Information / Education

One morning a fellow walker stopped me and asked what the distance was around Prosperity Point, and how far was it from there to the front entry gate. With lots of residents returning and enjoying our pedestrian paths, I offer the following. All distances were measured with a GPS while riding in a golf cart. […]

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 […]

Would you like to be a superhero in your community, helping your neighbors? The Burnt Store Marina Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is made up of your neighbors who have completed a Federal Emergency Management Agency approved program. This program provides them with the basic skills and equipment to prepare for, and respond to our […]

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 […]

Southwest Florida currently has over 1,300 children in the dependency court system with close to 100 children in Charlotte County alone. These children, through no fault of their own, have been placed under court supervision, and removed from their homes because of Abuse, Neglect or Abandonment (A.N.A.). Each case typically takes from one to three […]

Thank you for supporting the January 13 blood drive! ONE BLOOD values the partnership with Burnt Store Marina, and thanks you for your dedication and commitment to this lifesaving mission. We had another record breaking donation day, with 32 units of blood donated by 35 volunteers. Each unit of blood can save up to three […]

From time to time, you may have heard a flock of birds making whistling noises as they fly overhead. They are Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks. These photos were taken at Ollie’s Pond in Port Charlotte during our annual January 1 bird walk. They are black underneath with long necks and legs. They are here year-round, so there’s […]

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 […]

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, I pulled out this old Betty Crocker recipe from 1975. This is a refreshing and different salad to serve for lunch or a light supper. Add some fruit and a roll and maybe even a dessert to complete your meal. I have also served this at parties as a […]

As the harbor water temperature remains cool, the many types of small bait fish that anglers rely on are not readily available. Many baitfish, such as thread fins, whitebait, and fiddler crabs head south. Many fishermen turn to the use of artificial baits made of plastic or forms of rubber. Others turn to the use […]