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The beauty of nature, a sense of community, great golf courses, a myriad of Club amenities and proximity to Savannah are perhaps the first things people think of when they describe life at The Landings on Skidaway Island . However, the services and facilities offered by The Landings Homeowner’s Association (the TLA), which are available to all residents, are unsurpassed by most residential communities. The TLA has been successfully managing this 4,500-acre community since 1997, when the... Read Full Story

Nicole Weller of Savannah, GA, was among the class of the Top 50 Kids Teachers for 2011, as announced by U.S. Kids Golf. Weller has been a junior golf instructor for 16 years and is currently the Head Teaching Professional at The Landings Club . This is the second time that she has been named a Top 50 Kids Teacher by U.S. Kids Golf. “I’m grateful each day that I have the opportunity to provide creative and educational golf activities for juniors ages three to 18,” Weller said. “Being... Read Full Story

On Saturday, March 24, The Landings Club will host its first ever USTA Recreational Coach Workshop. This exciting event is tailored to parents, coaches and instructors that have kids ages four and above interested in tennis. The workshop is also great for anyone generally interested in helping kids learn the game of tennis. Read Full Story

Often described as a city with Southern charm and a cosmopolitan flair, Aiken is a laid-back, charming community located near the mid-point of South Carolina’s long border with Georgia. With low-cost housing and taxes as well as a mild four-season climate, it’s easy to see why Aiken is one of the favorite retirement locales in the South. Founded as a winter retreat for wealthy Northerners, today, Aiken offers great golfing, hunting and fishing, and has received national acclaim in several... Read Full Story

For we Baby Boomers, the definition for “retired” is getting active. We are called the generation that won’t quit, and there are good reasons that we earned that nickname. We hit 50+, and we take up tennis, train for marathons and enter golf tournaments. We were just waiting for time. Now is our time to have fun. We are flocking in ever-greater numbers to communities that offer amenities that either suit our current interests or offer activities we would like to try. Look around, and you... Read Full Story

A picture perfect garden doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort. The secret lies in choosing plants that thrive on neglect. Plant them in the spring, and they’ll survive hot summers with little or no care. Succulents, such as agaves and aloes, are among the most drought and heat tolerant plants according to Lisa Barrus of Herb Creek Landscape Supplies in Sandfly, GA. “You can go on vacation for two months,” says Barrus, “and they’ll look exactly the same when you get back.” Read Full Story

If you’re a baby boomer, retirement is probably one subject that has been on your mind for some time. You’ve worked hard all your life and have probably given a lot of thought to how you want to spend the next part of your life. However, if you’re like many boomers, you might have delayed retirement due to the economy or feel unable to retire in the style which you have always dreamed. The good news is that you can retire now, within your means, and possibly in a much better style than you... Read Full Story

According to a Pew study from July 2011, one third of American adults own a smartphone, and that number will rise to 65 percent by 2015. So besides checking email, shooting Angry Birds, tweeting and posting Facebook updates, what exactly can you do with these devices? Believe it or not, you can leverage the processing and communication wizardry in your pocket to turn up your house’s heat, turn on the alarm, close the garage, see who’s on the couch, set your DVR and even watch your TV—and that... Read Full Story

Continuing the momentum from a strong 2010 (which saw a 38 percent increase in home sales versus 2009), The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island reports that sales in the community have again outpaced national and regional real estate levels and trends. According to Savannah Board of Realtor statistics, home transactions (closings) in all of Chatham County in 2011 were up 11.8 percent versus 2010, but home closings in The Landings were up a robust 30.7 percent in that same time period. Read Full Story

Somewhat ironically, the Occupy Wall Street Protestors filled the city park opposite Freedom Park as I approached, disrupting the otherwise somber, spiritual atmosphere. Filling the gaping hole formerly called “Ground Zero,” 16-acre Freedom Park opened September 11, 2011. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, a host of celebrities and 7,000 friends and family members of victims paid respects and vowed to never forget the 2,752 men, women and children who died at this sacred place. More than... Read Full Story