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 [...]

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 [...]

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. The workshop [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Control your home from your phone 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 [...]

Sales up 31 percent versus 2010 following a 38 percent increase the prior year. 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. [...]

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 [...]

Green walls (also known as biowalls, vertical gardens or vertical vegetated complex walls) are wall structures partly composed of or filled in with growing plant matter. More than just easy on the eyes, green walls work like green roofs by filtering air and water, soaking up carbon dioxide and helping lessen the “heat island” effect [...]

Every golfer is restricted by the limits of his physical skill. Big Berthas or not, most of us still can’t drive a ball 300 yards, after all. The one thing within our control, however, is how we approach an overall round, a specific hole or a given shot. The most common fault committed by the [...]

Steven Freund, Executive Director of The Landings Club on Skidaway Island, was awarded the USPTA Georgia Facility Manager of the Year for 2011. USPTA is the world’s oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching professionals with more than 15,000 members worldwide and over 400 in the state of Georgia, along with 80 countries represented. It is [...]

Will your health affect your wealth? Most people see themselves living a long life, investing and planning throughout their working years to construct a financially secure future where they can spend time doing the things they enjoy the most. As part of your financial planning activities, it’s important to understand the potential impact that needing [...]

Crystal clear water and miles of shoreline at some of the finest lakes in the nation attract many people looking for retirement destinations at or near the water’s edge. Tennessee lake living offers tranquility, a relaxing environment and innumerable outdoor recreational activities. Tennessee boasts over 250 lakes and reservoirs, most of which were man-made. Nestled [...]