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CLOSER LOOK AT LEG BANDS In November, we were on our way for an Audubon bird walk at Myakka River State Park when we saw two Crested Caracaras eating roadkill on highway 72. We stopped to take photos. The photos were posted on our Audubon’s webpage, which connected me to a fellow birder. He helps […]

Do you need to make some “sweets for your sweetie” for Valentine’s Day? This is a recipe from mymoneycottage.com for a non-traditional homemade fudge. It’s quick and easy, and made of only 6 ingredients and done in 15 minutes. It’s a beautiful and festive treat that combines the tartness of dried cranberries with the crunch […]

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 […]

Where should I fish during winter weather patterns is the million-dollar question asked by anglers during this time of the year. After many seasons of gathering fishing data from members of the Burnt Store Anglers, we can offer a few suggestions. Fish are very subject to water temperature and their feeding habits are especially impacted […]

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 […]

Dale Cardin in Egret Point heard a noise on his lanai. When he went to explore, he saw this bobcat cub climbing his screen. He started to shoo the cub off the screen when he heard a momma bobcat start to growl. Not wanting to mess with momma, he left the cub alone. He eventually […]

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 […]

February continues the dry season, with little to no rain anticipated. Day time temperatures are historically in the 70s into the 80s, with evening lows unpredictable and possibly flirting with frost. The first few months of the year tend to be a seesaw of temperatures. This causes plants to be stressed and vulnerable to frost […]

Here’s another case of words sounding similar, but meaning different things. “Than” and “then” are different words. “Than” is used in comparisons as a conjunction, as in “she is younger than I am,” and as a preposition, “he is taller than me.” “Than” is the word to choose in phrases like smaller than, smoother than, […]

“If Candlemas Day be fair and bright, winter will have another flight. But if it be dark with clouds and rain, winter is gone, and will not come again.” So a British folk lore saying predicts the coming weather on February 2nd, also known as American Groundhog Day. February is a month when, if you […]