Welcome to April! We hope no showers will interfere with our BSM bocce play on Tuesdays!! April also brings on thoughts of planning adventures away from Burnt Store Marina during the off-season weeks for many of us. As you travel, looking for interesting destinations and activities, why not make playing bocce one of your goals. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Would you like to be a superhero in your community, helping your neighbors? The Burnt Store Marina Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is made up of your neighbors who have completed a Federal Emergency Management Agency approved program. This program provides them with the basic skills and equipment to prepare for, and respond to our […]

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 […]

As the flowers bloom and Spring graces us with its warmth, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible generosity and support we’ve received from our beloved Burnt Store Marina community. This year, our community’s compassion reached new heights as we came together to make a difference, celebrating our heroes in the […]

Alan of Polk City, Florida I was rushed by ambulance to the ER on February 25, 2022 because of a loss of blood caused by a bleeding ulcer. I was admitted to the Lakeland Florida Regional Hospital ER and received 4 units of blood. It is now 2 weeks later, and I am well on […]

You probably know mockingbirds, but do you know about shrikes? At a distance both birds look similar, with grey uppers, white underparts, and white wing patches seen when flying. But the shrike has a bold black mask on a larger head. The mockingbird has a more slender build and a longer tail, which is frequently […]

Several anglers have been reporting that the water temperature in the harbor has finally moved into the 70s. They have also observed that birds are now diving on bait fish in large numbers. That is a sure sign that fish are schooling up, and chasing bait and the actual bite by many species has finally begun. Along […]

• 5 Speeding Warnings ○ 4 Residents ○ 1 Non-Resident • 12 Stop Sign Warnings ○ 7 Residents ○ 5 Non-Residents • 5 Other Infractions ○ Equipment, Failure to secure load, Expired Registration, Tag Violations And Expired Insurance