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 accepted. CASS CAY RESTAURANT […]

The Annual Boaters’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. in the Tiki Hut. Our engineer, Hans Wilson of Hans Wilson and Associates, will be presenting an informational meeting about water quality. Hans will be available to field any questions you have about the marinaand waters in the area. Please join […]

Our next blood donation day in 2025 is Monday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your appointment online or plan to walk in. During peak season, I recommend making an appointment, especially for morning time slots. The bus hates to turn away walk-ins, but without an appointment this busy time of year, it […]

JONI W. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA One of the happiest moments of Joni’s life was quickly followed by the scariest. After giving birth in April 2018, Joni experienced a rare but serious condition that caused abnormal clotting in her body’s vessels, and she needed blood immediately. As doctors worked to stabilize her, the USAF Lt. Col. was […]

Everyone is seeking more distance off the tee. Below are three things you can do to help you get more distance for your ball. Be sure to sign up for the Shirts and Skirts Golf Scramble on February 1, at 12:30 p.m., the Pink Ball Scramble on February 22, at 9 a.m. Also, remember the […]

CLOSER LOOK AT LEG BANDS In November, we were on our way for an Audubon bird walk at Myakka River State Park when we saw two Crested Caracaras eating roadkill on highway 72. We stopped to take photos. The photos were posted on our Audubon’s webpage, which connected me to a fellow birder. He helps […]

Do you need to make some “sweets for your sweetie” for Valentine’s Day? This is a recipe from mymoneycottage.com for a non-traditional homemade fudge. It’s quick and easy, and made of only 6 ingredients and done in 15 minutes. It’s a beautiful and festive treat that combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the crunch […]

To be sure that you are up to date on all that is happening in the Burnt Store Marina community, you need to be up-to-date on the use of our website. Our website lists your Section 22 Board of Directors and how to contact them. In addition, there is news about your amenities, and document […]

Where should I fish during winter weather patterns is the million-dollar question asked by anglers during this time of the year. After many seasons of gathering fishing data from members of the Burnt Store Anglers, we can offer a few suggestions. Fish are very subject to water temperature and their feeding habits are especially impacted […]

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, as well as homes in a condo association. If this approval is not granted through ARC, you may be asked to modify […]