Information / Education

Interested in playing bocce? Join the Bocce Group every Tuesday at the NE side of the Burnt Store Marina Parking lot from 3 – 5 p.m. Never played? Come and learn with area residents. For information, contact Barbie Newmin At [email protected].

Happy March! Our teams are competing, our classes are thriving, and the BSM Fitness Club is continuing to support our members and our community. Last month I spoke about women’s heart health, this month we focus on men’s heart health. We have an anonymous member telling her story. I want to thank her for her […]

Get ready for paws-itively adorable fun! The Barking Lot is excited to bring back our fan-favorite Pictures with the Easter Bunny event on March 28, 1 -2:30 p.m. at the dog park – and it’s sure to be a hopping good time! Bring your pups, kids, friends, and your best smiles! We’ll have beer, wine, […]

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, as well as homes in a condo association. If this approval is not granted through ARC, you may be asked to modify […]

As a long-standing tradition at Platinum Point Yacht Club, we are pleased to share this firsthand report from Golden Conch Regatta Chairman, Vince Core. But first, you might ask “What’s a Regatta?” It is defined as: A “contention for mastery” on the water. Of Italian origin since 1680, the first Regatta was held in Venice, […]

Punta Gorda’s Visual Arts Center recently awarded top prize to Topaz Cove resident, Bob Wolfe, at their competition, “Dream Big.” Bob won the Blue Ribbon, and $500, for his work, Lilac Girl. Congratulations Bob!

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

This is a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. It is a very small bird at only 4.5” long. Its long tail catches your eye with its white outer feathers and near constant motion. It also sports a white eye-ring. Gnatcatchers first get my attention by their “pshuit” sound. It’s about the same as if you were trying to […]

I was working in my garage, sorting through some of my fishing rod building equipment, when a neighbor of mine asked me, “How do you build a fishing rod?” With the weather over the last month being so cold and windy, many anglers have turned to spending time organizing their fishing tackle. I smiled at […]

The Burnt Store Anglers was founded by a group of 18 anglers who enjoyed fishing and sharing information 22 years ago. Since that time, over 150 men and woman have enjoyed the programs and events sponsored by the Anglers. Dedicated to providing programs on Fishing Techniques, Boating Safety, and Harbor Conservation, programs are offered monthly. […]