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August -September

2008 Volume 7 Number 7

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MANASOTA FL PERMIT # 755

Main Gate Progress

There was no LMA July meeting. This report consolidates

action at the June 5 meeting and any intervening activities of

the Landings Management Association.

Permits have been applied for the Main gate construction. All

final estimates will be in

and reviewed by the LMA

board at the August 1

meeting for final ap-

proval. Work is expected

to begin after that and last

nine to ten weeks. Cur-

rent plan calls for moving

the manned entry gate to

the north gate location currently used by residents only. The

main gate will be closed to all incoming traffic, but open to

exiting traffic as much as possible. The south gate (at the

southern most point of Starling Drive) will operate as usual.

The Treasurer reported nine property owners still have not

paid their annual assessment and six have paid twice. ―Lawyer

letters‖ resulting in higher owner costs will be sent to the delin-

quent and refunds to those who paid twice.

FPL in the process of laying underground cable (as reported

in the June Eagle) caused several cracks, minor and serious, in

the perimeter wall. They have been called upon to make neces-

sary repairs. Also several globes on lamps near the Trail have

still not been replaced. They were caused by a vehicle accident

several months ago.

Sarasota County rules on fertilizer are going into effect.

Check with your lawn care service to make sure they are com-

plying. (More information on Page 3)

The new Eagles Nest Area swale will require occasional

mowing to keep it flowing correctly. This will be done, but the

more extensive mowing, stopped several years ago, will not be

(Please see “LMA” on page 3)

Homeowners: Put Hold On Mailbox Repairs!

If your are acting on the recent LHA letter to bring your

home mailbox up to standards, put a hold on the work until

after the next LHA meeting. At the July meeting the LHA

board decided to consider an entirely different approach to

mailboxes for LHA members.

Here’s how it came about. Bill Winkler, a long time advo-

cate of upgrading, rather then just maintaining homeowner

mailboxes, made a case again for higher quality and higher

style boxes and posts and for installation and maintenance by

the LHA rather than the individual homeowner. His suggestion

includes a $10 monthly assessment ($120 annual) for the instal-

lation and $5 monthly ($60 annual) after the installation for

continued maintenance.

The board looked at an example, (see photo) of a pack-

age including aluminum construction, powder

baked coating, post, larger size (T2) boxes

and full installation. That package,

with a bid from Creative Designs of

Venice would cost $230.50 per mail

box for homes with one box per post,

and $190 per mail box for post holding

two boxes. ($380 per box divided by two

households.)

After hearing the presentation the board de-

cided to reconsider the previously implemented

concept of having individual homeowners re-

sponsible for maintaining their own. They make

the following points: Painted boxes quickly fade, the baked

powder boxes are likely to remain uniform longer.

(Please see “LHA” on page 2)

Your next issue of The Landings Eagle should arrive about

October 1. There is no September issue. Keep in touch at:

www.LandingsEagle.com

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Trying to get all homeowners to provide matching boxes and

posts is a near impossible to enforce.

It would implore the attractiveness and uniformity of installa-

tions.

(By comparison for costs, The Eagle editor recently replaced

two T2 size boxes, remounted the existing post on a steel mount

and applied several coats of rust control ―leather brown, semi-

gloss‖ paint for about $85 between two homes – Figure $46 per

home. Of course, adding the post itself and/or hiring out the

work would increase the cost substantially.)

The entire plan will be considered at the August meeting.

Among the issues to be discussed and decisions to be made are:

• Should the LHA take over mailbox installation and mainte-

nance at all?

• How much of the cost should come from the LHA reserves

(approximately $30,000) and how much from a new or continu-

ing assessment on homeowners?

• Should a continuing assessment fee for maintenance be

collected? How much?

• What design should be utilized?

• Should a color change be considered?

Homeowners who have opinions on any of these matters are

urged to attend the August meeting, Thursday August 14, 7pm,

LRC Poolside room.

It has been learned Peninsula Bank intends to clean-up the

properties on which they have foreclosed and rent them until

the housing market improves. They will be asked to submit

application for their tenants and have them interviewed just as

any new owner would be required to do.

The remaining items are a consolidation of activities of the

June and July meetings.

(“LHA” from page 1) The still newly constituted board and its officers continue to

grapple with issues related to the covenants and their interpreta-

tion. A difference of opinion regarding the height of a hedge

between their two homes consumed a great deal of discussion

time. The basic issue: If a homeowner trims a very high hedge,

clearly on their own property, to a much lower height what

rights does the adjoining homeowner have and what role should

the LHA board play in the dispute. While the covenants and

declarations do speak to substantive changes in landscaping

they do not speak to hedge height. The hedge in question was

planted low many years ago, grown tall, adjusted somewhat

over the years without any participation by the LHA.

The board in essence decided since this issue was not spoken

to in the documents it is a matter between the two homeowners

themselves.

At the June meeting the board approved a wooden fence

(right) along a property

boarding Landings Blvd.

near the Cloisters.

It was approved to be

partially 6 feet tall and

partially 4 feet tall. Some

people have expressed

shock at the appearance

of the fence , see photo,

and the board has decided

to ask the homeowner to

soften it a bit with plantings along the Landings Blvd. side.

LHA counsel interprets recent changes in Florida law re-

quires various covenants and declarations to be renewed at 30

year intervals rather than the 50 year called for in the Landings

Homeowner Association Documents. The LHA board notified

homeowners of this action after the June meeting and took a

board vote at the July meeting. LHA lawyers deem this action

adequate, to invoke the 30 year renewal. It reads as follows:

Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the Association

elects to preserve and protect the Declaration Of Restrictions

For Lots In The Landings-Unit One, recorded in Official Re-

cords Book 1372, Page 1269, et seq., of the Public Records of

Sarasota County, Florida, as amended, from extinguishment by

the operation of Chapter 712, Florida Statutes, by executing and

filing for record a notice thereof pursuant to the provisions of

Chapter 712, Florida Statutes.

Some believe this could be an opportunity to change the

covenants. However, those involved believe any changes could

result in interminable debate delaying the process unnecessar-

ily. Such changes can be handled separately as amendments if

there is enough interest in specific changes.

Landscape issues:

• The fine has been paid on the fence issue reported over the

past few months. The neighbor to neighbor solution of adding

another fence or supplying adequate plantings still awaits reso-

lution.

• Several letters were sent requesting property improvement

actions.

• Board members will call upon Peninsula Bank , holder of

several default mortgages, to maintain the properties.

• A letter will be sent to the Flicker Field Circle home which

has had the dumpster onsite for several months.

• Several property change requests were approved.

Fence in question, as seen from Cedar Lane

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reinstated.

Roads and Drainage committee reports work should be under-

way on resurfacing Landings Terrace and Landings Court by

October 1. Several drainage issues have been examined. As

drainage issues come up in The Landings the board examines

each one and determines whether it is an LMA issue or an indi-

vidual homeowner issue based on the covenants.

Remediation and pathway plans for the Eagles’ Nest area are

still being planned by a working committee.

(“LMA” from page 1)

The ordinance also recommends a voluntary six-foot low

maintenance zone from the water’s edge of any pond, stream,

water course, lake, canal, wetland, designated wetland or the

top of a seawall. This one would be planted and managed to

minimize the need for fertilization, watering and mowing.

This new ordinance does not apply to:

• Newly established turf or landscape plants for the first 60

days after installation or planting

• Farms operating under the Right to Farm Act

• Pastures that contain grazing livestock (exempt from slow-

release nitrogen only)

• Golf courses, which shall follow Best Management Prac-

tices established by the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection.

Fines can be levied for failure to comply with the ordinance.

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New Sarasota County Fertilizer Regs

Sarasota County has passed fertilizer regulations requiring,

according to their release, ―June 1 through Sept. 30, no fertilizer

containing nitrogen or phosphorous may be used on lawns or-

plants. The ordinance applies to private residents and profes-

sional landscape companies.‖

Arrow Environmental services many homes in The Landings.

We asked their spokesperson, George Pickhardt what

changes Arrow has made to comply with the new Sarasota

Count Rules regarding fertilization. During the summer months,

between June 1 and September 30 NO fertilizer will be applied

containing nitrogen. Starting October 1 until the following sum-

mer, they will use nitrogen but with increasing quantities of

slow release formulations.

On turf the formulation will be 50% slow release and where

customers have their shrubbery serviced, 100% slow release

will be used. The goal is to be able to apply the slow release

formula on shrubs twice a year rather than the current four

times a year.

Turf must still be treated as frequently due to chinch bugs.

They are trying to develop techniques making it possible to

treat lawns less frequently and still control chinch bugs.

Here are further details of the County’s regulation: Sarasota

County’s fertilizer ordinance, which has inspired similar ordi-

nances across the state, requires that outside the restricted sea-

son, fertilizers applied to turf and landscape plants shall con-

tain no less than 50 percent slow-release nitrogen. It prohibits

fertilizer application within 10 feet from the edge of any pond,

stream, water course, lake, canal or designated wetland, unless

existing regulations are more stringent.

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To Our Landings Veterans Conceived and Written by Adrienne Feltman

This article highlights our Landings veteran, Bob Capo

and his service to our country and to our community.

The biographical information, and the opinions expressed

are directly from Bob as related to Adrienne Feltman.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan, May 23, 1928, and

attended De La Salle Collegiate 1942-1946, and the University

of Detroit 1953-1958.

He served in the U.S. Army, 1951-1953

Korea, Corporal. He was assigned to Fort

Leonard Wood, Missouri - Combat Engi-

neer Training July 1951 - Dec

1951 Chorwon/Kumhwa, Ko-

rea - 194th Combat Engineer

Btn. Jan 1952 - Jun 1953

He received the Korean Cam-

paign Medal w/3 Bronze Ser-

vice Stars, United Nations

Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea War

Service Medal.

He said: ―I was a draftee as were my two broth-

ers in World War II and my father in World War

I. I am proud to have served my country as they

did before me.‖

―There is no question that the military teaches

team work. I found that knowing how to function

as a team leader or team member has been very helpful in my

professional life.

―I returned to Detroit after discharge

in 1953 and lived with my parents

while I attended the University of

Detroit with the help of the Korean

GI bill. Working evenings at the

main Post Office in Detroit during part of

those years helped with my expenses. I mar-

ried in 1958 and moved to the suburb of Troy

where our two sons were born in 1959 and

1960, and lived there until 1981. My wife

had died in 1980 and I met Marcia in 1981

and we were married that year. We lived in her

home in nearby Bloomfield until 1988 when we

moved to the Landings.‖ Marcia added, ―Bob and I

met through a group sponsored by the church we

both attended that was designed to reach out to

widowed and divorced people. We had never met

before then, even though we were both parishion-

ers. I believe it was because our disorganized fam-

ily, my husband, two sons, daughter and I never

made Sunday Mass before the last one at one

o'clock, and Bob was the regular lector at the ten

A.M. Mass. We were both widowed. I was 49

when we met and began dating, and Bob was

52. In October we will celebrate twenty-seven

happily married years, longer than either of our marriages to

our late spouses.‖

(Please see “Capo” on page 16)

Bob and Marcia on their honey-moon at a friend's vacation home

on Lake Michigan.

Bob LMA President

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Editorial

IPS

The Landings Eagle owes you one! That is you, the Landings constituency. Before you read further please read the letter from Bob

Greenfield under ―Resident Opinion.‖ Bob raises a number of questions about the Main Gate-

house rebuilding project. They are all legitimate questions. They are also questions The Eagle thought has been ade-quately answered during the deliberations at the LMA meet-ings and in discussions with committee members involved in the project.

But The Eagle failed you, the con-stituency of Landings property owners. It is our responsibility to ask the ques-tions but also deliver the answers we receive. It is up to you to decide if they are acceptable and let your gov-erning bodies know your opinion. Opinions of this newspaper are seen as editorials such as this one. They should not be implied by what we do or do not editorialize upon.

In short, we should have asked the questions Bob did in his letter; we should have supplied the answers to you, for your input to the board.

We have told the LMA board we ex-pect to ask tougher questions in the future, with the sole goal of better in-forming you. Our questions, after all, should represent the questions you would be asking if all 700+ property owners were present at every meeting. (Not unlike the role an effective press has with reporting actions of the US Congress representing 300 million people.)

The cost of the project alone is enough to mandate full information for all property owners. Original budget figures were, admittedly, estimates based on the going cost per square foot for construction. After approval, during the pe-riod of obtaining competitive bids, it was quickly realized the smaller the unit the higher the per square foot costs. There-fore estimates increased to the $150,000 Greenfield notes in his letter -- about $215 per property owner. The current plan does not call for increased annual assessments. The final figures, and presumably a final decision whether or not to go ahead with the project, will come at the Thursday, Au-gust 7 meeting of the LMA.

If you have an opinion, voice it yourself there or pass it on to your association president who actually represents you at the LMA.

Other answers to Bob’s questions: Why a new gatehouse? Many expressed the feeling the

28 year old gate house no longer was in a condition or of a

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

Editor and Publisher: Irwin Starr Associate: Ms. Charlie Valentine. The Landings Eagle © Irwin Starr, 2008, Sarasota FL

Thanks this month to: Barbara Pendrell, Dick Lutz, Marilyn Newman, Ralph & Dee Ricapito, Chris Cook , Kevin Lechlitner, Carl Zeisler,

Scott Diamond, Leslie McLean, Dick Bayles, Don Smally, David Jacaruso, Bill Whitman, Jules Chawkins, Bill Forester, Gordon Garrett, Joe

Venezia, Al Weeks, Adrienne Feltman, Charlie Valentine, Larry Fleming, Bob Greenfield, Gary Warren, Katy Leidel — Forgive us if we missed

you—but please let us know.

design reflecting the image The Landings should exude. Multiple repairs, especially to the roof are unattractive. The interior space is very confining. The floor, actually being above ground level makes it very difficult for the attendant to move in and out to the visitors when necessary. This is com-mon in most of the newer gated communities. It does not meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Renovation alone does not answer all these issues, but modification could be examined.

The decision on contractors was made after competitive bidding. Finally, could next years’ assess-ment be reduced by modifying or not undertaking this project? To this writer it seems that might be possible and should be consid-ered by the LMA board. Again, this analysis should have been provided sooner to our con-stituency to encourage your in-put. We vow closer examination of all major expenditures in the

future, especially those of the LMA and LHA. We cannot follow the efforts of each condo association but welcome

input from condo association officers and mem-bers wishing to have more public discussion of their major proposed expenditures.

Our Opinion on the Gatehouse and Assessments

We agree the gatehouse is in dire need of repair and modernization. We are concerned at the rising cost of those renovations and anxiously

await the final cost estimated at the August meeting. We are in inflationary times, but also in a time when there is little work for construction employees and we wonder if the costs can’t be reduced.

If firm cost estimates get too far out of hand we’d have to sway toward cosmetic renovation.

On the subject of the annual assessment: After many, many years of holding the line on assessments, the last few years have seen increases to a level necessary to undertake needed repairs and updating.

Even if a gate house project is not undertaken as planned we do not wish to see the assessments lowered, nor do we want to see them increased. Maintaining them at current levels, building reserves for carefully analyzed projects and improvements, is prudent use of the not unreasonable $1106 annual assessment.

OR

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Editor,

The LMA board has decided to spend up to $150,000 to

demolish our main gatehouse and construct a new one in its

place, according to the lead article in your last issue. This

raises a number of questions:

The last mention of cost of the project was $75,000. Why

is it now $150,000?

Why can't the present gatehouse be refurbished, with only

necessary alterations, at a considerably lower cost?

What are the specific objections to the present gatehouse

that will be corrected in the new gatehouse?

What has been done to get the best possible price in the

present market, when contractors are not busy and are looking

for work?

Could the members assessment for 2009 be reduced by

postponing this project? There are reports that some of our

members are struggling to meet the rising costs of their prop-

erty insurance, utilities, inflated prices of gasoline, food, etc,

and may have to abandon their homes.

This is not a routine expenditure. Input from the members

should be encouraged. The board can get their input by pub-

lishing its answers to these questions.

Bob Greenfield, Landings Blvd.

People-to People Letters

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Thank you for your calls and cards, and all of your sympa-

thy and support. They helped us tremendously through my

nine days in a Sarasota Memorial Hospital bed. Louise never

left my side, except to bring me meals that didn't come from the

hospital kitchen. And she did take a few hours, when I insisted,

to play in some of her regular games at the club.

A special thank you to the (Italian?) mother who brought

me Jewish penicillin - chicken soup - on my first day back at

home.

We love you all,

Bob Greenfield

From the Editor,

When the first set of puns from Jules Chawkins appeared out

of nowhere in the Landings Eagle mailbox I was a bit perplexed

what to do with them. But the paper, still very young, needed

contributors necessary to reach my goal of only Landings Spe-

cific content and a reasonable balance between content and

advertising. With Jules material came the added advantage of

humor –the highest or lowest form thereof, depending on your

point of view.

I grew fond of puns as a kid in Detroit growing up with

―groaners‖ from Bud Guest and his Sunny Side of the Street

reports on WJR Radio. (Back then that station, at least, set aside

a 15 minute daily program of good news!)

Later in life I had a college professor, at the University of

Michigan no less, who specialized in a daily pun prior to his

lecture.

Like many humorists, serious writers, cartoonists before him

the monthly deadline became onerous rather than the fun it had

started out as. He’s hanging up his pen – a true writer still

scratching them in pen and ink - but promises he’ll be back

with an occasional contribution as the spirit moves him. We

may send along some spirits to see if it helps.

We’ll miss his monthly dose of humor but look forward to see-

ing him around the Landings hopefully stocking his synapses

with new ones/puns to share with us again.

Thanks Jules!

ips, editor

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Your name and phone number are required on the submission, but we will not print them.

This voting season I have already found

political party flyers left at my front door. I have also found creative things at my front door such as cleaning lady advertisements attached to a rock in a baggie.

Delivery trucks who park on your front

curb and do not leave your property in a timely manner after they have completed their business. Discussing this with my neighbors, they get annoyed, too.

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Good Roof Care Adds Life, Saves Money By David Jacaruso

the roof—not much is gained if the roofs are being damaged

during the cleaning process. Whatever the reason for cleaning it

is in the homeowner’s best interest to know available choices

and how they will affect the roofs.

The Problem

Black streaking typically found on roofs is not caused by dirt,

mold, mildew, or fungus; scientists at 3M have identified it as

roof algae. During the last 20 years, this alge has become har-

dier and has migrated to less humid environments than in the

past. In areas where it is traditionally found, the staining is

showing up earlier, is more severe, and is settling on a greater

number of roofs. This is a ―growing‖ problem throughout the

United States.

How Can It Be Cleaned?

Typical roof cleaning methods involve either pressure clean-

ing or chemical cleaning with chlorine bleach or sodium hy-

droxide. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages.

A chlorine and water solution can be used followed by a thor-

ough rinse. Since chlorine can be toxic to people and plants,

proper care must be taken to protect surrounding property from

overspray and runoff. The benefits of using chlorine include a

much faster cleaning process and minimal rinsing as compared

to other methods. This translates into much less wear and tear

on the roof - particularly asphalt shingle roofs.

Sodium hydroxide based cleaners are generally advertised as

safer for the landscaping. But sodium hydroxide is caustic, very

toxic, and surrounding property must always be protected. So-

dium hydroxide is also an effective degreaser; high levels in a

(Please see “Roofs” on page 11)

Many homeowners are familiar with the affects of repeated

roof cleaning or know using high pressure or harsh chemicals

can greatly accelerate the aging of a roof. We just accept it as

―the cost‖ of keeping roofs clean. There are effective ways to

avoid this.

Background

Proper maintenance is important to a community’s image,

protection of property values, and property owners’ enjoy-

ment of the community. It is also essential for controlling both

short- and long-term costs. Property managers and board mem-

bers taking on the responsibility of evaluating and planning the

long-term direction and finances of a community should be

aware of long-term affects of maintenance, or lack of it, on

long-term costs to the community.

Roofs are a prime example. Properly installed and main-

tained, a quality roof should last 25–30 years and, in some

cases, up to 50 years. Unfortunately, many roofs in South Flor-

ida are in need of major repair or replacement after ONLY 15

years—roughly 50 percent of their expected useful life! Why?

This usually happens when there is no plan of regularly sched-

uled inspection and maintenance to find and fix small prob-

lems before they become much bigger problems. Another rea-

son is repeated cleaning using high pressure and/or harsh

chemicals. While effective if done correctly, repeated use of

these methods will damage the roof surface and, more impor-

tantly, the underlying weatherproofing.

While the reasons for cleaning are important—aesthetics,

property values, energy efficiency, and increased longevity of

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A Change at the Gate House

If you’ve gone in or out of the Main

gate lately and got-

ten a vigorous wave

or stopped at the

window and been

greeted with the en-

thusiastic smile of

someone ready to

help you’ve proba-

bly already met

Chris Cook.

Chris was re-

cently appointed

by Allegiance

Security as the Post Commander for The

Landings. He replaces Dave Schofill.

The change was precipitated by Dave’s

extended leave of absence to help care

for his granddaughter who underwent

serious surgery. He will be reassigned

on his return.

Chris is a native of Warren, Ohio. He

moved to Florida recently with wife

Laurie and sons Anthony and Larry.

They favor the climate, beautiful sur-

roundings and improved employment

opportunities. Chris enthusiastically

states they were both able to find posi-

tions here at substantially better salaries.

They live in Englewood.

His formal vocational school training

is in welding but he’s spent over 10

years in various security positions in and

around Warren. In his role at The Land-

ings he especially enjoys his contact

with the many friendly people.

In his free time he likes fishing, hunt-

ing and camping but admits the boys

enjoy going along with them more than

does Laurie.

After only a month on the job Chris

shares advice we’ve all heard before:

don’t leave your car unlocked in the

Chris Cook

Green Book —Changes Needed Soon

The annual edition of the ―Green

Book‖ will be distributed in October of

this year. It will come in two volumes.

The Handbook will con-

tain general information

and the rules and regu-

lations governing the

Landings Management

Association, the

Landings Racquet

Club and (new this

year) the Landings

Homeowners Asso-

ciation. The Direc-

tory contains Asso-

ciation and resident

contact informa-

tion.

We will not

be doing a blanket mailing to all

residents, just those who have moved in

since last year’s publication deadline.

If you want to change the way

your listing appears in the Directory, you

may pick up an entry form at the Main

Gate or obtain it from The Landings Ea-

gle’s web site, www.LandingsEagle.com.

Each property may have up to two direc-

tory entries, each with two telephone

numbers and an associated e-mail ad-

dress. A single entry may also have two e

-mail addresses.

Be sure and check your desired

options. The default is a name listing and

a telephone number. The addition of e-

mail address(es) and Landings address are

optional, as is an option to have no listing

or have the telephone number be Unlisted.

If we do not have a telephone number, no

listing will appear.

The deadline for making changes

into the publication is September 15,

driveway; don’t put keys in the mailbox or

other easy to find spot; and please call when

you have guests coming to save the gate the

time necessitated by having to call you.

Drop by and say hello to Chris, you’ll be

glad you did!

Eagles’ Area Update By Larry Fleming—Eagles’ Area Committee

Newcomers to The Landings may not be

aware that there is a 7-1/2 acre parcel of

property in the heart of our community that

has been off-limits to residents for many

years. The property is quite beautiful, but

overgrown with noxious vegetation. It is

also prone to flooding.

In 2007, the Landing Management Asso-

ciation (LMA) formed a committee charged

with making recommendations to LMA fo-

cused on solving the drainage problem and

restoring the area to a natural state. Last

winter a pair of American Eagles built a nest

on the property, which is now referred to as

the Eagles’ Nest Area.

Jack Jost, an engineer and member of the

ENA Restoration Committee, researched and

recommended a solution to the drainage is-

sue. Jack’s recommendation was approved,

and he served as General Manager of a pro-

ject that seems to have rectified the drainage

problem.

The ENA Committee is now working on a

recommendation to LMA to remove noxious

vegetation from the ENA, replacing exotic

plants with Native Florida Vegetation. The

recommendation will include an access path

leading to a eagles nest viewing area. It is

anticipated that the LMA Board will vote on

the restoration plan during their meeting on

August 7. If the plan is approved, funding

assistance will be sought from the Sarasota

County Neighborhood Matching Grants Pro-

gram. Hopefully, there will more to report in

the October issue of The Eagle.

August—September 2008 - Landings Eagle - Page 11

Tell

ADVERTISERS

You Saw It

in The Eagle

cleaning product can cause irreversible damage to an asphalt

shingle roof. These products generally require much more rins-

ing than the chlorine method. The rinsing process can also dam-

age the roof if not done correctly.

A quality sodium hydroxide based product should not require

any more than 100 psi to effectively rinse a shingle roof. Even

then, some granule loss should be expected.

Pressure cleaning should only be used on concrete, clay, or

metal roofs. Pressure cleaning eliminates most of the landscap-

ing and chemical concerns, but it is very time-consuming, and it

exerts tremendous force on a surface not really designed to han-

dle it.

In addition, repeated pressure cleaning can wear away the

surface of some tiles that are only covered by a thin layer of

coloring. When this happens, the grey concrete color starts to

show through and the roof must be stained or painted.

These Methods Are Not a Long-Term Solution

Basic forces of heat, cold, wind and rain alone are enough to

bring most roofs to the point where annual inspections and mi-

nor repairs are a necessity to prevent significant repair costs.

But when the roof is repeatedly subjected to high pressures or

harsh chemicals, the aging of the roof is greatly accelerated.

With repeated cleaning, concrete tiles are more likely to shift,

slip, or break, and asphalt shingles to become brittle and crack.

The result is a greater potential damage to the roof simply by

walking on it. Once gaps are created and subsequent pressure

cleaning or chemical cleaning is administered to a roof, these

gaps provide water or the caustic solutions with a path to the

protective roof underlayment, moisture barriers, metal valley

underlining, and flashings - increasing the chance of roof leaks

(“Roof” from page 8)

and costly repairs.

What Is the Best Alternative?

Effective long-term strategies minimize the use of high pres-

sures and harsh chemicals by stressing preventative mainte-

nance from the start. These strategies should include periodic

roof inspections/maintenance, keeping the roof free of debris,

and preventing algae discoloration before it begins. A proper

program of preventative maintenance and algaecide protection

will eliminate the need for future cleaning and the potential for

damage that comes along with it - giving the homeowner and/or

community an aesthetically pleasing roof for the full life of the

roof.

Various companies throughout the U.S. manufacture products

that can inhibit the growth of roof algae for months and some-

times years with each application. The most appropriate algae

prevention products are guaranteed, are specifically designed

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NumbersWatch Dr. Albert L. Weeks

When Salvador Dali depicted on can-

vas a watch made out of rubber, he was

on the right track.

The wonder of numbers and mathemat-

ics, indeed, consists of the creative flexi-

bility of the mathematical sciences. In

other words, of their "rubberiness.''

Mathematics should not be taken as a discipline forcing us

into lock-step rigidity. Mathematics and measurement are like a

filament of tungsten--tough, yet adaptable.

Can we make mathematics "fun'' in the conventional sense for

youngsters as well as adults? Probably not if by "fun" is meant

"having a ball" or like watching a dolphin do a somersault.

Nevertheless, it is possible to make mathematics intriguing.

When I taught aerial navigation in the U.S. Air Force at El-

lington Field, Houston, TX, I tried to get my charges (who

were, after all, my age in their early 20s) to forget all about

their prejudices and various "minuses'' about math. Prepare

yourselves, I said, for new insights into the "intimidating"

world of numbers.

As a warm-up for this, I asked them to solve the following

puzzle. Which, admittedly, I made up; it is found in no puzzle

book or text on mathematics. As I presented the problem, I as-

sured them that there was no wild card, no gimmick, that honest

simplicity would work as a solution.

Later I tried out many college classes on this thought-puzzle,

at New York University and at Ringling College of Art and

Design here in Sarasota. Sad to say, however, I found that out

of a class of 25-35 students , no more than 2 or 3—and some-

times no one--could think their way through this basically sim-

ple problem. Any number of students suspected that some

"trick," some "deus ex machina'" or "twist" was involved.

The puzzler is this: imagine a plank measuring 39 1/2‖. We

wish to divide this board evenly into three equal pieces (to

make bookcase shelves), but with no fractions, no decimals.

Yet when we conventionally divide this board by 3, we get

the unwieldy answer of 13.166666…‖ Not to despair. A branch

of math, geometry, shows us how to ignore this measurement

and divide the board evenly--according to Euclid. And to do

this without slicing off any of the wood to make it come out

even.

Can you do it? (See end of this column).

If you figured out the solution, you understand how wonder-

fully flexible mathematics is. This might, in fact, constitute an

introductory Lesson 1 for math students. In a later column,

about more complicated mathematics…as well as an even sim-

pler way of dividing that board. Hint: by using a strip of paper.]

The point is that mathematics is like a violin string. Sliding

your finger along it produces a variety of tones, half tones, even

(Please see “Math” on page 13)

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quarter tones (vocal chords can perform the same minute divi-

sions--mathematics, after all, is a "language"). The "scale" can

be restructured, and it can restructure the world. (In music,

too, there are various scales.)

As the great pre-modern philosopher Kant wrote, our built-

in mental machinery imposes its structures upon the physical

world. Mathematics is one such system. The physical world

does not ―teach us‖; we do not simply "copy" the physical

world of flux--that was a medieval idea. Instead, we manipulate

our sense data in order to get practical results.

It's something like putting raw biscuit dough in a pan, shaping

it, baking it, and then getting the desired results by relying both

on the "raw data" as well as the intellectual template, or rec-

ipe (i.e., our mental forms of thought) that are applied to it.

The board-cutting puzzle is a good example of how we oper-

ate with numbers.

(“Math” from page 12)

Then draw third line to end of board and two parallel lines (above). Voila! 1, 2, 3 equal segments!. ( Source: Euclid Theo-rem 13)

Proud Horned Owl keeping an eye on the Ea-gles’ Nest Area.

Rocky Raccoon —Not necessarily wel-come, but cute, none-the-less.

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Due to Dave Scofills’s extended

absence and uncertain return date,

Chris Cook has assumed the position

of Post Commander for The Land-

ings security, a position he will re-

tain when Dave returns to Sarasota

and assumes other duties.

It was a busy month for security in

The Landings.

There were several new incidents of burglary from unlocked

cars parked in driveways. Most of these incidents occurred

very late at night or in early morning hours. In response, we

have shifted the hours of the roving security patrol during the

summer hours to cover more of the nighttime period. Hope-

fully this will prove to be a partial deterrent to future incidents.

It is IMPORTANT, however, that residents take care to lock

their vehicles if they are to be parked in a driveway for an ex-

tended period of time – even in the daytime.

There was an incident of two vehicles tailgating a resident

through the North Gate. Subsequently, they approached a resi-

dent, represented themselves as ―Homeland Security,‖ and

asked questions regarding ―speedboat access to The Landings.‖

The resident reported this to the Main Gate and the guard con-

fronted the vehicles upon their exit. They presented govern-

ment identification. Upon obtaining license plate information

from the North Gate cameras, contact was made with the Sara-

sota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). They were subsequently

View From the Gate This month by Richard Bayles for

Chris Cook, Post Commander

confirmed by the Sheriff’s Office to be Immigration and Cus-

toms Enforcement (ICE) agents that ―didn’t want anyone to

know they were here.‖ There were three other similar inci-

dents reported to the SCSO the same day from other shore-

line communities. The SCSO lieutenant in charge of liaison

with Homeland Security relayed his displeasure with the fail-

ure of the agents to contact the SCSO to the regional director.

Residents can assist in preventing this type of incident

(which might involve a crime rather than misguided Federal

agents) by stopping inside the gate arm if someone is tailgat-

ing, thus preventing their entry.

We began using the new visitor/resident information soft-

ware on July 3rd. This resulted in occasional severe backups

at the Main Gate vendor entrance. The principal cause was

failure of residents to return fully-completed Main Gate In-

formation Forms and, therefore, had no authorized visitor

list . This required the guard to place time consuming calls to

the resident to allow visitor entry. Some returned forms had

disconnected or invalid telephone numbers .

Despite two letters to residents

and two articles in The Landings

Eagle, as of this writing there remain

90 (of 700) residents who have not

returned a form.

This month authored by Rich-ard Bayles, Sec Treasurer of LHA & LMA.

August—September 2008 - Landings Eagle - Page 15

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She further said; ―I believe that our characters are shaped to a

great degree by our life experiences, and I know that his service

to his country was one of the important contributors to Bob's

excellent qualities. He doesn't talk much about that time in his

young life because he is, as those who know him well will un-

derstand, a very modest man. When I think about serving in a

far-off land, away from family and friends, I am filled with the

utmost respect and admiration for him and for all those who

have endured and still endure conditions similar to his. In his

case, it was living in a tent in Korea, tolerating bitterly cold

winters and blazing summer heat unrelieved by amenities like

air conditioning. But like his fellow soldiers, Bob took it in

stride, performed his duties perfectly, and was honorably dis-

charged with medals attesting to his service.‖

―I believe that his time in the military has enhanced his ability

to take charge, manage difficult situations, offer a helping hand

when needed and handle things whether they are physical or

emotional in nature. I know that without his consoling and

counsel I could not have survived the loss of my eldest son al-

most seven years ago at age 38, or at least not with the relative

peace of mind and acceptance his loving wisdom gave me. A

person is a combination of myriad pieces, and serving the coun-

try he so deeply loves is one of them. A big one.‖

In his post military career Bob worked as an electrical engi-

neer in systems development for the Chrysler Corporation, Mis-

sile Division. He later joined Burroughs Corporation where he

worked in the design of electronic data processing equipment

and an chaired their product safety committee. He continued

his career in computer peripheral equipment design and market-

ing at Bryant Computer Products and Control Data Corporation.

How did the Capos end up ion Florida? According to Bob:

―Marcia's daughter Crissy had a friend in middle school whose

parents owned a condo on Siesta Key. Crissy kept telling us

how much her friend enjoyed Easter vacations on the

Key. Finally we decided to take Crissy there on Easter vacation

in 1984. We fell in love with Siesta Beach and bought a condo

there and used it as a vacation home until 1988 when we moved

to the Landings.‖

When Bob was asked ―What attracted you to the Landings?‖

He responded: ―We owned a vacation home on Siesta Key and

thought the key was too active for a permanent retirement

home. We visited The Landings and found it to be a pleasant

community with natural surroundings and centrally located.‖

Bob’s list of Landings community activities is most impres-

sive. He is currently President of Landings Management Asso-

ciation, and has held this post since 2004. Prior to 2004 he was

Treasurer of LMA from 2002 to 2003. He is president

of Landings South VI, and has held this position continuously

since 1993. Bob was Treasurer of The Landings Racquet Club

from 1993 to 1998. A truly exemplary record of community

service.

When Bob was asked about his special interests, he re-

sponded: ―I'm a history buff, particularly political and military

history and have a collection of about 100 books on these sub-

jects. Some of my favorite authors are Barbara Tuchman, John

Keegan, Winston Churchill and Martin Gilbert. I also am com-

piling a digital photo album of family pictures with recent digi-

tal photos and copies of older prints using a high resolution

(“Capo” Continued from page 4) scanner. These photos can then be displayed on television

sets using a DVD recorder capable of displaying the JPEG pic-

ture format. And recently Marcia and I have started playing

scrabble and have become avid players.‖ He also listed the ad-

ditional hobbies of photography and shooting sports.

Bob’s philosophy of life that guides him today is; ―I believe

that if a person lives his life to the best of his ability he should

be happy at whatever point he is in that life and not yearn to be

in a previous period in that life.‖

What would you like to see happening in Sarasota and the

world five years from now? ―I would like to see a halt to large

condo developments downtown during the next five years and a

serious attempt to retain what is left of the original charac-

ter of the city that existed when we moved here 20 years ago.‖

―I would like to see the jihad terror network essentially de-

stroyed.‖

Bob’s wish for today and tomorrow: ―I would like this coun-

try to maintain its preeminent position in the world, continue to

promote democracy and not allow those who desire multicultur-

alism to weaken the tenets that made this country great.‖

Bob and Marcia are very proud of their family and extended

family; Sons: James Capo, William Capo, Daniel Miller, Mi-

chael Miller (deceased). Daughter: Cristina Kruger. Grand-

sons: Max Capo, Alex Capo.

Thank you Bob and Marcia for helping make The Landings

so special to all of our residents, and Bob, for your contribu-

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Around The Landings .

Trivia Nights Continue:

August 5 & September 2 Double check with club for date changes

Phillippi Estate Park. Party (Fri Oct 24) and Art Exhibit

(Oct 25 - Nov 23). Clyde Butcher Preview We're delighted

Mr. Butcher and family have agreed to display his environ-

mental photographs of the Everglades and South West Florida

at the Edson Keith Mansion in Phillippi Estate Park. The pur-

pose of this art exhibit is to raise funds to restore the 1916 clap-

board farmhouse. As this was the first building erected on the

estate it is of significant historic merit. Once restored, the

farmhouse will become an interpretative center, featuring old

photographs and memorabilia of Sarasota's early days. This

museum will be open to the public free of charge.

The Preview Party is $50.00 per ticket with Silent Auction,

pls call (941)-316-1309. The Art Exhibit will be open Tues -

Sat from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sundays noon-4:00 pm, and

closed on Mondays. Admission will be $10.00 with children

under 12 free when accompanied by an adult.

Please also note that we're looking for volunteer docents to

staff the Art Exhibit and for those interested to please call

Priscilla Brown at the Park (941) 316-1309.

Painted Lady Gallery Exhibition June 1st – August 30th

Made in Sarasota –and Florida Too -Art School, Painted

Lady Gift & Framing Gallery of Colleen Cassidy-Berns will

be celebrating its 5th anniversary of representing an elite

group of 22 Sarasota artists, 9 Florida artists, 1 Alaska artist,

1 Ohio artist, 1 Maryland artist and 1 international artist and

the gallery’s student artists.

Landings Author Don Bruns has won

two national awards for Stuff to Die

For! Stuff to Die For has been awarded the

Gold Medal in the mystery category of the

ForeWord Book of the Year Awards, and

won top honors in the mystery/suspense

category of the 2008 National Indie Excel-

lence Awards.

Landin Lynn Mayne’s tapestry was dis-

played in July at the Scarfone/Hartley Gal-

lery ,University of Tampa. Unfortunately we

heard about it too late to publicize here. It

will also be part of an exhibition at Kentucky

Museum of Art & Craft, September 6 - De-

cember 31, 2008 in Louisville.

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Pet of the Month - Briny By Pat Cohen

―The Pet of the Month‖ receives a $25 Gift Certificate, courtesy

Pet owner, stop by with ID,

Ad News By Charlie Valentine

"Briny" is a three year old apricot toy poodle whom we sometimes call "Briny Brat" for ob-vious reasons. She's high-spirited with a soprano bark and walks on her hind legs a great deal of the time. She was a great comfort to her master, Joe, while he was terribly ill, lying on

his lap for hours at a time. Now she is a great comfort to me, sticking to me like Velcro.

Her vocabulary is so wide that spelling certain words is a necessity, especially the word g-e-c-k-o. She is a very loving companion.

This August/September issue is the last combined summer

Landings Eagle. Our October edition resumes monthly publica-

tion. So, we’ll say ―Hello‖ to Fall a little early.

Please welcome the following businesses to our family of

supporting clients: Amenity Care of Sarasota provides home-

makers and companions specializing in making you or your

loved one comfortable in any residence called ―Home.‖ Sun-

coast Motorsports is the attractive automobile dealership right

across the street from The Landings. Their inventory includes

New and Used vehicles. They also offer expert, factory author-

ized service. Services similar to ones offered by WindInspec-

tions are mentioned in several articles this month. Their unique

guarantee promises to save at least as much on your wind insur-

ance as you pay them – OR they pay the difference. As they

say in their ad, it’s a ―no-brainer!‖ The Grass Connection

specializes in lawn and landscaping services. Established in

1991, they offer their experience and expertise to Landings

property owners.

Welcome back and thank you to The Collectors Wall. We

inadvertently dropped their advertisement from the June/July

edition. They are continuing their value added 20% off Fram-

ing Services through September to our readers.

Congratulations once again to Bob Kirscher and his inter-

nationally famous Broken Egg Restaurant and Gallery for

their new Siesta Key location, 140 Avenida Messina, just west

of Ocean Boulevard in the Village. In addition to enjoying

their great breakfast and lunch selections, you can now discover

August—September 2008 - Landings Eagle - Page 19

Condo President Round Table compiled by Dee Ricapito In the 7 years since its return The Landings Eagle has sought more ways to serve our condominium constituency. Scott Diamond’s col-

umn fills some of the gap from a professional management point of view. But stories of people, events, and issues in the condos has been hard to come by. Some time ago the association presidents established an e-mail ―roundtable‖ to discuss issues. Dee Ricapito suggested using is as the basis busies for a regular feature in The Eagle. Here’s the first outing as compiled from material sent by Dee. Items can be placed on the roundtable by presidents, or residents may send material directly to Dee [ricapito@comcast.net] or to The Eagle (editor@LandingsEagle.com)

This article is designed to hopefully stimulate better com-

munication among the Condo Associations. Informative tips,

and newsy (news worthy) highlights about interesting people

who live among us here in the Landings.

General Interest: A Video is available for Assn. Presi-

dents who were unable to attend Larry Fleming’s meeting with

the County on the subject of reducing our lake erosion

and available matching grants to improve the quality of our

ponds saving our Associations great expense.

Elke Boaz, Presi-

dent, Landings South

III There’s a great

deal of creative spirit

and lots of artistic

talent hidden in our

varied buildings.

Meet Ellie Alpert.

She operated her own

art gallery in Boston

and Cape Cod for over 30 years. What makes Ellie’s work so

special? When I went to visit her, I was blown away with what

I saw. She has developed a technique in Fiber Arts working on

linen with threads to produce amazing depths. She can explore

textures and can create images with 3-dimensional quality.

To the left is a work in progress. The Eagle’s Eyes seem to

be focused on the Landings. Try to go visit her, you will be

amazed at what you see on Heron Way. See more of Ellie’s art

at www.alpertsart.com.

News From Landings South Iv – President Patricia

Decker

It is a myth that the summer months are a quiet time for

presidents of associations in the Landings.

We have been very busy for months exploring different

options for the renewal of our insurance policy. After much

research we settled on Atlas Insurance, and Dave McMahon is

our agent. We feel confident that he will take care of our needs ,

even though our only choice for renewal is through Citizens.

We were able to save some money by using the credits from

the Roof Mitigation Reports.

Home owners can also take advantage of these Roof Mitiga-

tion Reports which will save them money on their personal pol-

icy. However, if you are insured by State Farm they do not ac-

cept the commercial report so you will have a individual Uni-

form Mitigation Verification Inspection. This can be done by

Graham Johnson (358-6320) at a cost of $85.00.

Our board is continuing to have our regular board meetings

during the summer. We are using a internet program called

Skype and in this way set up a conference call with all members

who live elsewhere during the summer.

More next month.

News – Landings Lakeview Condo Assn. – Pres., Norm

Olshansky

Associations who have put on new roofs in recent years are

eligible for insurance discounts. However, you need to request

the discount from your agent and have an inspection conducted

to verify. Check out details with your agent.

I want to give thanks to Ed Meltz, who has spent time up-

dating the President’s Lists, and inviting those new Presidents

to join in, and make comments on the Web site. Ed also hosts

the Computer Club during the season along with Rose

McMullen.

Our board is continuing to have our regular board meetings

during the summer. We are using a internet program called

Skype and in this way set up a conference call with all members

who live elsewhere during the summer.

More next month.

Discussion Topic: Insurance

Post Katrina insurance companies want to increase wind,

natural disaster premiums for our condo buildings, common

areas, (homeowners, too) about five times more! Then, to add

to the premium problems, some companies are not even offer-

ing to renew their policies at all.

We’re all concerned that higher insurance rates would drive

condo fees through the roof. Some Associations would consider

dropping wind until something more competitive comes along.

(A poor option). Other condo owners insure their own individ-

ual unit while splitting the cost of insurance coverage for com-

mon areas; then others choose to pay a higher deductible (and

cross your fingers and hope for the best).

Maybe there is another means for getting your Association

rates lowered. For example insurance discount inspections can

lower insurance premiums. Wind Mitigation, and Windstorm

inspection ranges from $125.00 - $150.00; and can help you

save $$$ in your overall coverage.

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I guess we have Oprah to thank for

the increase in the number of book

clubs and discussion groups not only

in The Landings but throughout

America. But are we reading any-

thing to help us manage the affairs of

our associations? Through some re-

search, I’ve found some interesting titles, and you guessed it,

with a condominium twist to it.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – Present day workers are

haunted by the image of the ―Headless Horseman‖ when asso-

ciation work begins before 8am.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner – ―water, water every-

where, nor any drop to drink‖ but available for irrigation for

any new landscaping installation and for rinsing your recycla-

bles prior to disposal.

War and Peace – Originally titled ―Dancing with the Czars‖,

this short story looks at the emerging Russian condominium

market prior to the 1917 Revolution.

A Tale of Two Cities – It was the best of times, it was the

worst of times. A chronicle of the Sarasota / Bradenton real

estate market, 2004 to present.

For Whom the Bell Tolls – It tolls for me at all hours of the

day and night when a fire alarm goes off accidentally in one of

my buildings.

The Good Earth – Differences in soil characteristics from one

association property to another can account for differences in

turf conditions.

Sense and Sensibility – A how-to guide published for the

Board of Directors stressing effective leadership.

On a serious note, author, attorney, and college professor Pe-

ter Dunbar has written excellent books pertaining to associa-

tions. They are published locally by Pineapple Press and avail-

able at most local book stores. Hope you’re enjoying the sum-

mer wherever you are.

Condos in Common By Scott Diamond

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Worthy of a Landins’ Time By Bill Forester

Several Landins get a special satisfaction weekly by volun-

teering at Meals on Wheels (known formally in Sarasota as

Community Mobile Meals). I was

introduced to this opportunity by a

fellow Landin and just a few

months ago met a delightful

neighbor who is a driver one day a

week.

With two paid cooks and 200

volunteers, MOW distributes 530-

550 hot meals every day, six days

a week. Founded in the 1970s,

MOW delivered its five millionth

(that’s 5,000,000!) meal in July.

The kitchen is located at 421 N.

Lime just north of Fruitville less

than seven miles from The Land-

ings. It is very clean and well

organized. Each Monday through Saturday from 8:00 to 10:30

a different team of eight assemble the meals and enjoy each

other in the process.

More than 20 drivers arrive after 9:30 to deliver between 10

and 35 meals each on their assigned routes. They have the joy

of seeing first hand the gratitude felt by MOW’s clients but the

kitchen crew and administrative volunteers also know they are

working for a noble cause.

You could be part of this group. The kitchen crew ―regulars‖

work one day a week; ―substitutes‖ are called upon as needed to

keep the wheels moving. Drivers also work one day a week

and substitute for each other when asked. Thus there is a lot of

flexibility with this volunteer service.

Cost of gas for roundtrip to kitchen - $2.80; cost of forgone

wages at minimum rate - $16.98; satisfaction of working with a

great team and serving some of our most needy neighbors -

$priceless!

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Bill, proudly sporting his Meals on Wheels cap.

Volunteers at work in a Meals on Wheels Kitchen

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4 Eject

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Our resident ―punster,‖ who, after all is no ―youngster,‖ tells The Eagles’ edi-tor he wants to pass on the monthly grind of turning out a col-umn.

Where the endless numbers of puns came from is beyond this edi-tor's imagination. Jules says they simply popped into his head on a regular basis.

The first one appeared in The Eagle envelope at the LRC in mid-2003. It was a surprise, it was fun and has supplied a necessary bit of humor for virtually every issue since.

A special thanks to Jules for sharing them with us in virtu-ally every issue since then.

We’ll miss them—though he promises to send a few along whenever he gets so inspired.

In the meantime, in Jules’ honor here are four puns – sto-len from other sources - about puns!

Puns are the worst vice, and there's no vice versa.

To handle an incorrigible punster, just don't incorrige him.

Salt water puns are a bunch abalone.

Are puns for children or groan-ups?

Just for Fun By Jules Chawkins

Marilyn Newman’s Recipe Corner

Double blueberry pie Tis the season for blueberries

One two thirds cup vanilla wafers crushed – about 50 cookies

5 tbsp. butter or margarine melted

1 tsp grated lime peel

2 tbsp sugar plus 1/2 cup of sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water

¼ tsp. cinnamon

3 pints blueberries – about 7 ½ cups

Whipped cream optional

Preheat oven to 375°

Mix crumbs, butter, lime peel and two tbsp sugar until moistened. In 9‖ pie plate place cookie crumb mix and press on bottoms and

sides Bake crust 8 to 10 minutes, cool In 2 quart saucepan blend cornstarch, water and cinnamon until

smooth and add one half cup of blueberries and remaining one half cup sugar to cornstarch mixture.

Heat to boiling over mid-high heat, stirring and pressing blueber-ries against the side of pan with back-of-spoon. Boil one min-ute while stirring.

Remove from heat stir in remaining blueberries. Pour blueberry mix into cooled crust. Press plastic wrap onto the surface of filling. Refrigerate about five hours.

August—September 2008 - Landings Eagle - Page 25

The middle of summer has come to the

Landings Racquet Club. It is easier to

get court time; the pool is a little less

crowded; the exercise room has a few

more machines available and the Tues-

day morning get-togethers Have a few

more donuts. And some days are even

cooler than some of the

places up North!

This is also a good time to begin thinking about

next year for the Club. There will definitely be at

least one and maybe more open positions on the

Board of the LRC. I will be leaving the Board after

four years to be able to spend more time with the

Jazz Club of Sarasota. With over 80 events a year,

also being President of the Jazz Club is a very de-

manding job that has become a year round effort. It

has prevented me from giving a 100% of the time necessary to

serve on the LRC Board.

The LRC Board needs ―new blood‖ on a regular basis. Espe-

cially needed are board members from the condo residences.

Since a significant percentage of condo dwellers are gone much

of the year, those who are here for at least 8-9 months should

consider offering their skills to the Board. The Board only meets

once a month and usually only a couple of times a month do

items come up that need attention.

The LRC is in good financial shape. The big issue of wind

insurance has been solved. The Club has some great employees

who make it easier for Board

members to do their job.

Give some thought to joining the

Board. The election is not for

about 6 months so you have time

to think it over. If you have any

questions, anyone on the Board

would be glad to try to answer

them.

Manager’s Report by Kevin Lechlitner

President’s Report by Gordon Garrett

The new face you see on the tennis

courts is that of Martin Corona. Martin

is originally from Mexico. He has lived and worked in Sarasota for the last five

years. Although he will do various

maintenance projects for the whole fa-

cility, his primary focus will be on the

tennis courts for the daily

maintenance. Martin has had several years experi-

ence with Har Tru courts and will be an asset to the

Club. I am confident with Martin and Christian working together, our courts will continue to be

some of the best in the area.

Donnie has been moving a lot of merchandise in

the Pro Shop lately. Although we are limited for

space, we can special order most items directly

from the cata-

logs. It usually takes less than a week to arrive. Re-

cently we received the new

CrossBow demo tennis

racquets from Head. They

are available in the Pro

Shop and are free for the

members to try. Speaking

of Pro Shop merchandise, be on the lookout for our

new USPTA Pro Penn tennis balls with the Landings Racquet

Club logo on them. This is one of the best tennis balls avail-

able and even with the logo will still sell for $3.00 per can in-

cluding tax! They are scheduled to arrive in the next few

weeks.

We have recently completed two projects at the Club. New lights have been installed on courts 5 & 6. The lit courts are

offered until 9:00 PM every evening. The ladies’ showers in

the Fitness Center have been remodeled as well. We even have

a new ping pong table available for member use in the Lake-

side Clubhouse. Please check with the Pro Shop staff for assis-

tance in setting it up. Upcoming projects include some drain-

age repair on the north side of the courts and the annual resur-

facing project that will begin in late August or early September. Also, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Labor Day

BBQ Dinner September 1. Details will follow soon in the Pro

Shop.

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Tennis Tips By Joe Venezia

Wimbledon Final, what more can I

say about one of the greatest matches

ever played that’s not already been

said? No matter what your level, eve-

ryone took something away from the

final match to make them a better ten-

nis player.

Where do we start. Nadal was up 2 sets looking very good. I

think everyone must have thought this could be done in three.

But Federer was not going down that easily! That tells us not to

stop, but fight for every point. I don’t know how the point

could be made any better.

The emotion they both showed during that match surprised

some. But what amazed me more than anything is even after

Nadal did not convert on his second match point he still got

ready for the next point and was ready to play. He knew that

point was gone and if he wanted to win he must focus on every

point or the match could turn.

What I see so in many of our games is people letting their

opponents or themselves get the better of them. That can cost

them the match.

The one thing we can get from this match is that you have

your game plan and you keep going to the last point no matter

how long it might take (4hrs.-48min.).

Events: We had two great events this so far summer: our

French Open Mixer and our 4th of July/Wimbledon Mixer. We

had a great turn out and great tennis.. I’d like to thank the Lar-

son family for donated a $250 Gift Certificate for Natural Heal-

ing. It was won by Bev Leidel and I know she can’t wait to use

it.

Upcoming Event: Super Saturday Mixer- Saturday September

6, 2008 @ 9:30 AM This mixer will be the Fun Tennis Format.

Clinics: Cardio Tennis

Monday 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Wednesday 8:00- 9:30 AM

Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Stroke Production

Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Doubles Strategy

Thursday 8:00 -9:30 AM

Don’t forget leagues are starting this fall. If your team needs

practice please call for more details on setting up team clinics.

923-3886

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Asking prices listed, or best offer

1956 Nash Metropolitan - $8000

Viking LP Gas Professional Model Stove – excellent condition – 6 burners, 1 griddle, 2 ovens – 1 large & 1 small, includes stainless steel hood and Viking back-splash - current cost new over $10,000. Will let go for $4,500

Antique Black chaise lounge - $350

Overstuffed Tan Leather loveseat ($350) and easy chair ($250) – set for $500

Étagère – glass & brass, 3 pieces each 78‖ high by 34‖ wide - $350 each, or set for $800

Black leather recliner and footrest - $250

Gymnastic mat – 5 sections, folds up to go under bed. Opens to 5’x 9½ feet, 2‖ thick $150

Fish tank or terrarium – 55 gallon with equipment – value over $250, sacrifice for $85

Fish tanks or terrariums – 2 x 10 gallon with equipment $15 each

Call—923-7373

unique dinner entrees from the new ―Bistro Dining‖ menu. The

Broken Egg is open for Dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays

from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Café Gabbiano, in the Village is serving their fine Italian

appetizers, salads, soups, dinners, desserts and wines through

August. They begin their summer break in September and re-

turn October 1. Rainforest Florist & Gift Gallery is now so

much more! You can sit amongst the greenery and colorful

flowers while enjoying a relaxing cup of coffee, Italian pastries

or a refreshing dish of Gelato A Little Bliss has created

monthly ―Intuitive & Healing Celebrations‖ offering a variety

of techniques to restore balance and harmony to your life.

In the South Village, Crescent Beach Grocery is hosting a

complimentary Wine Tasting Tuesday, August 12 from 6:00

pm – 8:00 pm. Javier’s Peruvian Restaurant is a casual, yet

romantic dinner spot serving foods, wines and desserts with

South American flair.

Hand Bag Heaven, in Phillippi Village brings in new hand

bag fashions and accessories to complement every wardrobe.

The Cork Screw Deli, Landings Plaza serves breakfast and

lunch and provides catering for all occasions. Gecko’s Grill &

Pub celebrates 16 years serving The Landings. Green Leaf

Wisconsin Cheese is undergoing a ―summer makeover.‖

They’ll be open in September with even more great cheeses,

meats and treats from The Dairy State.

Enjoy the Dog Days of Summer. We’ll see you in Octo-

ber.

Best, Charlie

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Landings Clip-out Calendar

Regularly Scheduled Events

Bridge Monday 6:45pm

Kid’s Tennis Night Time and Day TBA Call Joe

Mahjongg Class Thursday 10:00am

Water Aerobics Mon , Wed, Fri 9:30am

If your event is not listed here, or incorrectly listed, please make certain it is correct on the Racquet Club Cal-

endar. We’ll include it, space permitting. If your event does not take place at the LRC contact The Eagle directly

(see page 5).

September 2008 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

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Day Date Time Event

Mon 1 4pm Labor Day—Barbeque

Tue 2 7pm Trivia

Thu 4 7pm LMA

Sat 6 9:30AM U.S. Open Round Robin

Sun 7 GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Tue 9 9:30am Koffee Klatch

Thu 11 7pm LHA

Tue 16 1:30pm LRC Meeting

4pm Bayview Homes 1

Thu 18 7pm Villas At Eagles Point

Mon 22 AUTUMN BEGINS

Tue 23 9:45am Koffee Klatch

Tue 15 1:30pm LRC Meeting

Thu 25 6:30pm Treehouse Meeting

Day Date Time Event

Tue 5 7pm Trivia

Thu 7 7pm LMA

Tue 12 9:30am Koffee Klatch

Thu 14 7pm LHA

Thu 21 7pm Villas at Eagles Point I

Tue 26 9:30am Koffee Klatch

Thu 28 7pm Landings Treehouse

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Michael Saunders & Company Licensed Real Estate Broker

“Just Looking” is always Welcome

in Judy’s Neighborhood

Judy GreeneJudy GreeneJudy Greene

The Landings SpecialistThe Landings SpecialistThe Landings Specialist

Who were last year’s Florida Home Buyers?

5112 Flicker Field Circle $579,000

Sarasota’s Real Estate market trend is begin-ning to see lower num-ber of homes For Sale, a higher number SOLD and a leveling of prices , ac-cording the May ’08 Mul-tiple Listings Report.

692 pending sales after many months of declining sales! This is the second highest level since June of

2006. Pending Sales reflect contracts exe-cuted by buyers and sellers awaiting clos-ing dates.

Need more infor-mation on selling your property? Call me or stop in when

you see my familiar blue & white open house signs.

Always working in our neighborhood.

Judy

Landings Real Estate Data Base

A simply fabulous redo. This custom 3BR. 2 Bath Landings home features Italian

porcelain tile in ALL rooms. A brand new kitchen w/granite counters, beautiful

wood cabinetry & designer lighting. The break-

fast area overlooks gardens on three sides. Sepa-

rate DR, music rm & great rm w/vaulted ceilings,

wood burning fireplace, 2 sets of French doors

lead to the gardens & pool area. All baths utilize

designer vanities & the master has dual sinks.

New paver tiles surround the newly redone pool.

Tropical foliage creates the utmost in privacy.

Move in condition!

Judy Greene

Office: 941-349-3444

Cell: 941-350-0451

Email: judygreene@michaelsaunders.com Check Sarasota Listings at

www.MichaelSaunders.com

Based on information from Realtor.com & Sarasota Property Ap-praiser Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending 7/18/08

These properties listed and sold in the past 90 days by various MLS participating offices.

Address Price BD BA PK

HOMES – For Sale

1432 Cedar Bay Ln 1,850,000 4/4 4/1 2

1729 Landings Way 1,195,000 4/5 3/1 2

4930 Peregrine Pt Way 879,000 3/ 3/2 3

4884 N Peregrine Pt Cir 800,000 4/5 3/1 2

4809 W Peregrine Pt Cir 799,000 4/ 3/2 2

1780 Pine Harrier Cir 782,000 3/3 3 2

1612 Pine Harrier Cir 779,000 3/4 3 2

4892 E Peregrine Pt Cir 674,900 3/ 3 2

5112 Flicker Field Cir 579,000 3/ 2 2

1756 Pine Harrier Cir 549,000 3/ 2/1 2

4627 E Pine Harrier Dr 449,000 3/ 2/1 2

Pending

1735 Landings Way 1,245,000 3/ 4 3

4901 Landings Ct 985,000 5/ 3/1 2

4689 Pine Harrier Dr 779,000 4/3 3/1 3

Sold

4801 Peregrine Pt Cir 829,000 3/3 2/1 2

CONDOMINIUMS - For Sale

5430 Eagles Pt Cir # 203 875,000 3/4 4/1 2

1319 Landings Dr 689,900 3/3 2/1 1

5400 Eagles Pt Cir # 406 599,000 2/3 2 1

5440 Eagles Pt Cir # 201 595,000 3/0 2/1 2

5408 Eagles Pt Cir # 203 495,000 2/3 2 1

5420 Eagles Pt Cir # 201 469,995 3/0 2 2

1431 Landings Pl 450,000 3/3 2/1 1

1352 Landings Dr 450,000 4/4 3/1

1443 Landings Cir 425,000 3/3 2/1 1

5420 Eagles Pt Cir # 304 389,900 2/2 2 1

4893 Kestral Pky 325,000 2/3 2 1

1698 Starling Dr 299,000 3/3 2 1

5218 Landings Blvd 284,900 2/2 2/1 1

1690 Starling Dr 284,900 3/3 2 1

5211 Heron Way 239,000 3/3 2/1 1

1688 Starling Dr 225,000 2/2 2 1

Pending

1603 Starling Dr 249,900 2/2 2 1

4965 N Kestral Pk Way 225,000 2/3 2 1

5276 Heron Way 250,000 2/2 2

Sold

1384 Landings Pt 479,000 3/3 2/1 1

5420 Eagles Pt Cir # 402 475,000 3/3 2 1

5327 Landings Blvd 279,000 2 1

5260 Heron Way 270,000 3/3 2 1

5282 Heron Way 250,000 3/3 2 1

5221 Heron Way 220,000 2/2 2/1 1