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The Meadoword
October 2021
The Meadoword
The Meadows Community News and Lifestyle Volume 39, Number 8
Spicing up Fall
again
The Meadows Canine Commons, fun events,
progress on our capital projects
and more.
COMMUNITY OUR LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES MEADOWS RENAISSANCE CLASSIFIEDS
NEWS Pages 10-19 AND EVENTS IS CHANGING OUR Pages 22–23
Pages 2–9 Page 10-11 LANDSCAPE
Pages 12–13
2 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
Community News Variety Is The Spice of Life
Jan Lazar—MCA Board President
“
V ariety is the spice of life”
This phrase was first seen in
1785, in William Cowper’s poem
do other things that distract us
from what is happening around
us are a hazard to ourselves and
destination. Local realtors are
bemoaning the lack of availability
of homes, villas, condos and rentals
The Task: “Variety is the very those around us, especially the here in The Meadows. While
spice of life, that gives it all its children. SLOW DOWN, pay this is a good thing for us, and
flavor.” Over the past 235 years, it attention and help keep yourselves for the value of our homes, it is
continues to be as true as when it and others safe as you travel leading to a number of developers
was first penned. We all know that through the community. We proposing higher density building
it is the wide variety of things in have a good safety record but as adjacent to us. We need to watch
our lives and in our environment more things are going on, more these proposals and be prepared
that help to keep each day people are moving around, often to comment on public hearing for
interesting. When we had to deal is places where we haven’t seen re-zonings which may affects us.
with a serious limitation in the them before. And there are lots We are a gem with lovely green
variety of things we could do each of workers working on Meadows space, mature trees, and spaces
day, limits on where we could go projects and individual owner's between us, which is becoming
and with whom we could socialize projects. We are a busy, thriving increasing uncommon here in the
with, it turned the flavor of our community, not a sleepy little region. That adds to our property
lives a little bitter. But even with haven where activity is low. Stay values but it also makes us need
that, we still had and continue to alert, be considerate of those to be always vigilant in protecting
have variety that adds the spice around you and make sure we are those irreplaceable assets. When
to our routines and makes life all having the enjoyable life we the trees are gone, and everything
interesting. want to have. is built on or paved over, we will
never get them back. We here
Seeing what limiting the variety As the height of hurricane season in The Meadows adopted as our
in our lives can do, we can all the is upon us, we also need to avoid mission and vision a commitment
more appreciate the many new being complacent because we have to preserving and protecting our
initiatives in our community. As been lucky for so long. Now is a green space and the beauty and
we open new facilities, add new great time to make sure dead tree environmental positives they
programs, and see new neighbors limbs are pruned to avoid dangerous provide to us. We all need to work
moving in, the flavor of our lives flying debris in any serious wind we together to achieve this. If we don’t
gets better and better. This issue may get. And be prepared to move make an concerted affirmative
includes reports and photos of other things that can be turned in to effort to preserve these treasures,
REMINDERS the various new facilities that flying threats in strong winds. This they will surely be lost before we
are either under way or already includes flower pots, urns, smaller know it. So I urge all of you to work
completed. It highlights the many statuary and outside furniture or hard to help us keep The Meadows
new programs we have available to grills. We did have one serious wind the haven that it still is.
all the residents of The Meadows. storm in August and we saw a lot of
New to It shows us a vibrant spice for our limbs down and other things blown Finally, and on a note I wish didn’t
The Meadows? lives if we only make the choice to around. We can keep our selves, our need to keep reiterating, COVID
utilize some of the many options neighbors and our homes safer if continues to endanger us and
WELCOME that have opened to us. We urge we pay attention to severe weather
warnings and be proactive in moving
requires our continued vigilance.
you to look at all that is available Masks, social distancing, and
Pick up your and choose those things which will potential missiles inside. Our vaccinations are best protections.
“Newcomers Packet” most enhance your lives. Emergency Preparedness Committee Please keep yourselves, your
at the MCA does a great job of alerting friends and neighbors and our
2004 Longmeadow While we are looking at all the the community and providing families who visit safe from
positives in our Renaissance, we recommendations and assistance in serious illness. Nothing is ever a
also have to continue to address being prepared. Pay attention and as guarantee, but we need to do all
some of the things we still need to one famous rock song by Queen says we can. We thank you for your
Annual Assessments
do. As we have more families with “keep yourself alive”. cooperation with the various
are mailed in January.
children here in The Meadows, requirements and limits that this
If you have an address change,
please contact MCA by email: we must be more cognizant that Changing topics, I want to take continues to place on our activities.
mcaaccounting@ speeding, being on our telephones note of the fast pace of sales
meadowsca.com while driving, wearing headphones in The Meadows. Like many Thank you for your support.
to ensure prompt delivery of while we walk or ride bikes or areas in Florida, we are a prized
your assessment.
Our Vision Our Mission
To be known as a well-maintained, welcoming, To preserve the property values, ambiance and
safe community with up-to-date housing, vitality of our community.
activities and services designed to meet the
needs of all residents.
October 2021 THE MEADOWORD 3
SPICE IT UP
Frances Rippcondi—MCA General Manager
F all is the perfect time to add
a little spice not only to your
recipes but to your life. Although
Meadows’ residents and The
Meadows Country Club members.
For additional information
COVID continues to be an please contact Sue Lytle, Lifestyle
obstacle, you can still add a little Coordinator at 941-377-2300 for
zest to your life by celebrating, assistance.
learning and looking toward
the future - right here in The Learn Something New About
Meadows. your Community
Learn something new and expand
Celebrate New Things - Canine your knowledge base. Stimulating
Commons your brain with information about
After months of planning and your surroundings is the best way Q. Will there be a separate fee to Look Towards the Future
approvals, and input from the to learn about the community you use the new Meadows Community Having something to look forward
dog committee, the community live in and the latest happenings Lifestyle & Wellness Facility? to keeps us energized, focused
dog park is now open. Celebrate in The Meadows. Understanding and looking toward the future.
your dogs’ freedom to run without and following the basic rules A. No. The new facility will And here at The Meadows there
being on a leash at The Meadows and regulations set forth by the house meetings, events and is a lot to look forward to. Our
new dog park – Canine Commons. MCA promotes a friendly, strong, activities along with the fitness renaissance plan has kept us on
The dog park is great way to meet and unified community working center. Access to the fitness center track and focused on the future
new people, socialize while being together to achieve similar results and other recreational offerings as we continue to enhance our
entertained by your furry friends. - a safe, healthy and friendly are included in the Renaissance structures, common areas and
You don’t have to be a pet owner community. Access Plan which is a part of your lifestyle program.
to enjoy the antics and frolicking assessments. Specialty events,
of dogs having fun. Here’s a quick peppering of parties and classes may have a The excitement around The
questions commonly asked by small charge associated with them. Meadows Community Lifestyle
The MCA has set in place dog park residents to the MCA team that Aside from celebrating a new & Wellness Facility continues
requirements to ensure the safety will help keep you in the know. building, things will be the same as to mount. Crews finished the
of your dog and the community. they are now. pond expansion and turned
Therefore, all residents wanting Q. Who sets MCA’s policy on their focus toward installing the
to use the dog park must be a COVID regulations and mask Q. What do my MCA infrastructure (water, sewer,
Renaissance Access Card holder and requirements? assessments pay for? stormwater and utility lines).
Before you know it, the slab will be
A. MCA assessments pay poured and vertical construction
all expenses required for the will begin. This facility will be
operation, management, lifestyle the perfect venue for meetings,
activities, safety patrol, repair, learning, activities, events and
maintenance, and improvement celebrations.
of roads and other common
areas in The Meadows. This The best way to add flavor to your
includes expenditures for lakes, social life is to become active and
canals, lighting, landscaping, get involved. Planning your next
have their pet registered at the MCA. A. The Meadows Community horticultural improvements, activity or event will liven up your
Board of Directors. All policies are irrigation, drainage, and aquatic social life and keep you looking
Registration requires filling out set by the Board of Directors and it plant control. The Meadows has towards the future. Whether you
a dog owner Informational form is management’s responsibility to 85 lakes, 14 miles of walking trails enjoy activities such as Bingo,
and submitting proof of pet’s implement the policies. and an abundance of open space Bridge, Crafts and Mah Jongg or
vaccinations for both rabies and which receives monthly care along you prefer to join social mingles,
DAPP/DHPP (which is Distemper Q. Are golf carts allowed on with a wide range of activities music events and parties, The
- Adenovirus - Parainfluenza – pathways? provided for residents. Meadows has it all.
Parvovirus) in advance of entering
the park. Once registered, A. Yes. Bike paths in The Q. What do I need to do if I want The MCA’s primary goal is to
your Renaissance Access Card Meadows are limited to bicycles, to make exterior improvements to preserve and protect our property
will receive a sticker showing pedestrians, and golf carts. my house? values and lifestyle within the
proof that you have submitted Bicycles have the right-of-way over community. We will continue
the appropriate paperwork to pedestrians and golf carts, and A. All exterior improvements to make enhancements to our
the MCA. In addition, you are pedestrians shall have the right- (landscaping, painting, removing community and provide residents
required to have your Renaissance of-way over golf carts. All bicycles trees or replacing windows an active lifestyle then can be
Access Card with you when and golf carts using the bike paths etc.) require an Architectural proud of and enjoy.
utilizing the park as this is the must be equipped with a warning Application. The only exception is
best way for us to determine device such as a horn or a bell to if you can add plants to an existing
our park is being used solely by alert other users of the paths. landscape bed.
4 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
Assembly of Property Owners Update
Mike Mazur—Assembly Chair
T he first 2021-2022 program
for the Assembly of Property
Owners occurs on Wednesday,
the tragic building collapse in
Surfside, raises new issues and
questions about risk management
in serving on the Board of
Directors must have submitted
an application form by October
list of nominees if the number of
applicants exceeds that limit. As
we did last year, the presentations
October 20, 2021 at 4 pm when and the fiduciary responsibilities 1, 2021 in order to be considered that each of the applicants make
we present Insurance Updates of association boards. Tom will by the Assembly Delegates who will be recorded so that those
presented by Tom Kochis, Partner provide the latest information serve as the nominating body. The can be shared with the Assembly
and Vice President of Sales for on trends that are developing for Assembly Executive Committee Delegates representing the
Atlas Insurance, an independent the upcoming years. In addition, is responsible for confirming that condominium and homeowner
insurance agency based in Sarasota. he will touch on the HO6 condo applicants are Meadows property associations and the commercial
insurance market for condo owners based on official county entities that are property owners.
As the dozens of Associations owners and the property and records. They also contact each
within The Meadows commence casualty market for single family applicant to confirm their interest The October Assembly meeting
the budget process for next year, homeowners. in serving in these three-year will be a hybrid event so watch for
we have asked Tom to provide an voluntary roles. MCA Constant Contact notices in
overview of current developments At the October 20 meeting, the days before the meeting for
in the key coverages areas for applicants for the three positions At the November 17, 2021 meeting, remote connection information.
those entities. Many of you that will be open on The Meadows the Assembly Delegates will vote Please note that priority for in-
already know, the Association Community Association Board of to confirm the nominees from person seating is being provided
insurance climate in Florida is Directors will be introduced and among the field of applicants who for the Board applicants, Assembly
often in flux and this year is no will briefly address the Assembly will become candidates for the Delegates and then other
exception. News of double-digit delegates and other attendees. MCA election. The Assembly rules residents. In person seating will
rate increases, possible diminished specify that there be no more than be on an advance reservation basis
coverage, and our highly litigious As announced in my last article two nominees above the number and the reservation and ticketing
society are just some of the factors and publicized in multiple of open positions. In its role as the process which will be outlined in
that are raising concerns among Meadoword ads, those Meadows nominating body, the Assembly Constant Contact notices.
association leaders. Additionally, residents who have an interest delegates will vote to narrow the
October 2021 THE MEADOWORD 5
Spicing Up Fall
Of course in Standards Terms, it is sprucing up Fall!
Bob Clark—Standards Chair
A s I reflect on my comments last
month hoping that by now we
would feel safer because the worst
would be a safety check of your
home. While we do not have a
major problem with crime in Architectural Review
of COVID would be behind us, I The Meadows, one of our recent
have to be greatly disappointed. home burglaries could have been August Approved Applications
When this was written we are prevented by the simple task of
Springlake Condo Assn 4939 Rutland Gate
having an upsurge in the virus that installing a safety bar or placing a
4852 Greencroft Rd 4626 Arborfield Rd
may eclipse the past peaks of this rod in the track of a sliding patio
dreaded plague. I hope that the door. Thieves can additionally be 4521 Highland Oaks Circle 3405 Highlands Bridge Rd
booster shots and an increase in deterred by light or sound through 3319 Highlands Bridge Rd 3818 Oakley Greene
the percentage of us who have been the installation of a motion detector 2927 Taywood Meadow 3321 Sandleheath
vaccinated will soon get us back to activating a light or an alarm. 4563 Windsor Park 3385 E. Chelmsford Cl
normal. My special thanks go out There are a number of relatively 4563 Windsor Park 3017 Rosemead
to the staff of the MCA for their inexpensive home security systems 5045 Vivienda Way 2850 Wrenwood Ct
scheduling of both the Flu and or devices on the market today that 3303 Ringwood Meadow Chanteclaire Condo Assn
Pneumonia vaccines at the MCA could help protect your home and 3677 Longmeadow 4717 Ringwood Meadow
building. belongings. 5112 Everwood Run 4773 Ringwood Meadow
5416 Downham Meadow 2928 Heather Bow
But enough of my ramblings On the positive side, in spite of a 2403 Arborfield Sq Quail Hollow Condo Assn
about COVID, how are things difficult year there have been many 4717 Ringwood Meadow 3818 Surrey Ct
going with the work of the great things that have happened in
4771 Ringwood Meadow 5234 Villa Majorca Ct
Standards Committee? As was the Meadows and those great things
5419 Chantilly Sarasota Manatee Jewish Housing
evident from the number of the were driven by the people who live
5370 Everwood Run
approved Architectural Reviews here. Your ideas, suggestions and
in last month’s Meadoword, the participation on committees and
hard work by the residents of The projects have and will continue to
Meadows to keep this a premier make this a great place to live. As
property in Sarasota is continuing
at a good pace.
individuals and a community we
have made this a very good home. PLEASE
The cooler months are just around My continued appreciation goes
Do Not Feed the
the corner and this gives us a good
chance to upgrade some of our
out to our talented staff and the
many volunteers who make the WILDLIFE
landscaping without suffering the positive things happen here. It is
heat of summer. Fall and Winter our combined synergies that have It is against state law to
are the ideal times to plant trees resulted in a comfortable place to feed wildlife and fresh
in Florida as the cooler weather live for all of our residents.
prevents burnout and promotes
water fish.You never
root growth. It is also a good time want to teach wildlife
to refresh your lawn with an over that YOU are their food
seed or new sod for a lush, green source. They can forage
look in the Spring. for food on their own.
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6 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
MEADOWS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEMBER DUTIES, RESPONSIBILTIES AND EXPECTATIONS
Jan Lazar—President and Bob Clark—Vice President
A n individual elected to
the position on the Board
of Directors of the Meadows
making decisions or acting in any
official capacity.
and policies of the organization. The
exercise reasonable care, good faith
and due diligence in governing the
plus special meeting and work
sessions as needed. There is usually
no meeting in August as most
Community Association must First and foremost, each affairs of the Association is required. committees are on summer hiatus.
be committed to observing and Board member has a fiduciary
promoting the highest standards responsibility to act in the best A Board member must respect A member of the Board must
of dedication and ethical conduct interest of the community. This the confidentially of sensitive maintain a professional level of
in the performance of their requires that actions and decisions information presented to the Board courtesy, respect and objectivity in
responsibilities. This includes the be made taking in to account during executive sessions. all matters and activities that come
avoidance of any conflict of interest the whole community, not any before the Board.
between their board service on one segment. A fiduciary has a A Board member must make full
behalf of the MCA and their own legal liability which can involve written disclosure of interests, Board members are assigned
personal, professional and business personal liability if they do not act relationships and holdings that duties and roles by the President
interests. As a candidate for election in accordance with their fiduciary could potentially result in a conflict and are expected to perform the
to the Board, it is important that the responsibilities. Such a failure can of interest between themselves and duties necessary to fulfill those
following be understood. result in a personal liability which any action being taken on behalf of responsibilities. This may include
is not covered by MCA’s Officer’s & the MCA. serving as a committee chair or
Each member of the Board Directors E & O policy, and usually liaison, serving on one or more
of Directors has duties and not covered by personal insurance Board members are required to committees representing the Board
responsibilities that are defined such as an umbrella policy, if they take a State mandated certification in meeting with other entities, etc.,
from several sources. The MCA act outside their authority or breach course within (90) days of election and reporting back to the Board.
documents, Florida Statue their fiduciary responsibility. to be a board member. This When representing the Board, the
720, other legal commitments certification is required to be on file Board member has a responsibility
including contracts, adopted A member of the Board of Directors with the MCA. to represent Board policies,
policies, adherence to regulatory of the Meadows Community requirements, etc.
requirements and more all require Association must abide by the Board members are required to
Board member adherence when Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws attend meetings, including regularly Board members do not have the
scheduled Board meetings, special authority to make commitments
meetings, and committee meetings or incur legal or financial
as assigned. Regular Board meeting obligations on behalf of the Board
NEW HOURS STARTING OCT. 4th are held on the second Thursday of or the community nor to sign
OPEN 7 DAYS FROM NOON to CLOSE each month at 1pm and the annual any document which would be
meeting held the first Monday in construed as a commitment on
March. Typically, there are (10) behalf of the community unless
or (11) regular meetings per year authorized by action of the Board.
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Monday to Friday 3PM to 6 PM
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
food & drink specials The Meadows Community Association MCA seeks
applicants for election to the 2022-2023 MCA Board
of Directors. Interested property owners are invited
to submit their names for consideration no later
than noon on October 1, 2021. All applicants must
complete a Personal Information Questionnaire
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC For more information call
5013 RINGWOOD MDW SARASOTA FL 941.342.5050 the MCA at 941-377-2300
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October 2021 THE MEADOWORD 7
Welcome to October
Michael Cox
A utumn has always been my
favorite season. While I love
living in Sarasota with all that we
wary of these! Do not click links,
open attached files or give out
personal information such as your
are able enjoy here year-round, social security number if you do not
I miss experiencing an actual know the source of the message. If
autumn. Having grown up in the message is something you think
Chicagoland I looked forward to you should be concerned about, you
the heat of the summer ending can always follow up with a call or
and “sweater weather” beginning, email from your end.
crisp air and colorful trees, Bears
football (in particular, sitting with Keep track of your financial
friends and reminiscing about the accounts. Review them on a regular
’85 Bears, decade after decade basis. If you use autopay for bills
after decade). This being said, I‘m it’s easy to forget this. Use secure
trying to learn to enjoy autumn passwords. Use a separate password
while relaxing around the pool and for each online account. Change
remembering raking way too many passwords every now and then. I
bags of leaves. know this is a pain, but it’s worth it.
Now, without sounding like an Since we often give our email address
alarmist, I’d like to touch on to stores or people we meet, it’s a
cybersecurity. I’m certain we’ve all good idea to use a separate one for
heard of hackers stealing personal your financial accounts. Create a
information. Unfortunately, it’s new email to use as the email contact
become almost commonplace. for your financial accounts. Look
While I’m definitely not an expert in into putting freezes or locks on your
cybersecurity, or much of anything, credit with the three main credit
for that matter, I have made an effort bureaus – TransUnion, Equifax
to learn what I can and found a few and Experian. Consider purchasing
easy steps that can be taken to be identity theft software.
proactive regarding online security.
I hope by now we all know to be
suspicious of text messages or email
that include links or attached files
they are asking you to open. Phone
calls saying that some problem
exists with something like your
social security or credit card account
and they are there to help. Be very MHOA presents their contribution
to the dog park.
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
AUGUST SAFETY
REPORT
D uring the month of August,
2021 there were nineteen
(19) incident-free days, four (4)
Suspicious Person: On Thursday,
August 19, 2021, in the 3000 block
of Willow Green a male approached
more than last month. There were the handyman for a unit. The male
nineteen (19) reported incidents, said to the handyman that he knew
eight (8) less than last month. the unit was for sale and wanted to
There were one hundred twenty see the inside. The handyman did
(120) citations issued this month, not let the male in the unit.
eighteen (18) more than last month.
In the event of an emergency 911
The non-emergency 941-316-1201
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
The Meadows Safety Patrol 941-809-0084
8 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
Spicing up Fall
Might Get Dicey
MOST IMPROVED Roy Wysnewski—August Report
2021 FALL AWARDS
JUDGING: November 2-3 W eather Analysis: August
is the first month this year in
which both temperature and rainfall
Meadows Rainfall and
Temperature Data
August
were somewhat normal.
For New Improvements Rainfall: 11.39 inches (YTD: 36.87
in.) 23 yr. August rainfall average:
It appears that the heat dome we’ve
TO BE ELIGIBLE
10.55 in.
been under since January 1st may be
Average high temperature: 93.F
Submit an dissipating. Above-normal monthly Above normal high-temp. days: 16
Architectural Review temperature spreads began the year Record high-temperature days: 3
at +6 F for the first three months,
to be nominated
then declined to +5 F in April, May, they upped the range to 15-21.
and June, +3 F in July, and finally
Your submission should
+1 F in August. However, that As of September 1st, eleven named
reflect The Meadows
near-normal August temperature storms formed – Bill, Claudette,
high standards of curb appeal
was certainly deceptive. I’m sure Danny, Elsa, Fred, Grace, Henri,
Homes and Associations many residents thought that it was Julian, Kate, and Larry. At this
are eligible a warmer month because we felt the rate, the number of named storms
‘heat’. This is explained by the daily should equal, if not exceed last
presence of dew-point and wet-bulb year’s record number!
The most improved winners temperatures near maxed-out levels
will receive – 77 F each with heat indices in the Both our atmosphere and the
a check for $250 and very dangerous 103 F to 124 F range! bodies of water surrounding
have their property Summarizing the other important Florida – the Atlantic Ocean and
featured in The Meadoword. temperature statistics: Maximum the Gulf of Mexico – continue to
daytime temperatures exceeded be super-energized via prolonged
normal on 16 days, and there were high temperatures. The potential
Lesley Totten, Chairman
three record high-temperature days. for tropical cyclone development is
elevated, consequently, everyone
Historically, August is the wettest needs to remain vigilant for the
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October 2021 THE MEADOWORD 9
DISASTER SUPPLY KIT CHECKLIST
General First Aid Important Documents
At least two weeks' supply First Aid Manual Insurance cards
of medication, medical Sterile adhesive bandages Medical records
supplies used regularly and of different sizes
a list of allergies Bank numbers
Sterile gauze pads
List of the style, serial Credit card numbers
Hypoallergenic adhesive
number, and manufacturer Copy of social security
tape
information of required card
medical devices Triangular bandages
Copies of birth and/or
Flashlight Scissors marriage certificates
Do not use candles and be Tweezers
sure to have enough batteries Other personal documents
Sewing needle
Radio Set of car, house, and
Battery operated or hand Moistened towellettes office keys
cranked radio, a NOAA Antiseptic Service animal I.D.,
weather radio veterinary records, and
Thermometer
Cash proof of ownership
Banks and ATMs may not be Tube of petroleum jelly
Information about where
available after a storm Safety pins
you receive medication,
Soap the name of the drug, and
Pet Care Items Latex gloves dosage
Pet food and water Sunscreen Copy of will
Proper identification Aspirin or other pain reliever *Items should be kept in a water
proof container
Medical records/ Anti-diarrheal medicine
microchip info Antacid
A carrier or cage
Laxative
Vehicle
Muzzle and leash
Cotton balls Keep your motor vehicle
Water and food bowls tanks filled with gasoline
Q-tips
Medications
Supplies for your service
animal Food and Water Phone Numbers
Food Maintain a list of important
Clothing Enough for at least seven (7) phone numbers including:
Include seasonal or rain
days, nonperishable packaged
or canned food and beverages,
county emergency
management office, Sign up for
gear and sturdy shoes or snack foods, juices, baby
food, and any special dietary
evacuation sites, doctors,
banks, schools, veterinarian,
Email Updates
boots.
items a number for out of
Non-electric can opener town contact, friends & family
Special Needs Items Paper plates
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specialty items for infants,
small children, the elderly,
Plastic cups Face masks Updates
and those family members Utensils Disinfectant wipes Activities and Events
with a disability. Water (1 gallon per person) Hand sanitizer Latest Club Event
Releases
go to: https://www.
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Our Lifestyle Activities, Events & Services
Garden Walk In MCA Halloween Pet Costume Contest
The Meadows Friday, October 29, from 2:30 pm– 3:30 pm
PRESENTED BY
THE GARDEN CLUB
Join Hester Jeswald on a tour
of the Memorial Garden,
Butterfly Barden on Butterfly
Lake and landscaped areas in
The Meadows, as she identifies
Florida friendly plants.
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 7
9:30 AM
FOR RESERVATION EMAIL
meadowsgarden334@gmail.com
MCA Trunk or Treat
Mindful Friday, October 29, Outside at
Walking MCA parking lot.
FUN
IN THE MEADOWS 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Participants, who want to pass out
Outdoor active meditation grounds candy from their trunk, or wish to
us, and opens the world of awareness attend, call Sue 941-377-2300.
and our senses to the beautiful
nature surrounding all of us. Please
FUN
join us for
Mindful Walking
MCA Parking Lot MCA Outdoor
Saturday
Halloween Boo Bash
FUN
October 16—8:30 am
You may want to bring a folding chair Friday, October 29
to sit as we talk about the practice and 6:30 pm– 9:00 pm
then we will begin our walk in the area.
Sign up with lynnelockie@gmail.com RSVP to Sue call 941-377-2300
space is limited,
secure your ticket today!
$15 per person.
SOCK HOP
OUTSIDE UNDER THE STARS
AT MCA, THURSDAY
NOV 4, 6:30-9 PM-tickets $10
LIVE MUSIC * DANCE OFF
BEST 50’s LOOK * HULA HOOP CONTEST
Collecting NEW socks
for local children's shelter.
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE — Register now. Limited Space.
Call Sue 941-377-2300October 2021 THE MEADOWORD 11
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
12th Annual
Veterans Day C
elebration
Honoring All M
eadows Veterans
WHERE: The M THE MEADOWS
CHORUS
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Regency Room y Club
WHEN: Thurs
day, November
LUNCH: Com 11, Noon
plimentary
All Meadows V
eterans, their IS BACK & LOOKING FOR MEMBERS
are welcome. guests & frien
Registration is ds
Call 941-371-6 re q u ire d. The Meadows Chorus
000 will resume rehearsals on
Veterans Day C
ommittee Chair
Saul Feldman & s Thursday, October 14
Joe Gleason
to prepare for the holiday season.
New chorus members are welcome.
For more information,
please contact Paul and Becki Felten at
SAVE THE DATE 941-724-9589
Saturday, November 13
Driveway Garage Sale, 8 am-1 pm
Craft & Bake Sale, 9 am-2 pm
(Located at MCA )
AND A NEW ADDITION
The Garden Sale
(Located at 4975 Waterbridge Down. )
Participants must sign up by November 1 to be included
on the Garage Sale Map. Please check with your
association to confirm they will be participating
prior to signing up with MCA. N I N G C L INIC
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To make an appointm
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877-266-7768
Residents, if you see these
ROCK MARKERS rocks while walking along our
many walking paths within
The Meadows, please do not
Get your Flu shot at MCA
pick these up and take them
along with you.
These are rock markers that
Oct 5—10 am-1 pm
The Garden Club places when Oct 6—1pm to 4 pm
Protect yourself and our community.
planting a variety of plants, in
The Meadows.
Thank you. Reservation Required
Call 941-377-230012 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
MEADOWS RENAISSANCE IS C
Moving forward- a new community lifestyle and wellness building under
construction, expanded outdoor dining, new equipments along the
walking trail, a new dog park, new benches, new trees and water plants,
renovated bridges! Improvements in The Meadows are underway all
over the community. All these improvements offer more recreational
and lifestyle opportunities while maintaining and enhancing the most
valuable asset in our community after our residents- our green space!
We want to thank you all for all the support and positive feedback.
Jan Lazar—MCA Board President
Canine Commons kicked off
its opening with fun & barks of happiness.
Thank you to our sponsors, who made our Canine Commons Dog
Park kick-off opening special.
Jersey Mikes, WSRQ, Three Dog Bakery, Dog Perfect, Bay Road
Animal Hospitals and Wolf Gang Bakery.
Adding to Our Trees
We enhanced our environment by adding more
trees and aquatic plantings to our landscape.
Trees provide oxygen, store carbon, stabilize the
soil and gives quality of life to our community New maintenance trash
and our wildlife. enclosure.October 2021 THE MEADOWORD 13
CHANGING OUR LANDSCAPE
Centre Court Lounge decking/dining
expansion is completed.
THE MEADOWS COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE
The Pond expansion is completed and infrastructure continues to
progress—building slab is soon to be poured.
Harvest Bend Bridge
repairs completed.
FVL work in progress, temporary entry soon to be completed.14 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
Falling for Spice—For taste. For health.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
“There are more than 100 common and triglyceride levels. That’s people with arthritis. stir-fry dishes, smoothies or
spices used in cooking around the especially important for people sipping it in tea. You can also add
world. Spices are concentrated with diabetes who are at greater Meal tip: Want to add this it to homemade salad dressings
sources of antioxidants,” says risk for developing heart disease. powerhouse spice to your diet? and baked goods.
Diane Vizthum, M.S., R.D., Cinnamon is not a replacement Rub it on roasted vegetables and
research nutritionist for the Johns for diabetes medication or a meats, sprinkle it in tacos or create Allspice comes from a tropical
Hopkins University School of carbohydrate-controlled diet, but a curry. evergreen tree. It’s native to
Medicine. “But some have been it can be a helpful addition to a Central America and the West
more studied for their therapeutic healthy lifestyle. Ginger to Relieve Nausea Indies, but is used around the
properties than others.” Meal tip: Try sprinkling it on world in just about every culture’s
yogurt, fruit or hot cereal, or use cuisine.
Some of the best spices can be found it in stews and chilis or as a meat
at your local market. Here, Vizthum rub. The spice itself is the unripe, dried
suggests which spices to consider berries of the Pimenta diocia tree.
incorporating into your meals. Turmeric to Fight Inflammation Its spicy, slightly sweet flavor is
similar to cloves, nutmeg, and
One note: Most studies that Ginger is a tropical plant that’s cinnamon. Allspice can be added
show benefits use supplements been used in Asian cultures to sweet or savory food, or even
to control the dose of spice (or for thousands of years to treat brewed as a tea. No matter how
the spice’s active compound) that stomach upset, diarrhea and you enjoy it, allspice has several
participants consume. Often these nausea. In the U.S., it comes in health benefits.
provide bigger doses than you’d Turmeric is best known for its use in a variety of convenient forms —
normally eat in a day. Indian curry dishes and has become lollipops, candies, capsules and Allspice Health Benefits
a trendy superfood for its ability to teas. You can also purchase the
Cinnamon to Lower Blood Sugar reduce inflammation — a common dried powder in the spice aisle of
cause of discomfort and illness. the grocery store, or buy it fresh to
make teas or grate into recipes.
One of the components of turmeric
is a substance called curcumin. Research has found that ginger is
Research suggests it may reduce effective at calming pregnancy-
inflammation in the brain, which related nausea and reducing The minerals, vitamins, and
This popular spice comes from has been linked to Alzheimer’s tummy upset after surgery. antioxidants found in allspice
the bark of the cinnamon tree disease and depression. In a small Some studies have also found may have several health benefits.
and is used in everything from study of adults over 50, those who that ginger cuts the severity of Many of the compounds in allspice
pumpkin spice lattes to Cincinnati consumed curcumin supplements motion sickness or prevents the are being studied as potential
chili. Cinnamon is especially great over the course of 18 months had symptoms altogether. It may treatments for inflammation,
for people who have high blood improvement in memory test even help with chemotherapy- nausea, and even cancer.
sugar. It lends a sweet taste to scores. They also reported being induced nausea and vomiting
food without adding sugar, and in better spirits. Most impressive? when taken along with anti-nausea Cloves and Cumin
studies indicate it can lower blood Scans of their brain indicated medications. (Ask your doctor Cloves are low in calories but a
sugar levels in people with type 2 significantly fewer markers first before taking ginger while rich source of manganese.
diabetes. associated with cognitive decline. on chemotherapy drugs, as it can
Cinnamon Health Benefits have a negative interaction with Cumin- Cumin seeds may be a
Cinnamon may also provide Because of its anti-inflammatory certain medications.) good source of iron, manganese,
heart-healthy benefits, such as qualities, curcumin is also effective Meal tip: Work this zingy spice magnesium, calcium, and
reducing high blood cholesterol at reducing pain and swelling in into your diet by adding it to phosphorus.
The Meadows, Hub of Sarasota
Resales ending the months of August 2021 and August
2020 In The Meadows & Sarasota County
SALES THE MEADOWS SARASOTA COUNTY
Sales 2021 & 2020 ↓2021 (28) 2020 (29) ↓2021 (989) 2020 (1112)
Median Sale Price ↑$275,000 $236,900 ↑$367,400 $295,000
Condominium Sales ↑2021 (24) 2020 (21) ↓2021 (309) 2020 (372)
Med Condo Sale Price ↑$237,950 $205,000 ↑$305,000 $240,000
House Sales ↓2021 (04) 2020 (08) ↓2021 (680) 2020 (740)
Med House Sale Price ↑$465,500 $320,000 ↑$390,000 $320,000
For sale on the 31st ↓2021 (06) 2020 (39) ↓2021 (753) 2020 (2410)
Property Pending ↓2021 (27) 2020 (29) ↓2021 (1395) 2020 1687)
Listing Supply ↓2021 (0.2) 2020(1.4) ↓2021 (0.8) 2020 (2.0)
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Spicing Up Your Celebrations
Ashley Watts—TMCC Outside Catering Director
H ello everyone! We hope you’ve
stayed cool this summer; things
have certainly been hot, hot, hot here
from six-course bespoke tasting
menus to an evening of just dessert.
Personalized menus, unique décor,
space. Newly painted, the fantastic
views combined with our impressive
gleaming wood floors and the grand
casual get-togethers, neighborhood
gatherings, and appreciation parties
let us take over so you can enjoy.
at The Meadows Country Club with bar make for a charming area. Ideal
private events. It seems the word is for live entertainment and with All of these spaces and the ones
out that we are the place to be! plenty of room for dancing, you and located across the street (to include
your guests can really let loose! Our our spacious outdoor deck and
Recently, we hosted a “Passport new Banquet Menus offer anything pool area) are also in the process of
to Italy” themed 80th birthday, a from a Flatbread or Stir-Fry Station revitalization and are available for
Mexican surprise 50th birthday, and to a Sushi Display with House-Made all to use. Room charges are waived
we decked out the entire Regency Wontons or Chef Kory’s famous for members of the club. Please call
Room with mountain scenes for total privacy, and your own staff for fried chicken and biscuits. This me with any questions, and let’s
a “Three Bears” baby shower. We the evening will ensure you and your room works well for both cocktails start planning your next fantastic
turned The Fountain View Lounge guests have an exceptional one-of- and hors d’œurves or down-home, celebration!
into an orange grove for a “Cutie” a-kind experience. This service is delicious meals; you decide!
party… and that was just in August! what entertaining is all about here Call Ashley Watts for your next event.
We know how to help you throw a at The Meadows awatts@theiconteam.com 941-377-8552.
party! Country Club:
Making our “What a wonderful evening!
The beautiful newly renovated guests feel Everything was PERFECT!
Regency Room can accommodate exclusive and I couldn’t believe all the
30 to 200 guests. We can transform unique. Come personalized touches, it was
this gorgeous space into anything and see for my favorite birthday dinner in a
you can think of; the world is your yourself and let long time, thank you so much.”
oyster here! Floor-to-ceiling windows us plan a private MW, The Meadows
give you and your guests incredible dinner for you
views of our beautiful landscape and yours. It is
and golf course. Linen, centerpieces, the “crème de la “What an absolutely amazing
decorations, and helpful planning are crème” of private evening last night. Everything
all included. With our experienced events! was over the top (food, service,
staff and world-class chefs, we are decorations and of course the
indeed a one-stop shop. Sometimes you people) This will be a memory I
“Just Wanna know I will never forget as well as
While a big party is always grand, I’ve Have Fun,” which is precisely what Next to the Fountain View Lounge my dad. “
recently had the most fun planning The Fountain View Lounge offers. is one of my favorite spots, The LD, San Francisco
the intimate and extraordinary Perfect for parties of 50 to 100, the Fountain View Lounge Patio. Fall
dinner parties in The Boardroom. Fountain View Lounge is an exciting is right around the corner, so this
Able to accommodate up to 25 beautiful Patio is the perfect place “The dinner that Chef Kory
guests, this very private room is a for a cocktail party or evening soiree. designed and prepared showed
marvelous way to spoil your loved We can accommodate up to 40 off his awesome five-star
ones and friends. Breathtaking people, and with a gas fireplace, culinary talents. Each course
panoramic views of the water and twinkle lights, and the best view was perfectly executed, truly
surrounding nature truly make this in The Meadows overlooking the delicious and professionally
a perfect escape from the ordinary. water, bridge, and putting green, you presented as well.”
Our culinary team will sit down and your guests can’t help but have MM, The Meadows
with you and plan what you want, a good time! An excellent spot for
$5516 themeadowssarasota.org THE MEADOWORD October 2021
Kinda corny but is it spicy?
The National Confectioners Association
BEST KEPT HISTORY OF CANDY CORN and orange colors. Originally, it
Fall Awards Candy corn has existed for more
than 100 years. According to
legend, a Wunderlee Candy
was delivered by wagon in wooden
boxes, tubs and cartons.
October 4-7 Company employee named George
Renninger invented the confection
The process of making candy corn
is very similar today, but now
in the 1880s. The Goelitz Candy machines do much of the work.
Criteria for Judging Company (now Jelly Belly Candy Manufacturers use a corn starch
Company) started producing molding process, in which kernel-
Single Family Homes and Associations Qualify! candy corn around the turn of shaped depressions are made in
Excellent Maintenance the century and continues the a tray of corn starch. Candy corn
tradition today. is made from tip to tip in three
Creative Landscaping color passes. First, the depression
Candy corn first appeared when is filled with partially set white
Curb Appeal
the United States was a largely candy, known as mellowcreme.
agrarian society, and its tri- Next, the orange mellowcreme
color design was considered is added. The mold is then
revolutionary. Lack of automated finished by adding the yellow
machinery meant that candy corn mellowcreme, and the entire candy
was only made seasonally, likely is cooled. After it has finished
starting production in late August cooling, the trays are emptied and
Winners will receive a check and be and continuing through the fall. It a confectioners glaze is added to
highlighted in The Meadoword. has remained unchanged for more make the kernels a little shiny.
than 100 years and is a favorite At last, the little candy corns are
at Halloween. ready to be eaten.
Jerry Bernier-Best Kept Chair
How is Candy Corn Made? Candy Corn Fun Facts:
In the 1900s, many men needed • October 30 is National Candy
to work together to produce candy Corn Day.
corn. Sugar, corn syrup and other
ingredients were cooked into a • Candy corn is not just for
slurry in large kettles. Fondant and Halloween anymore. Candy
marshmallow were added to give makers have made candy
a smooth texture and bite, and 45 corn themed for Christmas,
pounds of warm candy was poured Valentine’s Day and Easter
into buckets called runners. in recent years. They’ve also
Men called “stringers” walked introduced several additional
backwards, pouring the candy into flavors of candy corn – from
cornstarch trays imprinted with peppermint to pumpkin spice.
the kernel shape. It took three
passes to make the white, yellowOctober 2021 THE MEADOWORD 17
Mix and Mingle in a comfortable home setting.
Sipping &
Socializing
outside, in The
Meadows.
Special thanks to our Mix and Mingle
sponsor AVIVA for helping to make
our social a success, and to Melinda
Haney, AVIVA—Director of Sales and
Marketing.
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Safe Healthy and Happy with Vaccines
David J. Smith, VMD—Bay Road Animal Hospitals
Your Neighborhood Pet Store
C ongratulations on the opening
of The Meadows Dog Park!
These beautiful areas are important
recommended as preventative care.
Worm eggs can remain infective in
for both the physical and mental the soil for long periods after the
well-being of your dog. As the stool that contained them is gone.
caretaker of your pet, you will also Dogs can easily pick up the eggs on
enjoy good exercise and bonding their nose and ingest
with your dog. them. To prevent your dog from
being infected we recommend
To be safe while at the
park, a few precautions are
important. Core vaccines
are essential to the health of
your pet and your neighbors'
pets they are in contact with
at the park and elsewhere.
Make sure you have your
pet updated with rabies
and DAPP/DHPP vaccines.
Full-Service Grooming In addition to those core
Healthy Pet Foods vaccines needed for The These preventions should also be
Meadows Canine Commons given every month.
Gourmet Baked Treats Dog Park, dog owners will
Stylish Essentials want to incorporate other vaccines heartworm prevention to protect Prevention of these problems
that will add to the health of against intestinal parasites. will make your dog park
Plush & Tough Toys their pet. Kennel cough in both The prevention should be given experience much more enjoyable
Collars & Leashes bacterial and viral forms is starting monthly, year-round. and worry free.
to be diagnosed in our hospitals.
A Treat of A Franchise Opportunity Even though most dogs recover Fleas and ticks can also be a
in 7-10 days, some may develop problem where dogs congregate.
pneumonia. Bordetella and Canine Effective flea and tick prevention
Influenza vaccinations are also is available with your veterinarian.
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Make Getting Together a Special Occasion
Liz Barnett—Craft Group
F all seems more like the beginning
of a new year than January 1
does. The pace of life picks up in the
spiced things up at our meetings
with fresh ideas and enthusiasm.
We added another professional
Josephine has taught three classes
in different card making techniques.
We are now happily making an
Fall and life is more exciting. You craft person to our group when even greater variety of cards for our
are ready to stop lolling about and Josephine DiLeonardo joined November 13 Craft Sale.
want to begin new projects. You’re us shortly after moving to The
ready to cook real meals; spice-laden Meadows. Josephine had studied You can make your year new, while
chili bubbles on the stove instead of art in Italy and completed her you add some fun to your days and
training at the Parsons School of make new friends, by joining us
Design after she came to New York. every Wednesday from 9 to 11 am at
cookware clean as well as the Multitalented like many of our The Meadows Community Building.
knitted dishcloths and the crochet- crafters, she has made fine jewelry We’re currently making ornaments
topped hanging towels that are and conducted cooking classes, as for Christmas trees and holiday
perennial favorites at our annual well as making cards to sell. After packages, as well as jewelry, cards
Craft Sale. For the kids, they’ve reading about the Craft Group in and a variety of holiday decorations.
made fanciful bath mitts shaped like The Meadoword, she came to a You’ll also be making a contribution
fish, elephants and monkeys that meeting hoping to meet women
will lead to bath time fun and maybe with similar interests since she knew
hot dogs on the grill. School starts. to washing behind the ears with no one in The Meadows.
Football with tailgating fun replaces no protests.
baseball and its statistics. Best of all, Of course, Josephine brought in some cards
snowbirds return to The Meadows. there is more she had made and as soon as we
to life than saw ¬her cards filled with butterflies
Even before the return of our cleanliness, with movable wings that made them
seasonal members, the Craft Group and there is appear ready to fly, we wanted to
was busy. Our needle workers never more fun for learn how to make cards like that.
stop; whether they’re knitting and little ones Then we saw her cards that used
crocheting at a meeting or at home, with mittens shaped like pandas other techniques to make special to our community because all the
their fingers are flying. Along with or bunnies, cuddly stuffed toys, occasion cards by incorporating crafts will be sold and the proceeds
crocheted shells and shawls, they blankets and bonnets. fabrics, original sketches and a bit of donated to local charities. If you
have made plenty of scrubbies to glitter. We wanted to learn to make can glue, we want you.
whisk countertops and no-stick During the summer new members those too. Happy to share her ideas,
ra s o ta , Brought H ome
The S p ir it o f S a
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community home. They live here, with purpose
and meaning at every turn. Embracing the
beauty of Sarasota and our 27-acre campus.
Curating a thriving arts and cultural scene.
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