RULES OF THE ROAD
Motor Vehicles: Always drive your vehicle on the right side of the road. There are no “turn lanes” within Burnt Store Marina. Never drive your vehicle in lanes indicated for the use of bicycles and pedestrians. Always stop at stop signs. Never exceed the posted speed limit. Bicycles: Always ride your bicycle on the right […]
Home for the Holidays
1ST PLACE RACHELLE & BRAD JENSEN
Architectural Review Committee
Are you thinking about updating your home? Any changes to the exterior of residences in Burnt Store Marina (BSM) are required to have Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval. This applies to all homes, including homes in a condo association. If this approval is not granted through ARC, you may be asked to modify or remove […]
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 […]
Gardener’s Wheelbarrow
Growing zones are U.S. Department of Agriculture designations to indicate average minimum temperatures. BSM is located in subtropical zone 9b/10a, which is a transition area. Because we are in a transition area, we can experience extreme swings in temperatures, sometimes as much as 60 degrees within a month’s time. The most cold sensitive areas of […]
How to Make the Most of Your New Beacon Website
Welcome to the updated Burnt Store Marina Beacon website! This platform is your go-to hub for communications within Burnt Store Marina. Along with the content you’ve come to expect from the printed newsletter, the website offers so much more. Let’s explore its features so you can make the most of your experience! Welcome Email Each […]
Gardener’s Wheelbarrow
The month of December will generally be dry, with two inches of rain if we’re lucky. December’s daytime temperatures are usually warm, ranging from 66 to 85; and lows from 43 to 72. But, this is a month when frost can also occur. The bottom line? Be prepared for anything and watch for plants drying […]
Burnt Store Marina Dog Park
The BSM Dog Park Committee members held the second annual Woof O Ween Pet Costume Contest and Party on October 29. Many of our four-legged residents and their owners came out to participate and share in the fun. See the pictures of this year’s winners on page 35. The BSM Dog Park will officially open […]
Blood Donation News
BSM Blood Drive Schedule for 2025 Always on Monday | 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. January 13 and March 10, 2025 DON’T MISS THE BUS IN 2025 If you have never donated blood before, now is a great time to start. January is National Blood Donor Month, making it the perfect time to start making […]
Sheriff’s Report October 2024
RULES OF THE ROAD Motor Vehicles: Always drive your vehicle on the right side of the road. There are no “turn lanes” within Burnt Store Marina. Never drive your vehicle in lanes indicated for the use of bicycles and pedestrians. Always stop at stop signs. Never exceed the posted speed limit.Bicycles: Always ride your bicycle […]