Club News and Activities

DECEMBER 4: Pet Pics with Santa Safe Harbor Tiki – 4 – 6 p.m. Contact Deby Sage– [email protected] 5: Tree Lighting Ceremony Cass Cay – 4 p.m. Contact Pat Elliott– [email protected] 6: Cart ParadeBSMCC – 5 p.m. (Prizes) Contact Lynda Vail to register– [email protected] 7: Pancake Breakfast HolidaySafe Harbor Tiki. Contact Kelly Edwards (Sailtime)– [email protected] […]

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.

We have already begun to see our friends from up north start trickling down to sunny and warm Burnt Store Marina. And in November, one of the great things we begin to see is an abundance of outdoor events – fairs and festivals. November is also full of historic dates. Here are what you can […]

When we plan a fishing trip, the first thoughts we often have are, what the weather is going to be, what fish will we go for, and what bait will we use. Missing from that cluster of important planning questions can be “Is my fishing first- aid kit packed and ready to go?” On hundreds […]

QR codes, “Quick Response Codes,” are all around us. These square, black and white boxes allow businesses to quickly direct you to their web site, can track product information in a supply chain, link us to applications as well as store financial information. The uses for these codes are nearly limitless as they store a […]

How many of us will get a bucket of balls, go to the range and hit that bucketful as fast as we can, without actually practicinganything? Hitting a bucket of balls on a consistent basis is a good way to maintain your golf swing. One thing that I do when I get a chance to […]

The bocce season has begun! The group is looking forward to welcoming new players, so come check it out. No experience is necessary. You will learn as you watch and play. We have a cross-section of players, from beginners to those with experience.Jerry and Barbie Newman are two very experienced players. They first learned to […]

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 under […]

“SALUTE TO OUR MILITARY PAST AND PRESENT” Veterans fundraising events to benefit Wish for Our Heroes are complete. Wish for Our Heroes is a national 501(c)(3) organization that grants wishes around the world. Through 2023, Wish for Our Heroes has provided more than $30 million in assistance to our heroes, across all 50 states and […]

Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC) honored a significant milestone last month. The club was formed on October 27, 1984. John Landry,owner of the International Sailing School at BSM, became the first Commodore. PPYC quickly became a beacon of maritime tradition and camaraderie, and the nautical hub of Burnt Store Marina. Of course, PPYC, being inclined […]