan trees on several acres Marie was generous in her contributions to the Bay appealed to the couple, who came back winter after of land bordering Sarasota Bay and Hudson Bayou,” community above and beyond gardens and foundation. winter — at one point living on a houseboat at the foot of Kipling continued. In 1941, they also bought a 3,000- As Kipling wrote, “Accounts abound of how Marie Main Street — and eventually building a home on seven acre ranch in Desoto County, where cattle were raised would, when she felt sympathy for a cause the foundation acres of bayfront property. and Marie’s love of horseback riding was indulged. did not respond to, give of her own private resources. Marie was the daughter of an oil drilling equipment Acquaintances recall that the unpretentious Marie was ‘Let me take care of that one,’ she would say in her inventor and an accomplished pianist. Bill was a partner more often seen in her riding gear than in any fancy party quiet way. On a public scale, she was one of only a few in the family business, Selby Oil and Gas Co., which later dresses. individuals to give money to the construction of the Van merged to form Texaco Oil Co. “Roses were Marie’s favorite flower — a surprise, Wezel Performing Arts Hall.” The pair were outdoorspeople, based on Marie’s perhaps, to those who think of her namesake gardens S e l by Gardens, Selby Library, geological excursions with her father and Bill’s search more in terms of orchids — and a large rose garden the Selby Foundation, Selby Gallery, Selby Five Points for oil and natural gas. Their hands-on approach to the figured prominently in her landscaping design for the Park — think how the face of Sarasota would look great ourdoors and mechanical bent led them to mimic Selby property.” without the presence of a quiet ephemeral couple from the first cross-country automobile race. The lack of ostentation is evident at the Selby property. years past with a tremendous impact today. 26 THE LANDINGS EAGLE July 2013 Local Businesses
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921-5700 1886 Stickney Point Road, Abel’s Ice Cream Between New Balance & Stonewood Grill Bill & Norma Abel opened in April 2011 with a mission to offer the South Visit www.Abelsicecream.com for additional information & directions. Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key residents and tourists a nationally award winning premium ice cream at a competitive price with generous portions. Abel’s Florida made ice cream brand is the recipient of 14 national awards issued by the National Ice Cream Retailers Association since 2009. Sarasota’s best specialty ice cream flavor, Spumoni (swirled pistachio, chocolate and cherry ice cream, almonds and a special blend of fruits) awarded to Abel’s in the July 2012 issue of Sarasota Magazine. Most recently Siesta Key Chamber honored Abel’s Ice Cream with its 2012 Small Business of the Year Award. Abel’s hot fudge, malted milk shakes and Dreamsicle flavor ice cream will remind you of the product quality from the 1960’s drug store soda fountain era. Other historical menu favorites include root beer floats, ice cream sodas, banana splits and brownie sundaes. Of the 36 flavors offered including two no sugar added and two frozen yogurts, the 3 best sellers are: • Stellar Coffee - Rich coffee ice cream with fudge and mini dark chocolate coffee cups. • Raspberry Truffle - Raspberry ice cream with raspberry ribbon & dark chocolate raspberry cups. • Coconut Almond Fudge - Tropical coconut ice cream with fudge ribbon & whole roasted almonds. Advertorial 941.349.0194 • www.islandvp.com ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC 27 View From The Gate NO HOW Compiled by: Capt. Jordan M. Joseph, Landings Security & Safety by Dr. Albert L. Weeks Answers from page 15 1S 2 OSLI3 4 5 6 There were a total of 98 Incidents reported for the month of E 7 8 9 May 2013. They are as follows: STLUJENNS 10 11 12 2 Reported Animal Problems 1 Lock Out Assist THEI R EMET IC • Non-resident dog found wandering off Pine • Guest locked out of residence 13 14 15 Harrier Cir. › Locksmith called ITWONTWORKOU T › Returned to owner 16ESSA17 RENT 18USE • Resident’s dog found wandering off Flicker 56 Open Doors noted Field Cir. • All noted to be Garage Doors 19EMILNAPE20 › Returned to owner › Open Garage doors delay patrol from 5 to 7 min each stop 21C 22AMEOAEON23 24 S 1 Assist Other Agency 3 Patrol Requests made by residents 25FOGSBRAS26 • Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office on site ref: • Each request was made in reference to a Stolen Cell Phone 27 28 29 30 31 32 suspicious person noted ONE ESAU SVOO › Phone stolen form student at Riverview › Suspicious persons were not located in High School 33 34 35 each incident IDONTPLAYGOL F › Phone tracked via GPS signal to Landings residence 36 37 3 Property Damage Incidents OLDH AT GRIE F › Phone returned to owner, no arrest made • Unexplained damage to foliage in median strip 38DOER S 39OILS • Stop sign in need of repair 1 Reported Disturbance • Unexplained damage to mailbox 40MRS 41S S A • Loud music complaint › Patrol officer made contact, music turned 3 Public Service reports generated down • Storm drains cleared of debris • Pot hole area ‘coned off’ ANSWER FOR SPYQUIP 2 Found Property Reports • Roadway cleared of obstruction • Car Keys reported in both incidents › Lexus car keys found off Pine Harrier 3 Reckless Driver incidents Beware of fleas. Circle • 1 Incident of an SUV nearly striking a bicyclist › Toyota car keys found at the LRC near the LRC • 2 Incidents of delivery trucks excessive speeds Useful & Emergency Phone Numbers... 14 Incidents of Illegal Parking noted › Both incidents severe enough to report to respective company branch offices. Verizon - Phone Service...... 1.800.483.1000 • Vehicles illegally parked are no longer tagged ▪ 42 MPH in a 15 MPH zone › Officer safety & liability concerns Comcast Cable...... 371.6700 ▪ 31 MPH in a 15 MPH zone Emergency Animal Clinic...... 929.1818 Poison Info Center...... 1.800.282.3171 6 Informational Reports filed 2 Trespassing incidents Waste Management...... 924.1254 • Off-site request for information, referred to • Vehicle ‘tailgating’ in behind resident at Main Landings Eagle...... 941.539.0205 public records search Gate Landing’s Gate...... 922.5531 • After hours escort of bank official made to • Vehicle entry against direction from the duty unoccupied residence officer Landings Racquet Club...... 923.3886 • Notification made of decedent to next of kin › Resident advised LRC e-mail...... [email protected] • Notification of bicycles left out overnight Argus Management...... 927.6464 • Landings Management Association advised 1 Vehicle Accident Sheriff Non-Emergency...... 861.5800 of after hours work being done • Construction equipment rear ended resident FPL - Florida Power & light...... 917.0708 • Maintenance request ref: Light out entry vehicle at Main Gate FPL - Outage Report...... 1.800.468.8243 Fishing & Hunting Licenses...... 941.362.9888 The ATS Speed Sentry was deployed at the corner of Heron Way and Landings Blvd. Marriage License Bureau...... 941.362.4066 a notorious hot spot: Sarasota County Hotline...... 861.5000 Sarasota/Bradenton Intl. Airport...... 941.359.2770 Same month comparison May 2012 to May 2013 Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) ...... 941.316.1234 Sarasota County Information Call Center...... 941.861.5000/scgov.net Sarasota Doctors Hospital...... 941.342.1100 Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care ...... 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941.349.0194 • www.islandvp.com ISLAND VISITOR PUBLISHING, LLC 31 Landings Real Estate Database Address Price BR BA 1/2BA HomEs foR sALE 1435 Cedar Bay Ln 1,600,000 5 3 1 4639 Pine Harrier Dr 765,000 4 2 1 4812 Peregrine Point W Ci 699,000 5 4 1 1562 Landings Ter 649,000 3 2 2 1460 Peregrine Point 569,000 3 3 0 1733 Pine Harrier Ci 525,000 4 2 1 CURRENTLY ACTIVE HomEs PENdINg 4812 PEREgRINE PoINT W CIR - $699,000 1600 Pine Harrier Ci 795,900 4 3 1 4848 Peregrine Point N Ci 695,000 4 3 0 Rare opportunity in The Landings - a five bedroom 1672 Pine Harrier Ci 525,000 3 3 0 family home! Situated on over a ½ acre lot and 1769 Pine Harrier Ci 525,000 4 2 1 surrounded by the some of the most desirable 5167 Kestral Park Ln 499,000 4 3 0 4638 Pine Harrier Dr 460,000 3 3 0 homes in The Landings. There is tremendous HomEs soLd potential with this property. 1654 Landings Bv 1,225,000 5 6 2 1562 LANdINgs TER - $649,000 1702 Pine Harrier Ci 625,000 3 2 1 4852 Peregrine Point N Ci 439,000 3 2 0 Enjoy your own expansive, Zen hideaway in The CoNdos foR sALE Landings. Vaulted ceilings, high windows and a 5440 Eagles Point Ci #204 625,000 2 2 0 5430 Eagles Point Ci #104 449,000 2 2 0 bright, glassed interior atrium welcome lots of light 1431 Landings Pl 379,000 3 2 1 and an inviting sense of being close to nature. 1368 Landings Dr 325,000 3 2 1 Home has generous open floor plan. 1444 Landings Ci 315,000 3 2 1 5043 Kestral Park Dr 289,000 2 2 0 1733 PINE HARRIER CIR - $525,000 1732 Starling Dr 229,000 3 2 0 SHORT SALE! Family home with pool nestled in 1634 Starling Dr 199,900 3 2 0 a tropical paradise. Fenced yard with fruit trees 1704 Starling Dr 185,000 2 2 0 CoNdos PENdINg overlook the pool. Newer tile roof, paver entryway, 1499 Landings Lake Dr 385,000 3 2 1 granite counters and stainless appliances. Floors 1666 Starling Dr 219,000 3 2 0 are tile and Brazilian pecan. 1752 Kestral Park Dr 202,000 2 2 0 1611 Starling Dr 179,000 2 2 0 1732 sTARLINg dR - $229,000 CoNdos soLd 5440 Eagles Point Ci #403 875,000 3 3 1 From the moment you enter this lovely end unit 1711 Starling Dr 429,000 3 2 1 Landings Coach House you are drawn to the 1352 Landings Dr 381,000 4 3 1 private, water view. The end unit provides you 1460 Landings Ci 310,000 3 2 1 4802 Kestral Park Ci 270,000 3 2 0 with two sets of sliding doors that open to the 1636 Pintail Wy 259,000 2 2 0 lake and the woods beyond. 1746 Landings Bv 240,000 2 2 0 1708 Kestral Park Dr 235,000 3 2 0 Watch for the “Judy & Tara’s Neighborhood” Open House signs 1644 Starling Dr 217,500 2 2 0 5420 Eagles Point Ci #104 215,000 2 2 0 on Sundays where “Just Looking” is always welcome. 5329 Landings Bv 215,000 2 2 0 Please don’t hesitate to visit, call or stop us on the street... 5035 Kestral Park Dr 210,000 2 2 0 Your Landings Resident Real Estate Team is always ready to 1623 Starling Dr 202,000 3 2 0 1627 Starling Dr 171,000 2 2 0 discuss the market and how we can be of service to you. 1619 Starling Dr 165,000 2 2 0 5252 Heron Wy 150,000 2 2 0 5218 Landings Bv 150,000 2 2 1
Based on information from Realtor.com, Sarasota Property Appraiser, and Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending June 13, 2013. These properties listed and sold in the past 4 months by various MLS participating offices.
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