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 […]

Well, the holiday season is upon us again, and now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, we are excited about all the rest of the fun holiday events going on here at the club. “Home for the Holidays” kicks off with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree on Thursday, December 4, in front of […]

CALLING ALL BICYCLISTS Burnt Store Bikers meet at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday at the Burnt Store Marina Country Club parking lot. We ride in the Lakes, and usually ride between 5 and 10 miles, and often stop for coffee at the Trading Post afterwards. Please do not feel you need to be a fast […]

Trees have started to be planted through the Community Tribute Tree Program. Trees have been planted on Osprey 9, Heron 1 and Heron 9 so far. They are replacing the many trees that have been damaged from the hurricanes in the past several years. Brass leaves have been added to our Tribute Tree in the […]

A HOLIDAY OUTLOOK AT BURNT STORE MARINA This season at Burnt Store Marina promises more than tinsel and tree lightings. From social dinners and water view strolls, to giving back to those in need, the community is shaping a holiday experience anchored in warmth, connection, and coastal charm. With its picturesque docks, marina-side homes and […]

If born in Iowa, lived in Iowa, married someone from Iowa, went to school in Iowa, You are invited to the ANNUAL Burnt Store State of Iowa Potluck Grand Isle Social Room (between buildings III and IV) 3329 Sunset Key Circle Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share: Appetizer, entree, […]

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 […]

As a board member of the Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC), I am sometimes asked, “Why should I join a yacht club?” The answer to that question is known by a wide range of people: boat owners, past boat owners, friends of boat owners, and people who have lived in the vicinity of water where […]

So, for that holiday gift exchange, you ended up with a potted poinsettia. It is very pretty, but what so do you do with it now, and…what do you know about them? Poinsettias are native to Mexico, and are a popular holiday plant because of their colorful bracts (leaves). Poinsettia flowers are actually made up […]