Proper rotation is the key to a powerful golf swing. You must have your upper body (shoulders), and your lower body (hips) fully rotate to a balanced finish. You start with your weight evenly distributed, and when you turn to the top of your backswing, most of your weight should be on the inside of […]

Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer! We are grateful and proud of our members who keep their workouts, games, and aqua classes going strong through the sweltering heat. Ever wonder why they’re called the “Dog Days” anyway? It’s during this time of year that Sirius, the Dog Star, shines brightest in the sky. Pretty […]

Like many of you, we ended up in Burnt Store Marina on a whim that turned out to be one of the best decisions we ever made. Here’s how our version of the fairytale played out. We were doing the Great Loop, a 7,000-mile boat trip around the eastern third of the United States. We […]

The Dog Park Committee has picked a pavilion contractor, and the engineered drawing has been submitted to Lee County for approval. We know this part of the process will take the longest, and we will keep you up to date on the progress. We are anxious to have a permanent structure for our members and […]

Although the official Bocce Club season has ended, you may find some enthusiastic year-round residents still at play on Tuesday afternoons from May through October. The bocce court is adjacent to the northeast side of the parking lot at Burnt Store Marina Country Club.  During the season, play is from 3 to 5 p.m., followed […]

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 […]

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. […]

The wading bird that I see most frequently from my house, is the Little Blue Heron. It is constantly walking the pond shoreline looking for prey. However, identification can be tricky. The juvenile Little Blue starts out all white. It can easily be confused with the Snowy Egret, as both are white 24-inch-tall birds. A […]

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 […]