LEE COUNTY LEASH LAWS AND DOGGIE ETIQUETTE

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 […]

Rules for Driving Golf Carts

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 […]

Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)

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. […]

Tight Lines…Burnt Store Anglers Strike Silver

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 […]

What in the World is That??!!

CASEWORM MOTH Have you looked out in your yard and spotted crusty little do-dads, hanging on your screens, and sometimes even hanging on your walls? Nasty! What are they, and where did they come from? The other evening, my neighbor and friend Debbie, was sitting outside with us, enjoying some libations. She pulled something off […]

Gardener’s Wheelbarrow

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, circular necrosis and/or yellow veining on leaves. • Turf requires a complete, slow-release fertilizer. Due to county […]

June Off-Beat Holiday Adventures

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 […]

BSM22.ORG – BURNT STORE MARINA WEBSITE HELP

To be sure that you are up to date on all that is happening in the Burnt Store Marina community, you need to be up-to-date on the use of our website. Our website lists your Section 22 Board of Directors and how to contact them. In addition, there is news about your amenities, and document […]

Grab your racket! Make a difference!

It’s not often that you have the chance to share the court with Grand Slam champions while making a difference for kids with cancer. For the past 15 years, Madisen’s Match has done just that, and we invite you to join us on March 15 and 16 to Grab Your Racket and Make a Difference! […]

From the Section 22 HOA Board – HOA and COA Laws

If you live in PGI Section 22, in addition to belonging to the PGI Section 22 Homeowners’ Association, chances are you belong to another homeowners’ association (HOA) or a condo owners’ association (COA) or both. There are over 45 HOAs and COAs within Burnt Store Marina (BSM). Some, like my wife Deby and I, belong […]