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 […]

Did you know…if you replace your lanai screening with the same color, an ARC application is not required. But, you guessed it, if you change the color, an ARC application is required. For all projects, go to the BSM22.org website to get your application.

April has quickly crept up on us—especially for those of us known as “snowbirds.” Soon we’ll be packing away our northern attire, stuffing our suitcases, and heading back to family and friends. But not before we celebrate the rest of this wonderful season in Southwest Florida! Let’s take a moment to reminisce about some of […]

One of the biggest complaints of anglers, during fishing trips during the cold-water season, is fish are not on the bite. To try and solve this age-old problem, I set about making radical changes to my rigging set up. Usually, I use a standard float leader hook combo during the winter months, when the harbor […]

Healthy almond flour muffins made with date paste! These muffins are perfectly moist and naturally sweetened. This recipe, from Brittany Mullins “Eating Bird Food,” is delicious and a keeper. ALMOND FLOUR MUFFINS INGREDIENTS • 1 cup almond flour • 1 cup 4 oz. medjool dates, pitted (about 10 dates) • 1/8 cup water • 3 eggs • 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil • 1 teaspoon vanilla • […]

It is prohibited to remove and reduce to possession or maliciously damage or destroy endangered plants on Federal lands. For private lands, it is illegal to collect, damage, or destroy endangered plants in violation of a state law including state criminal trespass law. According to WorldAtlas.com, there are 15 plants in the U.S. that are considered […]

On January 24, we received a call for help! An Osprey was on the ground inside Prosperity Point, flailing near the East Pool and then in the road. Further attempts to fly moved it onto the grass. Good Samaritans jumped in to alert the traffic to slow down and avoid striking the bird. A wing […]

• 11 Speeding Warnings      • 5 Resident          • 6 Non-Residents • 10 Stop Sign Warnings          • 6 Residents          • 4 Non-Residents

By now you should have seen some new growth on shrubs and trees. Patience is the byword with palms. Many will only put out 3 – 6 new fronds a year. If planning on doing some pruning – please…only remove fronds that have at least one third of their surface damaged or dead. Palms need […]