BERRY COBBLER June…Father’s Day, Flag Day and the beginning of Summer. You have celebrations and you want to include a dessert. But it’s hot, and you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen making something this delicious. If you’ve never tried any of Sandra Lee’s semi-homemade recipes, now is the time. This cobbler is […]

June is loaded with graduations and weddings, and heralds the beginning of summer. For us in Florida, June begins the Atlantic hurricane season, running from June 1 through November 30. Enjoy your holidays, but be prepared! June is also the month to remember some historic events… June 6, we remember D-Day and WWII. On this […]

The dragonfly’s life-cycle revolves around water, so it’s no surprise that Florida has more than 150 species. They come in many colors – black, blue, green and red being most common. Dragonflies don’t have a stinger, so they won’t sting you. They do, however, have teeth. So, a bite is possible. Dragonflies aren’t an aggressive […]

June is the month when afternoon thunderstorms start appearing. Rain, humidity, heat and lots of sun change the way plants grow. Everything speeds up, including diseases and pests. Keep a sharp eye out for odd leaf growth patterns and yellow veining on leaves. June brings glorious flowers to plumeria/frangipani, crape myrtle and royal poinciana. This […]

BURNT STORE MARINA COMMUNITY IRRIGATION Let’s flash back to February 2017, when the irrigation committee was formed to oversee the operations of the community irrigation system. All the original members are still on the committee. Besides me, there is Joe Baker, Mike Lemon and Gayle Shafer. Willie Burns joined the committee in 2025. The committee […]

INSIDE THE GATES DATES • Friday, May 1: Deadline for the June Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of the Beacon family. • Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café Patio, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, May 26: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, 10 a.m., Linkside Café Patio, 10 a.m. […]

My first month on this property is officially under my belt, and still every day is a new learning opportunity. A continued THANK YOU for everyone’s time, support, and patience, as I learn the ins and outs of Burnt Store Marina Country Club and Linkside Café! March was an absolutely blast, with the Luau and […]