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June/July 2012 Volume 11 Number 6

TheLandingsEagle .com

May LMA Meeting

Vice president Jack Jost presided over the May meeting in the absence of President Henry Rhodes. He reported on a meeting with County Commissioner Nora Patterson which covered a number of items including:

the requested repair of the fire hydrant at Heron Way and

Landings Boulevard which had been running constantly for some time. Following the meeting the county probably made the repair.

assistance was solicited from the County on some of the

drainage issues facing The Landings.

the question raised by several members of the

community regarding the inconsistency of garbage and trash pickup times. Patterson provided a specif-ic contact for follow-up on that issue.

the commission was updated on plans for adding

the second left-hand turn lane at Kestral Park Way North and the Tamiami Trail.

Commissioner Patterson was also asked to assist

in getting the County to trim some of the trees and shrubbery along the south wall of Philippi Shores Park. The aesthetics committee laid out a plan for im-proving the section of the Nature Trail just inside the entrance. The plan includes grinding down some of the exposed roots which cause potential safety issues in walking in the area and then providing crushed shell over about 400 feet of that section of the Trail. Bids have been

solicited for the work to be done to solve the drainage problems near the North gate. The bids ranged from $18,000 to$32,000. It was confirmed that the bids covered exactly the same work; therefore the $18,000 one was accepted. This is a previously budg-eted item.

The waste hauling pro-gram skips May, but is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13. Details of that program can be found on page 2.

The landscaping com-

(Please see “LMA” on page 2)

The Eagle is Changing

This issue of the Eagle is a two month, June/July, issue. The next issue you receive, August/September, will have a new look and anew format and a new publisher.

The current publisher, by working in partnership with Bob Stein, owner of Island Visitor Publishing, LLC, will be bring-ing an expanded publication and full-color to The Landings Eagle. The paper can now be in full color because an increased press run possible by combining several community papers, each with different content, in the same run, an economical color printing process.

The paper will continue to predominately feature material specific to the Landings or written by Landins. In addition there will be feature material of specific interest to the mid-west coast of Florida writ-ten specifically for the papers operated by the new publisher.

A Landings editorial committee will be established under the direction of your current editor, to encour-age local content contributions to the revised Landings Eagle. Regular columns will continue, assuming the participation of those writers.

The newspaper’s composition will be in the able hands of Island Visitor Publishing, which has been very well received by both readers and advertisers on Siesta Key where they publish Island Visitor’s Siesta Sand.

Advertising sales and servicing will also be han-dled by Island Visitor Publishing. The current publish-

(Please see “Eagle” on page 22)

The Landings Flamingo

This issue features the re-turn, probably for the last time,

of the wing in cheek Landings Flamingo. Its authors, as the first time, wish to remain largely anonymous -and for good reason. Their fun starts on page 12.

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Small Businesses &

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Need Your Support

mittee is working on a plan for the narrow traffic island running between Heron Way and Pintail Way along Landings Boule-vard.

The roads committee chairman asked Landins to report to the Argus Management any road repair issues.

The marketing committee reported that progress was being made on laying out the plan for The Landings website. The specifications have been laid out and will be sent to board mem-bers and Association presidents for comment and input. Bids will be solicited from 25 selected vendors. During May and June meetings with residents to contribute to the plan will be held. During August and September a beta test site will be set up with invited participants. In October and November the

product will be presented to the board and Association presidents. General rollout is planned in time for the return of summer residents. Several board members did query whether this was the public relations site or resident participation portion. There was no one present who could answer that query. A new contract is being prepared with Allegiance Secu-rity. There was a discussion about garage sales and the signs precipitated by an estate sale sign which showed up in late April. The question was also raised about a sign for the Landings Art Show which was hand-drawn and hung near the gate. It was suggested that some kind of changeable sign usable for such announcements might be more desirable. Landings Eagle publisher, Irwin Starr, detailed pend-ing changes in the way the Eagle will be produced. Those changes were detailed in a commentary in last month's Eagle, and are further elaborated upon on the front and editorial page in this issue.

Community Hauling Program

The next LMA Community Hauling date for house-hold hazardous waste is June 13, 8-9 am at the North Gate. Reservations are required. Call George Niel 727-6464 x-110 by noon on June 11. Below is a list of acceptable items. Remember you can put empty paint cans in the weekly trash pick up. It would be helpful if you would do this so they don't take up space in the pickup truck. On behalf of the Community Hauling Program volun-teers we look forward to seeing some of you on June 13.

(“LMA” from page 1)

FREE - 4 Week Financial Workshop

Questions about the program, call Larry Lawrence 410-456-6240.

Landings Eagle - June/July 2012 - Page 3

Selling Your “Stuff” in The Landings

A recent "estate sale" sign posted near the exit of the main gate prompted a number of comments and questions regarding the Landings prohibition of garage sales.

The background of that particular posting was a posting at The Landings Racquet Club which indicated it would be an estate sale at a certain Carriage House address and people were invited to stop by.

The Eagle has attempted to pull together the various interpretations of the "no garage sale restriction" in The Landings covenants.

Simply, garage sales are prohibited. There is however no prohibition against selling household goods out of your home or condominium. What is prohibited is a general sale publi-cized in any manner which would bring the general public from outside The Landings into The Landings seeking such open sales without prior appointment..

It was deemed admissible to post a notice at The Racquet Club that Landings residents could visit another Landings resi-dent to look at items in their estate sale.

The posted sign, near the North gate, was considered inap-propriate as sign postings must be authorized by various asso-ciations.

So, assuming you have household items you'd like to sell, what is the safest procedure for doing so?

The safest, it would seem, is to advertise or publicize any way you wish but make visits to see the objects in your home strictly by appointment only. That way you can advertise in any local newspaper, Craigslist, cards on bulletin boards in grocery stores, etc. People coming =from outside The Land-

ings must, of course, be identified at the main gate by name with an approximate time they would be appearing to gain entry.

Following the example of the aforementioned "estate sale," you could post a general open house as long as it reached only people in The Landings. Since they wouldn't have to pass the main gate it would seem they should be welcome any time for which you posted hours. Such an event could be publicized with a note at the LRC, an ad in The Landings Eagle or a free posting at: thelandingssarasota@googlegroups.com.

While the traditional "garage sale" is likely to have an open garage door with items stacked inside and down the driveway such a presentation would not be looked upon kindly in The Landings. Confine your displays to behind the closed garage door and in your house.

One other caution; always use care when strangers enter your residence.

Another approach is to organize a true community sale out-

side The Landings gates. This was done a number of years ago, sponsored by The Landings Eagle. With the cooperation and support of what was then Albertson’s, tables were rented, advertising in the Tribune purchased and signs made for ‘The Landings Garage Sale.” It was very successful, but more work than the two of us wanted to take on-again. Any Takers???

When all else fails in cleaning your house of unwanted fur-nishings and tchotchkes, don't forget the Salvation Army, Habi-tat for Humanity, Goodwill, the Kidney Foundation, and the sundry other charities that will pick up and haul away.

Happy downsizing!

$328,000

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This beautiful lot showcases a bright, well maintained home with split bedroom. Master has spacious his and her walk-in closets and dual sinks.

Separate formal dining area to entertain guests and a breakfast bar in kitchen for family and close friends. The Kitchen/Great Room open layout is a great family and entertaining space. Kitchen sports a glass cooktop and built in oven.

HOA includes tennis amenities.

$337,500

ESTATE SALE

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My Colorful Neighbors by Dee Ricapito

I’ve been living on Landings Blvd..(Landings South VI) and

never realized the wonderful artis-

tic talent residing just down the

street. There was a Watercolor

Workshop class that met every

Thursday morning at the Lakeside

clubhouse, open to all Landins

with an interest or flair for water-

colors. The instructor, Susan Mar-

tinoich, is from Long Island. She

was invited by Landings residents

to teach this class over four years

ago and has continued every year

since. With the culmination of

this season’s Workshop, the stu-

dents held an Art Show exhibiting

their paintings from this and previ-

ous years.

Debbie Doherty, a Canadian snowbird, and a four year resi-

dent, found the class one Thursday morning two years ago. She

joined as a novice working in watercolor and enjoys this new

talent, and uncovered a creativity she didn’t know was

there. Debbie had eleven of her works on display. She loved

sharing ideas as well as new materials others brought to class

during the workshops.

Living just next door, is Lillian Schwartz, from Rhode Is-

land, and a seven year resident. She felt very welcome

here in the Landings right from the start. She likes the

staff at the Racquet Club and felt Kevin and the staff were

very helpful setting up the exhibit. Lillian is not a novice,

but is also a member of the

class. She displayed three

of her vivid and de-

tailed landscapes. In the

past she has worked with

oils, and has been painting

with watercolors for over

13 years and feels it’s a

wonderful hobby.

Mary Rex is not a next

door neighbor but resides

in the Treehouses. She

displayed some of her

paintings of European

landscapes.

Other neighbors contrib-

uting to the Work-

shop include Barbara Wheeler, Fran Lewis, Karen Demp-

sey and Isabel Becker. The artists hope this article will

spark some interest and more art lovers will come by next

year.

Landings Eagle - June/July 2012 - Page 5

George & Charlotte Budahazy, Eagles Point Cir

Vets Recognized at LRC Celebration

The Landings Racquet Club held a Memorial Day Barbeque on Monday, May 28th.

Dick Bayles, President of The Landings Racquet Club, wel-comed the full house who attended the annual Memorial Day event.

The Riverview High School Color Guard presented the colors and was followed by a program including patriotic music. There was a special ceremony by Colonel Jerry Welch, Army ( Retired) and Colonel Bob Fernander, Army (Retired) to remem-ber the distinguished service of Landings War Veterans who passed away in 2011 - 2012. Attending veterans were recognized by name with the appropriate service to

express our appreciation for their service to our country. The music was provided by Ricky Russell whose mother , Marilou Swenson, is a resident of The Landings. He was ac-companied on the piano by Landings resident Barbara Rothman. A final sing-along of God Bless America, by all at-tendees, completed the pro-gram. An “All American”

Barbeque, provided by Kevin Lechlitner and LRC Board members, with Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beans, salads and desserts followed the memorable tribute to the veterans.

Welch Fernander

LHA: Homes Sell Quickly in Landings

Several new residents are moving into The Landings homes. Freestanding homes seem to be selling briskly, with very few on the market. One house, at 1780 Pine Harrier Circle remains a problem for the Homeowners Association. Due to financial issues it has been vacant for quite some time, with deteriora-tion occurring both in the home and to the landscaping as well as the pool area. The Board's hands remained tied because it is unlikely monies spent maintaining it could be recouped through legal action. There is some question as to who holds the mortgage at this point in time.

The LHA will decide in June which contractor to hire to trim the trees, both on private property and easements, that interfere with the appropriate canopy height along roadways. The board decided some time ago to take on this expense as opposed to requiring individual homeowners to have the trimming done. It was felt having a common contractor, with arborist expertise, would likely result in more uniform and aesthetically pleasing results. Bids for the work vary widely, $900, $1950, and $4100.

At almost every meeting, most of the Board's time is taken in dealing with both landscape and home modification requests and efforts to maintain the upkeep of Landings homes by call-ing on homeowners for maintenance issues. Homeowners can expect to be called upon for such issues as roofs needing maintenance or cleaning, unusually messy yards, and unattrac-tive or poorly maintained fences. Issues discussed at the cur-rent meeting included the removal of a tree to provide room for a circular drive, an unattractive fence and the moving of a rope and post property divider to private property from an LMA easement.

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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 . The Landings Eagle © Irwin Starr, 2011, Sarasota FL

Ten Years of Thank Yous

As I wrap up a decade as sole editor of The Landings Eagle this will be the first “first person” commentary. It will utilizes the personal pronoun “I” rather than the editorial “we.”

Back in December of 2001 the newly appointed chair of the LMA public relations committee, Dee Ricapito, set out to reestablish a community newspaper, long dormant since the Pelican Press, which had been printing the newspaper, proposed what many felt was an exorbitant price increase for the production. Len Gumley was the first to approach me wondering if I‘d would be interested in proposing a paper for The Landings. It seems broad-cast news and computer skills were a desirable combina-tion.

A four-page prototype was prepared, presented to the board and approved for publication. The first issue was March 2002. The only requirements I insisted upon, de-spite the LMA provided funds for the production of a 4 page paper, at my option I could grow the paper further and I would have total editorial freedom. I'm pleased to report those requirements have been honored by all boards since then.

A Board appointed committee offered The Eagle guidance in its early days: Dee Ricapito, Nat Lehrman who now lives at Glenrdige, Dr. Fred Stahman, who moved north and the late Betty Ricketson, a pioneer edi-tor of The Pelican Press. I appreciate their guidance, co-operation and understanding.

The Landings can be duly proud of its governance. There've been three presidents of the LMA since the first publication in 2002: Larry Spelman, Bob Capo and Henry Rhodes. While their styles have differed substantially, they have all cooperated with The Eagle’s goal of provid-ing a broad base of information to Landings residents and doing so prior to board actions, so residents have the opportunity to offer opinions before decisions.

When reminded of the “Sunshine” laws the LMA and LHA boards, the only regularly covered by The Eagle, understood and cooperated fully.

Landins ought be grateful for not having suffered the plight of associations generating unnecessary controversy and dictator like board members, frequently publicized in Florida. Board meetings I’ve witnessed have always been open to diverse opinions and Landin’s comments heard.

While The Landings Eagle has been complied, com-posed, etc. by one person over these ten+ years, it is with the help and support of many other people.

Thanks to our advertisers who are the enablers for The Eagle becoming a 36 page paper. Or original sales per-son, the late Charlie Valentine got us off to a great start; the first tissue was 16 pages. Thanks too to Peter O’Reil-ly, who now lives and services his clients from Virginia and Landin Rene Brooks who has done an outstanding job in her few months selling advertising for The Eagle.

Irwin Starr

Commentary Our proofreaders over the years have battled my

spelling, grammar and low-grade typing skills. A special thanks to them: Barbara Pendrell, Leslie McLean, Toni Anthony, Lee Morgenlander and Dorothy Spelman. Their assistance and last minute efforts are much appreciated.

Finally, and of critical importance, thanks to those who contribute to content each month. While there is no spe-cial order, I must start with most prolific, eclectic Renais-sance man I have ever met, Dr. Al Weeks, can take on U.S. Politics, media criticism, science, math, International Affairs – especially Russian/Soviet, Chinese history and issues – and who, in his spare moments, creates cross-word puzzles from scratch. As a contributor and friend, I thank him.

And more: Dick Bayles, and all former LRC Presidents, Kevin Lechlitner and his staff, Joe Venezia, George Niel of Argus Management, Scott Diamond of Casey Manage-ment, Gary Warren, the late Don Smally, frequent contrib-utors Dee Ricapito and Marcia Capo, Bill Whitman, the Feltmans, Jamie Colon and his security staff, a recent addition Jim Raffini of Phillippi Landings, Jules Chawkins – our inveterate punster, Malcolm Van Dyke II, our recipe lady for many years Marilyn Newman and Bob Greenfield for both his contributions and sage advice.

Finally, a thank you to our very capable, professional, reasonable and accommodating printer, Performance Printing and Copying and owner Steve Levinson. They are worth checking out for your printing needs.

The Eagle’s strategy, from the beginning, has been content either written by Landins or material specific to The Landings – not likely to be found in the Sarasota Trib-une.

It's occasionally been difficult to find enough local con-tent to maintain an appropriate balance of news to adver-tising. Now, as said elsewhere in this issue, it is up to ALL Landins to assist in keeping the paper as local as it has been. Consider joining the editorial committee to learn what you can do during this transition period. . .and ultimately, perhaps, the Landings Editor role.

Again, Thanks to everyone for a productive, enlighten-ing and engaging ten years.

Join the Editorial Committee

We wish to insure, under the new publisher, The Eagle will

continue to be predominately Landings Local content.

Once I pull completely away from the paper, and really enjoy

retirement, that will depend on a local editor and local contrib-

utors.

The basis of this will be a Landings Editorial Committee.

That committee will cover, gather and forward news and fea-

tures to the local editor, me for the time being, who will direct

content to the publisher and their editor. A new editor will be

selected from that committee. The editor will receive an hono-

rarium.

E-mail me your interest in participating at istarr@usa.net

IPS

Landings Eagle - June/July 2012 - Page 7

Letters/E-Mails President’s Column

By Henry Rhodes

Greenbook Errata & New Members By Dick Bayles

The following changes have taken place since the last issue of the Eagle:

Changes:

Hans M. & Gail B Wiemer, 5278 Heron Way, 231-881-5787, 941-922-4655

Marilyn Wolfson, 5235 Heron Way Richard (Dick) Bayles & Christine Palo-

maa, 1729 Landings Way Barry & Ellie Faber, 1718 Peregrine Point Dr, missel-

lie16@gmail.com 941-924-1458, 941-924-5168, C: 949-554-4223 Edgar (Larry) & Carmen Lawrence, 1592 Landings Terrace Peter & Darleen Ros, 5163 Kestral Park Lane

New: Swartz, Beth & Howard, 4653 Pine Harrier Dr, bash-

hs0317@gmail.com, 978-702-4724, C:978-618-2603

If you have changes to your listing in the Directory or have moved into The Landings since its latest edition, please let me know. Changes may be left at the Main Gate to my attention or sent by fax or e-mail. Dick Bayles, rubayles@alum.mit.edu, Tel:(941) 927-8344, Fax: (941) 921-4250

To the Eagle Editor from Treehouse forum:

Today about 10 sunflowers were neatly cut and stolen

from a pot in front of 1427 Landings Place. This, after tak-

ing these same flowers twice before during the past couple

of weeks. You will remember this happened to another

neighbor with her amaryllis.

It is a very sad commentary that there is a person who

enjoys walking regularly throughout our treehouse commu-

nity, but brings cutting tools and cuts flowers that belong to

somebody else; this is usually called stealing. If you see

this person or observe this, please contact Gloria (Gloria

Knox 923-8747) or Treehouse forum to help put an end to

this thievery; whoever is doing this ought to be deeply

ashamed of themselves.

Lou Furlong, Landings Circle

To the editor,

Agree completely, some early morning walkers like to

read the WSJ but do not subscribe. Others must like sunflow-

ers but do not grow them. One neighbor put up a sign which

helped on WSJ thefts. 90% of our folks are great, probably

better than average; we have low violence and low big

thefts. Our Landings security can not really address petty

crimes.

Best regards,

Barbara Pierson, Landings Drive

A letter to the Eagle from the aggrieved might also

help....lou – ED: We hope so!

Irwin

Although transitions become necessary, they can be pain-

ful and costly. Your plan seems to avoid the negatives

and could even be an advance, over time. I applaud your wise

thinking and effort to save a fine community newspaper for

us.

Bob Greenfield, Landings Blvd.

We leave May 3rd and return early November. And thanks

to you for being such a competent professional!

Good luck with the new organization of the "Eagle," I

know that you have been looking to share the workload for

some time now.

I would certainly be interested in whatever photography

assistance I could give to the content committee in the six

months that Bonnie and I spend here each year. Let me know

if I can help,

Have a great summer,

Gary Warren, Starling Drive

We would be pleased to participate on the "Content Com-

mittee".

Adrienne & Howard Feltman, Kestral Park Way South

All I can say is the community has benefited greatly from

your dedication and professionalism.

Good luck.

Rick Greene, Pine Harrier Circle

It’s back to the good ole lazy days of

summer in the Landings! While we miss

friends who have abandoned us for

“foreign” places we do enjoy the slower

pace of activities. There is time to accom-

plish those much put off chores and find

time to relax at the beach. Time for taking

those wonderful cruises and vacation trips we so much enjoy!

Reservations at restaurants, theaters, movies, etc. are easier to

obtain and Tamiami Trail is void of the traffic frenzy. This

summer seems to have more year-round residents than last year

to reacquaint with and enjoy.

Our LMA committees continue to accomplish their goals

and will do so throughout the summer months albeit at a slow-

er pace. Much has been accomplished by them already this

year and I want to thank and congratulate them for their time

and interest in keeping our community updated and vital.

On behalf of the LMA Board of Directors I wish you a

healthy and safe summer where ever your summer plans take

you. Return to your second home as soon as possible. We will

keep the light on in the window until you return.

Watch for the New Format, Full Color

Landings Eagle

August/September Issue

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Around The Landings

EAT IN OR TAKE OUT

Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM

Around the corner in the Landings Plaza

“Always In Good Taste”

Serving The Landings Since 1994 925-3955 Fax: 926-0066

Come By - Pick Up Your Bonus Card Now!

Happy 75th

Anniversary

It appears to be a Landings Record - Bob and Louise Green-field will celebrate their 75th Wedding Anniversary on June 20. There is a family only celebration planned, with details held secret by their daughter, for June 22. 44+ family members are expected.

Bob and Louise met in a suburb of Philadelphia, when he was invited by a cousin to play tennis with the cousin, her friend Louise Stern and Louise’s boyfriend. Bob can’t remember who won the match, but he won the lady, who found him more interesting than her boyfriend.

They married June 20, 1937, on a sunny afternoon under a huge tree in Louise’s back yard. Now, 75 years later, 25 of which have been here in The Landings ,they’ll share the moment with their four children, 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. And Louise will fit this all in between taking on fellow Land-ings tennis players!

Our good wishes to the Greenfields on the occasion!

Phillippi Estate Park Events and Changes

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market continues through the month

of June. There are still plenty of Florida and locally grown

fruits and vegetables available: Enjoy avocados, blueberries,

cabbage and cantaloupe. Feast on carrots, celery, cabbage, cu-

cumbers and eggplant. Dine on green beans, peppers, mangoes,

tomatoes and watermelons

The market also features delicious pas-

tries, freshly squeezed lemonade. You can

watch the guacamole being made and taste

the freshly popped kettle corn. Or, you

could take home some Bar-BQ for a quick,

easy and tasty supper, complete with sides.

Of course, there’s always live music and, if you’re lucky,

you can witness the most graceful hula hooping imagina-

ble. Kids love to try it, too.

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market is Sarasota’s only mid-week

farmers market. When you support us Wednesdays from 9:00

am until 2:00 pm, you also support local farmers and artisans,

and your money re-circulates in Sarasota, which is a win-win

situation for us all. So, come on over to the Phillippi Estate

Park where you will find ample, free parking and handicap

accessibility.

Phillippi Estate Park continues to be a delightful respite for

local folks who picnic, bring children to the playground, enjoy

a glass of wine with cheese and crackers while sitting on the

fishing piers watching the sun set. There are ample shoreline

trails which make strolling, nature-watching, and picture-taking

a pleasant occupation on a summer’s day or evening.

Don’t forget to bring your dog as Phillippi Es-

tate Park is now a “dog friendly” park. We’re

getting new signage at the front of the park, so

please bear with us as we change our totem pole

signs.

We always appreciate Landin volunteers who

come to help us with the farmhouse market as well as with re-

moval of invasive species.

It’s summertime. Come on over to your favorite local park.

We’ll look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Condos in Common By Scott Diamond

Just back from the endodontist after

an unplanned root canal procedure and

realized that my column was due for the

June issue. Maybe it’s just the Novo-

cain talking, but I started to think of

some of my recent landscape issues

regarding tree roots and infrastructure

damage. Condo dwellers and especially

single family homeowners have something to look forward to

long after the developer/builder has departed.

The main canal and those four little troublesome offshoots

found in my #15 molar took longer than expected to repair.

When they were healthy, they received nutrition from the blood

vessels and the sensory nerves carried signals back to the brain.

In comparison, tree roots are designed to carefully sense current

soil conditions. Through growth they continue to absorb and

store nutrients and tend to survive even if poor growth or poor

resources exist. What they can’t deal with are paver driveways,

walkways, water/sewer lines, foundations, streets, parking spac-

es, and curbs, just to mention a few.

I think that most of us will agree with Joyce Kilmer that

only God can make a tree. It’s hard to blame that sturdy oak.

Bad designs and engineering are at fault. A lack of understand-

ing by some builders with regard to the root systems of the typi-

cal species found around your dwelling task the current property

owners to come up with budgetary numbers each year. But be-

fore you order that chain saw, please remember that certain re-

strictions are found here in Sarasota County. The tree ordinance

is quite lengthy, so proceed with caution if tree removal ap-

pears to be in your future.

Retaining the services of a qualified arborist is important

if you live in a mature neighborhood. Root pruning is an al-

ternative if, let’s say, walkways and tree survival are equally

important. A few small roots clipped here and there will keep

your paver walkways accident free for a little while without

calling in the expert. But the tree professional will know how

much and how often to cut and whether to install some sort of

barrier to prevent the root from that rather large tree from

traveling in the same direction again.

I can only blame myself or perhaps the soft drink indus-

try of the 60’s and the 70’s for my continued dental needs.

Tree professionals have grown to accept the challenge of

proper tree root growth in order to have some harmony be-

tween landscaping and hardscaping. State and County agen-

cies can be a wealth of information for committees interested

in making some needed changes to their common areas.

Here’s hoping for a much needed rainy season.

NEXT MONTH: HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACA-

TION

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Time for Some FUN - The Landings Flamingo Returns

ED NOTE: Some historical perspective,

and this will be the last ”serious” message

on the next few pages. Around April

Fool’s Day, 2009 a “pink” (as in color, not

political leanings) publication appeared

around the Landings.

The instigators, something akin to a

Landings Lamont Cranston, haven't

raised their satirical heads again, until

now!.

As you browse the following few pages,

when you see the logo to the left, laugh a little!

The first article explains the Flamingo’s four year absence.

The Author’s CAUTION: If you’re not confused...your misin-

formed. This special Aprils Fools issue (a bit late, as we usually

are) of the Landings Flamingo is brought to you by gifted and

near Pulitzer prize winning authors. If there is enough popular

demand…. WE WILL NOT PUBLISH AGAIN.

Flamingo Creative (?) Staff Emerges

ED NOTE: This explains the absence of the Flamingo all

these years!

The Sarasota Sheriffs office has announced a news break-

ing story about the stifling of creative genius at the Landings’

other newspaper. It has come to light, after a CIA sting opera-

tion, that the creative staff of the Landings Flamingo have

been held hostage and incommunicado for the last 4 years.

They were imprisoned in a secret bunker beneath the Landing

Racquet Club. The bunker was built as a hurricane emergency

vault to store the secret plans for the

elimination of the Eagles’

Nest Area and creation of

the Sarasota Planetarium.

(See the next edition of the

Landings Flamingo for the

complete details of this

community endeavor –

should the next edition

ever see the light of day.)

The nearly Nobel prize

writing staff was malnour-

ished. Scotch was with-

held for the long term of

internment. The Flamingo

staff is now regrouping and

is determined to bring the real news to our fine community.

Irwin Starr has been given the opportunity to take a lie detector

test. Jack Nusbaum has sent a gift certificate to this amazing

group so that they can imbibe in the nectar of life. Bless you,

Jack. We truly hope that other generous Landins find it in their

hearts to follow Jack’s lead, in ways that they deem appropri-

ate, Amen....

Freeing the creative staff of the

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ED NOTE: The one member of the Flamingo staff not requesting anonymity is a former LMA president, retire counselor at law, and recently named Poet Lariat of The Landings. Yes, Lariat, not Lau-reate, in recognition of the number of Landins caught in the loop of his poetry!

LANDINGS PERSONAGES by Larry Spelman

Some ruminations about The Landings folks; You might consider this to be a hoax; After all, I am not given to making jokes.

The new Pres. of LMA is Henry Rhodes, The first thing he did was to cease paving the roads. He's spending our money in other ways. Of course, Henry insists, it is merely a phase.

And also on the Board is Larry Lawrence. Like all on the Board, he speaks in torrents. Sometime he is; other times he aren'ts; He's in charge of the lakes; gets rid of the varmints.

And then, don't forget there is Dick Bayles, A man who no one can say he is careless, He's on three of the Boards, we consider that plenty, But if Dick had his way, he'd be on all twenty.

Also on the Board is brilliant Jack Jost. When one thinks of drainage, Jack is the most. He drains here, he drains there, he depletes the miasma, And soon The Landings will be a fantasia.

Louise Greenfield is still a good tenniser; Play against Louise, and you face a real menacer; Louise is also extremely well learned in music; And amazingly, at her age, she is never too sick; An elegant lady, a feminine Rajah, Louise is truly the Artful Codger.

The man in charge of Eagles Point is Ben Mayne; Of all men in The Landings he is the most sayne. Some times he does things that go against the grayne, But when you think of Ben, there is never any payne.

A punster we have, his name is Jules Chawkins, A real funster is he, when you consider his squawkin's; He sits at the Club and does gazin's and gawkin's. No more tennis for him, in fact no more wawkin's.

A lawyer is here, his name is Kraig Koach, Look out, folks, on him you dare not en roach, Don't konflikt with him, he'll be out of sorts, And then you'll konfront him in Sarasota kourts.

The sage in The Landings is Albert Weeks. He writes about Persians, Arabians and Greeks. He writes about Lapps, and also Lithuanians, And even Scranton, Pennsylvanians. He writes about science, and also astronomy, When you don't understand him you are stricken with ignominy.

(Please see “Flamingo” on page 14)

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A new material is available promising to cut the residual numbing time more quickly. Administered at the end of the treatment it can cut the time al-most in half.

If you hate that “numb” feeling it could be very beneficial. The numb feeling can leave you at risk of injuring yourself without knowing and there are those who must be able to talk and function proper-ly quickly.

Two issues are important. We can’t predict exactly how quickly it will work for you until we try it and cost. As a new drug it doesn’t have a generic substitute.

If this issue is important to you check with your dentist or give us a call.

It’s up to you!

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One of the ladies in The Landings whom I really adore is Shirley Brodsky; I wish I could take Shirley home, and put her on my mantle

as another tchotchke She is always so pleasant, she is Never Crotchety.

Another friend of mine is Saul Lapidus. We listen to him, but he doesn't heed us. His lady fair is lovely Pat Garrett; She killed Billy the Kid; she's real fourteen carat.

No relation to Pat is Gordon Garrett; A hunk of a man, the women would stare at; But ladies, forget him, a new wife he has; As they said in "Chicago;" that's "ALL THAT JAZZ!"

Pat Garrett has a twin whose name is Penny They still look and talk alike, which isn't true of many. Penny's husband Gene is a retired preacher, And here is a most interesting feature, Penny lives directly upstairs from Pat, If you want to reach her.

Our newspaper publisher is Irwin Starr. Some of his language is really bizarre. Five folks in The Landings edit his grammar. Two of them stutters; two of them stammer. That accounts for only four of the five, Each one now thinks they’re the other on of the five.

(Flamingo page 12) A broker we have, she is Judy Greene. Wherever a unit is sold, she is to be seen. And at the closing she is always on the scene.

A very nice lady, Judy am what she am. She needed a partner, so she took it on the Lamb. As you undoubtedly know, Lamb's first name is Tara; Like the plantation owned by Scar-lett O'Hara. Ain't that funny boys? Kara! Hara! Kara!

A neighbor of mine is Dana Hummel, She lives with Clyde, a real Beau Brummel. They play lots of bridge, just like Charles Goren, Dana gabs a lot, and she sure ain't boren'.

Jack Nusbaum is a lot of fun. His witticisms at the Club really do stun; I wouldn't say that Jack is older than the sun, But his Social Security Number is No. 1.

Two ladies in The Landings are Bev and Katie Leidel. With-out any doubt, both of them are swell. Bev's husband and Katie's father Don Leidel does the best he can. That's why Bev always says to Katie, "And so's your old man."

And then we have aging Dennis Ziemann. He used to be ro-bust, but he's no longer a he man. There were some days when he used to play tennis. But now of course he is Dennis the menace.

Another friend of mine is Judy Cory. With respect to her we have a new story. At first things were sad, but now they are wella.

(Please see “Flamingo” on page 16)

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She has a new kitten, her name is Bella. Bella runs 'round the place in a fashion pell mella, And greets Judy at the door; so each of them feels swella.

A wonderful lady is Paula Clemow. She lives in the Treehouses you ought to know. If you want great company, her you should know. Elaine Jerome was the wife of Jerry Jerome, A tenor saxophonist with great aplomb. He played with Goodman, he played with Dorsey, Bands that we wish we could still more see. Elaine now has a dachshund named Jazz; Wow! What great memories she has!

And of course we have Norman Olshansky. He never indulges in hansky-pansky But when he kisses Beverly In a manner awfully cleverly, It always attracts Beverly's fanc(k)y.

A real nice guy is Larry Fleming. I say that without any hawing and hemming. If you add an "o" you get "Flemingo," [sic] Oh By Gee, By Gosh, By Gum, By Jove, By Jingo! [sick?] I'm running out of gas, so please pay attention, Just a few short ones I should like to mention: One of my best friends is Martha Sherline, "Sprechen zie Deutsch?" is her line.

(“Flamingo from page 14) A fine tennis player is Jerry Welch, He's not merely a burp; he's really a ______ Carol is the wife of Lou Furlong. "Tennis is My Racket." That's her song.

Another great guy is Jere Berkey. I don't wish to be murky, But you know what rhymes with burkey.

Bridge partners are Silvertooth Betty and Parks Julie; Hey, I wouldn't fool ye. Hallelujie!

A real nice fellow is Lynn Silvertooth, He's sober as a judge, to tell the truth.

On Kestral Park Way South lives Howard Feltman, He's not obese, but he is a svelte man.

Marvin Berman, an ancient bridge playing person, Still bids according to Ely Culbertson.

Formerly on the LMA Board was Dee Ricapito, But now she is merely ex post facito.

I trust that no one will take umbrage at my falsehoods, Forsooth; After all, good stories should never be impeded by The Truth.

ED NOTE: Refer lawsuits to the writer -

he is, after all, a lawyer!

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Landings Eagle - June/July 2012 - Page 17

Committed to Committee on Committees

LMA has formed a committee to select an oversight com-

mittee to seek bids to hire a group to oversee the committees

that are in the process of reporting their committee’s findings

to the proper committee that will pass their committee’s results

to the committee that will process the funding request to

continue the work of the committee.

Argosy Management, the company retained to advise

the LMA board, has formed an organizational committee

to analyze what LMA is doing. Be sure to continue watch-

ing this column for clarifica-

tion of this important matter.

The Landings residents are

forming their own commit-

tees to represent their associ-

ations to LMA committees.

If you feel that your voice is not

being heard ...form a committee

of likeminded Landins and be

represented.

LMA has promised to include a

separate bound volume of com-

mittees, each quarter, so Landins

can be educated in the governance of the Landings. The quar-

terly volume is necessary to keep current with the new com-

mittees.

The Alligator Chronicles

Not too many years ago, alligators romped around the Land-ings Racquet Club. They would be seen in the lakes, walking on the grass and one was found in the swimming pool as Norb-

ert Biezer was finishing his 5:30 am daily swim. Speaking of Norbert. He single handedly removed a gator from tennis court 1. He chased him with his prize Prince tennis racquet till the gator spun around and snapped its jaws shut around the edge of the racquet. Norbert thought that this would slow his game down a bit so he shook it loose right into the lake.

Mina, who worked at the club, wrangled a 10/12 foot gator into submission in the LRC parking lot. She duct taped its jaws shut and called the county to remove the gator.

Since that eventful moment, Mina has had a personal trainer working out at the LRC. Is it a coincidence that since she has been in training, there have been NO alligators seen around the Racquet Club?

Daryl Hannah, of the San Diego Zoo,

Photo by: Jack Nusbamb-2005

Biezer

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Competitive Table Talking

The Racquet Club seniors table talkers throw down the

gauntlet to other clubs to compete in the table talkers chal-

lenge. 2 divisions: 70 to 85 and 85+. Scheduled for the Fall of

2012 – or whenever!

This group of determined table talkers has decided to open

the challenge by providing hot tea and coffee along with an ice

water dispenser. Topics for this inter club chal-

lenge will be voted on by the talkers and an

impartial bookie will hold the stakes by

rounds. The first round is even odds to agree

on a topic. Ongoing rounds will have a tote

board displaying the stakes. The talking triath-

lon will be decided by the amount of coffee

consumed in one session plus... the amount of

time that each participant is at the table before

their wife's call plus... the length of time be-

fore a bathroom break.

Humor and candor will play a major part in the judge’s

decision. The topics may not include anything to do with medi-

cine or doctors’ referrals. The table talkers will take it to the

mat in case of a tie. No postponements for inclement weather

or temperature variations.

Payoffs for the judges will be made in full view of the par-

ticipants. We are dealing with crafty experienced-in-life wheel-

ers and dealers. This variation

will even the field. That’s All Folks………!

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Gary Warren stays physically fit not only by doing good deeds for his neighbors here in the Landings but also around Sarasota. He is always ready to assist his Condo Association neighbors with their questions or maintenance problems, and is always ready to lend a hand.

He and his wife Bonnie moved to the Landings eight years ago. They live on Starling where the greenery of the preserve pro-vides marvelous shade and scen-ery. Bonnie is a wonderful ten-nis player and Gary loves the park like setting that the Land-ings offers. In the summer months, they make their home in Roslyn Hts., New York is anoth-er lush area where they continue to follow their passions; Bonnie continues to play high level ten-nis, and Gary hikes weekly at Harriman State Park with his friends. They enjoy their boat, captained by Bonnie, and can often be found relaxing on the Great south Bay watching the sunset with wine in hand!

Gary has always loved the American West, especially Utah. He has had many varied back country experiences. He formed an organization, "New Yorkers for Utah Wilderness" to support a cause dear to his heart. He was sent to Washington D.C. four times to lobby

GOOD NEIGHBOR - Giving Back To The Community by Dee Ricapito

Congress to preserve this part of our country. They have decorated their walls of their condo with many

photographs Gary has taken on their numerous vacations to strange and wonderful places. For example, they just returned from Patagonia (Argentina and Chile). I look forward to seeing these new pictures since they are always professional in quality

and worthy of being published in National Geographic Magazine. Gary founded the Landings Pho-tography Group which meets week-ly (in season) at the Racquet Club and is moderated by Sherman Wolfson, another Landings resident and camera buff. The theme is, of course, "Photography." Last year, he had a showing of their trip to Tanzania at the Photography Group meeting, and will have a showing of the Patagonia trip at an upcom-ing meeting this year. They are always ready to help with your camera questions or problems. Last November, Gary won Second Place, "People's Choice Photo." of a new born fawn in the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary

Program Calendar. A frequently walker around The Landings found Gary ap-

proached LMA and volunteered to paint a walking trail ar-rows along the streets in the Landings, measuring 4.1 miles and the shorter one 2.8 miles. He is helping oth-ers in the neighborhood stay fit walking, too.

Gary also volunteers at Myakka River State Park every week. One of his assignments was to design and build a free-standing memorial bench for use on the "Boardwalk." The long walk now has seven benches. Last year, the park was required to meet the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for bench-es. Most of the Park's thirty memorial seats are now in compliance as Gary is kept busy doing what comes naturally to him. His next project at Myakka will be to recon-struct the two long Board-walks on the Nature Trail.

Bonnie says, "He has hands of Gold," and feels lucky because he can fix anything, and would you believe, he cooks, too!

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Herman is a young English Bulldog with

breathing problems because of excess tissues in the back of

his throat. Thanks to

the care of

our residency trained sur-

geon, Herman gets a chance

to breathe comfortably

again.

Short nosed dog breeds can have excessively long palates

and excess folds in the back of their throats that interfere with their breathing particularly when

they are excited or panting hard. This can be life

threatening for some.

Veterinarian Dr Timothy Schneider limits his practice to surgery. He joined the Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota team in December of 2010. He has over 15 years experience in small animal refer-ral surgery. Prior to veterinary school and for the first 2 years of school, he worked as a veterinary assistant in a small animal hospital while managing a horse breed-ing/boarding facility. He graduated from the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine with honors in 1994; completed a year internship in small animal medicine and surgery then a 3 year residency in small animal surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Since residency, he has practiced referral surgery in North Carolina and Alabama. His surgical interests are diverse with a special affinity for fracture repair, wound healing/wound care, and gall bladder surgery. He and his wife are the proud parents of two fine sons. They share their home with four dogs, two cats, and one horse – technically the horse, Dudley, lives in the pasture. Outside interests include woodworking, scale model building, and jogging. He’ll talk sports almost any time!

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er will work with them and current advertisers to ensure a smooth transition in the advertising process. Eagle advertisers will continue to be seen in just The Land-ings Eagle, but will also have the opportunity to be seen in other area community newspapers. Island Visitor will also handle billing and accounting.

For a number of years The Eagle has offered short-term subscriptions for snowbirds. Because it is an ex-pensive and manual process we have tried to encourage people to use the free, Internet downloadable version of the paper rather than subscribing. Some folks still pre-fer the hard copy. Exactly what the subscription policy will be has not yet been determined. We will try to in-form you of those details in the August/September is-sue.

Your editor/publisher of 10 years will work with the Landings Editorial Committee and Island Visitor Pub-lishing for the foreseeable future to ensure Landings oriented content and a smooth transition. As this editor/publisher pulls back we will be seeking someone to take on the role of coordinator for Landings content. That position will carry an honorarium.

As mentioned a number of places in this issue, and of critical importance, is the participation of Landings content contributors. There've been a few times, though relatively few, it has been a strain developing ample local content to provide a reasonable balance between advertising and editorial. The good efforts of Landins and their willingness to contribute content are and will contin-ue to be, very much appreciated and very important.

Consider joining the Landings Editorial Committee. Just e-mail me of your interest to: istarr@USA.net

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World Watch By Dr. Al Weeks

RUSSIA AND CHINA: ESTRANGED "ALLIES"

Landins resident Dr. Weeks is a long-time published observer of world affairs; author of some dozen books, professor emeritus of New York University.

When people think about a "Sino-Russian alliance" and the

former "Communist bloc," they may imagine a "natural," close

relationship exists between the neighboring Russians and Chi-nese.

But they are wrong. Even in the heyday of the Communist

bloc, the Chinese and Soviet Communists for 10 years fought

each other in a bitter border and propaganda war in the 1960's

and '70's in the Far East over territory in Siberia. Today Russia

is a much-desired exporter of raw maerials (oil, natural gas,

etc.) to Communist China. Yet the two powers have never com-

pletely settled their centuries old territorial differences along one of the world's longest Central and East Asia frontiers.

Beijing and Moscow totally differ in their preferences of

economic and political systems. In 1991, the Chinese reacted

bitterly to the fall of Communism in Russia. Chinese media

still make disparaging comments about the present, quasi-

democratic, mostly capitalist Russian political system. While

Russia's present leader, Vladimir Putin, is more to Beijing's liking than such other post-

Soviet leaders as Gorbachev

or Yeltsin, they treat Putin

subtly as if he were a clown,

albeit a useful one.

A recent insightful analysis

of Sino-Russian relations

appeared in the trustworthy Asian Times. Written by

former Indian career diplo-

mat, Ambassador M.K.

Bhadraumar (veteran envoy

to the USSR, Turkey, Af-

ghanistan, Pakistan, Germa-

ny, et al.), the analysis, along with my own, makes the follow-

ing points:

● Beijing likes Putin's generally anti-NATO policies and his criticism of the U.S. As the Ambassador notes: "Beijing has

been joyful about the prospect of Vladimir Putin returning to

the Kremlin as president in early May after a spell as premier.

Beijing saw a dark Western conspiracy to discredit him as he

reclaimed power in the Kremlin. Beijing sees Putin as the best

thing that ever happened to "post-Soviet" Russia." Yet the Chi-

nese also realize that the Russian PM and reelected president is

an inveterate Russian nationalist who is close to the vehemently nationalist Russian Orthodox Church (which is critical of athe-

ist China). Moreover, Putin today is confronted by much inter-

nal dissension that could lead to a change in his policies, partic-

ularly towards China.

● Beijing has cast an jaundiced eye on Putin's appeal in

2011 to create what the Russian leader calls the "Euro-Asian

Bloc" of countries that revolve about Russia as the focus and that would assure that former Soviet Republics of Central Asia

(the "stans" like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan) do not fall into the

Chinese orbit, which development Moscow views as a perenni-

al threat.

● Russian national consciousness among the populace is

largely anti-Chinese, especially in the Far East where local mu-

nicipalities and provinces resent Chinese attempts to "take over

Siberia" by encouraging "yellow" immigration from China and Chinese-led business in these border territories. Much of this

historic dislike stems from "China's" over 200-year occupation

of Russia by the Mongols that is known in Russian history

books as the "Tartar yoke." Russian liberators from this Orien-

tal occupation of the 13th and 14th centuries are still honored as

national heroes. Too, the late, anti-Soviet Mao Tse-tung like-

wise is regarded negatively by Russians. Those in Russia who

still celebrate Stalin (that is,

some 25% of the population)

speak of the late dictator's

"reining-in" of the firebrand

Mao. The latter tried so hard

to get the Soviets totally in-

volved in the Korean War (1950-53) even at the risk of

triggering a WWIII. To Mao,

such a war was not only

(Please see “Dr. Al” on page 30)

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The Club’s members celebrated Me-

morial Day with style and grace. We

were honored not only by the presence of

the 15 veterans who attended, but also by

the Riverview ROTC Color Guard and

singer Rickey Russell. Particularly

poignant was remembering the Landings

veterans who passed away this year.

As we near the beginning of summer, we also begin to un-

dertake the capital projects that are scheduled to take place. A

major renovation of the Poolside Room will begin in June and

is scheduled to be completed by the 1st of September. The ren-

ovation comprises new flooring, lighting and ceiling treatment

and rehabilitation of the kitchenette and bathrooms.

During the renovation, the bulk of the library

books will be stored in a “pod” on premises, but

there will be a couple of bookcases in the Lakeside

Room devoted to recent acquisitions.

Also scheduled for this year is the renovation

of Courts 7 & 8. Those of you who play know

that the condition of these two courts has deterio-

rated in the last year.

We have also received preliminary plans for

the planned expansion of the fitness center, which will be used

to obtain construction bids from contractors. While the major

work will not begin until next year, we will be well positioned

for the capital budgeting process for 2013.

Summer is here and we are ready to

begin some maintenance projects. The

Poolside Clubhouse will undergo a reno-

vation beginning in June. As the start

date draws near, I will send an email

reminder and post signs so members can

grab any books for their summer reading

before the renovation starts. A large

percentage of the books will be in storage and not accessible

during the renovation.

Courts 7 & 8 will be rebuilt between the last week of May

and the first week of June. Once they are complete, courts 1 &

2 will have their annual resurfacing project done. The other

four courts will be done closer to September. As always, these

projects were planned for in advance and were fac-

tored into this year’s budget.

With the Poolside Clubhouse project in progress,

all the activities will be moved to the Lakeside Club-

house where space will be at a premium. As a re-

minder to all the association presidents and groups

that meet in one of our clubhouses, please let the Pro

Shop know if you are taking a break for the summer

so we can remove it from the calendar. This will save

the staff time and effort in setting up and breaking down the

rooms and also allow space for other meetings to take place.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Lately I’ve had a few members comment to me that they feel

out of the loop in regards to activities at the Club. My first

question to them was does the Club have your email address?

Their answer is always no. I feel that is the most effective way

for the Club to advertise upcoming events. During season, I

send a weekly email every Friday to remind the members what

events are coming up next week. In the slower months, there

may only be one or two. I know some members are hesitant to

give out their email address for fear of all the junk mail they

will get. Rest assured that I send everything “blind” so that

your address will not be advertised for everyone to see. If you

would like to be added to my database, please contact me via

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BEFORE

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Tennis Tips By Joe Venezia

The season went by so quickly, the

year went by so quickly and Joey

turned one on May 9! (See below)

I'm plan-

ning to have

a "Show up

and Play" tennis outing on Fridays

evenings, one in June and one in July.

As always check the pro shop for

details and sign-up sheet.

Don’t forget to take advantage of

the fans u ndeer the canopys while

playing tennis this summer.

Remember we have fans on the

tennis court-so stay cool and I'll see

you on the courts.

Please

Tell our advertisers

“I saw your ad

in The Eagle”

Ad News & Business News by Irwin Starr

A personal Thank You to the many advertisers who sup-

ported The Landings Eagle for the past 10+ years. They per-

mitted the paper to grow from four pages to 36. There've been

518 different advertisers including business card ads, one time

ads, new businesses, contractors, real estate agents and service

organizations.

Many of those advertisers have been with us from the very

beginning and a larger number have continued from the first

couple years of publication.

We hope you relationship with The Landings Eagle contin-

ues for many years to come with our new publisher, and new

format. We're very pleased to be able to bring you most of the

ads in full color. That's been a longtime goal, but not possible

until the printing process could be changed by combining the

press run with other community papers.

In this issue we welcome two new advertisers:

A Subway shop returns to the neighborhood, in a slightly

different location than the old one. Look for the latest Subway

sandwiches, specials and sandwich bargains in the West Ma-

rine Plaza just North of Kestrel Pkwy. North. They are offering

a 2-for-1 coupon on page 10.

The tantalizing and tempting Ooh La La French Bakery

on Mall Drive in the Gateway area. Mall Drive runs parallel to

Gulf Gate Drive at the end of Superior. Stop by and meet the

pastry chef, Teresa Bencie.

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Recommend Your Favorite Vendors

The Eagle loves its advertisers. But we also realize the best form of

advertising is satisfied customers.

That’s how the Recommended Vendors feature began.

Check www.LandingsEagle.com for 10 years of listings

The feature runs only when you supply new Recommended Vendors.

If you do, it runs despite space limitations.

It is easy to recommend your favorite vendors. But, as a free service,

there is some fine print below

Pool Service Clear Blue Pool & Spa 313-1834 (6/12)

**Window Cleaning - **Super Sipes (Ted Sipes), 941-320-9209 (5/12)

Appliance repair - Tim Risley, 941-953-2115 (5/12)

Interior painting - Gary's Custom Painting 941-925-5976 (5/12)

Handyman - Ray Fleeman, 941-726-7645 (5/12)

This is the “fine print”

1. You supply us in writing (e-mail or letter) the name, service

provided and phone number of a vendor you use and can recom-mend for home services. (Retail outlets and non-residential ser-vices do not qualify.) Categories included are at the sole discretion of the Eagle.

2. Supply your name and phone number so we may verify—we do not release it.

3. The Eagle will list the vendors in two consecutive issues. A second recommendation, from a different household, will bring a second listing in the next issue and a designation (**).

4 Listings are limited to two issues. After two issues, vendors remain on the recommended list at the www.LandingsEagle.com website.

5. There is no charge for these listings. 6. The Eagle reserves the right to solicit the vendor to advertise

in a future “Landin’s Recommend” annual supplement—though we never have.

7. Neither The Eagle nor the recommending Landin assumes any responsibility or liability for the work of the vendor.

8. We do not follow up on the list, removing those out of busi-ness, etc.

9. The Eagle urges individuals using services to check for appropriate licensing, insurance and bonding if required.

So, send us the names of your housekeepers, babysitters, care-givers, painters, handypersons, carpenters, cabinet makers, lawn maintenance people, Heat/AC services, tree trimmers, sprinkler repairer, roofer, etc.

Share the good ones with your neighbors!

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 acceptable only in the Off My Chest feature and are subject to the guidelines of that feature. Personal attacks not acceptable.

Eagle Obituary Policy We carry obituary notices of any Landings resident at the request of a relative or close friend. Please supply a good quality picture (it can be returned) and appropriate copy - which may be edited. If received by the 12th of the month it will appear the following month. There is no charge.

All Submissions Submissions to The Eagle should be in writing, typed and e-mailed, if possible, to insure accuracy. All material must be clearly identified with a contact person and phone number for verification or elaboration. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published without author’s permission.

Opinions expressed in creative work, cartoons, personal commentary, letters or Off My Chest are the opinions of the author, and not necessarily The Eagle. By-lined reporter material is subject to editing for accuracy and lack of bias. All submissions are subject to editing. Submissions due by the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Submit to: E-Mail: editor@LandingsEagle.com Mail: The Landings Eagle, 5164 Kestral Park Terrace, Sarasota FL 34231 Phone: (941) 925-8559

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Solution: REMEDIALS

Our landscaper, TruScapes Industries

from Bradenton, has been giving Phillippi

Landings quite a haircut. Much effort by

their large work crew has been put into

pruning, fertilizing, fixing irrigation sys-

tems, and cleaning up the terrain. Improv-

ing our landscaping is a major goal to our new Landscaping

Committee, and a substantial effort is being made to achieve

it. The current severe pruning and restoration is a necessary

step to the health and growth of our vegetation and it should

yield constructive results. Their efforts are already noticeable

as many plants and trees are coming back to life and adding to

the overall color and appearance of the landscape.

In the coming weeks the Committee hopes to embark on a

major mulching program and a large refurbishing of plants

from the main entrance to the back gate. They are also arrang-

ing to add many new plants to the restoration in the fall.

I am pleased to add Isan Thai Restaurant to our list of new

restaurants that are within a short walking distance from the

Landings and Phillippi Landings. Isan is located next door to

Bologna restaurant, just a few yards south of the entrance to

Phillipi Estate Park at 5758 S Tamiami Trail. It is open for

both lunch and dinner and offers a wonderful selection of

authentic Thai food at a reasonable price. For an appetizer,

their fresh rice paper rolls served cold with a light peanut

sauce, Thai basil, bean sprouts, and either shrimp or chicken

are wonderful. They alone are the visit.

Finally, as I mentioned in the February issue of the Eagle,

another new walk-to restaurant named Bob’s Boathouse on

the south shore of Phillippi Creek was to open before Valen-

tine’s Day. The sign in front now says they are still waiting to

blacktop the parking lot. I hope their servers will be a bit

quicker.

Phillippi Landings by Jim Raffini

"inevitable" but preferable since, he said, it would mean the end

of world capitalism--the hundreds of millions of victims of such a nuclear war aside, which Mao brushed off as irrele-

vant. For his part, Stalin urged restraint over the Chinese as

well as over trigger-happy North Koreans under Kim Il-sung,

the present North Korean leader's grandfather.

● The way China copies--that is, steals--the specs of im-

ported Russian military equipment to Communist China, espe-

cially aircraft.

● China objects bitterly to the prices Russia puts on some of its raw materials; it resents that Moscow shows no favoritism

toward its "traditional ally," which today is termed a rather

blandly, a "strategic" ally.

China resents Russian attempts, with Putin's support, for the

Russian company Gazprom to exploit the resource-rich conti-

nental shelf under Vietnamese sovereignty, which goes against

China's claim that the South China Sea is mainly a Chinese strategic playground (these two countries have also fought ter-

ritorial wars over such territorial issues). "Gazprom," writes the

Ambassador, "will explore two licensed blocks in the Vietnam-

ese continental shelf in the South China Sea. [Russia] takes a

49% stake in the offshore blocks, which hold an estimated 1.9

trillion cubic feet of natural gas and more than 25 million tons

of gas condensate. Vietnam and the Philippines are both trying

to seek help from countries outside the region, making the bi-lateral negotiations into a multilateral confrontation. "Vietnam

is definitely the springboard," the Ambassador writes. "In es-

sence, Russia standing behind Vietnam is not that different

from the US, which is coveting the South China Sea [from]

behind The Philippines."

Meanwhile, the Chinese press "foresees that Russia's forays

will begin to grate on China's vital interests once Russian mili-tary prowess is fully restored." An editorial says that "China

must improve its own strength and seek as many common in-

terests as possible with Russia. National strength is the premise

and assurance for a mutually respectful relationship, and within

the constraint of common interests, Russia could be cautious in

any decisions related to China."

There is no doubt the Russians are nervous about the "rising

China." This is evident in new Russian-language literature about post-Mao and post-Deng Xiaoping China that I have

been examining for my next book. Moscow does not relish

becoming a mere raw-material appendage of China to which it

would have to perform an updated form of "kowtow." Moscow

is deeply concerned about the demographic imbalance in Sibe-

ria and the Far East that is growing in the Chinese favor.

Influential voices in the US strategic community, like for-mer National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, argue that

the US should "welcome into the West" the democratizing Rus-

sia and in turn aspire to play the role of a "regional balancer

and conciliator" in Asia. He wrote in Foreign Affairs magazine

recently: "It is not unrealistic to imagine a larger configuration

of the West emerging after 2025. In the course of the next sev-

eral decades, Russia could embark on a comprehensive law-

based democratic transformation compatible with both EU [European Union] and NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organiza-

tion] standards ... [Russians] would then be on their way to

integration with the transatlantic community. But even before

that occurs, a deepening geopolitical community of interest

could arise among the US, Europe (including Turkey) and Rus-

sia."

(“Dr. Al” from page 24)

Landings Eagle - June/July 2012 - Page 31

Call: Rene @ 586-6837

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The Landings Eagle Ii seeking permanent members for an Editorial Committee to assist in maintaining strong local content as the Eagle makes a future transition

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Landings References

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Weiss Lawn Care, Inc

941-358-7608

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2123 Whitfield Park Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243

941-751-2372

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Landings Clip-out Calendar

Regularly Scheduled Events

Bridge Monday 6:45pm

Jazzercise Check Schedule at LRC 8:30am

Water Aerobics Wednesday 4 pm

Mah Jong Class Thursday 9:30am

Zumba Friday 9:30am

June 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23

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Day Date Time Event

Tues 3 7pm Trivia Challenge

Thu 5 7pm LMA Meeting

Double check Postings - This summer meeting is sometimes cancelled

Mon 9 9am Koffee Klatsch

Thu 12 7pm LHA

Tue 17 1:30pm LRC Board Mtg

Thu 19 4pm Landings South VII

Tue 24 9am Koffee Klatsch

Thu 26 5:30pm Treehouse Mtg

If your event is not listed here, or incorrectly listed, please make certain it is correct on the Racquet Club Calendar. We’ll include it, space permitting. If your

event does not take place at the LRC, contact The Eagle directly . Emergency Phone Numbers See Page 31

Day Date Time Event

Mon 4 4pm LLG Committee

Tue 5 7pm Trivia Challenge

Thu 7 7pm LMA Meeting

Mon 11 9am Koffee Klatsch

Wed 13 8am COMMUNITY HAULING

Thu 14 7pm LHA Meeting

Tue 19 1:30pm LRC Board Mtg.

The 21 4pm Landings South VII

Mon 25 11am Carriage House Mtg

Tue 26 9am Koffee Klatsch

Thu 28 5:30 Treehouse Mtg

Jan Melville Michael Rankin

Jim Rinchich

Cathy Raskey Jacci Shovlin

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1738 Landings Blvd 295,000

Based on information from Realtor.com & Sarasota Property Appraiser, Sarasota Association of Realtors for the period ending 5/18/12 These properties listed

and sold in the past 4 months by various MLS participating offices.

Landings Real Estate Data Base Address Price BR Ba ½Ba

Look for the "Judy & Tara’s Neighborhood" Open House signs on Sundays. “Just Looking” is always welcome in Our Neighborhood. Call us, drop by our Open House or stop us on the street - we’re always ready to discuss REAL ESTATE.

This Landings Carriage House has it all! Sunny and bright southern exposure in a park-like setting overlooking the lake with fountain. Enjoy relaxation time spent on the sunny patio. This 2 bedroom with den villa has been updated with 16 inch tile floors in the living area as well as the glassed in side lanai. Crown molding has been added and all interior doors updated. The den, with kitchen pass through, has wood floors. Granite counters have been added to the kitchen. A private courtyard is off the guest bedroom. New garage doors and exterior painting just completed.

5271 Heron Way $232,000

5155 Flicker Field Circle $490,000

A classic "split plan" 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with den and pool. Spa-cious master suite open to the pool area. The den/office leads off the living room and has double doors which allow for a view of the pool. Spacious kitchen with island opens to the family room with wood burning fireplace and the screened pool area beyond. 42 ft long pool, perfect for serious swimming.

Once you open the door to this 2 bedroom, 2 bath ground floor Landing's Coach-house you will be drawn to the lake view. This end unit opens up to a new paver patio with plenty of room for your outdoor enjoyment. Located a short walk to the Landings Racquet Club or to the Nature Trail which leads to the Intra Coastal Waterway. Inside this end unit you will find tile floors, a wet bar and furnishings available for purchase.

5420 Eagles Point #105 $275,000

Rarely available! A first floor Eagles Point Condominium with an extended terrace. ... This two bedroom with den condo has a screened balcony as well as an open terrace for you to en-joy. This unit is very inviting with wood floors throughout the living area and den. The master bath has dual sinks, separate shower and bath and a custom designed walk-in closet.

1614 Starling Dr. $220,000

End unit Landings Coach House with southern exposure and both lake and wooded outlook. This 3 BR/2 Bath unit is spacious and open with vaulted ceilings and a combination living/dining room. Enjoy the outdoors from your screened lanai open on the corner of this end unit condo

Homes For Sale

5155 Flicker Field Ci 490,000 3 2 1

4812 Peregrine Pt Ci 785,000 5 4 1

Pending

5167 Kestral Pk Ln 499,000 4 3 0

1724 Landings Bv 499,000 4 3 1

5155 Kestral Pk Ln 750,000 4 3 1

1729 Landings Wy 765,000 4 3 1

Sold

5014 Kestral Pk S Wy 380,000 3 3 0

5152 Flicker Field Ci 460,000 4 3 0

5163 Kestral Pk Ln 520,000 3 3 0

4653 Pine Harrier Dr 548,750 3 2 1

1592 Landings Ter 571,300 4 2 2

1625 Landings Bv 689,000 4 2 2

1718 Peregrine Pt Dr 700,000 3 3 1

Condos For Sale

5440 Eagles Pt Ci # 403 925,000 3 3 1

5457 Eagles Pt Ci 535,000 3 2 1

5450 Eagles Pt Ci # 204 419,000 3 2 0

1441 Landings Ci 397,000 3 2 1

1489 Landings Lake Dr 349,000 3 2 1

4802 Kestral Pk Ci 304,500 3 2 0

1738 Landings Bv 295,000 2 2 0

5420 Eagles Pt Ci # 105 275,000 2 2 0

4873 Kestral Pk N Wy 274,900 2 2 0

1746 Landings Bv 269,900 2 2 0

1427 Landings Pl 264,900 3 2 1

5271 Heron Wy 232,000 2 2 0

1628 Starling Dr 229,900 3 2

5035 Kestral Pk Dr 226,000 2 2

1614 Starling Dr 220,000 3 2 0

1752 Kestral Pk Dr 220,000 2 2 0

1662 Starling Dr 219,000 2 2 0

1627 Starling Dr 210,000 2 2 0

1641 Starling Dr 209,000 2 2 0

5420 Eagles Pt Ci # 104 197,010 2 2 0

5218 Landings Bv 196,500 2 2 1

1611 Starling Dr 185,000 2 2 0

5224 Landings Bv 184,500 2 2 1

Pending

5440 Eagles Pt Ci # 303 899,000 3 3 0

5420 Eagles Pt Ci # 206 379,000 3 2 0

1419 Landings Pl 379,000 3 2 1

5241 Heron Wy 259,000 2 2 0

1714 Kestral Pk Wy S 250,000 2 2 0

5251 Heron Wy 229,000 3 2 0

1623 Starling Dr 189,000 3 2 0

Sold

1443 Landings Ci 452,500 3 2 1

5420 Eagles Pt Ci # 306 360,000 3 2 0

5420 Eagles Pt Ci # 404 322,000 2 2 0

1358 Landings Dr 280,000 3 2 1

1692 Starling Dr 250,000 3 2 0

5023 Kestral Pk Dr 243,000 2 2 0

1684 Starling Dr 222,500 3 2 0

5400 Eagles Pt Ci # 305 220,000 2 2 0

1700 Starling Dr 210,000 3 2 0

5235 Heron Wy 205,000 2 2 0

5252 Heron Wy 152,500 2 2 0