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The Meadoword
January 2022
The Meadoword
The Meadows Community News and Lifestyle Volume 40, Number 1
Photo by: Jacques Linder
Getting
Ready for
New
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS HOLIDAY CHEER BEST KEPT CLASSIFIEDS
NEWS COMMUNITY REMINDERS Pages 12-13 Page 14 Page 22-23
Pages 2–9 Pages 10–19
2 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD January 2022
Community News Looking into The New Year
Jan Lazar—MCA Board President
H appy New Year! I hope you
all had wonderful holidays
and were able to be with family
The expanded outdoor dining
at Centre Court is expected to
be competed by January. We
Meadows will increase by 9.95%.
The budget reflects our expanded
and friends after the prolonged have also added some additional programs, debt service on
separations caused by COVID. It’s parking in that area along both our loans and one new staff
truly nearly beyond belief that we sides of the entrance/exit to that position. I am happy to report
would have had to endure such area. The tennis community has that we have, as I originally
a ravaging pandemic and still added new landscaping around the projected, been able to reduce
have to exercise precautions after area including a memorial garden interest on our debt by cash
almost two years. We can only for Kim Miller, who served as flow management, saving over
hope that the vaccinations and chair of the tennis program and $184,000 in interest to date, and
distancing protocols have enabled was instrumental in the efforts to making an additional $250,000
us to reestablish contact with our keep the tennis facilities first rate. in principal prepayment. As of
loved ones and that we will never this writing, we have paid over
have to isolate from them again. The Dog Park is a great success. $500,000 off on the loans. Since
It is great to see continuing the new building is not completed,
But while COVID has dominated enhancements being added we have not yet drawn down
and controlled many things in our through resident donations. the full $4,000,000 loan, which
lives, we here in The Meadows will be done by summer. Due to
continue to flourish. Activities in Safety continues to be a major the cash flow management and
our community abound. We are focus in our community. I hope principal prepayments, our total
outside and active on a daily basis you by now have seen the flashing outdistancing debt will be less
and back inside for many things. stop signs along Longmeadow. than 1% of our total community
And new people are joining us Please observe the speed limits Assessed Valuation by this time
every day. and stop signs for the safety of all. next year. In other words, think of
it in relation to your home value.
The new year will be exciting The new budget will be mailed to It would be like having a $4,000
as completion of our new you in the next few weeks with mortgage on a $400,000 home.
Community Lifestyle and Wellness the ballot for board candidates.
Facility will be accomplished. We are right on track for the Our acquisition of the real
Despite numerous delays due to plan we set forth when we began property from the Club, the new
permitting issues, labor shortages our major capital initiatives and building, enhanced facilities for
and supply chain disruptions, we activities improvements. The dining, and other activities add
expect the building to be finished new budget reflects an increase, value for both your daily life and
by summer. The underground as I have promised since we for your property values. We
work, which is extensive for a new started, of single digits in the will continue to work diligently
building, is virtually all completed. MCA assessment The MCA to protect our green space, our
You can walk or drive by and see assessment will increase by 5.9% lifestyle and our property values.
walls going up. We look forward and your own assessment will The plans and programs we have
to seeing it in use later this year be that number +/- the change made are designed to do just that.
for a wide range of activities and in your assessed value from the
functions and as a location for County Assessor. Some of you will
the fitness center, which will be actually see decreases but most
operated by the Club and available will see an increase of the 5.9%
to all Renaissance Access Plan plus the county increase. Overall,
(RAP) members. our projected assessments for The
Annual Assessments are mailed in January. If you have an address change,
please contact MCA by email: mcaaccounting@meadowsca.com
to ensure prompt delivery of your assessment.
Our Vision Our Mission
To be known as a well-maintained, welcoming, To preserve the property values, ambience and
safe community with up-to-date housing, vitality of our community.
activities and services designed to meet the
needs of all residents.
January 2022 THE MEADOWORD 3
How You Can Get Ready for New
Frances Rippcondi—MCA General Manager
H appy New Year. I would
like to begin my New Year
off by thanking and welcoming
great place to start is becoming
familiar with our upcoming events.
If you are unable to stop by during
consistent high standards in
support of the Community’s
mission. If you have an eye for
MCA MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
The purpose of this committee
is to oversee the Association’s
the residents of The Meadows. the day give us a call and we will beauty this committee is for you. common area grounds and
Thank you to all the residents make alternate arrangements for landscaping to achieve excellence
who support the vision and you to receive your Renaissance MCA COMMUNICATIONS in the care of MCA grounds.
Renaissance of The Meadows. card. COMMITTEE
Whether you live in a single-family If your background includes MCA MOST IMPROVED
home, condominium, or villa, your
Interested in getting to marketing, communications, COMMITTEE
know more people?
efforts in beautifying, maintaining, public relations, community This newer committee’s agenda
improving and upgrading your Whether you are a long time relations, writing or editing, is to select the most improved
property has drawn homebuyers resident or a newcomer, we this committee will spark properties that reflect The
from all around the world and designed our Social Meet and your imagination and Meadows’ high standards as
landed us the accolade as being Mingles with you in mind. creativity. Support the MCA well as support the community’s
one of Sarasota’s hottest places to Bringing residents together is communication’s team in Mission Statement “To preserve
live by Sarasota Magazine–Red what community is all about. We reinforcing key messages. the property values, ambience and
Hot Neighborhood article and The want our community to thrive and vitality of our community.”
New York Times. Which leads me friendships to grow. If you don’t MCA COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
to my Welcome. know anyone, you will by the time COMMITTEE MCA SAFETY COMMITTEE
you leave the event. Contact Sue If you enjoy event planning, The Safety Committee’s goal is to
Welcome all new residents who Lytle, our Lifestyle Coordinator, at creating fun venues, organizing maximize the safety and security
have recently moved into The 941-377-2300 and she will get volunteers for smooth execution of residents, property owners and
Meadows. Now that you have you connected. of plans, parties and events, commercial enterprises within The
unpacked that last box and all this committee is for you. Be Meadows.
household items have been Another great way to meet new involved in community events,
properly placed, it’s time to people is to volunteer. The MCA identify and vet new activities MCA STANDARDS COMMITTEE
venture out and see what your has plenty of opportunities for you and clubs for The Meadows – be The Standards Committee’s
new community has to offer. to be part of the team, from being a part of the lifestyle. purpose is to guarantee all rules
If you don’t know where a committee member to gardening and regulations are maintained
to begin, stop by the MCA outside. Volunteering is the perfect MCA FINANCE COMMITTEE - to ensure that all properties in
Community Center located at way to meet new friends who have Those with financial experience The Meadows are kept at a high
2004 Longmeadow. We will gladly similar interests and give back to will enjoy volunteering with standard that enhances the over-
share information on the latest the community at the same time. peers reviewing, monitoring and all value of The Meadows.
activities and events happening in recommending actions on the
The Meadows and provide you with If you are new to The Meadows broad scope of MCA’s financial MCA WATER & WILDLIFE
a New Homeowner’s package. and want to get involved but matters. COMMITTEE
don’t know what to do or where If your interests and experiences
Our New Homeowner’s package to start, below is a synopsis of EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS favor environment quality of our
provides an array of information, opportunities that may interest COMMITTEE resources, protection of wildlife
from in-depth communications on you – check out the MCA Website This committee guides and and resultant education and policy
the Renaissance of The Meadows, “themeadowssarasota.org”. Below prepares the community for setting, this prestigious committee
capital improvements, basic rules is a synopsis of opportunities any disaster, such as weather, will provide the perfect setting to
and regulations, to answering that may suit your interest. terrorism and other natural contribute your skills.
frequently asked questions. or manmade disaster that
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
could threaten The Meadows. Make a resolution this year to
While you are at the MCA picking MEADOWS U ACTIVITY This is a hands-on, help your embrace your community by
up your New Homeowner’s package If you want to be part of the neighborhood prepare for and volunteering, meeting your
register for your Renaissance team that brings in exciting new stay safe during threatened neighbors, and enjoying The
Access Card. Your card allows educational programs, speakers conditions. Meadows lifestyle. We look
you to participate in recreational and learning adventures that pique forward to meeting you and wish
offerings, activities and dining residents’ interest this activity is LONG-RANGE PLANNING everyone a year filled with new
opportunities as well as access the for you. Enjoy great satisfaction COMMITTEE friends, happiness, joy and peace.
dog park, fitness at the Dickens by bringing continual education The objective of this committee
facility, swimming, golfing on both opportunities to The Meadows as is to define a process to facilitate
of the public courses and on The residents participate in these highly preparation of an MCA Strategic
Meadows private course of The sought-after programs. plan, including formulating and
Meadows Country Club every 3rd proposing a capital budget for
Saturday of each month. A detailed MCA BEST KEPT COMMITTEE inclusion in the MCA Annual
list of activities is also included in The goal of the Best Kept Committee Budget along with evaluating
the package and on our website; is to judge and reward Meadows’ and keeping the community's
therefore, if you want to socialize, properties for maintaining Mission and Vision to protect
have fun and meet new people, a outstanding appearance and our assets.
4 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD January 2022
Construction Update
Additional parking spaces added for New Community Lifestyle
and Wellness Facility and Centre Court Lounge dining.
Pavers and composite decking are being installed
for expanded dining.
The Meadows Lifestyle and Wellness Facility foundation preparing to be poured.
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January 2022 THE MEADOWORD 5
A New Year, New Hope, and a Chance for a New Beginning
Time to Get Ready and Make This the Best Year Ever in The Meadows
Bob Clark—Standards Chair
Italk to many people in The
Meadows during property
visits for the approval of projects
one of the most desirable places
to live in Sarasota. The support
received from the community to
politics and a good friend can be the
most important thing you can have. Architectural
Review
submitted through the Architectural help maintain those standards is Last year was an excellent year November Approved Applications
Review process, and I am always greatly appreciated. for property improvements in
encouraged by the enthusiasm The Meadows with requests for 3153 Heatherwood Ln
expressed by those who live here. You can help promote a better future Architectural Reviews far exceeding 4410 Whisperwood
These are residents who show their for all living here by volunteering the year before. It would be great 4510 Whisperwood
3463 Hadfield Green
pride in their homes by initiating for a committee and have input if 2022 would exceed that record.
3355 Hadfield Green
updates and improvements to regarding important issues facing The result of actions of the past 4477 Highland Oaks Circle
preserve their property values for The Meadows. Without the work such as preserving our green space 4322 Highland Oaks Circle
themselves and their neighbors. of our many committees we would and respecting our standards has 2828 Breton Woods
need a much larger staff to provide resulted in record home values. The 5561 Downham Meadow
One of the best things about living the planning and services we all improvements that have been made 5605 Downham Meadow
in The Meadows is the way we enjoy. The Meadows is a community to create an enhanced lifestyle in 3413 Highlands Bridge Rd
3444 Highlands Bridge Rd
respect the past but work together to of almost 3500 residences, which The Meadows and plans already for
4770 Ringwood Meadow
pave the way for a better tomorrow. makes the governance the equivalent the future will keep our beautiful Chatsworth Greene Condo Assn
Every new year brings with it of managing a small town, so all help community a desirable place to live. 4426 Highland Oaks Ct
renewed hope for the future and a is greatly appreciated. 4866 Greywood Ln
chance to make a new beginning for So enjoy your life here, take 5055 Marsh Field Rd
ourselves, our relationships and our A new beginning can mean many advantage of all the many lifestyle 4946 Rutland Gate
4952 Rutland Gate
community. things but could involve making opportunities available to our
1905 Deancroft Rd
those property improvements residents and look forward to a new 4812 Greencroft Rd
Respect for our past was built that have been put off during the year, new hope and a new beginning 4836 Waterbridge Down
into The Meadows by the pandemic. It could mean helping in 2022. As always, thanks go out to 3524 Richwood Link
wise individuals who long ago a neighbor in need or volunteering our many volunteers and our hard 4422 Whisperwood
established a set of standards which for a charity where you could working staff and thank you to all of 3425 Hadfield Greene
preserve the quality of life we enjoy. make a positive contribution. Most our residents who band together to 4333 Longmeadow
5636 Sheffield Greene
It has been the enforcement of those importantly, it may mean realizing make The Meadows a community.
4563 Windsor Park
standards that keeps The Meadows that friends are more important than
Assembly Committee
Mike Mazur—Assembly Chair
A s we kick off the New Year,
the Assembly of Property
Owners programs continue
parameters on the weight, height
or number of animals that can be
housed in a unit, but Federal and
Please be certain to return your
completed election ballot and
proxy form by March 14, 2022,
through May. On January 19, State laws may overrule them. the date of the MCA Annual
2022 beginning promptly at 4:00 Before your Board says “no”, learn Meeting. Do read the articles on
pm, join us as attorney Scott K. from this session on how to be on the four candidates for the three
Petersen presents a program the right side of the law and avoid positions as covered elsewhere in
that will focus on Service Animal potential issues. this issue. In addition, visit www.
and Emotional Support Animal themeadowssarasota.org to view
matters. Association officers are Later this month, each residential the presentations made by each
being required to address these and commercial property owner candidate at the October 2021
matters with greater frequency in The Meadows will receive their meeting of the Assembly.
and this program is designed Annual Assessment invoice as well
to impart information that will as a Board of Directors election
See you at the January 19,
2022 meeting!
assist in the proper handling of ballot and other materials related
new owner or tenant applicants to the business of The Meadows
or existing owners who wish to Community Association, Inc.
include animals that do not fit
association Rules and Restrictions. Budget back up detail is available
Most associations have specific on the MCA website.
6 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD January 2022
NOVEMBER SAFETY REPORT
D uring the month of November,
2021 there were fourteen (14)
incident free days, two (2) less than
Myrtlewood (Springlake and
Somerset.) Items taken: sunglasses,
change ($ 15) and knives.
Vandalism: On Monday November
22, 2021 someone(s) kicked in the
front door to a unit in the 4700
last month. There were twenty-three block of Winslow Beacon. Sheriff’s
(23) reported incidents, six (6) more Vandalism: On Saturday, Dept. on scene. Sheriff’s report
than last month. There were one November 20, 2021 someone(s) #21-96705.
hundred fifty-eight (158) citations cut the fence to the boat lot, and
issued this month, fifty-nine (59) attempted to steal two outboard
In the event of an
more than last month. motors of the boats in the lot. They
emergency, 911.
also cut the power lines on the
The non-emergency Sarasota
Burglary-Auto: On Wednesday, light poles. Sheriff’s Dept. notified.
County Sheriff’s Office number
November 24, 2021 we had three Sheriff’s report
is 941-316-1201. The Meadows
unlocked vehicles entered on # 21-096150.
Safety Patrol number is
941-809-0084.
The Season for Sharing
Michael Cox
Ihope everyone’s holidays were
wonderful and I’m wishing us all a
happy 2022.
(although this sounds like a lot of
work. Maybe just pulling the guitar
out of the closet and dusting it off
resolution, one I might suggest
would be to look into the activities
going on in The Meadows and find
to have taken hold in our society
and come together as a local and
national community in 2022.
will do.) one, or possibly more, that you’d
2022! How did this happen? It like to take part in. There are a lot Oh, I’m also going to buy a horse
seems the last I remember it was Perhaps the best resolutions to of them and they’re announced and learn to ride it so I can be a
1985 and the Bears were winning. keep are those that have loopholes. through constant contacts emails cowboy.
and The Meadoword.
Since it’s the beginning of I resolve to “eat more healthy” could On another note, the MHOA would
another new year, let’s talk about be one less slice of pizza every week. Another might be to sign up for the like to make sure we have the email
resolutions. You know, those Renaissance plan, if you haven’t addresses of all our members that
promises we make to ourselves I resolve to “exercise more” could be already and take advantage of all it have one. If you’re a member of the
that last from January 1st to about just moving the bike out of the way has to offer, such as the fitness club MHOA please email your name,
February 1st. When I was young, to make it easier to get in the car. and pool access. home address and email address to:
I used to resolve to learn and meadowshomeownerssarasota@
actually practice playing the guitar, I resolve to “read more” might One that I’m making is to try to gmail.com
so I could be a rock star. Now, I mean looking over the menu at a find the connections I share with
keep my resolutions a bit more new restautant. others instead of the differences.
attainable, like slightly less napping I’d really like to think we can get
or maybe relearning to play guitar Now if you’re looking for a beyond the divisiveness that seems
Be a member of MHOA. It's only $15 a year or $25 for two years.
For information, contact the MHOA at meadowshomeownerssarasota@gmail.com
January 2022 THE MEADOWORD 7
Getting Ready For New, Serene Weather
Roy Wysnewski — Meadows Weather/Hurricane Season Analysis: November 2021 Report
W eather Summary: With
the busy 2021 summer
rainy season a distant memory,
Meadows Rainfall and Temperature Data
in the chart below (courtesy of Dr.
Ryan Truchelut at Weather Tiger),
Sarasota was totally spared any
and another very active Atlantic Rainfall: 2.18 inches (YTD: 47.61 in.) devastating weather because all
hurricane season just ended 23 yr. November rainfall average: 1.96 in. 21 storms seemed to ‘steer’ away
(November 30th), we are Getting Average high temperature: 78 F (normal: 79 F) from the southern two-thirds of
Ready for a New year and five Above normal high-temp. days: 11 the Florida peninsula!
months of serene weather. Record high-temperature days: 2
The Meadows did receive some
For the first time in twenty- welcome rainfall from two storms
three months, the monthly high this month include an average days) was essentially ‘bone-dry’. -- Elsa and Fred. Elsa delivered
temperature dipped below normal, high temperature of 78 degrees F There are six average rain days in 3.15 inches of rain over the three-
albeit by just one degree F! Big (1 degree less than normal), only November. This year there was day period of July 5th to 7th as it
question for 2022 -- Will the heat eleven above-normal temperature just the one day of meaningful gained strength moving northward
dome return? days, and two record high- rainfall! in the Gulf of Mexico. Fred, on the
temperature days. This is quite a other hand, influenced significant
Ninety-three percent of shift from October when there were Monthly temperature and rainfall thunderstorm development in
November’s rainfall was recorded twenty-seven above-normal days data are presented in the graph. Sarasota as it was first evolving
in one-day, boosting the monthly and five record-temperature days! in the Eastern Caribbean Sea –
total to just above normal. Hurricane Season Analysis: The well before it entered the Gulf on
Rainfall Analysis: November 2021 North Atlantic six-month August 14. By the time Fred was
Temperature Analysis: As rainfall statistics could be hurricane season officially ended adjacent to Tampa on August
reported last month, the described as ‘feast or famine.’ on November 30th, and once again 15th, nearly 5.4 inches had been
twenty-three-month heat dome Early in the month, on November Southwest Florida residents escaped recorded in The Meadows!
dissipated during the last 5th, a near-record 2.02 inches the wrath of Mother Nature!
week of October. More normal of rain was recorded. That one- Send comments and questions
temperatures returned at that day rainfall represented 93 % This was the 3rd most active about this month’s report to:
time, then continued for most of November’s average rainfall hurricane season on record with 21 roywys9@gmail.com.
of November. The statistics for --the remainder of the month (25 named storms. Yet, as illustrated
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8 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD January 2022
2022 BOARD CANDIDATES
The candidates were asked to provide information that familiarize Meadows • Length of time in The Meadows.
residents with their background, education, experience or specific skills that • Identify where you moved from.
would provide residents information to cast their vote. This was to include • Outline previous or current MCA, HOA or Condo Board experience(s).
outlining how these experiences align with the MCA’s mission, vision and • Outline previous or current volunteer experience(s).
objectives. They were asked to provide one or two sentences that allow • Previous or current business experiences, such as summarize positions
residents to see how that experience applies and how it makes them stand out held or experience in disciplines that have MCA Board relevance.
as a candidate. Candidates were asked to limit the write-up to a maximum of • Briefly outline how your experience(s), education or expertise aligns
200 words. The following guidelines were provided to assist with the effort. with the MCA.
Candidates were encouraged to add to the list as appropriate. • State in one or two sentences how background is connected to
Below are their responses. The Meadows’ future/vision.
Candidate Guidelines
Provide personal information and experience and how that opportunity
relates to the election. Feel free to add to this list as appropriate.
Amy Lyon MacDougall Thomas Pound G. Richard Malgran, Esq Stanley Miska Jr.
G. Richard Stanley
Amy Lyon Thomas Malgran, Miska, Jr.
MacDougall Pound has a Esq Being a
has lived in BSME from the My wife, resident of
The Meadows University of Donna and Sarasota for
for eight years, Akron. After I, moved to twenty years,
originally in Kingsmere and now in 37 years as a Quality Engineer The Meadows just over a year ago Stan and his wife became very
Oakley Greene. She lives with her with Continental Tire and 4 years from New Jersey. We believe we familiar with The Meadows, as
11-year-old son, Trey, 15-month-old in Supplier Development with have found a wonderful paradise his mother, sister and son all have
foster son and two dogs. BMW, Tom retired in 2012. Tom here in The Meadows and I would been part of the community. When
and his wife, Sue, have 5 sons like to do whatever I can on an they sold their Bird Key home in
Amy is from Huntington, New York and 10 grandchildren. Tom and executive level to maintain and 2019, they made The Meadows
and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Sue decided to retire in Sarasota improve where we live. their permanent home. Over their
University. She has worked as a and moved to The Meadows from forty-year marriage they have also
school psychologist and later as a Michigan in 2013. Shortly after BA, Rutgers University; Juris lived in Connecticut, Rhode Island
broker/associate residential realtor that, they became tennis members Doctor, University Nebraska and Pennsylvania.
on the east end of Long Island. of the Meadows Country Club. Law School; U.S. Army 1967- 69;
Amy moved to Sarasota in 2007, combat platoon leader; attorney Stan currently serves on the MCA
went into commercial real estate Tom wanted to give back to 50+ years; history of public service finance committee and is on the
with Ian Black Real Estate in 2013 the community he loves, so elected and voluntary. Board at Wallace Ave Association.
and has since earned her Certified he volunteered to serve on the
Commercial Investment Member board of Meadows Homeowners Since we have only 200 words Stan graduated from American
designation. Amy has been a Board Association (MHOA.) After one within which to tell you, the University, Washington, D.C. with
member of the Sarasota-Manatee year on the board he was chosen Voter, about ourselves, I have a degree in Finance and Political
R.E. Commercial Division Board of President and has served in that decades of executive and volunteer Science. With over 30 years at
Directors for the past year. capacity for six years. Sue is also experience that I would like Merrill Lynch/Bank of America,
a director of the MHOA and has to share with you but am not Stan has extensive experience in
Amy has enjoyed serving on the MCA served on various committees of permitted to do so under this finance and leadership. His career
Board of Directors for the past three the MCC. In 2016 Tom was asked restriction. Therefore, I am happy responsibilities included managing
years, as Chair and Board Liaison of to be the MHOA representative to provide you with a copy of my a business with personnel,
the Safety Committee, Board Liaison to the MCA long-range planning resume if you would only email budgeting, real estate, expense
to the Water & Wildlife Committee, commission. He helped assess me: dmalgran@earthlink.net. I management, client satisfaction
and member of the Long-Range community wants and needs and will immediately supply you with and investment supervision.
Planning Committee. She supports helped develop the long-range an electronic copy.
the protection of The Meadows plan we are currently executing. The current MCA financial
green space and emphasizes the In 2019, Tom was elected to the Thank you; l would appreciate position is more complex than at
value of our community for people MCA Board of Directors and your vote. any time in our past. Stan believes
in every stage of life. Amy is working continued his work with the his business experience directly
to ensure that a plan that should planning commission and survey relates to the MCA. This can help
allow the Sarasota County Sheriff's committees. He has worked as the MCA continue improving
Department to patrol and monitor the MCA liaison to the Activities the community and manage the
traffic rules and safety of our roads committee as well. current business plan with a
be implemented within the next year. financially responsible eye on debt,
Tom would like to serve one more expenses and assessments.
term on the board to see the
growth plan to its fruition. Stan's other interests are blue water
fishing, music and aviation. He is a
Sarasota Yacht Club member.
January 2022 THE MEADOWORD 9
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10 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD January 2022
Our Lifestyle Happy New Year
David J. Smith, VMD—Bay Road Animal Hospitals
S o, you got a cute puppy or
kitten as a gift. You always
wanted a fuzzy friend, but what do
of equal value. This is a great law,
except sometimes the enforcement
is up to the buyer, which could
should be given after 12 weeks
of age, separated by three weeks,
regardless of how many of these
you do now? Get an appointment entail the hiring of a lawyer. The vaccines were administered
immediately with a veterinarian of costs of enforcement may be before 12 weeks. In kittens, the
your choice. The State of Florida greater than what you can recover. Distemper shots would follow the
has a very impressive pet “Lemon It is therefore critical to deal only same protocol after 12 weeks of
Law,” which covers all puppies and with reputable sellers. age. According to local law, both
kittens sold within the state. Most puppies and kittens need a Rabies
pet stores give a guarantee which The first veterinary visit with a new vaccine at 16 weeks of age. Other
is similar to the pet Lemon Law, kitten or puppy should include a vaccines will be discussed and
nose to tail examination. A stool recommended as needed for each
So you got a new kitten or
test should include a test for pet. These are “lifestyle” vaccines,
Giardia and Coccidia. These are so if there is no exposure to these
puppy as a gift . . .
two common one-cell parasites diseases, it is expected that those
found in many young pets but vaccines would not be given. We
missed by some routine stool never want to over-vaccinate
but it is often changed to indicate checks from the seller. Vaccines our pets. At the first veterinary
that you must use the veterinarian should be updated as needed visits, spay or neuter surgery will
they recommend or the guarantee at this time. The information of also be discussed. Last and most
is void. The pet Lemon Law clearly vaccines should be provided by importantly, diet will be discussed
states that this is not true. The the seller. Discussions should take to assure healthy development of
law states that you must see a place about house training and your new pet.
veterinarian within three days behavior of young pets. Future
of purchase. If any problems are appointments should be made to Remember, you now have a new
discovered, the seller is liable for ensure vaccines are given in the member of your family. A good
the cost of treating the pet up to right order. It is generally accepted start will make your new friend a
the purchase price or the pet can that two puppy DAP (Distemper, joy that will give you unconditional
be replaced by the seller with a pet Adenovirus, Parvovirus) vaccines love for many years to come.
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Welcoming Bobby Jones Groups
Tony Johnson—TMCC General Manager
O ur top priority relative to golf
at The Meadows Country
Club is to provide the highest
challenges that we have had on the
Highlands front nine greens.
Lifestyle and Wellness Facility
construction that is due to be
completed in late spring/early
Our goal is to continue to grow
our club’s financial well-being as
we have made significant headway
quality golfing experience for My purpose in writing to you is summer. in the past year and a half. We
our Renaissance Cardholders, 1) to explain the importance of want to continue to grow together
members and guests along with a this “public golf” aspect to our Due to this construction, we will be in all aspects and utilize the full
successful public golfing program business plan having all public potential of our club. Our highest
at The Highlands and The Groves and 2) to let golfers check priority is to grow membership,
to complement the private you know that Bobby Jones Groups in on the main along with improved member
member’s course. we are looking clubhouse side of programming and maintaining
for additional
play here at the the property for the golf courses to preserve
Both aspects are critical to the ways to create Meadows...over this season. It property values.
financial viability of the Club. I and enhance the is impossible to
have said many times that our value of these $350,000 in annual move these two I appreciate the community's
54-hole mix of golf course play is two prominent revenue to groups across understanding of the overall vision
unique in our market and presents groups that help the street for any for the club and our resources.
us with exceptional opportunities make our yearly our facility. practice prior Welcoming these large groups
to utilize our assets creatively plan effective. to play due to of public golfers offers them an
to produce revenue while we having shotgun formats. We will opportunity to experience the
continue to serve our Renaissance Our plan is to utilize our assets as NOT be blocking off the entire club and will lead to multiple
Cardholders and members and creatively as possible as we emerge range and will also select times membership opportunities as we
look for additional added value in from the pandemic restrictions. to provide a limited number of continue to work together. I ask
that regard. Our Club’s Board of Governors stations so that there are minimal that you embrace our Bobby Jones
have approved providing some disruptions to our members and friends with welcoming arms and
In March 2020, the Club created a limited access to our private member groups (we have met with even introduce yourselves to share
relationship with two large groups driving range and putting green our group leaders prior to this the joy of being a member of the
of golfers who formerly played only on the day of play for these communication, and they agree.) community and/or member at
on the Bobby Jones Golf course. two groups. This decision is due to There will ALWAYS The Meadows Country Club.
The two Bobby Jones Groups play the parking restrictions across the be space available for our
here at the Meadows on Mondays street with the new Community members to practice.
and Wednesdays usually on The
Highlands course. They have
been a delight to work with and
have been incredibly supportive
to our club. Together, they are
responsible for over $350,000
in annual revenue to our facility.
Their patience and allegiance to
The Meadows Country Club has
been a true blessing, especially
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HOLIDAY CHEER IN
Menorah
Lighting
Tree Lighting & Carols
Ugly Sweater LJanuary 2022 THE MEADOWORD 13
N THE MEADOWS
THE MCA
Special thanks to Fernando Viteri PA, Premier
Sotherby's, our sponsor for the MCA Holiday
Party. There was plenty of fun, holiday cheer
Holiday Party
and new memories made by all.
Laughs
As the clock strikes midnight, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.
I hope all your wishes and dreams come true in 2022. If a new home is on that list,
I’d love to help you achieve it. Call me to discuss your next real estate decision.
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The Garden Club Presents
Bird Walks Are Back
Cornhole Anyone?
Every Thursday 3-4:30 pm
Composting Learn about the birds that live in
The Meadows. Walks are led by
Jeanne Dubi. No reservations required.
Anybody can play, only rule is you must Thursday, January 6 Bring binoculars.
wipe off the equipment for your 2 – 3 pm THURS JAN 13, 8:30 am
fellow residents after play. RSVP to Meadows Garden Club at Meet at southwestern corner of
Email Susan Weisse meadowsgarden334@gmail.com The Meadows shopping village
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FRIENDLY REMINDERS
If you wish to use the patio for an activity or event, it requires a reservation. Please
contact Sue Lytle at 941-377-2300 to make arrangements.
If you reserve space for an association meeting, activity or event and are unable
to come, please call and let us know, so someone else may enjoy using the space.
Space is limited and we ask that you be considerate of others. Thank you.
HOT STOVE LEAGUE
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We have fun!
Book Club JOIN THE
Wednesday, MEADOWLARK
Tuesday, January 11, 9:00 am POETRY GROUP
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always welcome. Fridays of each month
Contact: Mark Pienkos 2 pm at MCA from 10:00 to Noon
262-325-8039
Call Michael Bruno
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Winds
see page 21
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Creating Something New
Liz Barnett—Craft Group
O ur creative crafters are always
looking for something new.
Seeing what’s possible is a skill that
Baby Basics, http://www.
babybasicssarasota.org, is an
all-volunteer group that provides
oriented high school full time.
Haven Industries provides
vocational training and work
self-sufficiency.
SPARCC (Safe Place And Rape
can become a habit. At the Craft diapers and kindness for families opportunities as does its Heavenly Crisis Center), https://www.
Group, we practice that skill each of the working poor who do not Haven bakery and its Upscale sparcc.net, provides state-certified
time we dream up a new project. receive government assistance. Resale store which are staffed by domestic violence and sexual
We get in the habit of looking at Currently the group serves 131 adult clients. Life-long security and assault services including a hotline,
the world and seeing possibilities families who receive diapers care is ensured for adults living in crisis counseling, support groups,
instead of barriers. each month from the group’s its six group homes. hospital and court advocacy and
“diaper ladies” whose interest and an emergency shelter with family
But we do more than dream about encouragement strengthens ties to Resurrection House, www. rooms for mothers with children,
possibilities. We make a dream the community for these struggling resurrectionhousesarasota.org, is rooms for single women to share
become a reality each time we families while a sufficient supply a faith-based day resource center and a separate area for men.
create something new. Taking of diapers ensures happier, for the homeless that provides Last year 126 adults, 99 children
action when we see possibilities healthier babies. showers, restrooms, laundry, and 16 pets were sheltered there.
becomes a habit too. It’s a habit SPARCC also conducts community
that can extend far beyond awareness and education programs
making crafts. on violence prevention and healthy
relationships for students from
So it isn’t surprising that the Craft elementary through high school in
Group shifted their annual craft an effort to break the cycle
sale to an outside event at the of violence.
MCA when the pandemic led to
restrictions on indoor activities. At our meeting on January 5,
But it might be surprising to learn creativity will be on display as our
that they didn’t stop there. Heidi members present ideas for new
Scheckler looked at The Meadows crafts to make this year. Then we
Farmer’s Market in the parking will be off – learning new skills,
lot of the Shopping Village and discovering new ways to use
saw a possibility for a new sales materials, enjoying the sense of
venue. A possibility that she quickly accomplishment that comes from
made into a reality so that on Nov. The Haven, http:// counseling, medical treatment, creating, making new friends, and
28, the Craft Group had a table communityhaven.org, located food, clothing, telephones, a chapel deepening the bonds of community
at the Farmer’s Market, where just a few blocks away on Desoto and spiritual guidance, as well as that arise from working together.
Heidi, Dottie Barr and Carol Road, is an enclave providing a place to store possessions and We would love to have you join the
Larsen sold Christmas Crafts a wide range of services each to receive mail. With the work of fun on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 am
and Fascinators to appreciative month to 800 individuals of all nearly 200 volunteers, the center is at the MCA Community Building.
customers. ages with disabilities. Beginning able to function with a small staff
at infancy, children with physical and is funded entirely by donations. If you can glue, we want you.
At the January MCA Board of and developmental disabilities It meets the immediate needs of
Directors meeting, the proceeds receive early intervention therapies. individuals who become homeless
from all our Craft Sales will be Special-needs students from 7 area in a caring and compassionate way
donated to the following local high schools receive services there and provides services that form a
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The Write Stuff The Old Becomes New as We Preserve and
Share Our Memories
Liz Barnett—Memoir Group Chair
Everyone has a story to tell. A story that others want to hear. A story worth preserving.
Y ou’re invited to tell and preserve the stories of your life at the Memoir and Life Writing Group on the First and
Third Friday of each month from 10 am until 12. Beginning on January 7 and 21, you can join on your computer
through Zoom or participate in person at the MCA. For more information or to arrange to participate in the meetings
by Zoom, please email us at meadowsmemoirs21@gmail.com.
Here’s what to expect if you attend. The heart of the meeting is reading stories we have written and reacting to the pieces
that others have written. After each story is read, group members give their reactions and advice. We always begin the
discussion with what was good about the piece and what we liked most. You can come just to discuss the stories if you
haven’t written anything. Each meeting concludes with a brief explanation of specific techniques to improve memoir
writing. Writing prompts are given for those who want suggestions, but you can write about whatever you wish.
Most of our members want to preserve their stories for their families. Others want to relive past experiences
and find that having an appreciative audience for their stories adds to their enjoyment. Some want to reflect on
their lives, to define who they are and how they got that way and find a safe place to explore their memories at
the group. A few want to publish their memoirs. Three members have published
memoirs using material honed in our meetings and several are currently writing Join the Memoir Group
books. Whatever our goals, we find that a deadline and an appreciative audience
motivate us to take action, to write and to tell our stories. We will be ready when and tell your story,
life presents an opportunity to tell our stories as in “The Frog Story” which follows.
your memory.
The Frog Story
Liz Barnett
“What was the craziest thing The lab assistant would check us on campus – the smell might lead
you ever did?” asked my out as we turned in our frogs to to an inquiry. Under the honor
granddaughter, Ella. him, but suppose I slipped a frog system, we would have to admit
into my purse and went to the our guilt if questions were asked.
“Do you think I would do anything restroom before the lab ended. Lee
crazy?” I replied to stall for time. could gather up my stuff as well We decided to go out for beer and
as hers and turn in her frog when pizza and to dispose of the frog on
Here’s to “Oh, Grandma, you have told me
tons of crazy things you did. What
the lab closed. I probably wouldn’t
be missed. Every student checking
our walk downtown to the Null
and Void Saloon. But no suitable
was the craziest?” out would have turned in a frog. It trash cans appeared and I was
a New Year could work. still holding the bag with the frog
I was happy to be viewed as more as we finished our pitcher of beer
and New than an old lady in sensible shoes and watched the waiters rush by
and I had a story ready, one I had holding pans of pizzas aloft. We
beginnings! written in the Memoir Group.
So, I began to tell what would be
were mesmerized as we watched
them balancing the pans on one
remembered as The Frog Story. hand above their heads.
Thinking of selling
or purchasing? We were scared. Our first lab That’s why we saw them, the mean
girls from our dorm who regularly
NOW is the time!
practical exam in Zoology 100 was
Monday. The lab was open for an sneered at us and who had stolen
extra study session on Saturday Lee’s boyfriend, Bill. There they
CONTACT ME TODAY! and my roommate, Lee, and I sat at a table behind us, giggling
Beverly Petz spent the afternoon there studying Surprisingly, it did work. We as they waited for their pizza.
CALL OR TEXT: every inch of the frogs we had been made it back to our room and Suddenly it wasn’t fun to be there
941-685-0884 dissecting all semester. continued our frog study. But we anymore. But just as Lee and I
beverly@ were now scared that we would stood to leave, a waiter holding a
beachtobayhometeam.com But with only 15 minutes more to be discovered. We had visions pizza aloft headed in our direction.
study, we were still scared. Did of a SWAT team of campus cops Clearly, he would deliver it to the
we really know enough? ZOO 100 storming in, shouting “I smell mean girls. So just as he paused
was a notorious flunk-out course formaldehyde.” to avoid running into us, I slipped
designed to weed out the unworthy the frog from the bag. As I walked
from Duke’s pre-med track. We No police raids occurred, but by past him, I deposited it on top of
needed to have a frog to study all Sunday evening we had a new the pizza.
weekend. problem. How would we dispose
Don’t just work with a Realtor, work
with an Experienced Meadows Realtor! of the frog? We were afraid to As we walked out the door, we
Then we hatched a brilliant plan. throw it away in the dorm or even heard the mean girls screaming.January 2022 THE MEADOWORD 21
The Four Winds Preview
Geraldine “Jerry” Bernier—The Meadows Book Club January Preview
I n a novel that calls to mind
The Grapes of Wrath, Kristin
Hannah’s The Four Winds (St.
daughter-in-law,
mother, farmer,
immigrant, and
a year before
writing it and
turning it in at
Kristin Hannah is a former lawyer
and prolific writer. Her 25 books,
including The Nightingale, her
Martin's Press; 2021) explores activist for farm the beginning of most famous, have been best
the themes of motherhood, laborers’ rights. She the pandemic. sellers. Several have been optioned
immigration, and climate is welcomed into her She hoped her for movie treatments. Ms. Hannah
change all through the life of husband’s family novel would is a graduate of the University of
one character. The resolute Elsa as a fully capable help put a face Washington and the University
Wolcott ascends from poor-little- adult. She embraces on need and of Puget Sound law school. She is
sick-girl to labor activist during motherhood poverty and married, has a son, and lives on
the Great Depression. zealously. Her work would give us Bainbridge Island, Washington.
on her in-laws’ the ability to
Elsa had suffered a childhood family farm is nearly empathize with Please join the discussion of
illness from which she recovered enough to keep it others. The Four Winds on Wednesday,
years ago, except in the eyes of viable as the rains January 12 at 2:00. Plans at the
her family. Exaggerating their dry up and the Dust "The Four time of this writing are that we
concern for her health, while at Bowl descends. She Winds seems will meet in person at the MCA
the same time showing her little then must answer the question: eerily prescient in 2021 . . . Its Building. Should that change,
affection, she lives a limited life in when are things bad enough to message is galvanizing and notice will be sent to book club
a smothering household. leave and look for something else hopeful: We are a nation of members. To add your name to
somewhere else? scrappy survivors. We’ve been the book club membership list,
Rebelling from this suffocating in dire straits before; we will be please contact Joanne Simons at
treatment, Elsa dares to meet In a recent interview, author again. Hold your people close.” ― SimonsJC1@gmail.com.
a boy and is launched on her Kristin Hannah said she The New York Times
life’s journey, becoming a wife, researched this novel for over
Book Club Schedule
TITLE AUTHOR PRESENTOR DATE
The Four Winds Kristen Hanna Lois Robinson January 12, 2022
The Other Einstein Marie Benedick Jerry Bernier February 9, 2022
The Lost Girls of Paris Pam Jenoff Dorothy Raleigh March 9, 2022
The Engineer's Wife Tracey Enerson Wood Cindy Kodish April 13, 2022
The Light in Hidden Places Sharon Cameron Barb Beisel May 11, 2022
The Meadows, Hub of Sarasota
Resales ending the months of November 2021 and
November 2020 In The Meadows & Sarasota County
SALES THE MEADOWS SARASOTA COUNTY
Sales 2021 & 2020 ↓2021 (18) 2020 (32) ↓2021 (1056 ) 2020 (1109)
Median Sale Price ↑$360,000 $224,950 ↑$395,000 $312,000
Condominium Sales ↓2021 (15) 2020 (28) ↓2021 (328) 2020 (392)
Med Condo Sale Price ↑$324,900 $215,500 ↑$349,900 $271,750
House Sales ↓2021 (03) 2020 (04) ↑2021 (728) 2020 (717)
Med House Sale Price ↓$425,000 $520,000 ↑$418,750 $340,000
For sale on the 30th ↓2021 (06) 2020 (28) ↓2021 (657) 2020 (1863)
Property Pending ↓2021 (24) 2020 (27) ↓2021 (1430) 2020 1714)
Listing Supply ↓2021 (0.3) 2020(0.9) ↓2021 (0.6) 2020 (1.7)
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