Information / Education

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)

I’m sure most folks know the White Ibis. It seems that they are everywhere. Adults are all white except for the barely visible black wing tips. They have long, red-orange, decurved beaks. Juveniles are brown above and white below. They forage in groups, fly in flocks, and nest in colonies. They probe for insects and […]

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 […]

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Every Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., Nature Walk at Audubon Pennington Park, 1153 Alton Rd., Port Charlotte. • June through September, No scheduled walks or programs, other than Pennington Park, which will occur most Saturdays. You do not have to be a member of PRAS to join us. Participation is free, and registration is not […]