Club News and Activities

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, […]

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 […]

Interested in playing bocce? Join the Bocce Group every Tuesday at the NE side of the Burnt Store Marina Parking lot from 3 – 5 p.m. Never played? Come and learn with area residents. For information, contact Barbie Newmin At [email protected].

On a recent trip up north, I decided to visit a few fishing locations in northern Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas. I got to visit with a few Fish and Wildlife Officers while they were on patrol. I decided to ask as many officers as I could about what fish were on the bite. […]

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 […]

We wanted to give everyone a golf course update, as we are continuing to have issues with water. As we stated previously in late June, our electric line that feeds the pump house was clipped by the boring company that was hired to bring the water from the new well to the golf course irrigation […]

December just might be the most beautiful month around the Fitness Club. The weather is lovely, and our seasonal friends are back in town, enjoying our courts, classes, pool, and club facilities. CLUB HOURS AND ACCESS • Front Desk Hours: • Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Saturday: 7 a.m. to 1 […]

Season is back upon us, the weather is starting to cool off, and more and more of our northern friends are starting to arrive back down here. Now is a good time to discuss how to properly practice and warm up for a round of golf. When you go to the range for a practice […]