DON’T MISS THE BUS BSM Blood Drive Schedule for 2025-2026 Always on Monday 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. November 10, 2025; January 19 and March 23, 2026 Summer break is over! The Big Red Bus from ONE BLOOD will be coming to Burnt Store Marina Monday, November 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. We […]

The Wood Stork is a common, year-round bird for most of Florida. It is large with a 38-inch length and 5-foot wingspan. Its heavy bill makes it stand out among other wading birds. In flight it makes a striking image of a white body with all flight and tail feathers colored black. The juvenile has […]

As the fall weather is soon upon us, many residents who spend part of their year up north, begin to migrate back to Burnt Store Marina. It is also a time when the community fishing club begins their full program of activities. As the cooler weather patterns arrive, many fish species, that do not do […]

CROCKPOT TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES This Tuscan crockpot chicken thighs recipe, from food blogger Eatwell 101, is packed with flavors and so easy to prepare. By substituting canned “lite coconut milk” for the heavy cream, and using olive oil instead of butter, I made it a healthier recipe, while still […]

The onset of autumn in Florida not only brings wonderfully mild sunny weather but also the annual harvest of stone crab claws, beginning October 15, and continuing through May 15. The wonderful thing about the harvesting stone crabs is that the source renews itself. A stone crab can re-grow a claw in about a year, […]

DESERT ROSE IN BACK OF TIEDEMANNS’ HOME ON PELICAN 7. You have probably seen them around The Marina – in pots, by mailboxes and on lanais. The desert rose has become very popular in southwest Florida. But – what are they, where do they come from, and how do you care for them? The desert […]

Hopefully, temperatures will finally begin to cool down in October, and (maybe) rains will diminish. By the end of August this year, we already had more than doubled last August’s total rainfall. October’s Checklist: • Once summer’s rains diminish, supplemental watering will be required for new plantings. • Check your irrigation system’s coverage. Whether from […]

Because the Autumn Equinox was September 23, our nights are getting longer, and our days are getting shorter…and definitely cooler. October may be the best month of the year in Florida. We begin to get folks coming down from the north, and more and more outdoor festivals. Recognized holidays in October include Yom Kippur(October 1), […]