The Lee County Fertilizer Ordinance takes effect on June 1. DO MORE BY DOING LESS Doing your part to preserve our water quality is as simple as doing less yardwork! During the rainy summer season, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed your lawn into our waterways […]

Mom got our attention in May, and now that June has arrived, it’s time to shift our attention to Dad. Chef Seth has a wonderful brunch planned on Father’s Day with an omelet station and a carving station, and lots more great food and drinks. There will be 3-4 seatings, and reservations are important as […]

Motor Vehicles: Always drive your vehicle on the right side of the road. There are no “turn lanes” within Burnt Store Marina. Never drive your vehicle in lanes indicated for the use of bicycles and pedestrians. Always stop at stop signs. Never exceed the posted speed limit. Bicycles: Always ride your bicycle on the right […]

Recipe Box Smith Lake Cake What Can I Bring? is the name of the cookbook by Elizabeth Heiskell, where I found this delicious recipe. I have made it numerous times and it has never failed to bring me lots of compliments. This cake is good enough to beckon you in the middle of the night. […]

Greetings from the Fitness Club! Last month, we introduced you to the new Grand Poobah, Leigh Anne Hall. Now, we will take this opportunity to get to know our fantastic staff. Our first instructor, Kate Medina, teaches cardio/core, weight training, circuit, and tabata classes. • Two of Kate’s great traits are adaptability and resilience. These […]

PPYC HONORED AS BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR One of the things I like best about Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC) is that it provides opportunities to get involved both on-land and on-water. I am especially proud that many of the on-land activities involve our community at large. For several years, PPYC has organized an […]

The 2025 Bocce Club’s end of season “bring a dish” dinner gathering was graciously hosted at the home of Barbie and Jerry Newmin. We thank Barbie for her leadership this year, and look forward to her continuing guidance next season. Although the official season has ended, you may find some enthusiastic, year-round residents still at […]