Bocce Buzz…That’s The Way We Roll!

The end of Bocce season has come We made many friends and had plenty of fun As friends we do part At summer season’s start Looking forward to rolling the ball once again The Bocce Club wishes everyone at Burnt Store Marina a healthy active summer. Be well, and we look forward to seeing everyone […]

Dining Venues

LINKSIDE CAFÉ @ Burnt Store Marina C.C. 941-637-6405 | http://www.bsgac.org 23415 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda Open to the public *Lunch – Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. *Dinner – Tuesday & Friday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. *Call for information for specialty dinners. *Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Walk-ins are gladly […]

Enjoying Your Walk

One morning a fellow walker stopped me and asked what the distance was around Prosperity Point, and how far was it from there to the front entry gate. With lots of residents returning and enjoying our pedestrian paths, I offer the following. All distances were measured with a GPS while riding in a golf cart. […]

Architectural Review Committee

Are you thinking about updating your home? Any changes to the exterior of residences in Burnt Store Marina (BSM) are required to have Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval. This applies to all homes, including homes in a condo association. If this approval is not granted through ARC, you may be asked to modify or remove […]

Rules for Driving Golf Carts

There has been some confusion about operating golf carts in Burnt Store Marina. Please be aware that there are rules for golf cart use, and a violation will get you a citation from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Effective October 1, 2023, golf carts may not be operated on any “streets” by someone who is […]

Blood Donation News

Words cannot express our appreciation to the 44 volunteers who donated 40 units of blood at the Monday, March 10 Burnt Store Marina blood drive. It was a fantastic record-breaking day for the Big Red Bus! Was it the windy cloudy day that kept golfers home, or the boaters ashore, or visitors saw our signs? […]

Sheriff’s Report – March 2025

• 14 Speeding Warnings ○ 6 Residents ○ 8 Non-Residents • 19 Stop Sign Warnings ○ 14 Residents ○ 5 Non-Residents • 2 Other Infractions ○ Equipment, Failure to secure load, Expired Registration, Tag Violations And Expired Insurance

Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)

The two most common doves in Burnt Store Marina are Mourning and White-winged Doves. We also have Common Ground Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves. The Mourning Dove has a long-pointed tail and black spots on its wings. The White-winged Dove has a squared off tail and white wing patches that show predominantly in flight and white […]

Tight Lines… The Bite is Finally On!

Finally, the wind temperature and tides are in harmony, and the bait fish are moving into the Harbor. Spring is here, and the many species of fish found in the harbor are beginning to actively feed. Reports from anglers have said many species of bait fish are schooled up, and eager to be netted by […]