Bocce Buzz…That’s the Way We Roll!
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 […]
Rules for Driving Golf Carts
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 […]
Golf Tip of the Month
How many of you get a bucket of balls, go to the range, and hit that bucketful as fast as you can without actually practicing anything? Hitting a bucket of balls on a consistent basis is a good thing to support your golf swing. One thing that I do, when I get a chance to […]
Fitness, Friends & Fun…Welcome Back to Those Cool Autumn Breezes
With the scorching summer in the rear-view mirror, things are still hot and exciting at the Fitness, Racquet & Pool Club. Yep. NEW INSTRUCTOR First, let’s welcome our newest instructor, Kate Medina. After passing the comprehensive American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Exam, she’s ready to go. The curriculum combines basic physiology, group fitness […]
Platinum Point Yacht Club – It’s All about Community
If there’s one thing you can say about Platinum Point Yacht Club members, it’s that they believe life is better when it’s shared. Another way to say that is that PPYC members know the importance of community. One way PPYC attempts to bring together the Burnt Store community is with our annual Shrimp Boil. As […]
Join Us for Wish for Our Heroes Events
We are excited to announce the Wish for Our Heroes events taking place at Burnt Store Marina from November 14 – 16, 2025! This annual celebration honors our veterans, and provides an opportunity for our community to show their appreciation. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 – VETERANS BREAKFAST & HEROES DINNER • Veterans Breakfast: 9 – 11 […]
A.N.A.’s Friends Sixth Annual Fashion to a Tea
As a Guardian ad Litem volunteer in Charlotte County, I’ve seen firsthand the heartbreak and resilience of children in our local dependency court system. These children have been removed from their homes, through no fault of their own, due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, and placed in temporary care while the court works toward a […]
Rules for Driving Golf Carts
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 […]
Tight Lines…Blackfin Tuna, Macks, Bluefish, Kingfish and Bonito Are Schooling
As the fall water temperatures begin to cool, large schools of fish begin to show up in the pass. They will be in around fifty feet of water. These fish are in search of smaller baitfish to enjoy and fatten up. Hopefully, storms and hurricanes will not change the movement patterns of these long-awaited schools […]
Golf Tips
Proper rotation is the key to a powerful golf swing. You must have your upper body (shoulders), and your lower body (hips) fully rotate to a balanced finish. You start with your weight evenly distributed, and when you turn to the top of your backswing, most of your weight should be on the inside of […]