Annual St. Jude 5K Walk in Burnt Store Marina
Since 2017, I have sponsored fundraisers for St. Jude in honor of my nephew Lil’ Eddie. He was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 4. It was a tremendous ordeal for the family, but, thanks to St Jude Children’s Hospital, Lil’ Eddie is a survivor! He will be 14 years old on November 8th…and […]
Platinum Point Yacht Club – Lots to Do On-Water and On-Land
As always, the boaters of PPYC were eager to get started as soon as the fall weather appeared. PPYC’s racing program kicked off on October 20 with the Tune Up Race for the 2025-2026 season. The first official race was held on October 27. Races will be held each Monday through April and culminate with […]
Bocce – That’s The Way We Roll!
Get ready to roll! Bocce is back at BSMCC! That’s a big deal. Bocce started in October to kick off the 2025-2026 season. Come and join us. All you need is a desire to have fun, meet new friends, and a folding chair. Bocce is a crazy social, and super friendly game for anyone. You […]
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Fitness, Friends & Fun…Marna Has Gone International!
Recently members Geni and Bill traveled to China. They packed their exercise bands, and with Marna, BSM Fitness Instructor, on their phone to guide them through their workout, they never missed a beat. We have launched a video library as part of our membership. We heard from members with annual memberships but still leave for […]
Tight Lines…A Favorite Among Florida Shark Fishermen
It never fails, whenever a guest comes to visit, they ask to catch a shark. Frequently, grandkids, friends living up north, and new residents of Burnt Store Marina have heard about the great shark fishing in and around Charlotte Harbor. The problem comes into play when the angler may never have hooked a 200 to […]
Cleaning Out Your Closet? We need your shoes!
Help us raise funds just by donating gently worn, used and new shoes! Be sure to ask, friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to donate too! Collected shoes not only help support us, but they will be reused and given a second life by those in need through #microenterprise. It’s a WIN-WIN! Dates: Sept 8 – […]
Golf Tip of the Month
Timing and rhythm are a very important part of a good golf swing. Have you ever watched a tour professional hit a shot that looked effortless? One of the comments I always hear is that they make it look so easy. One thing that makes it look easy is that they have impeccable timing. They […]
Platinum Point Yacht Club…Fall, A New Beginning
Like many of us, I spent my entire life following an academic calendar. First as a student, then as a teacher, and finally developing textbooks for use in schools. The fall season always carries a sense of new beginnings. And while those of us who retired here in southwest Florida no longer follow that academic […]
PPYC Seeking Applicants for Club Administrator
PPYC has an opening for a Club Administrator, a paid position that requires approximately 24 hours per week. We are seeking a personable, organized, and service-oriented person to be the welcoming face and central point of contact for our members. The role focuses heavily on membership support, communications, and relationship management, while also handling essential […]