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April 2003
Volume 2 Number 4
5164 Kestral Park Terrace
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Defibrillator Proves Value
On Thursday, March 13 the Automatic External Defibrillator added to the LRC resources only one year ago proved its
worth.
Landin Joel Ebert suffered a heart event while on the tennis
court. Quick action using the device, simply by following the
directions on the container and by administration of CPR by
Dr. Ben Mayne and Rhonda Williams CHECK probably prevented a much worse situation than ultimately resulted. Technically he suffered ventricular fibrillation, the one of the two
primary types of heart events which responds to the defibrillator.
Dr. Mayne observed there is no single
hero in the positive outcome. In less than
three minutes six to eight people acted
quickly. The AED was grabbed and delivered to the site immediately by Tennis
Director Robbie; Williams and Mayne
who were on the scene at the time started
AED—Automatic
CPR; Club Manager Kevin Richards was External Defibrillator
placing a
Your Travel
call to 911; and others assisted in other ways.. Mayne
Specialists for
isn’t positive who actually
activated the AED . But all
20 years at . . .
were pleased it was activated
and probably saved a life.
The Landings
The situation was well in
had by the time paramedics
arrived to transport Ebert to
Shopping Center
Sarasota Memorial. He was
released four days later and is
doinbg well at home.
Former Landin, Dr. Fred
Stahlman, was active on the
committee urging and installng the AED unit. He told
The Eagle in a recent e-mail:
“When we proposed getting
the AED, I thought that there
would be a 50 -50 chance
it would be used within 3
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LMA March Meeting
Multiple Actions
Treasurer reports running $12,000 under budget after January,
but that is not unusual as a fiscal year begins.
Once again there are reports of people not receiving notice
of the annual assessment and, therefore, not wanting to pay
late fees. The Board again reminds residents the Rules and
Regulations place responsibility for payment on the property
owner whether or not a bill is received. They point out the
assessment is mentioned in the Green Book and the issue was
brought to the attention of owners several times in The Eagle
last year.
Replacement of the
badly deteriorated fence
between Landing homes
on Starling Drive and the
private marinas. The Above, current fence as seen from Marina.
fence will be approxi- Below, appearance of new fence from sales
mately 600-700 feet long
brochure.
and will run in a straight
line rather than the zigzag pattern of the current
fence. The Contract will
be let to Arrow Fencing
for between $13,500 and
$14,000. It will be of
Gate from Landings
white or beige vinyl material and
will stand six feet tall.
A request was received from Robert
Wagner, President, Oyster Bay Estates Association, for information
regarding pedestrian and bicycle
access to the north gate protected by
a push button, combination lock. He
PRESORTED
pointed out a proviSTANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
sion in the Landings
(Please see “LMA on page 3)
PAID
PERMIT #1
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1st Ever Landings Garage Sale Held
(“Defib” continued from page 1)
was wrong.”
The AED is at the club during business hours and with
the security patrol during its rounds. The AED was purchased by the Club and the Management Association in
March 2002.
An AED is critical to treatment for severe rhythmic
heart disturbances, a condition frequently encountered in people with chronic heart disease. It can also be a lifesaver when
a heart attack strikes previously healthy individuals. Ventricular fibrillation has affected players and officials at sporting events, as well as enthusiasts at health clubs, on golf
courses, tennis courts and people at job sites.
The average survival rate is approximately 1 in 20,
without AED treatment. Rapid AED response increases survival to over 50%.
AED’s are equipped with built-in computers to
evaluate heart rhythm and determine the need for defibrillation. It is designed to be used by people outside the medical
profession. Security personnel, some club members, RC staff
and several Landings residents are currently trained to use the
AED.
Training is a course in Basic Life Support which includes
CPR, choking treatment and use of the AED.
For more information on the AED and training please call
Kevin at 923-3886.
After a three week delay because of rain The Landings
Garage Sale took place Saturday March 15.
The sale was co-cosponsored by Albertsons and The Landings Eagle. and underwritten by
The Eagle.
43 tables were “booked” by
Landins and local merchants.
About 35 showed up. Several
called offering their tables to
others at no cost since they
were unable to attend at the last
minute.
At the 10am “opening bell” the aisles filled with browsers
eager to see what Landins had to offer. Some items and tables sold quickly, others (such as The Eagle’s) saw little action. Used computer
goodies are not high
on shoppers lists!
Generalizations are
difficult, but best
sellers seemed to be
“quality goodies,” the
unusual and clothes,
priced attractively.
Buyers and sellers did seem to have a good time. Several
commented it was great to have an event in which Landins
Read Joel’s Story, Page 4
(Please see “Sale” on page 7)
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(“LMA” from page 1)
Covenants which seems to
“ingress and egress ¨to residents
fronting on Field Road. .The
issue raised by Field Road resident, Ann Lanier. In response
to a question posed by the
Board, The Eagle called Ms.
Lanier to inquire why such access was important. Her response was: “Well, I’ve been
Gate from Field Road
walking through there with my
dog, after which I clean up, for 12 years. It is a pretty walk. I
sometimes go that way to Albertsons, to visit a number of
Landings friends and on an especially nice day will walk
down to the water by the marina.” LMA President, Larry
Spelman will discuss the matter with Oyster Bay President
Wagner
Safety Committee report:
Final approval was given to relocation of the South gate
camera to better observe and record activity at that gate. Up
to $1900 was approved for the project.
The Board voted a $600 expenditure to locate seven
“watchperson check points” around the Landings. These provide check in points to assure patrols are checking important
locations on a scheduled basis.
The Board will review, and act at the next meeting, on a
proposal by Richard Mayo to add a roving patrol for eight
hours each Saturday and Sunday. Total cost would be about
$9,700 per year. Still under discussion is what specific hours
should be covered each day.
A fine is under consideration against one property owner
who defied rules on weekend deliveries after specifically being denied entry. The specific procedures to be followed in
levying the fine are detailed in “LMA rule modifications regarding fines penalties and enforcement., under LMA-LRC
Minutes and Reports at www.Landings.Eagle.com
Pepper trees have been removed from the North edge of
Bayview Lake (formerly #6).
The Board authorized $33,000 for the completing of the
2003 road plan including: Peregrine Point Court. Peregrine
Point Way, Peregrine Point Circle East, Kestral Park Place.
Kestral Park Lane, Kestral Park Terrace
We are looking at options for cleaning out the county swale
running from the entrance to the Cloisters turning northward
just before the Treehouses.
Editor’s Note: This report is complied by The Eagle staff
based on meeting attendance. “Official” minutes are posted at
www.LandingsEagle.com when they are received.
NEW Eagle
Classifieds
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On Life & Luck & What-Ifs—A true Story
by Joel Ebert
You can’t help but feel
good when a half dozen
people instantly pitch in
with lifesaving efforts as a
colleague suffers a heart
attack.
More good feeling toward LMA and LRC
boards for the foresight to
finance and install a defibrillator.
We appreciate a Valentine’s day party committee
thoughtful enough to honor
a Landin for her volunteer
efforts.
Add the people who help
set up a garage sale, plan
a Jazz Concert, volunteer
to serve in difficult to fill
board positions, take time
to write for this paper, or
simply help a neighbor with
an arduous task. . .these
are things we really like
about living in The Landings.
But then we see a
speeder along Kestral; a
stop sign jumper; a Landin
who thinks the “rules”
shouldn’t apply to them;
cross words and altercation over politics at the
pool.
We face a client who
quits advertising because it
worked too well—but attracted a couple Landings
clients so rude and so demanding its not worth the
business to him.
One of The Eagle’s roles
is to occasionally hold a
mirror up to our “small
town.”
We’re perceived by some
“out there” and some
within, as “arrogant.”
This is a great place to
live. Good people surround us.
The Eagle strives to
stress the positive; but
would be delinquent if we
didn’t point out the negative.
Too bad a few of the unthoughtful taint us all.
IPS
Editor,
At about 2:10P on Friday the 28th we stopped at
the gate house to pick up a
Landings map and were
treated cordially as usual
but were really surprised
by the cigarette smoke that
came rushing out of the
gate house window right
into our car as we stopped
and made our request. The
maps that were given us
reeked of the smoke and so
when we got to the house
we left them outside to air
out.
Our comment is that we
feel that smoking in that
confined space is inappropriate especially when it
invades the space of others
such as guests stopping to
gain approved admittance.
In our case it was irritating
because we don't smoke
and our car has never been
smoked in.
We appreciate what our
security group does for us
and how accommodating
and cooperative they are
and we support them in
their efforts to keep us safe
but do think this matter
needs some consideration.
Cordially,
Bob and Sylvia Guirlinger
Pine Harrier Circle
Subscriptions Renewal,
Thanks for giving us
such a great newspaper. It
is like taking home with
me thru the Summer and
Fall.
Lori Weinhold
Starling Drive
The sky was steel blue swimming with unfocused marshmallows.
The breeze was having fun but doing so inoffensively. Thursday, March 13 in sunny, seductive, sublime Sarasota. I took to
the tennis court at the Landings Racquet Club on behalf of my
team and my fellows, aided and abetted by a trusted partner, to
compete for fun and whatever against
the dreaded representatives of Serendipity who resided in first place in our
division. Hail-fellows well met and
all behind us, the first game of the
first set ended in victory. Piece of
cake.
A well respected philosopher had
often cautioned, “Expect the Unexpected TM An overwhelming wave of
Barbara Willows & Joel Ebert
dizziness suddenly enveloped me. I
put my hands on my knees to steady myself and the next thing I
remembered was being in Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. Cardiac arrest! Though I did not know it just
then, my life was hanging in the balance. What follows is the
product of extensive research, hearsay, eyewitness accounts of
reliable reporters and, to some extent, my own knowledge.
I had collapsed on my face. The folks at the courts, teammates,
other players and onlookers responded instantly. In an atmosphere of absolute calm group cooperation and orderly good
sense, I received letter-perfect emergency attention. Initially,
cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was administered, followed immediately by application of the club’s recently acquired
defibrillator. In concert, these efforts saved my life. The defibrillator was invaluable as the 911 EMT response took approximately fifteen minutes. When the club’s purchase of the defibrillator was being debated last year, one advocate opined if it ever
saves one life it will be worth the cost. Well that baby has now
paid for itself. Any lives it saves in the future will be gravy.
In the interest of a full and complete report, I recall no long
tunnel leading to a white light and no celestial choir. Alternatively, there was no fire and brimstone sighting or odor of sulfur.
Perhaps I was unwanted by either side. Let’em wait.
I am told many individuals acted on my behalf in those critical
first few minutes. My wife Barbara (with whom I’m incredibly
lucky to be blessed) and I are indebted to all. We wish we knew
who each individual was so we could personalize our appreciation.
However, two remarkable heroes led the charge and have our
eternal regard, affection and gratitude. Rhonda Williams, who
barely knew me, using her CPR training to excellent advantage,
provided the “breath of life” all the while trying to remember if
she brushed her teeth that morning. Rhonda is to me the living
embodiment of the angel of mercy. My friend Ben Mayne who
bruised my chest mercilessly with his pounding and who expertly
applied the defibrillator paddles. (There are those snide few who
whisper he couldn’t find the right starter button to push but we
ignore such petty jealousies). I truly believe these two extraordinary individuals saved my life. Barbara and I are deeply indebted
and will hold both of you dear forever. It is also important to note
that pursuant to the ancient writings of some of the world’s most
revered cultures, you two are now jointly responsible, for the
balance of my life, for my health, happiness and well being. Split
it up however you like. Just let me know who’s up for what
heh, heh, heh. (You know how I’d vote)
It’s now March 19, I am home and safe and recuperating
nicely. There have been countless supportive communications of
every sort (including chicken soup even) from friends, neighbors
and well wishers. Barbara and I are overwhelmed and deeply
touched. Thank you, thank you, thank you. May you and yours
all have good health and happiness and be as lucky as I.
Peace on earth.
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Garage Sale
Thank You
To Eagle Readers
& Proof Readers
The Eagle’s editor/
publisher and sales director
both come from a background of mass communication. “Co-Promotions,” as
they are known bring together parties with specific
interests in planning and
executing services or events
to serve their constituencies.
The Eagle is interested in
encouraging
community
spirit, making new acquaintances and provide a service not otherwise available.
Albertsons desires to
show its regard for its
neighbors and current and
potential customers.
In addition to providing
the space they contributed
security and plenty of muscle from their personnel.
Special thanks to Milt,
Jeff, Jary,
Keith and
Cookie.
Albertsons also
arranged
the
refreshment
stand and
s u p p l ie d
all
the
Track & Field members
and Coach, Kristin, Erica food and
drinks at
and Kim Anderson
no cost so
Riverview High’s Track &
Field team could sell them
as a fund raiser. When's the
last time you found hot dogs
for a dollar!
Thanks to everyone
Reading the first copy of
the paper after it comes
from the printer is the Publisher/Editor’s moment of
truth.
The March issue had far
too many typos and what I
call “spell check forgiving
the unforgivable.” For example “there” for “their.”
But please don’t blame
our dedicated proof readers!
To make the paper as
timely as possible stories
are frequently added after
proofing is complete. Those
articles get only the editor
and sales director’s proofing. Obviously it is less
than adequate! We promise
to try harder!
Our “proofers” are intentionally not named specifically, though they are included in our monthly thank
you box, to the right.
We do it that way to express out thanks to them
without pointing fingers of
guilt for typos.
Proofing is a special skill.
We’ve had issues checked
by as many a six people
with each finding something
no one else did.
The Eagle greatly appreciates their help, and meticulous scrutiny.
The Landings Eagle is published monthly, in season, partially
funded by the Landings Management Association & Landings
Racquet Club and is independently edited and reported by
Landings residents
Editor and Publisher: Irwin Starr
Sales Director: Ms. Charlie Valentine
Thanks this month to: Barbara Blumenthal, Barbara Pendrell, Dee Ricapito,
Kevin Richards, Bob Luxembourg, Lee & Linda Morgenlander, Dick Lutz, Don
Smally, Bob Fernander, Len Gumley, Sheryn Dise, Joel Ebert. Marilyn Newman, Carl Zeisler, Joe Tarrer, Fred Tiemann, Mina, Ben Mayne, Larry Spelman, Leslie McLean, Richard Mayo, Damian Ladue, those who helped with the
Garage Sale - Forgive us if we missed you—but please let us know. We want
to recognize all contributors.
Corrections to the March issue available at www.Landings Eagle.com
The Landings Eagle © Irwin Starr, 2003, Sarasota FL
Categorization is subjective at best.. As new voices join the
Flamingo chorus we deem this “Guest Commentary.” albeit
tongue in cheek! .. Editor
A Paean to Ben Mayne and Saul Lapidus
(No pun intended - har! har! har!)
By: Larry Spelman
(To be sung, more or less, to the tune: "Oh By Jingo.")
In the land of San Domingo,
There was born a pink flamingo,
Wah, dah, dadda dadda dah dah,
Oompah Oompah Oompah Oompah,
There are two guys who wouldn't heed us,
I mean Ben Mayne and Saul Lapidus,
Wah, dah, dadda dadda dah dah
Oompah Oompah Oompah Oompah,
They both spoke in a different lingo,
And they both loved the flamingo,
So every night,
They sang in the pale moonlight:
"Oh by gee, by gosh, by gum, by Jove,
Oh Flamingo won't you be our love,
We will build for you a hut,
You will be our favorite nut,
We'll live together in Sarasota,
Where there isn't any flamingo quota,
And you can fly there, you won't have to motor,
We'll have you made a registered voter."
The flamingo said, "By gosh, by gum, by gee,
By jiminy please don't bother me."
Well, Ben Mayne and Lapidus got together,
And (being angry) each pulled out a big flamingo feather.
"Oh Flamingo (each cried), you're the only boid for me."
Eagle Submission Policies
Resident Opinion and Guest Commentary are
intended for use by Landings Residents. Exceptions
may be made for matters of importance to Landings
residents.
Anonymous letters are not printed. Personal attacks
are not acceptable.
All Submissions
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typed and e-mailed, if possible, to insure accuracy.
All submitted material must be clearly identified with
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elaboration.
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published without author’s permission.
Submissions due by the 1st Wednesday of the
month.
Submit to:
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Mail: The Landings Eagle
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FAX: (941) 925-0392
Phone: (941) 925-8559
Submissions subject to editing.
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Eagle Subscription Policy
Want The Eagle at your “other” home?
Last year The Eagle offered subscriptions for the paper to be sent
to your seasonal address for $1.25 an issue, covering the cost of
additional publication and bulk postage.
We received a few complaints the paper was not reaching some of
you. Even when it did reach you, it was up to two weeks after it
reached the Landings.
This year we offer two options: the same price and mailing policy
as last year or First Class mail delivery for $2.00/issue.
One additional change: if you subscribe, a paper will NOT be
delivered to your Landings address for those months. The reason
for this is bulk mail is not covered by a “forwarding order” It is a
simply destroyed by the Post Office, wasting the paper at a production cost of about $1.25.
One other minor complication: Last year some of you subscribed
before it was decided to combine July/August and September/October into two issues rather than four. Therefore some of you
paid for one or two issues you never received.
At the right, listed by “other address” is the credit due you. If you
see your address simply deduct that amount when you order next
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(“Sale” from page 2)
who are not members of her LRC can get to know one another better.
Will there be a 2nd Landings Garage Sale? Well, The Eagle learned a lot and, as they say, “is still thinking.”
First, or course, is there enough interest? It requires 50
committed and paid tables at $10 each to break even. The
only costs incurred are table rental, signage and a classified in
the Herald Tribune. Unfortunately The Eagles wingspread is
not large enough to garner the necessary crowds.
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sons, fellow Landins and The Eagle.
The only “official” complaint we heard concerned parking
on the grass and possibly the sprinklers along Kestral outside
the security gate. Short of permanent signage or a rope
“fence,” sponsor signage or a security person would be required.
Hours for a future sale would probably be 9am—12 noon. It
didn't take Landings as log to get ready as projected, and
crowds thinned out earlier than .
That’s the report on the 1st ever Landings Garage sale.
We need to hear from you.
Should we plan a second?
What changes would you make?
941-923-4511
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LHA Renews 2002 Board for 2003
LHA Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Landings Homeowners Association began promptly at 7PM, February 20, 2003. 115 votes
were either physically present or represented by proxies sent
in by homeowners and sufficient to conduct annual business
including elections.
Only one name was placed in nomination beyond the current Board members up for reelection. That person, Jerome
Spindler of Pine Harrier Circle, had expressed interest in a
Board position but was not present at the meeting to make any
pitch for the position. He was relatively unknown to most of
the representatives holding votes and proxies. The current
Board was reelected unanimously.
The Board consists of: Stan Williams, Dick Dunn, Tara
Lamb, Melissa Barnes, Stan Lampert. They are each listed in
the green book should a homeowner wish to contact them.
President’s Report, Stan Williams:
For the most part, homeowners have been co-operating on
compliance issues.
A new General Counsel for the Association has been hired:
Sylvia Golden-Norris. She has been very responsive to date.
Williams added a special thanks to the four homeowners
who came to the meeting, , and for the hard work of the Board
members over the past year.
Treasurers Report, Bob Capo:
The final accounting: $2,500 over budget, but ends the
year with retained earnings of $51,785.15. Categories putting
the Association over budget are:. Architectural review,
placement of Park Bench this year, added Halloween Security, gate lock changes, storage, legal expenses and income
tax on last year’s retained earnings.
Report, liaison to LMA Board, Ray Rakoff, :
Discussed possible need to trim around FPL Lamps to
maximize lighting of Landings streets.
A discussion of how to handle neighbor to neighbor issues. It was suggested the Board could take action on certain issues, but the best approach is to attempt always person to person discussion first..
Organizational meeting, following Annual Meeting:
2002 Board officers were reelected: Stan Williams,
Chairman/President; VP Stan Lampert; Treasurer, Tara
Lamb; Secretary, Melissa Barnes. A final version of the
amendment to the covenants establishing exact procedures
to determine non-compliance penalties was passed. The
amendment has undergone careful scrutiny by legal counsel
for compliance with Florida Statutes affecting Home Owners Associations. Full details are in a separate story.
Architectural/Compliance issues:
The question of acceptability of a vinyl vs. wood fence
that came up at last month’s meeting became a moot point
as the family making the request has decided to repair the
existing fence rather than replace it.
Plans were submitted and approved for a small addition to
a home on Peregrine Point Circle.
Several “nuisance” issues were brought to the Board’s
attention, barking dogs, unmentioned yards and trees, etc.
Board members were assigned to talk to those involved.
Spindler Still Interested in Board Spot
Jerome Spindler, who had previously expressed interest
in a board role, cited a previous commitment election evening.
He said he’s still interested in a future Board position. He
cites his experience as a board member of corporations,
non-profits and governments.
He urges positioning The Landings as a unified political
block can add clout in dealing with Sarasota county.
April 2003 - Landings Eagle - Page 9
View From the Gate House
by Chief Richard Mayo/Asst. Chief Damian Ladue
FILE UPDATES: NOW is the time
for all Landins to submit an updated
permanent guest list. It should cover
individuals allowed access to your
home anytime; and, a complete list of
permanent, full-time members of
your household. The two most critical sections of your home security
file are, sad to say, the most incomplete: Vehicle information and guest
lists. As reported in the March issue
Richard Mayo
of The Eagle, you can fax information to us at 923-0099 or simply take
a few minutes and provide the information clearly detailed on a piece of
paper.
Your security depends on your participation. Our mission to protect the
entire community is dependent upon
your personal cooperation.
SECURITY CONCERNS/
INFORMATION: Maintenance emDamian Ladue
ployee, Ed Ciccolini, has reported
residents are employing a stick to secure the Field Road access gate so it remains open. This allows anyone travelling
along that area to enter at any time which puts you and your
neighbors at risk!
Many Landins have had difficulties opening the gate with
the assigned code. Mr. Ciccolini checked the gate using the
code and reported it fully operational. However, the door
handle was difficult to turn. The handle was inspected and
oiled making it easier to open and close.
Chief Mayo, upon inspection, reports when the handle is
turned it often stops ½ way through rotation. When that occurs, it is necessary to keep turning until the door opens.
When the handle reaches the ½ way point please do not
assume it is not working. Trying the code repeatedly will not
remedy the situation. Applying pressure to the handle will
result in its opening. If problems continue please report the
incident(s) to the gate and further maintenance or repair will
be completed.
Please do not obstruct either the opening or closing of this
walk-through entrance to The Landings.
If you would like to know the Field Road access code,
please come to the main gate so we can verify your name and
address in person with appropriate identification. The code
will not, under any circumstances, be provided over the telephone. We also ask you not provide the code to anyone, even
other residents. We need to maintain an accurate record of all
individuals having access to The Landings through this gate.
If someone asks please advise them to register in person at the
main gate where ID will be checked. The whole purpose of
the coded door is to maintain security, therefore preventing
vandalism.
As always, we want to thank you for your assistance and
cooperation. Working together we will be able to provide the
safety and security our community deserves.
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The Dirty Four-Letter Word
ROOF
Almost all enjoy planning and executing carefully thought
out remodeling schemes for our homes and condominiums.
But one of the largest “one-time” expenses of all is when we
hear that dirty word “roof,” as in “you are not going to be
able to control the leaks if you don’t replace that roof soon.
All too often that expense comes as a bit of a surprise, even
though in your heart of hearts you knew it might be coming.
Many times it is not a planned expense, making it even more
unwelcome. In a condominium, your home may be fine, but
two or three others may be in bad enough condition to demand the entire building be redone, therefore all members of
the association share the cost, usually a special assessment
unless management has had both the foresight and support of
association members to build an adequate reserve.
In some cases the type of roof required may seem virtually
dictated by the covenants of your particular association.
Covenants for individual free standing homes say “all pitched
roofs shall be tile, cedar shake shingle, slate or concrete construction…” However those covenants are not with some
flexibility going on to state “or such other composition or
material as shall be approved by the developer.” Since the
developer departed long ago that role falls to the Landings
Homeowners Association.
The least expensive roofing material is asphalt shingle. It
has generally not been approved as a replacement on individual homes. There are at least two homes built early in Landings development with asphalt roofs. To replace one of them
with the same material the owner provided structural engineer
studies proving the home, as originally built, could not support the additional weight of tile.
There are now options to tile, cedar shake, slate and concrete, including metal roofs and composite fiberglass mimicking the appearance of both shake and tile.
The Eagle is not aware of any such material being used or
approved for homes in the Landings. It is aware of an instance of a homeowner considered metal for a “Key West”
look but chose not to seek approval from the Homeowners
Association committee.
At some point a request for alternative material will be
made and the Association will need to be guided by another
important provision of the Covenants: “It is not the developer’s intent to present a uniform appearance or limited architectural style in the subdivision but rather to assure architectural and aesthetic quality and discrimination for the benefit
of all owners in the subdivision.”
Condo associations face different issues as they consider
roof alternatives. Condo covenants, rules and regulations
determine the alternatives. There is precedent for switching
from tile to asphalt shingles. According to Florida law such a
move constitutes a “material alteration” and requires a vote of
75% to make the change. Such a move generally offers a substantial decrease in immediate out-of-pocket costs but a corresponding decrease in longevity and quality and, many say,
value, of a property. Legal counsel and condominium management references or specialists should be consulted.
The economic impact of roofing a condo is particularly startling if the association has not maintained adequate reserves.
A professional manager told The Eagle only about 15 of the
50 or so condos he represents have chosen to maintain such
reserves. A condominium roofing project costing $8,000 can
be paid at $33.00 per month, even assuming no growth from
interest, or being hit with $8,000 in one year. It offers the
additional advantage for selling a unit with the assurance
there are reserves in place to cover such contingencies for a
new owner.
One should never buy a condo without knowledge of life
expectancy of roof or other major repairs and the status of
financial reserves to cover them.
The next question is “When do you really need a new roof
vs. repairs?”
That can get down to the simple question: do you trust your
roofing contractor? More on that later.
But there are some general things to look for:
• Is there evidence of water in the attic after a wind
driven rain storm?
• The source of interior dampness should be determined.
• Decayed, cracked or missing shingles or tiles.
• The Landings seems to have an epidemic of 18-20 year
old tile jobs beginning to slip down the slope of the
roof causing the tarpaper to split exposing the bare roof
plywood to water and leaks. Surprisingly the roofing
material itself is not what keeps your attic dry. It is the
condition of the material underneath.
(Please see “Roof” on page 11)
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•
Stains on interior ceilings and walls.
No one of these necessarily means a complete roof is
needed, but careful examination is required.
Picking your contractor may be the most important step. It
will likely be a $20,000 plus decision. Here’s what the experts recommend:
1. Look for a roofer before the rain is dripping into the dining room. It is difficult enough to find one without being in a
panic situation.
2. Check friends, neighbors, and get references. Drive
through The Landings. There is probably at least one house
having a roof replaced somewhere. Ask the owner how satisfied they are.
3. Obtain at least three estimates. Make certain they all
contain all inclusive estimates and supplies, labor, etc. Is the
price guaranteed? Some tell us this contract is important
enough to be reviewed by your lawyer, who can also assist in
proper procedures to avoid construction liens. Obtain the
Florida License number of each contractor.
4. Make sure your roofer is licensed and insured.
5. Finally – Call Sarasota County, 378-6126, and check the
following:
a. They will verify the license of the contractor
b. They will tell you if the contractor has any complaints
against it, and the nature of those complaints.
c. The County urges you to have the contractor “pull the
permit.” They are willing to do so. This assures
they are licensed.
Good Luck. You are in for a thirty-day or so experience
you’d likely rather do without!
Write and give your roofing and home improvement tips.
We’ll publish them and start a reference page at
www.LandingsEagle.com.
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Traveling to China?
The New York Times,
The Los Angeles Times,
The Landings Eagle,
The Eagle’s foreign correspondent and friend, Peter Herford reports the Internet in China is carefully controlled. The
New York Times and The Los Angeles Times along with CNN
are blocked from view by the Chinese citizens.
You can, however, still reach www.LandingsEagle.com.
So, next trip, keep up with Landings activities.
He concludes: “But there is hope. If you keep up the good
work you may yet be blocked.”
Peter is a retired CBS News producer/executive who has
spent much of his post-CBS career teaching and assisting in
news development around the world.
He currently teaches at Shantou University, just across the
southern straits from Taiwan.
News From Landings South I
by Don Smally
The members of the oldest Landing South Condo met again
to discuss--ROOFS. It was the third time that we have had a
special meeting on the subject, and we still have not made a
decision. The question being debated is whether or not to replace our tired old cement tiles with new cement tiles, or to
re-roof using shingles.
The discussions have been heated, but civil, and a lot of the
talk revolves around cost versus esthetics versus durability
versus quality, or lack thereof, and just plain old preconceived
ideas.
Since there is not enough votes for a majority in favor of
tile, and not a required super majority in favor of shingles, the
members asked that a committee be appointed to explore all
aspects of the situation, including initial costs and the resulting special assessments, and report back to the group on its
findings. The committee is hard at work.
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The LRC a Party Place in February
Models and guests share show and lunch at the Potluck Fashion Show
Potluck Lunch
& Fashion Show
Barbara Tyler presented her
Fashions by Weekenders at a
February 8 fashion show at
the Club. The clothing is
Barbara Tyler & Annie Blumenson designed as separates to be
combined to make many different outfits.
Co-Chairs Annie Blumenson and Marilyn Newman wore
the fashions along with Julie Parks, Tobie Wheelock, Mina
Thompson, Mariann Porter and Leslie McLean
Daughter Chloe, wife Stella and Tennis Pro Robbie Salum
LRC Get Together Welcomes New Pro
Club Manage Kevin Richards and
Robbie
Ladies in Red. a.k.a. Valentine’s Day Party Committee: (L to R) Lathryn
Wilburn, Stella Lipp (Chair)k, Shirley Brodsky, Bonnelly Donnelly, Patricia
Decker, Julie Parks, Lois Dowd and Leslie McLeanm\
Guest of Honor Dee Ricapito and Valentine Day
Party Chair Stella Lipp
A cheese and cracker tray by
Ingeborg Herdegen fed the guests!
Page photo credit: Leslie McLean
Valentines Party Honors Dee Ricapito
This was a Valentine's Day Party run by a committee with a CIA affiliation.
While publicly planning the party they worked behind the scenes to also make it a
surprise party honoring Landings Community Leader, Dee Ricapito.
All 96 of the guests kept the secret, surprising the guest of honor, according the
party chair Stella Lipp. Dee has been PR Chair of the Landings Management Association where she has been part of “landing an eagle at the gate,” and spearheading
the return of The Eagle newspaper to your mailbox. She has brought a sense of
community to LMA meetings and encouraged development of other community and
LRC events.
The party featured Chinese dinner, danceable music coordinated by a DJ and a
brief appearance by a barber shop quartet.
Our Eagle stringer reporter don’t reveal whether there was “dancing till dawn” or
not!
April 2003 - Landings Eagle - Page 13
Marilyn Newman’s Recipe Corner
Good Turnout at Meyer Book Signing
Hazel’s Chicken
Back by popular demand!
4—Chicken
(bone in)
Breasts
In a large baking pan
slice large onions. Coat
both sides of breasts with
Hunts Barbecue Sauce (or
other of your choice).
Coat just the tops of the
breasts, but not too
thickly, with Saucy Susan
(found in the Chinese section of the market) .
Retired Eagle Editor Joanne Meyer spoke before 50 people
gathering at Barnes & Noble, February 14, an appropriately
chosen day to sign her mystery, Heavenly Detour, bedecked
with a valentine heart on its cover.
Place 1 inch slice of red, yellow or green sweet pepper
on each chicken breast for decoration.
Preheat oven to 350° - Pour about 1 inch of water in the
pan before baking. Avoid pouring directly on the chicken.
Bake about 1 hour.
Serves four, can be doubled for more.
Landins Jerry and Carole
Welch get their signed copy
from Joanne (right).
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Landings Flyboys Meeting
Don Smally
The Flyboys met for their monthly hanger flying session
Wednesday March 5 at the Clubhouse. Members there were J.
J. Frey, Jack Greyson, Len Gumley, Ed Handleman, Joe
Hartshorn, George Johnson. Bill Myers, Eric Pasquini,Don
Smally, and Fred Tiemann.
We had guests--Jack Lamb a visitor to the Landings from
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Nasby Wynn, a member of the famed
Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, and Paul DeGaeta who
writes about servicemen in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Jack Lamb was a true “Bush Pilot. He operated a family
owned flying service in northern Canada for many years. In
that part of the world the airplane is the only way to transport
people and freight. He told us of landing on frozen lakes and
Landings Learning Group
2003 Schedule
WED. APRIL 9: DR. WILMA HAMILTON:
Superintendent of Sarasota Schools: The state
of education in Sarasota.
Monthly at the LRC, 3:30 To 5:00.PM Registration $20.00 for
the series, $5.00 for individual events. Refreshments. Join us.
Sign up at the Club.
(LtoR) Front: Joe Hartshon, Jack Greyson, Len Gumly, Ed Handelman, Bill
Myers Back Row: George Johnson, Eric Pasquini, Nasby Wynn, Don
Smally, Fred Tiemann, J. J. Frey. Jim Lamb
Photo Paul DeGaeta
flying without the many navigational aids available to today’s
pilots.
Nasby Wynn told of his experiences in the early forties in a
very segregated army and a very segregated country. He
learned to fly as a teenager in the Westchester County area of
New York and entered the army ready to fly! He went
through formal pilot training and made it despite bigoted instructors and having to take the training at the much-disliked
Keesler Field in segregated Mississippi. He was preparing to
go overseas as a B-25 pilot when the atomic bomb ended the
war. He shared a video of portions of the movie The Tuskegee Airmen. It told the story about the black pilots whose
famous fighter escort squadron aided in the war effort over
the skies of Italy and Germany. White bomber pilots at first
objected to black pilots flying cover for them but grew to appreciate them as they proved
how good they were. Not a
single bomber was lost with
the Tuskegee Airmen flying
cover, and many German
planes were downed.
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After the war, Nasdy tried
to get a job with the airlines
but segregation still ruled. He
NOW in Sarasota,
joined the NY state police from the Isle of Naples
force as a trooper and as a
pilot. He eventually became a
corporate pilot. Since retiring Authentic Italian Dining
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to our area he flies out of
Sarasota- Bradenton airport.
Paul DeGaeta talked about dinner 4:30
4:30--10 pm M-F
his HT column and the Char4:30
4:30--11 pm, Sat & Sun
lotte County War Museum.
He taped a few words by 4500 S. Trail - 921
921--9850
each member and wants to 3 blocks north of The Landings
come back to our meetings.
The next scheduled meet- Catering & Private Parties
ing of the flyers is noon,
Handcrafted Venetian
Wednesday, April 2 at the
Racquet Club. All of you Carnival Masks on Display
former, and present, pilots,
navigators, bombardiers and
Visit our first location:
air crewmen pack yourself a
peanut butter sandwich and
join us for a pleasant discussion on flying, and other
things.
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April 2003 - Landings Eagle - Page 15
Recommend Your Favorite Vendors
These vendors have been recommended by fellow
Landin's.
Listing is for a maximum of two issues. The
complete and continuing list is updated monthly at
Tennis Notes
2d Annual Sarasota Pro Doubles Classic
www.LandingsEagle.com.
Check the fine print at the end of this column. Date of first
listing in (parenthesis). Send us your additions.
Computer
*Thomas Schwartz
371-1367 (3/03)
Jason Cohen
350-6496 (3/03)
*multiple recommendations
Landscape Planning & Install
Richard Anderson 953-5322 (3/03)
Mike Pohl -
Pool Care
378-0707 (3/03)
Richard Fey
Tree Service
377-0643 (3/03)
This is the “fine print.”
1. You supply us in writing (e-mail or letter) the name,
service provided and phone number for a vendor you use
and can recommend for home services. (Retail outlets
and nonresidential 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.
3. The Eagle will list the
vendors in the next issue.
A second recommendation,
from a different household,
will bring a second listing in
the next issue and a
designation of having been
recommended by more
Downtown than one Landin.
4. Listings are limited to
on Orange
two issues.
After two
at Main issues, vendors remain
on
365-8775 the recommended list at the
10-4 M--F www.LandingsEagle.com,
10-2 Sat website.
5. There is no charge for
these two listings
South on
6. The Eagle reserves the
Stickney Point right to solicit the vendor to
in a future
922-3912 advertise
“Landin’s Recommend”
next to annual supplement.
7. NeitherThe Eagle nor
The Granary
1-5 Tues-Sat the recommending Landin
assume any responsibility
or liability for the work of
the vendor.
Share the good ones with
Look & Feel Better your neighbors!
Send us the names of your:
by Tonight
housekeepers, baby sitters,
caregivers,
painters,
handypersons, carpenters,
Also Facials by
cabinet makers, lawn
maintenance people, Heat/
Karolina
AC, tree trimmers, sprinkler
the non-surgical facelift
repairer, roofer, etc.
Boutiques
266-0794
(L to R) Team Landings: Roger Knapp & Erik Luxembourg; Tournament Director
Bob Luxembourg, Team El Conquistador: Lee Harang & Egan Adams,
Sunday, March 2d the
2d Annual Sarasota
Pro Doubles Classic
was held at the LRC.
Roger Knapp & Erik
Luxembourg
representTeam Serendipity:
Team Laurel Oaks:
ing the LRC won their
Craig McSmythe &
John James &
Kevin Lechlitner
Stove Martin
semi-final over Laurel
Oaks. John Janes &
Steve Martin, 6-3. In the other semi-final Egan Adams & Lee
Harang representing the El Conquistador Tennis Club defeated Serendipity Pro’s Craig McSmythe & Kevin Lechlitner, 6-3.
In the final, El Con defeated The Landings, 7-6, 6-4. The 90
spectators enjoyed outstanding tennis. Guy Mileni umpired
and Robbie Salum & Bob Luxembourg organized the event.
Bob contributed the $400 in prize money.
Senior Doubles
Exhibition
OPEN:
MONDAY—SATURDAY
11:30AM—9:00PM
CLOSED SUNDAY
LRC Tennis Director, Robbie
Salum & Tournament Director,
Bob Luxembourg.
On Sunday, February
23, a Senior Doubles Exhibition was held. World
champions Lorne Main &
Joe Bachmann defeated
LRC members Mike Davies
& Bob Luxembourg, but the
large crowd agreed the tennis play was wonderful.
New Tennis Director Robbie Salum umpired the
event that he and Bob Luxembourg arranged. Jerry
Don contributed the $100
prize money for the winners.
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News
from the
reehouses
by Barbara Blumenthal
The monthly Treehouse Association
Board meeting, combined with a membership meeting, was
held on Feb. 26. Five of the seven Board members were present. Jim Letellier and Barbara O'Connor were away.
Ed Leopold reported that the decks on the boardwalk would
be completed at the end of next week and painting by the end
of March. Then the builders will start on the "punch list",(the
small repairs that were overlooked or resulted from the renovation.)
A proposal has been prepared of the plants to be installed
after completion of the renovation. Plants will be shade,
drought, and salt tolerant. Planting will be coordinated with
irrigation system repairs. All sprinklers will be tied in to the
clock-timer.
Alex Scott reported that a few owners have been making
exterior repairs to their houses without approval from the
Board. This is contrary to the rules and regulations. Treehouse
owners are advised to read the rules in their green handbooks.
Unauthorized changes to the exterior may have to be removed.
Following the membership meeting, the new Board took
office. Three members of the old Board; Joe Ely, Lou Fur-
long, and Pat Martin resigned and did not run
again. All members were
thanked for their outstanding service and given a
vigorous round of applause.
The new Board members
are, Don McMurray, Alex
Scott, and Ken Starr. The
new Board elected Don
McMurray, President, Betty
Wolfson, Secretary, and
Ken Starr, Treasurer. Alex
Scott will continue as Architecture Committee Chairman, and Joe Ely will continue as Landscape Chairman. The election of Vice
President was postponed.
Pat Martin suggested that
Board meetings be held less
often, perhaps every two or
three months. It was decided
to wait until the renovation
is completed to make this
decision.
The next Treehouse
Board meeting will be held
on Wed., March 26 at 7:00,
P.M. in the poolside room
Landings Map
Available at the
Main Gate
If you need extra
copies of the Landings
Map published in The
Eagle several months
ago just ask at the
gate.
It contains updated
street names and the
new names of the
Lakes as well as the
number they went by
previously.
When you
have
friends visiting ask
them to request one as
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The
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bring their stylish
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sophistication to the
Landings Racquet
Club pool party on
Sunday, April 20th,
2003 from 3 to 5
pm.
The group, consisting of the popular song stylist Jennifer Sweat, drummer Art Siegel,
bassist J.P. Cooley, guitarist Greg Poulos, and saxophonist
Mark Gould, will continue the annual pool party tradition
started by Ed Benedetto and which featured the music of the
late, great saxophonist Jerry Jerome.
The program will be produced by Len Gumley under the
sponsorship of the Racquet Club Social Committee.
There is an $8 charge, paid in advance, or $10 at the door.
Please remember to bring your food and drink.
Be prepared to have a great time!
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LRC President’s Report
LRC Manager’s Report
by Bob Fernander
by Kevin Richards, LRC Manager
Is the club house more beautiful or what? The color scheme
selected by Ann Hall and her
committee appears to have struck
the visual effect we had all anticipated. It compliments the pool
areas and gives a light, pleasant
blending with the surroundings.
Kudos to Ann.
Last year after much study the
board approved the purchase of a
portable defibrillator and training
sessions for staff and other interested
people.
Thursday morning March 13,
2003 LRC President ,
the defibrillator is
Bob Fernander
credited with saving the life of one of our members. I’m sure
there is a more detailed account of this incident in The Eagle but we as a board are
pleased we acted on member’s suggestions to
purchase it in the first place. Remember,
your interest is the most important business
of this board.
Perhaps you should know the committee
chairpersons for the 2003 year.
Lou Furlong is heading up the Tennis Committee and has
appointed a great committee. He will be working closely with
Colin Wendell, the LRC Board representative and Robbie, the
new pro to incorporate some of his ideas. Lisa Overdevest and
Leslie McLean have agreed to Co-chair the Social Committee. Ralph Ricapito is chairman of the Fitness Center and Library and Judy Greene is House Committee Chairman to
work closely with Kevin. If you should have any interest in
serving on any of the committees, please call and let them
know.
I personally have been absent much of March due to double
knee replacement surgery. All went well and I hope to be
back full speed soon.
First, I want to once again welcome all our new staff members. Our new tennis pro, Robbie
Salum started on the 19th of February and has been very busy since
then. Robbie is offering some great
deals for our members so if your
"game" needs a little help (and
whose doesn't), come by the Pro
Shop and sign-up for a lesson or
two!! If you like saving even more
money, take a series of 6 lessons
and pay for only
5!!! We also have a
new Pro Shop Manager. Her name is Sheryn
Deis and she started the 1st week in
March. Sheryn is replacing Lynda Ryden
who along with her husband Jason, moved
back to Texas.
Come by and say hi to Sheryn. Our last new
addition to the LRC Staff is our afternoon
court maintenance guy, Bill Woodward. Bill
brings a lot of court experience to the job and
also has been trained to work the Pro Shop!! By the time
this is printed (sometime in April) the painting of the entire
facility will be completed and we will have finished our 2003
Club Championships. Hopefully, you like the paint job and
you took part in our annual Championships and had a lot of
fun!! I thank you all once again for all your support these
past six years (have I been here that long??) - and I look forward to serving as your Club Manager for years to come.
NOTICE:
New LRC e-mail address
[email protected]
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April 2003 - Landings Eagle - Page 19
LRC Board, February 13, 2003.
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 2:03pm by Bob Fernander President. The following Directors were present: Bob Fernander,
Jack Jost, Jere Berkey, Barbara Pendrell, Judy Greene, Ralph
Ricapito and Colin Wendell. Kevin Richards, Club manager
was present, as well as Bill Sutton and Kim Ueding of Manasota Management.
Approval of January 2003 Minutes
Motion made by J. Jost to “accept the minutes of Board of
Directors meeting from January 16, 2003 as presented”. Seconded by Jere Berkey. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
J. Berkey gave the report. He reviewed the financial for
January from the Management Company.
Manager’s report
K. Richards gave the following report:
Monthly court maintenance will be done this weekend.
Pressure cleaning started last Monday, Feb. 10, 2003. Painting will start on Monday, Feb. 17, 2003.
Created more space in the Treadmill room.
Significant changes have taken place in the LRC staff.
Lynda & Jason leaving.
Bill Woodard will be doing afternoon court maintenance and
some afternoons.
Sheryn Deis will replace Lynda. She will be training the next
two weeks and start full-time on March 4.
No longer offering full benefits, starting with Sheryn Deis.
Water cooler on tennis court will be repaired next week for
$180.00.
Looking into a 3rd heater for the pool. Another heater went
out. The Club is now dealing with some serious electrical problems.
Main electrical panel is not strong enough to deal with what
is required. An Electrical company is coming in next week to
evaluate what is needed to get everything to run, without problems.
Standing Committee
Pool and Spa
Jay Eisner gave the following report:
Symbiont Service came out to propose some things that need
to be done.
Proposal suggests re-doing some plumbing and piping, replace pump in lake, and installing the 3rd heater. Install a Digitized Thermostat. Cost will run $14,300.00. Will be able to
start the work in August or September, pay 1/2 in 2003 and
budget the other half for 2004. This does not include the electrical work that also needs done.
Motion made by J. Jost “ to proceed with the work in the proposal at the cost of $14,300.00 to be paid half out of 2003 and
half out of 2004 budget”. Seconded by R. Ricapito. Motion
carried unanimously.
Social Program
Two chairperson Leslie and Lisa. Only two events planned
so far: Valentines Day and Meet the new pro, which will be
Friday the 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Landscaping:
Hazeltine is coming the 20th to do walk-through and will then
do a landscape design and proposal. The cost for his landscaping design will run $65.00 an hour.
Tennis
L. Furlong gave report. He gave everyone on the Board a
handout with everything, they are currently dealing with. Some
of highlighted items include:
Guest fee and policy discussed and will be dealt with in the
future and then brought to the Board of Directors.
Robbie gave the proposed schedule of new rates to the committee.
Fitness Center
R. Ricapito gave the following report:
Looking to re-arrange equipment
Treadmills – electrical circuits keep going out while in use.
Treadmills are actually tripping the circuits.
Discussed utilizing the suna area to extend the fitness area.
Number of tennis players dwindling, looking at the future of
tennis playing.
House—No report
Old Business
Pool Heating proposal, Already dealt with.
Staff Uniforms—Shirts that have been ordered, were shown
to the Board. They will be white and gray. The shirts will be
worn with Khaki pants.
C. Handicapped Pool Ladder—Proposal for a 4-step ladder
would be $700.00 plus installation. Another proposal would be
$1,500.00 for ladder and installation. Long discussion about
the reasoning for a handicap ladder. Final decision was that
the ladder is too highly priced when a handicapped person can
easily get out of the water in the shallow-end on the steps.
K. Richards will let the one person who made the request
that the Board of Directors had decided that the new ladder is
not feasible. For Handicap access- the persons can use the
stairs at the shallow end of the pool.
It was also discussed, that the shower cannot be moved.
Landscape Status Already discussed.
Other Items to be discussed
Acoustic Committee will go to St. Thomas More Church to
look at their acoustics.
New Business
New Pro Status
Contract is close to being finalized, will be discussed in the
closed session.
Father/Son & Super Sr. Tournaments
Will be discussed in the closed session.
Other items
VCR – The VCR is eating tapes. K. Richards given approval
to look into purchasing a VCR/DVD player to replace the old
one.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
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EAGLE’S EYE
Landings Wildlife
Rusty, the Wander Dog
Chelydra serpentina osceola
When Pam and Cliff Truitt moved to their Landings Treehouse 18 months ago they brought memories of their recently
deceased Labrador. A replacement to the loved companion
would have to wait until after the remodeling was done, then
until after the holidays.
Al the time thinking about what
kind of dog might be appropriate for
the smaller Treehouse quarters. A
friend told them all about Brittanys
and about American Brittany Rescue,
a national non-profit dedicated to
seeking homes for adoptable Brittanys. The organization has “foster
parents” located in various cities.
The Truitts were put in touch with
foster parents who had temporary
custody of a reddish-tan and white bundle of energy. They
had saved him from a pound in Keansville, Osceola Count,
Florida. The foster parents had also taken him to the vet for a
check up and insertion of a microchip assuring future identification.
After the Truitts had duly passed
necessary inspections they took on the
still nameless character for a trial period.
He picked up his name quickly.
Not from his rusty color spots, but
from his dexterous rustling of his new
owners evening meal off the countertop. Thus The Rustler, is now Rusty
for short. He’s a sweet, loveable gentle dog. He does show inbred hunting
instincts occasionally as he takes a “pointer position” encouraging “dad” to shoot one of the family cats. Fortunately Cliff
isn’t a hunter!
Rusty tried for a while to sneak op on the cats, and gently
“nose” them off the ground. Now he just looks for the cats
who have learned to keep one hiding place ahead of Rusty.
But mischievous Rusty’s wandering days were not over.
After a long walk his leash was unhooked only a few feet
from the door. He bolted!
The Truitts set out on a
search, talked to the Main
Gate, asked people walking
in the Landings. . .no one
had seen him.
A call to the County Dog
Pound provided a tip.
PetSmart, in the Landings
Plaza. PetSmart Store Director, Woody Walburn
explains: We received a call
form the folks at New York Clockwise, Rusty, Pam and Cliff Truitt
Hair asking what to do with
This Florida Snapping Turtle was wandering in the middle
of Landings Blvd. between Heron Way and Pintail Way.
He didn't take well to being moved to the grass by Landin
Larry Fleming, who quickly recognized him/her as a snapping turtle after being attacked. The better part of valor
called for enticing turtle onto the grass without lifting it.
Best advice: Leave them alone. Their jaws are strong and
they will snap very quickly. One snap could bite off a finger.
They are usually found in water with only eyes showing
and do not sun themselves as other turtles do. More at:
http://pelotes.jea.com/AnimalFact/Reptile/snapturt.htm
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April 2003 - Landings Eagle - Page 21
a dog they found behind the store. We told them to bring him
over and we’d try to find the owner. Between the store and
Banfield we do our best to assist stray animals on a temporary
basis. We’re happy to help.”
The Truitts arrived to find Rusty sleeping off his great adventure, being treated royally after a once-over by BanfieldThe Pet Hospital’s vet.
He’s since been enrolled in the PetSmart obedience school!
Pam and Cliff are grateful to their Landings Plaza
neighbors. They also keep a close watch on Rusty, the Wander Dog.
Breed rescue organizations can be found at:
http://members.tripod.com/allaboutdogs/adoptionlinks.html
http://www.americanbrittanyrescue.org/
Beginning with this issue “The Pet of the Month”
will receive a $25 Gift Certificate, courtesy
Pet owner, stop by the store
with ID, paper and pet or
picture of pet
PetSmart Funds Charity
PetSmart, through PetSmart Charities makes a significant
contribution to Sarasota pets and their owners.
The Society in Defense of Animals which shelters, rehabilitates and places lost or abandoned animals received $10,000
in support of their capital fund to build a new facility. SDA
relies on volunteer individuals and families to provide housing on a “foster parent” basis until the animal can be
placed in a permanent
Professional Nail Care home.
In 2002 the Sarasota AniFor Ladies and Gents
mal Rescue Coalition
League received $25,000 to
Acrylics
assist ARC’s spay and neuter clinics. The Furry Scurry
Overlays
annual event receives
Manicures
$1,000 a year.
While PetSmart Charities
Spa Pedicures
is a national organization,
all the monies raised in the
Gels
community stays in the
Air Brush &
community.
Nail Art
Nationally they have contributed over $21 million to
Pink & White
animal rescue organizations
and found homes for over
And, we’re right here 1.4 million pets.
In The Landings
To find out more about
4922 S. Tamiami Trail PetSmart Charities Call 1800-423-PETS, or visit their
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm
website:
921-9369
www.PetSmartCharities.org
Pro Nails
Walk-ins Welcome
New Face at LRC Reception Desk
That new face belongs to
Sheryn Dise (pronounced
“sharon dice”). In recent years
she was in construction marketing of marble and granite
materials as well as pool construction.
But her heart is in an earlier
job as manager of hospital and
rehabilitation at the Pelican
Man’s sanctuary on City Island. She still volunteers at
the Pelican Man’s and the
Amber Lake Wildlife in
Englewood.
She heard about the LRC job from longtime friend, Mina.
In here spare time Sheryn sings Jazz and music from the
40’s and 50’s with a trio in Ft. Meyers.
Drop by the club and say hello.
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event
Landoliers- Rehearsal
Fly-Boys
LMA Meeting
Duplicate Bridge
Land South I Brd Mtg
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS STARTS
Land Learning Gp.Mtg
Bridge
Club Champ Awards Party
Koffee Klatch
Landoliers- Rehearsal
Carriage Hs. I Mtg
LLG Dr. Wilma Hamilton.Sara. Sch Supt.
Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
SupSr. Doubles Champ-USTA
Duplicate Bridge
SupSr. Doubles Champ-USTA
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Bridge
LRC Board Mtg
Basyview Mtg
Landings South IV Mtg
Bridge
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Good Friday
Easter
Jazz by the Pool Concert $8-10
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Koffee Klatch
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Calendar reflects entries in the LRC Calendars
Useful & Emergency Phone Numbers
Verizon –Phone Service….1-800-483-1000
Comcast Cable…………………....371-6700
Emergency Animal Clinic………...923-7260
Poison Info Center…….…..1-800-282-3171
Waste Management ……………...924-1254
Landings Eagle…………………… 925-8559
Landing’s Gate………………… ..922-5531
Sheriff/Fire EMERGENCY …..…….…..911
Sheriff NON-Emergency…… …..951-5800
FPL—Florida Power & Light.….....917-0708
Landings Racket Club…...…….....923-3886
Argus Management…………….....927-6464
Life-threatening EMERGENCY: call 911 first,
then call the gate. They will direct emergency
vehicles
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Landings Real Estate Database
Address
Price
BR Bth Park
Homes
1419 Peregrine Pt. Dr.
$4,500,000 4 4.5 4
1400 Peregrine Pt. Dr.
$3,300,000 4 4.5 4
1696 Pine Harrier Circle
$739,000 4 3 2
1675 Landings Lane
$719,000 4 5 2
4801 Peregrine Pt. Cir. W. $650,000 3 2.5 2
4639 Pine Harrier Dr
$650,000 3 2.5 3
5133 Kestral Park Place
$599,000 3 3 2
4715 Pine Harrier Dr
$580,000 3 2.5 2
4653 Pine Harrier Dr
$574,900 3 2.5 2
5104 Flicker Field Cir.
$535,000 3 2.5 2
1741 Landings Way
$525,000 3 3 2
4678 Pine Harrier Dr
$469,000 3 3 2
Homes Sold
5197 Flicker Field Circle
$845,000 4
3.5 3
1690 Pine Harrier
$735,000 4
3 2
4937 Landings Court
$580,000 4
3 2
Condos
5440 Eagles Point Cir 403 $1,395,000 3
3.5 3
1443 Landings Circle
$400,000 3
2.5 1
1493 Landings Lake Dr
$399,000 3
2.5 1
5400 Eagles Point Cir 305 $349,900 2
2 1
1450 Landings Cir 61
$329,000 3
2.5 1
1454 Landings Cir 62
$304,000 3
2.5 1
1474 Landings Circle 53
$299,999 3
2.5 1
4870 Kestral
$298,900 2
2 1
5420 Eagles Point Cir 103 $294,900 2
2 1
4814 Kestral Park
$285,000 2
2 1
1474 Landings Cir. 53
$279,000 3
3 1
4967 N Kestral Park Way 6 $275,000 2
2 1
1615 Starling Dr
$269,995 3
3
1
5408 Eagles Point Cir #102 $269,500 2
2 1
5255 Heron Way
$267,500 3
3 1
1639 Starling Dr
$258,500 3
3 1
5273 Heron Way
$249,500 3
3 1
5218 Landings Blvd 204
$222,500 2
2 1
5228 Landings Blvd
$217,000 2
2 1
1638 Starling Dr 105
$198,000 2
2 1
Condos Pending
5457 Eagles Point Cir 5457 $495,500 3
2.5 2
1451 Landings Circle
$459,000 3
2.5 2
5410 Eagles Point Cir 202 $450,000 3
2 2
1690 Starling Dr
$249,000 3
2 1
1644 Starling Dr.
$230,000 2
2 1
Condos Sold
1367 Landings Dr 1
$307,000 3 2.5 1
5400 Eagles Point Cir.
$297,000 3 2
1
5420 Eagles Point Cir. #104 $260,000 2 2
1
5031 Kestral Park
$259,500 2 2
1
1702 Starling Dr.
$230,000 2
2 1
Based on information from Realtor.com & Sarasota Property Appraiser Sarasota Association of Realtors for the
period ending 3/10/03. These properties listed and sold by
various MLS participating offices
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