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From the Section 22 BOD

• July 2025
• BY GREG BEATON, TREASURER

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It only makes sense that when I take my turn for The Beacon Section 22...

Hurricane Preparation Guide

• July 2025
• By Burt Store Marina

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Remember – The First Three Days are on You Make a hurricane plan in advance...

Mark Your Calendar – Out and About

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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INSIDE THE GATES DATES • Tuesday, July 1: Deadline for the August Beacon. Article and...

RESOURCE HUB

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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Burnt Store Marina CC News

• July 2025
• BY JOHN ABBOTT, GENERAL MANAGER, BSMCC

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We have a birthday this month. That’s right, our country turns 249 years old on...

RULES OF THE ROAD

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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Motor Vehicles: Always drive your vehicle on the right side of the road. There are...

BSMCC July 2025 Schedule of Events

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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BSM Donate a Tree A Living Tribute

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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Golf Tip of the Month

• July 2025
• BY BILL CONNELLY, MANAGER OF GOLF OPERATIONS

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It’s that time again to get back to the basics. We have all hit a...

The Transformative Benefits of Consistent Massage Therapy

• July 2025
• By Massage Envy

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WHY ROUTINE BODYWORK IS MORE THAN A LUXURY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE In today’s high-stress, always-on world,...

Fitness, Friends & Fun…Welcome to Summer and Our Newest Instructor Stefanie McGee!

• July 2025
• BY CYNDI MATTHEWS

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STAY HYDRATED THIS SUMMER During this “melty” time of year, staying hydrated and listening to...

Platinum Point Yacht Club – Fun and Games

• July 2025
• BY LORETTA STEEVES, DIRECTOR

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You probably recognize the Platinum Point Yacht Club tagline: PPYC a Place to Belong. But...

Architectural Review Committee

• July 2025
• BY BARRY GROESCH, CHAIR

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Are you thinking about updating your home? Any changes to the exterior of residences in...

Bocce Buzz… That’s the Way We Roll!

• July 2025
• BY CAROLE ROMAINE, INDEPENDENT HOME OWNER

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Although the official Bocce Club season has ended, you may find some enthusiastic year-round residents...

DINING VENUES

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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LINKSIDE CAFÉ @ Burnt Store Marina C.C. 941-637-6405 | http://www.bsgac.org 23415 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda...

Marina Beat

• July 2025
• BY TERRY BAUER, GENERAL MANAGER, SAFE HARBOR MARINA

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Greetings Residents of Burnt Store Community, As we approach the upcoming hurricane season, we want...

Rules for Driving Golf Carts

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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There has been some confusion about operating golf carts in Burnt Store Marina. Please be...

Enjoying Your Walk

• July 2025
• BY JAN MCLAUGHLIN, FORMER BEACON EDITOR

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One morning a fellow walker stopped me and asked what the distance was around Prosperity...

Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)

• July 2025
• BY RICK READ, BURNT STORE RESIDENT AND AUDUBON SOCIETY MEMBER

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NEW PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER In case you haven’t heard, the Peace River Wildlife Center...

Tight Lines…It’s Fishing Time with the GREEN MACHINE

• July 2025
• BY JAY LEV, BURNT STORE ANGLERS

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I rarely write about the use of a special lure but looking at my log,...

Recipe Box

• July 2025
• BY JENNIFER LECLAIR, PELICAN WAY

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Mexican Black Olive Salsa I recently had this dip while visiting with some Georgia friends...

Is That a Poisonous Snake in My Yard?

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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EASTERN CORAL SNAKE Regardless of what some people say, Florida snakes are not aggressive, and...

Gardener’s Wheelbarrow

• July 2025
• BY MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS

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Ready for thunderstorms in the lightning capital of the United States? July’s average of 23...

July’s Off-Beat Holiday Adventures

• July 2025
• BY MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS

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July’s most important holiday is, of course, the 4th of July. This is the date...

BSM22.ORG – BURNT STORE MARINA WEBSITE HELP

• July 2025
• By Burnt Store Marina

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To be sure that you are up to date on all that is happening in...