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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, […]

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. […]

For residents of BSM that would like to become members, follow the steps below. Membership is $100 per household not per dog. “WOOF! WOOF!

The Bocce League welcomed some new and enthusiastic players in December and January. Now that the holidays are over, other league players are returning. Everyone is looking forward to learning some new skills and strategies. So let the balls roll! The game of bocce originated in Italy. So a great way to celebrate a baci […]

LINKSIDE CAFÉ @ Burnt Store Marina C.C. 941-637-6405 | http://www.bsgac.org 23415 Vincent Ave, Punta Gorda Open to the public*Lunch – Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.*Dinner – Tuesday & Friday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.*Call for information for specialty dinners.*Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. Walk-ins are gladly accepted. CASS CAY RESTAURANT […]

The Annual Boaters’ Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. in the Tiki Hut. Our engineer, Hans Wilson of Hans Wilson and Associates, will be presenting an informational meeting about water quality. Hans will be available to field any questions you have about the marinaand waters in the area. Please join […]

Our next blood donation day in 2025 is Monday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make your appointment online or plan to walk in. During peak season, I recommend making an appointment, especially for morning time slots. The bus hates to turn away walk-ins, but without an appointment this busy time of year, it […]

JONI W. TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA One of the happiest moments of Joni’s life was quickly followed by the scariest. After giving birth in April 2018, Joni experienced a rare but serious condition that caused abnormal clotting in her body’s vessels, and she needed blood immediately. As doctors worked to stabilize her, the USAF Lt. Col. was […]