Recipe Box
Mexican Black Olive Salsa I recently had this dip while visiting with some Georgia friends in St. Augustine. Not only is it delicious, but is super easy to make, and was a nice flavor change from a tomato-based salsa. Ingredients: • 2 – 4 oz. can chopped black olives • 1 – 4 oz. can […]
Is That a Poisonous Snake in My Yard?
EASTERN CORAL SNAKE Regardless of what some people say, Florida snakes are not aggressive, and unless they are cornered, most will flee when they see you. If you find a snake in your backyard, swimming pool, or garage, do not try to kill it – instead, try to identify it, and if it is non-venomous, […]
Gardener’s Wheelbarrow
Ready for thunderstorms in the lightning capital of the United States? July’s average of 23 storms tops any month of the year. Expect precipitation of 8 to 9 inches. The rainy season eases the BSM irrigation water’s salinity creating opportunities for new plantings. • Selecting Plants – Look around at what is doing well within […]
July’s Off-Beat Holiday Adventures
July’s most important holiday is, of course, the 4th of July. This is the date that brave men, in Philadelphia, approved the Declaration of Independence. Here are the opening words, never to be forgotten: In Congress, July 4, 1776, The Unanimous Declaration of The Thirteen United States of America When in the Course of human […]
BSM22.ORG – BURNT STORE MARINA WEBSITE HELP
To be sure that you are up to date on all that is happening in the Burnt Store Marina community, you need to be up-to-date on the use of our website. Our website lists your Section 22 Board of Directors and how to contact them. In addition, there is news about your amenities, and document […]
From the Section 22 HOA
Imagine Burnt Store Marina in 2030: Another Wonderful Chapter in Paradise In 2021, Burnt Store Marina began a remarkable transformation, sparked by a dream of what our community could become. That dream became a strategy through the Vision 2025 initiative, and today, we are living the rewards of that vision. Standing on the threshold of […]
Mark Your Calendar – Out and About
Inside the Gates Dates • Sunday, June 1: Deadline for the July Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of The Beacon family. • Tuesday, June 24: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m. • Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m. • Every Tuesday: Bar […]
RESOURCE HUB
The Lee County Fertilizer Ordinance
The Lee County Fertilizer Ordinance takes effect on June 1. DO MORE BY DOING LESS Doing your part to preserve our water quality is as simple as doing less yardwork! During the rainy summer season, unnecessary fertilizing and improper fertilizer application can result in runoff that sends nutrients meant to feed your lawn into our waterways […]
Burnt Store Marina CC News
Mom got our attention in May, and now that June has arrived, it’s time to shift our attention to Dad. Chef Seth has a wonderful brunch planned on Father’s Day with an omelet station and a carving station, and lots more great food and drinks. There will be 3-4 seatings, and reservations are important as […]