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The Eagles Nest Area, 360 degrees, as seen from the approximate center. October 2005
The Eagle's Nest Area, a Landings Centerpiece
One lengthy paragraph in the DECLARATION OF MAINTENANCE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON THE COMMONS FOR THE LANDINGS sets out the basis for the The Eagles Nest Area, sometimes erroneously referred to as The Eagle Preserve.
The 7.4 acre, 600 foot diameter circle backs up to 19 residential lots on Landings Blvd., Kestral Parkway South, Kestral Park Terrace and Landings Terrace. A plat of the area shows two houses with corners touching or almost touching the area, but no linier footage on the border. (By way of full disclosure the Eagle's publisher owns one of those properties.)
The original document clearly established the area as the private property of the developers, C&M Associates. A quitclaim deed filed March 17, 1987 turned ownership and responsibility over to the Landings Management Association.
In the course of The Landings 25 years all indications are the site has deteriorated badly.
The eagle and any remnant of the nest are long gone. The nesting tree is likely one either gone or one having lost virtually all it canopy growth. There are no county, state or Audubon Society records of the eagles or their nest. Nor is it listed as an abandon site.
There remained no eagle sightings until Christmas Day 2007 when Landing resident, Dave Bewley spotted an eagle. Within a few weeks a pair of eagles had constructed a large nest. Full coverage is available in a full color supplement published by The Landings Eagle in March 2008. (Click here to read supplement)
The Eagle has run several articles on the area in the four years since the paper was reestablished. They can be reviewed below.
The area has clearly deteriorated . Exotics - a term used to describe non-native to Florida and undesirable - have infested the area. Many of the tall pines, a signature of The Landings have died, some from disease some from a natural life cycle. Some experts say they have not reseeded because the of exotics and mowing of the area.
Because of the construction of homes around the area drainage problems have occurred. Several groups are seeking solutions to those problems.
Recent "brainstorming" sessions raised the visibility of the condition of the Eagle's Nest Area and inspired two residents, Jack Jost and Larry Fleming to examine options for the property's improvement.
They have developed a thoughtful approach to solutions.
As of August 2008 specific plans have been recommended. It has evoked controversy among some residents, especially a group of those living along the perimeter of the Eagles Nest Area. See a complete exploration of the issues involved below entitled Eagles' Nest Area - Proposals, Plans, Counterproposals and Objections, August 2008.
This page and it various links allow a full exploration of the area, the proposals and the controversy.
If you'd like you comments added e-mail them to use at: LandingsEagle@comcast.net. They will be added to the page.
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Drainage Engineering Proposal December 2006
This proposal is an engineering study and estimate based on the semicircle drainage swale
View Report (PDF reader required) CLICK HERE
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The Landings Eagle Stories, Individual Reports Click each to read
Fire Mitigation Report May 2007
Eagles, the Landings, the Preserve - June 2002 And the Rains Came - July/Aug 2003 Legal Status of Eagle's Nest Area Sept//Oct 2003 Walk on the Wild Side -December 2003 Spelman Objections to The Eagles interpretation Dec 03 County Letter, How to Make Changes Dec 03 Slash Pines Felled - March 2004 Observing the Eagles Area - Commentary
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Drainage Repair Estimates - Eagle's Area
This report was developed in 1998 and contains proposals and cost estimates as of that date. Current estimates for the same work would be substantially higher. It describes one option, of which there could be several others.
View Report (PDF reader required) CLICK HERE
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Fleming/Jost & Others Background Research Click each to read Dr. John Morrill recommendations base on 4/20/06 Walkthrough Those affected by Drainage Issues of Eagles Area Cost Estimates and Potential Funding Sources Dec 2005 Statement to LMA, November 2005 Report: Enhancing The Landings Nature Preserve - October 21, 2005 An Expert's View of Experts View the Eagle's Area Bruce Holst, Research & Conservation Department Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - June 27, 2005
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Petition circulated Nov 2005 requesting LMA not to spend money determining the legal status of use of the Eagle's Area as a "park" but supporting "improvements.
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The Covenants Defining The Eagle's Area Click image to enlarge
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Other Documents
Quitclaim Deed C&M Associates to LMA
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