Information / Education

Motor Vehicles: Always drive your vehicle on the right side of the road. There are no “turn lanes” within Burnt Store Marina. Never drive your vehicle in lanes indicated for the use of bicycles and pedestrians. Always stop at stop signs. Never exceed the posted speed limit. Bicycles: Always ride your bicycle on the right […]

Recipe Box Smith Lake Cake What Can I Bring? is the name of the cookbook by Elizabeth Heiskell, where I found this delicious recipe. I have made it numerous times and it has never failed to bring me lots of compliments. This cake is good enough to beckon you in the middle of the night. […]

Greetings from the Fitness Club! Last month, we introduced you to the new Grand Poobah, Leigh Anne Hall. Now, we will take this opportunity to get to know our fantastic staff. Our first instructor, Kate Medina, teaches cardio/core, weight training, circuit, and tabata classes. • Two of Kate’s great traits are adaptability and resilience. These […]

PPYC HONORED AS BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR One of the things I like best about Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC) is that it provides opportunities to get involved both on-land and on-water. I am especially proud that many of the on-land activities involve our community at large. For several years, PPYC has organized an […]

The Dog Park Committee is busy interviewing and comparing bids from vendors to build a new permanent shade structure that will cover the seating areas of both the small and large dog parks. The shade structure must pass the Lee County code guidelines and be Cat 5 hurricane proof. We have four final bids and […]

The 2025 Bocce Club’s end of season “bring a dish” dinner gathering was graciously hosted at the home of Barbie and Jerry Newmin. We thank Barbie for her leadership this year, and look forward to her continuing guidance next season. Although the official season has ended, you may find some enthusiastic, year-round residents still at […]

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 […]

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. […]