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 […]

Greetings Residents of Burnt Store Community, As we approach the upcoming hurricane season, we want to provide you with important updates regarding dock repairs, and share some tips to ensure our community remains prepared and resilient. I am pleased to inform you that the ongoing dock repair and seawall projects are progressing steadily. Our dedicated […]

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 […]

NEW PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER In case you haven’t heard, the Peace River Wildlife Center is moving! You don’t know who they are? In their words, “Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center tucked neatly into the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta […]

I rarely write about the use of a special lure but looking at my log, I came across a fishing trip that I would like to share with The Beacon’s readers. The water temperature was approaching 90 degrees, and the beginning of summer was well under way. A crew I often fish with was anxious […]

Mexican Black Olive Salsa I recently had this dip while visiting with some Georgia friends in St. Augustine. Not only is it delicious, but is super easy to make, and was a nice flavor change from a tomato-based salsa. Ingredients: • 2 – 4 oz. can chopped black olives • 1 – 4 oz. can […]

EASTERN CORAL SNAKE Regardless of what some people say, Florida snakes are not aggressive, and unless they are cornered, most will flee when they see you. If you find a snake in your backyard, swimming pool, or garage, do not try to kill it – instead, try to identify it, and if it is non-venomous, […]

Ready for thunderstorms in the lightning capital of the United States? July’s average of 23 storms tops any month of the year. Expect precipitation of 8 to 9 inches. The rainy season eases the BSM irrigation water’s salinity creating opportunities for new plantings. • Selecting Plants – Look around at what is doing well within […]

July’s most important holiday is, of course, the 4th of July. This is the date that brave men, in Philadelphia, approved the Declaration of Independence. Here are the opening words, never to be forgotten: In Congress, July 4, 1776, The Unanimous Declaration of The Thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human […]

Imagine Burnt Store Marina in 2030: Another Wonderful Chapter in Paradise In 2021, Burnt Store Marina began a remarkable transformation, sparked by a dream of what our community could become. That dream became a strategy through the Vision 2025 initiative, and today, we are living the rewards of that vision. Standing on the threshold of […]