Lee County Leash Laws and Doggie Etiquette
It is a Lee County law and 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 off that property.And… […]
Fit, Fitness & Fun…Welcome to Another Awesome Autumn!
After a bustling summer, BSM Fitness, Racquet, and Pool Club is gearing up for the exciting fall season! Our programs, events, and staff have proven so popular that we’ve had to make some adjustments to our membership policy. Effective November 1, memberships will be exclusive to Burnt Store Marina residents. Current members, residing outside of […]
Hurricane Season is Here…ARE YOU READY?
All indications are that Southern Florida will experience a hurricane season with more storms than normal and possibly Emergency Response Team (CERT) continues to prepare for the worst hoping that none of their services will be needed. Twenty full-time residents of BSM have completed their emergency response training in conjunction with the Cape Coral Fire […]
Mark Your Calendar – Out and About
Inside the Gates Dates Outside the Gates Dates Friday, October 4: Fort Myers River District Art Walk, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit many galleries, exhibitions and performances.
October’s Off Beat Holidays and Adventures
Because the Autumn Equinox was September 22, 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 more and more outdoor festivals. Recognized holidays in October include Rosh Hashana (October 2), Yom Kippur (October 11), Columbus Day […]
Tight Lines…Try Fishing for Grey Snapper,AKA Mangrove Snapper, for an Action-Filled Trip
By Jay Lev Burnt Store Anglers With water temperatures beginning to cool a bit, the grey snapper has become active and moved into our shallow waters.The grey snapper, also known as the mangrove snapper, is a fun fish to catch, especially if you are on a family outing. Many anglers who are fishing for snook […]
Burnt Store Marina Dog Park
Hopefully, by the time you read this article in the October Beacon, the fencing for the dog park will be in place. Also, the online application to join the BSM Barking Lot Dog Park should also be available for our residents at BSM22.org/dogpark. We are still waiting for our potable water permit, and a few […]
Bocce – That’s the Way We Roll
One month to go, and the Bocce League will be officially rolling the balls to get closest to the pallino!! Until then, you are welcome to join a casual group playing to exercise, practice, and improve their skills. Bocce is a fun, but challenging game with rules to follow. There is one target ball called […]