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March in SW Florida should be clear, dry, sunny and getting warmer. Get ready to make a difference in your landscape whether it is through participation in your association, in your own yard or with decorative pots at your door and in the lanai. Many plants begin to flower this month, including amaryllis, coral tree, […]

Most holidays and remembered dates celebrate the birth of someone or something. For instance, the NEA’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2 – Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the nation, schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids and teens with books. Read Across […]

We who live on the shores of Charlotte Harbor are blessed to have a water wonderland at our doorstep. The purpose of this article is to help residents and visitors learn more about the various ways to gain access to that water. We’ll start by trying to narrow down a few of the why, what […]

INSIDE THE GATES DATES Saturday, February 1: Deadline for the March Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of The Beacon family. Tuesday, February 25: 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 code installation, front gate, […]

THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE In 2017, the residents of Burnt Store Marina made a bold move to purchase all the amenities that were owned by the developer and investors. This was a $5 million dollar purchase that included the irrigation system, fitness center, resort pool, Linkside Café and the golf course. With […]

INFRASTRUCTUREMike Lemon, [email protected] IRRIGATIONRocky Mansfield, Chair216-956-2581Joe BakerMike LemonGayle Shaffer IT/CONTRACTSMark Murphy, Board Liaison LANDSCAPEMichael Lemon, [email protected] Ann Lemon USEFUL INFO Gate Keeper: 941-639-0334Main Gate email: [email protected] Websites:bsm22.org – Section 22 HOA burntstoreanglers.com – Burnt Store Anglers bsgac.org – Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club burntstoremarina.com – Safe Harbor Burnt Store ppycbsm.org – Platinum Point Yacht […]

Hey everyone, it’s time to get your golf game in shape as things are ramping up here on the course. This is the time of the year when the weather is great, and so is the tournament schedule. For those that thrive on competition, the President’s Cup and the Club Championship are the two best […]

February already! How are those resolutions holding up? Don’t worry, the Fitness, Racquet, and Pool Club is here to provide the “Fitness & Fun” you need to stay on track. We believe a healthy lifestyle has five key components: nutrition, attitude, purpose, and (of course!) fitness and fun. We’ve got you covered on that last […]

Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC) is dedicated to maintaining time-honored boating traditions. One such tradition at PPYC is the Golden Conch Regatta. As the club is now forty years old, this was the 41st regatta held in Charlotte Harbor. Ordinarily this would be a two-day regatta, highlighted by a gala evening event on Saturday. However, […]