Our Members

Burnt Store State of Iowa Potluck

If born in Iowa, lived in Iowa, married someone from Iowa, went to school in Iowa, You are invited to the ANNUAL Burnt Store State of Iowa Potluck Grand Isle Social Room (between buildings III and IV) 3329 Sunset Key Circle Tuesday, January 27, 2026 5 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share: Appetizer, entree, […]

Blood Donations Help Others in Many Ways “We All Bleed Red”

HIBA FOR BLOOD DONATION It was my first pregnancy, and finally, it was time to rush to the hospital to meet my baby. I had mentally prepared for labor, and 18 hours later, I delivered naturally and looked into my daughter’s eyes with a love I never knew before. What I hadn’t prepared for was […]

Rules for Driving Golf Carts

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 […]

Burnt Store Marina golf and Linkside café are going cashless

REMINDER As I’m sure you have heard by now,Burnt Store Marina golf and Linkside café are going cashless. What this means is on November 1st we will no longer accept cash in the golf shop or restaurant for purchases. You will still be able to tip in cash but please be aware that there will be […]

Annual St. Jude 5K Walk in Burnt Store Marina

Since 2017, I have sponsored fundraisers for St. Jude in honor of my nephew Lil’ Eddie. He was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 4. It was a tremendous ordeal for the family, but, thanks to St Jude Children’s Hospital, Lil’ Eddie is a survivor! He will be 14 years old on November 8th…and […]

Architectural Review Committee

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 […]

Platinum Point Yacht Club – Lots to Do On-Water and On-Land

As always, the boaters of PPYC were eager to get started as soon as the fall weather appeared. PPYC’s racing program kicked off on October 20 with the Tune Up Race for the 2025-2026 season. The first official race was held on October 27. Races will be held each Monday through April and culminate with […]

Fitness, Friends & Fun…Marna Has Gone International!

Recently members Geni and Bill traveled to China. They packed their exercise bands, and with Marna, BSM Fitness Instructor, on their phone to guide them through their workout, they never missed a beat. We have launched a video library as part of our membership. We heard from members with annual memberships but still leave for […]