Nature and Animals

Anhinga swimming by Rick Read This photo reveals why some people call this bird a “snake bird”. It certainly looks like a snake with its curved neck, tapered head, and narrow bill. The species name is anhinga. Anhingas do not have waterproof feathers and have solid bones, so it lacks the buoyancy of other water […]

It is a Lee County law, as well as a Burnt Store Marina rule, that all dogs are to be on leashes whenever outside residences. The open lot at the corner of Cape Cole and Matecumbe is not a dog park. The Commodore residents own the whole part that is landscaped. Please keep your dogs […]

Though the summer is over, keep a weather-eye: hurricane season is still with us until November 30. While hibiscus and ixora continue to bloom, watch for new flowering on Hong Kong and fall orchid trees, floss-silk tree and yellow elders. This month’s gardener’s checklist: • The cumulative effect of cooler/shorter days on plants is slower […]

Fall evening walk on the beach by Karen Sanderson

REMEMBER – THE FIRST THREE DAYS ARE ON YOU With Hurricane season quickly approaching, June through November, the time to prepare is NOW! We know how bad a Cat 5 storm can be, get ready. Being prepared will help get us through major storm events a bit easier. The Burnt Store Marina Emergency Preparedness Group […]

Burnt Store Marina Dog Park offers a safe and enjoyable off-leash environment for dogs, featuring shaded areas, kiddie pools, and a range of amenities for pets and their owners. The dog park is part of the Burnt Store Marina community. Access is for residents within Sections 22 and 23 of the neighborhoods. The park uses […]

The onset of autumn in Florida not only brings wonderfully mild sunny weather but also the annual harvest of stone crab claws, beginning October 15, and continuing through May 15. The wonderful thing about the harvesting stone crabs is that the source renews itself. A stone crab can re-grow a claw in about a year, […]

We have plenty of blue jays inside BSM. Blue jays are omnivores, meaning that they will eat anything. They feed on a variety of insects and seeds, particularly acorns and peanuts. They are attracted to sites where other birds are feeding, especially bird feeders. Blue jays are easily spotted due to the bright blue and […]

It is a Lee County law, as well as a Burnt Store Marina rule, that all dogs are to be on leashes whenever outside residences. The open lot at the corner of Cape Cole and Matecumbe is not a dog park. The Commodore residents own the whole part that is landscaped. Please keep your dogs […]