The Dog Park Committee is busy interviewing and comparing bids from vendors to build a new permanent shade structure that will cover the seating areas of both the small and large dog parks. The shade structure must pass the Lee County code guidelines and be Cat 5 hurricane proof. We have four final bids and […]

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 […]

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. […]

Did you know…If you have a pool allotment with your property, and you want to install a pool, an ARC application is required. For all projects, go to the BSM22.org website to get your application

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 […]

• 9 Speeding Warnings ○ 5 Residents ○ 4 Non-Residents • 8 Stop Sign Warnings ○ 1 Resident ○ 7 Non-Residents • 3 Other Infractions ○ Equipment, Failure to secure load, Tag Violations, Expired Registration, And Expired Insurance

It is a Lee County law, as well as a Burnt Store Marina rule, that all dogs are to be on leashes whenever outside residences. The open lot at the corner of Cape Cole and Matecumbe is not a dog park. The Commodore residents own the whole part that is landscaped. Please keep your dogs […]

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 […]

TURKEY VULTURE Vultures or Buzzards? Buzzards are not scavengers; they are raptors that don’t exist in North America, where its name is commonly misused. Vultures on the other hand, do exist here and are the “garbage men” of the natural world. They eat dead carcasses, cleaning up the environment, thereby preventing the spreading of diseases. […]

MITCHELL GOLDSMITH CATCHING A TARPON IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR. PHOTO BY JAY LEV Fishing for the silver-sided tarpon can be an experience of a lifetime. Our local anglers are blessed with one of the best bodies of water to experience catching the mighty tarpon. Each year, during their migration, the silver-sided tarpon come in from their […]