Club News and Activities

It’s that time again to get back to the basics. We have all hit a bad shot, due to not being properly aligned, or maybe our ball position was wrong. There are a few things that you can do to make sure that you hit the best possible shot, and those basics are: gripping the […]

You probably recognize the Platinum Point Yacht Club tagline: PPYC a Place to Belong. But did you know that the tagline could easily be modified to: PPYC a Place for Fun and Games? And since a recent club survey showed that about half of our members are homesteaders, who remain in Burnt Store for the […]

Although the official Bocce Club season has ended, you may find some enthusiastic year-round residents still at play on Tuesday afternoons from May through October. The bocce court is adjacent to the northeast side of the parking lot at Burnt Store Marina Country Club.  During the season, play is from 3 to 5 p.m., followed […]

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 […]

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. […]

I rarely write about the use of a special lure but looking at my log, I came across a fishing trip that I would like to share with The Beacon’s readers. The water temperature was approaching 90 degrees, and the beginning of summer was well under way. A crew I often fish with was anxious […]

Inside the Gates Dates • Sunday, June 1: Deadline for the July Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of The Beacon family. • Tuesday, June 24: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m. • Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m. • Every Tuesday: Bar […]

Greetings from the Fitness Club! Last month, we introduced you to the new Grand Poobah, Leigh Anne Hall. Now, we will take this opportunity to get to know our fantastic staff. Our first instructor, Kate Medina, teaches cardio/core, weight training, circuit, and tabata classes. • Two of Kate’s great traits are adaptability and resilience. These […]

PPYC HONORED AS BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR One of the things I like best about Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC) is that it provides opportunities to get involved both on-land and on-water. I am especially proud that many of the on-land activities involve our community at large. For several years, PPYC has organized an […]