From the Section 22 BOD
LYNDA VAIL, DIRECTOR
“WHO’S MINDING THE STORE?”
Or should we say “what does it take to run Burnt Store Marina?”
Burnt Store Marina is an unincorporated, established community with approximately 1920 residences covering 600 acres with various housing. Section 22 HOA is the Master Association and has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of the association, manage community assets, and ensure the well-being of all residents. They collect annual fees through Alliant Property Management to cover maintenance of all the common areas, roads, infrastructure, repairs, irrigation and access management. There are 47 Sub-Associations of single homes, duplexes, tri-plexes, four-plexes and high-rise condominiums, which have their own HOA with Boards of Directors that collect operating
fees from their residents. Each HOA manager acts as a liaison between the board members, handling inquiries, sharing critical updates and building transparent communication. There are certain areas in our community that are in Section 23. These properties do not pay for maintenance in the community, and on amenities, or Section 22 assessments. They do pay for use of the roads and Entry Management. We are unique in so many ways, a gated community that has businesses, and a Marina open to the public. You can realistically state, that we are a “small city” here in Burnt Store Marina.
An enormous amount of time, money, energy and most of all, “volunteers” are needed to organize and operate what goes on within these gates.
BSM is governed by a Board consisting of 7 members, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
and 3 Directors, which are elected by the residents. Each Board member actually wears many hats, as they are involved in every aspect of running this community. Many are liaisons to other groups and amenities that make up BSM. They meet with these groups/ amenities on a daily/monthly basis depending on the need. HOAs operate under governing documents, by-laws, covenants, conditions, restrictions and community guidelines.
Alliant Property Management is a management company that is pivotal in assisting PGI Section 22 Board Members in handling day-to-day operations. They’re responsible for implementing decisions and policies established by the Board of Directors. They guide and assist the Board with the development of policies and procedures, performance of their obligations, keep records of affairs of the Association, maintain records, registers of owners, officers and directors, accounting services, mailings of delinquencies, monthly financial reports and meeting notices.
Through Alliant, there is a Manager that aids and assists the Board with many of these procedures. The Manager attends all meetings and supports administrative functions and facilitates clear communication between leadership and residents. He schedules meetings, prepares agenda, documents, and minutes. He is responsible for seeing there is compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as organizing elections to ensure a fair and compliant voting process, with a smooth transition to leadership.
An enormous amount of time, money, energy and most of all, “volunteers” are needed to organize and operate what goes on within these gates.
Each Section 22 Board of Director has insight into what is going on throughout the community
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by attending weekly workshops. There are discussions on various issues, and projects currently being dealt with. Decisions are based on need, legal aspects, by-laws and what is best for the community now and in the future. There are times when a consultation with an attorney is necessary. The Board works very closely with a team of knowledgeable groups made up of “volunteers” to keep us up and running. All of these groups have a Board Liaison that they meet with to discuss needs and problems that may arise. These groups are:
Entry Management – they work with Platinum Group Security and our access personnel to make sure the gates and gatehouses are operated and maintained. Entry Management maintains resident information, as well as documentation for renter access, bar code registry applications, and installation and aid with any traffic situations where needed.
ARC – The Architectural Review Committee, which receives applications for all new construction, pool/spa installation, significant landscaping changes or external modifications to existing structures. ARC will review and ensure properties adhere to established guidelines. All work must be approved before projects can be implemented.
Landscaping – provides insight, policy, direction and approval for all landscaping/ irrigation control initiatives and projects, and maintains properties to a certain standard.
Infrastructure – Research, vetting and hiring qualified vendors for services such as landscaping and maintenance. This includes negotiating contracts, and ensuring vendors meet community expectations. They supervise maintenance and improvement projects to ensure timely completion, adherence to quality standards and budget compliance. There is upkeep of amenities such as pools, clubhouses, and common areas, ensuring they remain safe and enjoyable for residents. Let’s not forget managing urgent repairs and coordinating responses to unexpected issues like storm damage, ensuring swift action to minimize disruption.
Communications – provides oversight direction and approval on BSM communication with The Beacon Newspaper and BSM Section 22 Website. Their obligations include a Website Liaison, Resident Directory, and The Beacon Editorial Committee.
Amenities – PGI Section 22 purchased all amenities in 2020 with a loan that I covered by an assessment. This assessment was voted on by 75% of the community to purchase these amenities, so that this community would have control over what happens to them, and keep them as an asset for all homeowners. In about September 2026 this loan will be paid.
Irrigation – another committee run by volunteers, who are responsible for all ongoing irrigation functionality, maintenance
and invoicing of all Sub-Associations. The heart of this system is a pump house on the south side of the Osprey 5 pond. The pump house pumps water from the adjacent pond, and distributes it through pipe to our community. Their goals are to ensure the quality of the water supply at all times. Two additional wells are being drilled to meet the needs of the community, #1 behind Osprey 1 green and #2 behind the restroom on Osprey 5.
Burnt Store Marina CC – Linkside Café – the golf course of 27 holes and the restaurant are managed by Troon Management. Troon is recognized as the world-wide leader in golf and club management services. There are golf memberships and social memberships
for Activities at Burnt Store Marina Country Club, not to mention many fun events.
Fitness, Racquet & Pool Club – The club caters to the community by providing exercise equipment, classes, tennis, pickleball, and the pool. Memberships are available to residents in the community.
The Barking Lot – A dog park run by volunteers using a fob system for members to access. There is a separate gated area for small dogs and large dogs. They are in the process of building a shade structure to keep everyone cool.
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The Board has also hired a developer and long-range planning company to assess all land within our gates for any further expansion of amenities or needs. Several Board members are exploring these ideas for future community possibilities.
Occasionally there are legal issues that must be dealt with, and the board works with a legal firm for assistance and handling of anything that comes up.
So, as you can see, this just touches on a few things that the PGI Section 22 Board oversees on a daily basis to keep this community running, and maintained to a standard that all residents can be proud to be a part of. PGI Section 22 is
“Minding the Store” (and I don’t know how much sleep they get), but they are here for you. Just remember a well-managed HOA is the backbone of a thriving sustainable community. This ensures stability, compliance and an enhanced quality of life for all.
REMINDER
Section 22 HOA Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 26 at 9 a.m.
Location: Linkside Patio
Section 22 HOA Board Workshops
Every Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Location: Linkside Patio
FLORIDA SCRUB JAY BY RICK READ
Hurricane Preparation Guide
Prepare a disaster supply kit:
3-day supply of nonperishable food and bottled water
Manual can opener (for food)
Flashlights, portable radio and extra batteries
Phone charger and back up batteries
First aid kit & medication (minimum of one week supply)
Extra cash
Pet food and supplies
Important documents such as insurance policies
Fuel for generators
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 offers you some recommendations. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
For more on a disaster supply kit visit: www.ready.gov/kit
Obtain a copy of WINK Hurricane guide and/or other local hurricane preparation guides.
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Production Directors
Stephen Miller
Elizabeth Miller
Sales Department
Tom English
Margo Williams
Laura Berrio
Bret McCormick
Miranda Ledbeter
Alyssa Debban
Justein Matthias
Anissa Stender
Webmaster
Selina Koehler
Production Manager
Lee Nostrant
Production Department
Elaine Donholt
Ruth Nekoranec
Katie Heystek
Dianne Strout
Karen Kalisz
Michelle Feeney
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UTILITIES
Lee County Electric 239-995-2121
Charlotte County Utilities 941-764-4300
Century Link
800-488-2201
Comcast 800-266-2278
Broadstar 239-449-6330
PUBLIC SHELTERS
Mariner High School 701 Chiquita Blvd.,
Cape Coral
Diplomat Elementary 1115 N.E. 19th St., Cape Coral
Skyline Elementary 620 S.W. 19th St., Cape Coral
NOAA WEATHER RADIO / PUBLIC RADIO EMERGENCY NETWORK
NOAA Weather Radios provide 24-hour continuous broadcasting of current and forecasted weather conditions. For weather warnings and advisories for Lee and Charlotte Counties monitor WXK83, Channel 4 (162.475 MHz), transmitting from Ft Myers. The following are the identification or FIPS codes for Lee and Charlotte counties:
• Lee – 012071 • Charlotte – 012015
WGCU-90.1FM is the Southwest Florida affiliate of the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, a system created to communicate information statewide before, during and after an emergency. Stations in the network are equipped to stay on the air even during power outages and will continue to provide information during the recovery of a major weather event or other emergency. They work in partnership with the Florida Division
of Emergency Management and the Lee County Emergency Operations Centers. Tune in for the most up-to-date information.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)
22 full-time BSM residents are CERT team members. Working directly with the Cape Coral Fire Department, members are assigned in pairs to service all areas (ZONES) in BSM. CERT members will be recognizable by their green shirts and CERT hats. They are trained in First-aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), and are here to guide you through natural disasters. Use the dropdown menu on the bsm22.org website for more information, such as areas (ZONES) nearest the CERT member and contact information. You can also find a list of AED locations within the community on the bsm22.org website. CERT teams provide aid and assistance until emergency response agencies arrive on the scene.
The power equipment at the Burnt Store Country Club and the main gate have been beefed up and will be supplied with adequate fuel. The Country Club will also serve as the communication center if phone and internet service fail in the marina.
Please take some time to look at this new addition to your resources and help prepare for hurricane season! In case of a weather emergency, and you provide or need help, your CERT staging area is the Country Club.
Mark Your Calendar – Out and About
INSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, August 1: Deadline for the September Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of the Beacon family.
Tuesday, August 26: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, Linkside patio, 9 a.m.
OUTSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, August 1: Fort Myers River District Art Walk, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit many galleries, exhibitions and performances.
Saturday, August 2: 9th Annual Fisherman’s Village TikiFest, 12 to 6 p.m. Island flavors and culture will be featured throughout the promenade and at the dry beach, including Hawaiian dance, steel drums, live demonstrations, shopping, and dining. Fishermen’s Village, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda.
Saturday, August 9: 2nd Saturday Dance Party, 2 to 5 p.m. Lessons start at 2 p.m., party starts at 2:45 p.m. Punta Gorda Women’s Club, 118 Sullivan St. $15 USA Dance Members, $26 USA Dance Member Couples, $17 non-members single, $20 non-members couples. Call Laura for information, 330-501-2366.
Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café Patio, 9 a.m.
Every Wednesday: Bar code installation, front gate, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, August 15: Fort Myers River District Music Walk, 5 to 9 p.m. Local and regional musicians line the street with music from jazz to blues to rock and roll.
Every Tuesday and Friday: Zumba, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St. Call Cara Peralta for information, 941-276-1887. $12 per class.
First and Third Fridays: Tranquility Lakes Summer Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4316 Boathouse Lane, Cape Coral.
Every Thursday: Fort Myers River District Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Saturday: Punta Gorda Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., downtown. Lots of vendors with fresh fruits and
vegetables, live music, crafts and other great buys. Visit nearby murals and enjoy some of the great downtown restaurants.
Every Saturday: Cape Coral Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clubhouse Square, SE 47th Ter. and SE 10th Pl., Cape Coral.
Every Sunday: Punta Gorda Historical Society’s Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at History Park, 501 Shreve Street. Shop for veggies, meats, plants and gifts. Most Sundays you will be treated to live
music by Dave Heveron. When the market closes at 1 p.m., take a guided tour of the gardens at the park. Walk the grounds with Florida native gardener, Starr Zachritz, and learn about Florida’s flora. A $5 suggested donation gets you a plant to take home. Call 941-380-6814.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Mike McFeeley 443-858-8354
mmcfeeley13@gmail.com
Vice President: Jerry Newmin 941-637-9883 jnewmin@aol.com
Treasurer: Greg Beaton 704-604-9594
gbeaton@carolina.rr.com
Secretary: Mark Murphy 631-804-2365
murphfsaccts@gmail.com
Directors:
Ed Buns 513-615-2956 ewbuns39@gmail.com
Lynda Vail 973-800-6111 lyndamac55@aol.com
Mike Sage 513-378-3326
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Alliant Property
Management: John Strohm 239-454-1101
Mike Sanchez apmsupport@ alliantproperty.com
Front Gate: 941-639-8226
24 hours a day burntstoregate@msn.com
RESOURCE HUB
SECTION 22
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Lee County Sheriff Liaison: Sam Flores 239-955-2479 sflores@sherifflee.org
STANDING ADVISORY GROUPS
Architectural Review: Barry Groesch, Chair blgroesch@gmail.com
John Farnham Jim Schinneller
Daryl Ann Lemon
Mitch Wegrzyn
BSMCC:
General Manager: John Abbott JAbbott@bsgac.org
Administrative Office: Lisa Rouse 941-639-4151
Manager of Golf Operations: Bill Connelly 941-637-1577 proshop@bsgac.org
Golf Committee: Bob Paul, Chair
Activities Committee:
Lynda Vail, Chair and Board Liaison
BSM ENTRY MANAGEMENT
Mark Murphy, Board Liaison
Communications: Maggie Hart, Chair downhartbsm@gmail.com
Resident Directory: For changes, please contact: Peg Love, peglove810@gmail.com
Daryl Ann Lemon darlemon@comcast.net
THE BEACON MAGAZINE EDITORIAL TEAM
Linda Weiss, Chair 941-661-6409
Lindaweiss91@comcast.net
Maggie Hart 941-769-3039 downhartbsm@gmail.com
Jennifer LeClair 229-349-0180 muckalee250@gmail.com Debi Bretz 239-339-7961 debrabretz@gmail.com
WEB PAGE Joan Ross, Webmaster (bsm22.org)
COMMUNITY PARTNER, PPYC, SAFE HARBOR, BURNT STORE COALITION Jerry Newmin, Board Liaison
FITNESS CENTER
Steve Hocker, Chair hocker12@outlook.com
Anne McColgan
Kelly Beaty
Jim Zachacz
Arnie Boughner
Glenna Benson
Leigh Anne Hall
Mike Sage, Board Liaison
Jen Tait, Manager jen.bsm22@gmail.com
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Lynda Vail, Board Liaison
INFRASTRUCTURE
Mike Lemon, Chair MLemonswfla@comcast.net
IRRIGATION
Rocky Mansfield, Chair 216-956-2581
Joe Baker
Mike Lemon
Gayle Shaffer
IT/CONTRACTS
LANDSCAPE
Michael Lemon, ChairMLemonswfla@comcast.net Daryl Ann Lemon
Mark Murphy, Board Liaison Gate Keeper: 941-639-0334
USEFUL INFO
Main Gate email: securityBSM@gmail.com
Websites: bsm22.orgSection 22 HOA - BSM Fitness, Racquet & Pool Club
burntstoreanglers.comBurnt Store Anglers bsgac.orgBurnt Store Golf & Activity Club burntstoremarina.comSafe Harbor Burnt Store ppycbsm.orgPlatinum Point Yacht Club
Platinum Point Yacht Club Administrator: Dorothy Schroeder Email –office@ppycbsm.org
Alliant Association Management: (Section 22 HOA) Email –info@alliantproperty.com (Resource Hub continued on page 18)
RESOURCE HUB
HOA /CONDO ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR PROPERTY MGMT COMPANIES
PGI SECTION 22
HOA
Sub Association
Admiral Pointe I
Admiral Pointe II / Sailfish Pass
Admiralty Villages
Capstan Club
Commodore Club
Courtside Landings
Courtyard Landings I
Courtyard Landings II
Courtyard Landings III
Diamond Park
Dolphin Park
Egret Pointe
Emerald Isle
Estates at Cobia Cay
The Esplanade
Golf Fox (2090 Big Pass)
Grand Isle I &II
Grand Isle III & IV
Halyard Club
Harbor Towers
Hibiscus Cove
Keel Club
King Tarpon
Linkside 1
Little Pines Estates
Marina Towers
Mariners Pass
Marlin Run I
Marlin Run II
Marlin Run III
ALLIANT ASSOCIATION
MANAGEMENT
Management Company
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Cambridge Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Gateway Mgmt
Compass Rose
GPM Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Compass Rose
TBD
Associa Gulf Coast Mgmt
First Service Mgmt
1st Choice Condo Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
TBD
Compass Rose
Gateway Mgmt
Gateway Mgmt
TBD
Associa Gulf Coast Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Gateway Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
1st Choice Condo Mgmt
MGMT. CO. CONTACT NUMBERS
1st Choice Condo Management 239-470-7368
Alliant Association Management 239-454-1101
Associa Gulf Coast Management 941-258-6209
Cambridge Property Management 239-249-7000
Compass Rose Management 239-309-0622
Gateway Management 941-629-8190
GPM Management 239-542-7712
Professional Realty Consultants 239-772-1010
Star Hospitality Management 239-209-0368
Picasso Works of
Sub Association (cont'd.)
Marina North Shore
Pelican Way
Prosperity Point Master
Redfish Cove
Rudder Club
South Shore
Spinnaker Club
Sunset Key I
Sunset Key II
Tarpon Pass II
The Resort at BSM
The Soundings
Topaz Cove
Villas at Cobia Cay
Vista Del Sol
Yellowfin Bay
Yellowfin Cove
Management Company (cont'd.)
Gateway Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
Compass Rose
Compass Rose
Gateway Mgmt
1st Choice Condo Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
Gateway Mgmt
Compass Rose
Individual Homes
Alliant Association Mgmt
Star Hospitality Mgmt
Alliant Association Mgmt
Compass Rose
Professional Realty Consultants
Save The Date
Yes, it is summer, but Santa wants to let you know what will be going on for this “Home for the Holiday Season.” The main events for this year have been established so please mark your calendars:
December 4 Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5 Pet Pictures with Santa
December 6 9-hole Santa Scramble
December 12 Christmas Cart Parade
December 13 Christmas Pancake Breakfast
December 13 Boat Decorating Contest with beverage/ snack Stations throughout the marina
December 16 Christmas Dinner with Event Awards Ceremony
December 21 Kids’ Christmas Crafts with snacks and a Holiday Movie
There will be the usual Home Decorating Contest as well. Now you have the dates, with plenty of time to plan for you to participate in them to celebrate this year’s “Home for the Holidays.”
Please look forward to an update with information regarding contacts, times and places, and/or possible additional events in the October Beacon and throughout the Marina.
I thank you, and look forward to celebrating with you, Lynda Vail
Section 22 Board of Director
Home for The Holidays Chairman Lyndamac55@aol.com 973-800-6111
Burnt Store Marina CC News
JOHN ABBOTT, GENERAL MANAGER, BSMCC
Well, the dog days of summer are definitely here (although it felt like they got here in June). It’s hot, but we aren’t going to let that slow us down here at the club. We have lots of fun events scheduled this month, starting with a “Nine, Wine & Dine” on the 7th, which wraps up three of our favorite pastimes into one fun evening. We will follow this up with our first ever Golf Skills Challenge on the 16th, capped off with a BBQ afterwards.
Linkside Café also has a full calendar this month. On Saturdays, through the month of August, we will have live music with pizza, wings & more. Trivia will continue every Monday, and our Two for $40 dinner specials will be available every Tuesday. The rest of the schedule is filled with two bingo nights, prime rib night, pasta buffet night, Friday dinners with seafood specials, and a home cooking night featuring a bunch of good old rib-sticking choices. Remember, if you want to get our weekly blast with details of upcoming events, stop by the administration office, or call and give us your email address. Have a wonderful August and as always, we look forward to seeing you all at the club!
Check out the next page for our Events Calendar!
BSMCC August 2025
2025 Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
Golf Tips
BILL CONNELLY, MANAGER OF GOLF OPERATIONS
Proper rotation is the key to a powerful golf swing. You must have your upper body (shoulders), and your lower body (hips) fully rotate to a balanced finish. You start with your weight evenly distributed, and when you turn to the top of your backswing, most of your weight should be on the inside of your trail foot. Once you have completed your backswing, your shoulders and hips will rotate forward through your swing, which will cause your weight to shift to your front side and complete your swing.
We have a couple of exciting golfing events lined up for August, so be sure to sign up for Nine, Wine & Dine on Thursday, August 7, and our premier Golf Skills Challenge on Saturday, August 16. Also, remember the weekly 9-hole scramble every Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Follow us @burntstoregolf on Instagram for course updates. Please stop in for lunch and do some shopping, we would love to say hello.
And as always, have fun learning to enjoy your game.
FOLLOW US!
@burntstoregolf
Get to Know Our Assistant Manager
Diana Moore
CYNDI MATTHEWS
Welcome to the Dog Days of Summer! We are grateful and proud of our members who keep their workouts, games, and aqua classes going strong through the sweltering heat. Ever wonder why they’re called the “Dog Days” anyway? It’s during this time of year that Sirius, the Dog Star, shines brightest in the sky. Pretty cool, huh?
Here’s some sizzling summer trivia for you:
1. What country holds the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded?
◦ Follow up: What was that temperature?
2. When did Disney World open?
◦ Follow up: When did Epcot Center open?
3. Where is the biggest waterpark located?
4. When did the modern Summer Olympics begin?
5. What movie is considered the first true “Summer Blockbuster”?
6. America’s first roller coaster: Where was it erected?
7. Where was the tallest sandcastle ever built?
◦ Can you guess how tall it was?
8. Batalogy is the study of what?
9. What country has the most coastline in the world?
10. What summer thirst quencher started out as an ice cream topping? (Hint: Bourbon is not the answer!)
DIANA MOORE, FITNESS CENTER ASSISTANT MANAGER
MEET DIANA MOORE
Diana’s bright smile and bubbly personality are just a few of the traits that make her a fantastic Assistant Manager. While she’s been behind the desk for three years, she officially stepped into her managing role in January 2025.
After a successful 40-year career working with IT in healthcare finance, Diana, her husband Larry, and their sweet, blind, rescue Bichon Frisé/Shih Tzu named Caper, moved to Florida in 2016 from their home state of Indiana. Some of her favorite times are when she’s visited by her two sons and two grandchildren.
When she’s in town, you can find her on the pickleball courts, playing BINGO, dancing, singing karaoke, or walking around Burnt Store Lakes. “In our spare time, Larry and I enjoy traveling the country and observing the beauty and magnificence it offers,” she shares. Avid campers, they particularly love Crystal River and Disney World’s Fort Wilderness.
When she’s in town, you can find her on the pickleball courts, playing BINGO, dancing, singing karaoke, or walking around Burnt Store Lakes.
The next time you come in for your workout, make sure to say “hi” to Diana!
ANSWERS
1. The United States – California’s Death Valley
◦ A balmy 134.1°F (56.7°C)
2. 1971
◦ 1982 (11 years later to the day –October 1st)
3. Dubai, UAE. It’s called Aquaventure.
4. 1896
5. Jaws, scaring people since 1975! (Original date was 1975, not 1971, for Jaws)
6. Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, in 1884.
7. Denmark
◦ 69 feet tall
8. Bats? Nope! Berries – specifically the genus Rubus, like raspberries and blackberries.
9. Canada. Over 150,000 miles of coastline!
10. Hawaiian Punch.
Platinum Point Yacht Club –Finding a Sense of Community
You are invited to PPYC’s Open House
LORETTA STEEVES, DIRECTOR
Boaters and Non-Boaters Welcome!
Sunday, November 17, 2024
3:00 5:30 PM
Food and drinks will be provided. Stop in! We would love to tell you about PPYC.
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Platinum Point Yacht Club is offering a fantastic promotional:
$250 off Ini+a+on Fee plus a PPYC tote bag, caps/visors.
As a member of this year-round club, you will enjoy many OnWater and On-Land activities with new friends.
Like many of you, we ended up in Burnt Store Marina on a whim that turned out to be one of the best decisions we ever made. Here’s how our version of the fairytale played out.
Monday Sailboat Racing - Come learn to sail
Tuesday and Friday Happy Hours - BYOB or buy drinks at Docksiders
Sunday Jam Sessions - Musicians and vocalists welcome
BiMonthly Potlucks - Sunset Socials and Grill Nights
Monthly Cruises - To different marinas
Monthly Themed Parties - Many with dancing
Many special-interest game and activity groups
Come check out what PPYC could mean for you AND SAVE!
Offer available for the Fiscal Year ending October 31, 2025
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PPYC… A Place to Belong!
For more information contact:
Club Administrator, Dorothy Schroeder 941-639-0733 office@ppycbsm.org Pla%num Point Yacht Club 3601 Cape Cole Blvd Punta Gorda, FL
We were doing the Great Loop, a 7,000-mile boat trip around the eastern third of the United States. We left from New York City on June 3, 2013, and completed our trip by passing the Statue of Liberty, one year and one day later. Our trip took us North into the historic canals of Canada, into the Great Lakes, through Chicago and onto the Illinois River. We followed the Mississippi for a while, but since that river is best known for its “bugs and tugs,” we quickly made our way over to the Ohio River. From there we continued South on the Tombigbee Waterway, and eventually entered the Gulf at Mobile.
After an overnight crossing of the Gulf, we were in Tarpon Springs. From there, the rest of the trip was simple. Follow the Florida coast south down to the Keys, winter in the Keys, and then, in the following spring, continue the journey back up North along the Intercoastal. (The motto during this section of the trip was “Keep Florida on your left.”)
One of the best parts of doing the Great Loop was the sense of community that developed among the hundred or so people who were making the trip with us. You share information and helpful
tips, and commiserated on stories of bad weather. You share the joys of boating in a community, and it’s that community which brought us here to Burnt Store Marina.
My husband and I initially hadn’t even stopped in Punta Gorda. But other couples in our little group did. Some of them liked it here so much they convinced us to consider moving here. So, we talked to a real estate agent while we were anchored off Block Island. The agent described a home here in the marina and we bought it without ever coming to see it. Clearly, the community we found on the Loop played a pivotal role in our lives.
How fortunate we were that my husband and I found that same sense of community here at Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC).
I can say with certainty that it is the PPYC sense of community that is one of the best attributes of the club. We met most of our friends through PPYC. We have a group of three couples that my kids refer to as “the gang.” All are PPYC members. The PPYC tagline “a place to belong” rings true for us.
I think the strong sense of community at PPYC is an offshoot of the sense of community which exists among boaters that I described above. Everyone loves being on the water. And PPYC is a place where both boaters and non-boaters can share in boating experiences.
Nothing beats the group boating experience that is provided in a raft-up. PPYC has several each year, including my favorite, a sunsetmoonrise raft-up, at the time when sunset and moonrise coincide. (And the best part, like on any raft-up, is that you can bring other non-boaters along.) Another favorite group-boating opportunity is the lunch cruises. We boat to a local on-water restaurant for lunch. The most recent was to Cabbage Key. Once again, many PPYC non-boaters come along for the ride.
Another way that PPYC fosters a sense of community is through maintaining time-honored nautical traditions. PPYC’s Fleet Week with its Blessing of the Fleet boat parade is a wellknown example. As is the Eight Bells Ceremony to honor PPYC members who have passed during the year. One of the highlights of every year is the Commodore’s Ball.
If there’s one thing you can say about boaters, it’s that they like to get together and have fun. That’s why there’s weekly Friday Happy Hours, monthly Sunset Social potlucks and Grill Nights. That’s why there’s a themed party each month that often includes another well-known boater tendency – music and dancing. And that’s why you often see PPYC members hanging out together enjoying the magical view from the Harbor View deck. The
opportunity to hang together by the water with drinks from the Docksiders Bar makes PPYC a jewel of the marina.
My husband and I had never thought of joining a yacht club because we feared it might be expensive or stuffy. We found out that the community at PPYC is definitely neither expensive nor stuffy. It is not expensive because we don’t have the overhead costs of a large staff, since we are managed by our own Board of Directors. And nobody who ever stepped through the door of PPYC would ever use the word “stuffy.”
Burnt Store Marina Dog Park
BSM DOG PARK COMMITTEE
The Dog Park Committee has picked a pavilion contractor, and the engineered drawing has been submitted to Lee County for approval. We know this part of the process will take the longest, and we will keep you up to date on the progress. We are anxious to have a permanent structure for our members and our pups to enjoy.
We are still accepting brick and banner donations to pay for more paver walkways, park landscaping, and permanent toys. We are happy to have more memberships too! All the forms for bricks, banners, and memberships can be found on the website https://bsm22.org/dog-park/.
In this hot weather, some of the dogs have been enjoying the kiddy pools when owners have filled them. Those who use them have been emptying them out and putting them away when they leave, otherwise, the pool water would be far too hot for the next dog.
With all the rain, owners must bring their mosquito spray even during the day.
Our committee is in the process of planning our next two big fundraisers: Halloween Party with photos, and Santa photos with your dog, so stay tuned for those dates.
See you at the park!
WOOF! WOOF!
Bocce Buzz... That’s the Way We Roll!
CAROLE ROMAINE, INDEPENDENT
HOME OWNER
Although the official Bocce Club season has ended, you may find some enthusiastic year-round residents still at play on Tuesday afternoons from May through October.
The bocce court is adjacent to the northeast side of the parking lot at Burnt Store Marina Country Club.
During the season, play is from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by dinner at Linkside Café or another local restaurant. Dinner is optional, and you do not have to be a member of Burnt Store Marina Country Club to play bocce. You will find an enthusiastic group of bocce
DINING VENUES
LINKSIDE CAFÉ @ Burnt Store Marina C.C.
941-637-6405 | 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 accepted.
players every Tuesday. Grab your lawn chair and join the fun. There is also a nominal fee of $1 collected each week, during season, for maintenance of equipment and end of season party and prizes.
You are welcome to play bocce at your leisure. There is a guest set of bocce balls in the back of the golf cart barn. It is in the unlocked plastic container clearly marked for general use. Please be sure to return everything back to the cart barn when you are finished playing.
For more information and to be added to the email contact list please contact Barbie Newmin at extixeno@aol.com.
CASS CAY RESTAURANT & BAR
941-347-7148 | www.casscayrestaurant.com
Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
*Nightly entertainment
THE TRADING POST - 239-789-3463
www.facebook.com/tradingpostbsm
Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Featuring deli, breakfast & lunch, ice cream, pizza, beer & wine and ice.
Architectural Review Committee
BARRY GROESCH, CHAIR
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, including homes in a condo association. If this approval is not granted through ARC, you may be asked to modify or remove the changes made. All requests are made by completing an ARC form and adhering to Section 22 Homeowners Association (HOA) Restrictions. Remember to write legibly, and complete the entire form, including having your condo representative sign off (if required). Delays will occur if it cannot be deciphered, or the form is not completed in its entirety. Thanks.
Section 22 restrictions and applications are available for download at BSM22.org. Submit your ARC applications to your condo association, then to Alliant Property Management, 13831 Vector Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33919, Email: apmsupport@alliantproperty.com.
DID YOU KNOW?
An ARC did you know, moment...
Did you know…when doing interior modifications like a bathroom or kitchen, an ARC application is not required. However, if you replace an exterior window with this project, an ARC application is required. For all projects, go to the BSM22.org website to get your application.
The following applications were approved last month by the Section 22 HOA ARC:
• Greg & Kristin Armock, 3351 Diamond Key Court, roof replacement.
• W David Sedwick & Martina Veigl, 3410 Sunset Key Circle, Unit C, window replacements.
• John Spitler, 24417 Baltic Avenue, Unit 201, installing hurricane screens.
• Judith Anderson, 24620 Dolphin Cove Drive, installing hurricane screens.
• Gary & Barbara Miller, 102 Islamorada Boulevard, window replacements.
• Nancy Harrison, 2000 Matecumbe Key Road, propane tank installation.
• Jerome & Joan Perrone, 24063 Redfish Cove Drive, door replacement.
• James & Arthena Carter, 4071 King Tarpon Drive, roof & gutter replacement.
• Gregg & Julie Sitkowski, 2077 Little Pine Circle, expand & replace lanai.
• Gregg & Julie Sitkowski, 2077 Little Pine Circle, roof replacement.
• Gregg & Julie Sitkowski, 2077 Little Pine Circle, third garage attachment.
• Chandra Wobschall, 62 Big Pine Lane, lanai tile replacement.
• Chandra Wobschall, 62 Big Pine Lane, exterior paint.
• Chandra Wobschall, 62 Big Pine Lane, Replace lanai flooring and screen.
• Robert M. & Denise A. Clark, 2031 King Tarpon Drive, window and door replacements.
• Robert M. & Denise A. Clark, 2031 King Tarpon Drive, exterior front door paint.
• Bruce & Doreen Smith, 3212 Sunset Key Cir., exterior paint.
• Robert Lapsley, 17713 Courtside Landings Circle, replace front lanai.
• Thomas & Patricia Lawlor, 24105 Redfish Cove Drive, lanai enclosure replacement.
RULES OF THE ROAD
LEE COUNTY LEASH LAWS AND DOGGIE ETIQUETTE
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 off that property.
And…
It is good manners and common courtesy to pick up after your pets.
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 side of the road, even if there is no “bike lane” available. Use hand signals to indicate intention to turn. Always stop at stop signs. Never exceed the posted speed limit.
Golf Carts: Always drive your golf cart on the right side of the road. Use hand signals to indicate intention to turn. Always stop at stop signs. Use lanes indicated for the use of bicycles and pedestrians only when neither is present.
Pedestrians: Always use lanes provided for bicycles and pedestrians. If there is no lane available, use the left side of the street, facing wheeled traffic. Use caution when crossing streets. Wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight when walking or running after sunset.
BELTED KINGFISHER BY RICK READ
Enjoying Your Walk
JAN MCLAUGHLIN, FORMER BEACON EDITOR
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.
• Islamorada Entrance Gate to Cape Cole Blvd. – 0.82 mile
• Cape Cole Blvd., golf clubhouse gate arm to Islamorada Blvd. – 0.60 mile
• Cape Cole Blvd., golf club gate arm to Matecumbe Key entry – 0.72 mile
• Matecumbe Key Blvd., construction entrance to Cape Cole Blvd., 0.72 mile
• Matecumbe Key Blvd., Cape Cole Blvd., to South Shore – 0.55 mile
• Courtside Landings’ Loop, start/stop at entrance – 0.48 mile
• Prosperity Point sidewalk loop, start/stop at Matcumbe Key Blvd, 1.26 mile
• Admiral’s Point loop (includes Key Largo Lane Circle, Sable Key Circle and Key Largo Circle) start/stop at Marathon & Cape Cole Blvd., 1.06 mile
• Tarpon Pass loop, start/stop at Islamorada Blvd., 0.76 mile
Wonderful resources for walkers abound on the Internet. These sites offer a wide selection of audio music apps for beginners to advanced walkers, exercise videos, gear (including shoes), accessories and resource information.
Peace River Audubon (PRAS)
RICK READ, BURNT STORE RESIDENT AND AUDUBON SOCIETY MEMBER
The wading bird that I see most frequently from my house, is the Little Blue Heron. It is constantly walking the pond shoreline looking for prey. However, identification can be tricky.
The juvenile Little Blue starts out all white. It can easily be confused with the Snowy Egret, as both are white 24-inch-tall birds. A distinguishing feature is bill color. The Snowy Egret has yellow lores and a black bill (not to mention its yellow “slippers.”) The Little Blue Heron has a gray bill with a black tip, as shown here (and no yellow “slippers”).
By summer, molting is complete, and it is now an all-blue adult. It keeps that blacktipped grey bill through it all.
After its first winter, the Little Blue begins to molt from white to blue plumage. So, it becomes a splotchy mess of white and blue.
Happy birding!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Nature Walk at Audubon Pennington Park, 1153 Alton Rd., Port Charlotte.
• June through September, No scheduled walks or programs, other than Pennington Park, which will occur most Saturdays.
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 under the age of eighteen (18), unless the driver has a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license. The term “street” is defined by Statute to include “…any privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel….” In other words, the BSM community’s roadways would be subject to the legislative change and its new requirements.
• Drivers of golf carts must observe the same rules as those designated for drivers of motor vehicles.
• Drivers must keep their carts on the right side of all streets, and obey all traffic signage.
• No one without a driver’s license or learner’s permit is allowed to drive on streets within Burnt Store Marina.
You do not have to be a member of PRAS to join us. Participation is free, and registration is not required. Visit the website at www. peaceriveraudubonsociety.org for all the details, or give me a call: Rick Read, BSM resident at 574-870-2695 for information or car-pooling.
Tight Lines…Big Snook and Small Tarpon on the Move
Large snook, up to 40 inches, have been caught along the beaches of Boca Grande Pass. The larger fish have moved out from the mangroves, and into the 4 to 8 feet of water along the beaches of the pass. Most have been caught on large baits, such as threadfins and mullet freelined. Anglers have been using 3/0 to 4/0 circle hooks attached to 30-pound leaders, about three feet long. In faster moving currents, anglers have attached a ¼-ounce split shot weight to keep the bait swimming just off the bottom. Some anglers are also using a three-to-four-inch Styrofoam float above the leader material. When live baits are not available, anglers are attaching four-to-six-inch Z Man curly tail soft baits in white or chartreuse, fished under a floating cork. Some anglers prefer smaller four-inch Gulp artificials. Outgoing tides seem to produce the best results.
As for tarpon, the small guys have moved in, and are very abundant in just about all our canals. Along PGI and in basins connected to our marinas and canals, fish about ten
to thirty pounds can be seen rolling on the surface. The best bait at this time of the year for these smaller tarpons seems to be “white bait” or pinfish. These baits are best fished free lined. If you are o.k. with fishing a loose drag on your reel, the 20-to-25pound test will generate a good number of hook-ups as the small baits can freely swim around. If you prefer a better chance of holding a jumping small tarpon, the 30-to40-pound leader is your best bet. Do not oversize the hook to your bait, this will limit your live baits natural swimming movement. A 2/0 to 3/0 circle hook should work fine. If the fish seem to be working close to the surface, a rig with four feet of leader material and a cork will also work nicely. Remember, the first run of these small tarpons will usually be a powerful run and pull, as they are full of oxygen and ready to go. As they make that first jump, be sure to bow your rod down toward the fish, so the jumping fish does not land on the attached line and cause the hook to pull out.
When live baits are not available, anglers are attaching four-to-six-inch Z Man curly tail soft baits in white or chartreuse, fished under a floating cork.
If you like to fish artificial baits for these fish, a plastic bait known as the Popper in 3½-inch made by YoZuri works well and comes in five colors. Working that lure along the surface for about ten feet and then stopping and letting the lure sit for about thirty seconds has proven to be a real attractor.
Other anglers have been using the Terror Eyz made by DOA lures. This lure is a soft lure that looks like a small baitfish. It comes in a two-inch size at ⅛ of an ounce and three-inch size at ¼ ounce and comes in 8 colors. The smaller size fish in root beer or motor oil color has been a hot lure. This soft bait is cast out and retrieved very slowly. When the tarpon
bites the lure, you will feel a very small tap. Count to three and set the look as these bates are rigged with traditional J hooks. Have fun and catch and release these great inshore gamefish.
Tight Lines
BIG SNOOK CAUGHT BY JAY LEV ON THREADFIN BAIT NEAR BOCA GRANDE PASS
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO CAKE
FROM THE CAPITAL GRILLE
INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 lb. unsalted butter, diced
• 1 cup freshly brewed decaf espresso
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 8 whole eggs
• 1 pint raspberries (optional)
• ½ cup whipped cream (optional – but I would highly recommend it since cake is very rich)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Recipe Box
JENNIFER LECLAIR, PELICAN WAY
I recently went with some friends for lunch to the Capital Grille in Fort Myers. It was a great dining experience (a little pricey, but worth it). I had to try a slice of their chocolate cake (diet or no diet), and it was absolutely delicious! I know I had seen recipes for flourless chocolate cakes on Pinterest and Instagram, and I was determined to see if I could find this one. Well, I found the actual recipe from the Capital Grille for their cake. It looks easy to make, and although I haven’t made it yet, I wanted to share the recipe with ya’ll. It is very rich, so you only need a small portion to satisfy any chocolate craving.
2. Butter 1 nine-inch cake pan then line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper cut to size.
3. Place chocolate chips and butter into a stainless-steel mixing bowl. Gently melt over a double boiler, stir well.
4. Place espresso and brown sugar in a sauce pot. Bring to a simmer, stir to dissolve sugar.
5. Pour the hot sugar mixture over the chocolate, whisk until smooth and slightly cool.
6. Stir beaten eggs into chocolate mixture until blended. DO NOT WHIP.
7. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Place the cake pan in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the cake pan.
8. Bake for approximately 45 minutes. Center of the cake should be set.
9. Remove the cake pan from water and chill cake overnight.
Grammar Tips – Using Adjectives
MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS
Adjectives describe nouns. Descriptions come in many sizes and colors. They can be exactly that – size, color, age, condition, origin – the list goes on and on.
But did you know that when describing an object (noun), there is an order that you use in that description (adjectives)?
Adjectives in English (not to be confused with other languages) absolutely must be in this order: number – opinion – size – age – shape – color – origin – material – then noun. Most of us naturally use this format without thinking about it, so it
is something we didn’t know that we already knew.
Of course, we don’t necessarily use all these kinds of adjectives when describing something, but the ones we do use need to be in this order. So, you can have a nice little new red Swiss pocket knife, but if you mess with that word order, you will come off as sounding a little strange. And we wouldn’t want that, would we?
10. Cut around the pan sides to loosen cake. Using oven mitts as an aid to hold the pan over stovetop burner begin heating the bottom of the cake pan over low heat for 10 seconds to help release cake.
11. Place the serving platter on top of the pan. Hold the platter and pan together tightly and invert.
12. Tap the pan to help release the cake. Lift the cake pan. Cake should come out of pan and onto platter. Peel off parchment paper.
13. Cut the cake into 10 slices and garnish with the raspberries and whipped cream.
ENJOY!
NOTE* An easy way to fill the roasting pan with water is to place the pan into the oven first and then fill.
Gardener’s Wheelbarrow
MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS
Heat and humidity will continue with the arrival of August. We can expect rain and thunderstorms for about two thirds of the month. Everything is growing rampantly…ornamental plants, weeds, fungus and critters. Now is when you must do frequent checks to see how the garden is faring. It’s amazing what can happen, seemingly overnight.
We’re in the middle of hurricane season and if you are feeling anxious about nearby palms, trees and large shrubs – think before you prune! Only remove branches and fronds that are dead, weak or diseased. “Hurricane” cuts are not beneficial and can actually compromise a palm. Radical pruning in palms weakens them by exposing the growing bud to the elements and reducing their ability to photosynthesize. Palms with the most fronds survive high winds best. Trees and large shrubs that are severely
pruned produce weak, clustered growth that is easily broken.
AUGUST CHECKLIST:
• Do your ornamental plants look a little pale? Lots of rainfall leaches the soil’s nutrients. Feed the soil with a high quality, slow-release fertilizer with micronutrients. However, no nitrogen or phosphorous should be applied during the rainy season by Florida law.
• Pruning – You may have noticed your tropical plants have doubled in size since you looked at them yesterday. This is their time of the year. It’s OK to do some pruning now and not wait until the usual fall pruning, but be judicious. Do not prune out more than one third of the growth.
• Turf – Be watchful for damage caused by both chinch bugs and white grubs. Apply an approved insecticide for our high summer temperatures.
• This is the last month to
put in new plants and still be able to take advantage of the rains. Native plants are best because of their adaptability. Remember to put in plants with their crown just above the ground level and then mulch. But keep mulch away from the stem or trunk – it will cause rotting.
• Even tried and true plants will struggle with pests and diseases. Know when a plant is in trouble, identify the culprit, determine the amount of possible damage and the possible solutions. Chemicals aren’t always needed. For example, if you see small black grasshoppers chewing on your crinums… knock them off and stomp on them. This is quick and effective. If you wait until they mature into the very large and colorful adult lubber grasshopper, there isn’t a chemical that will work…and they’re tougher to catch and messier to squash. A few aphids on new growth? Prune out the eating zone or go back to
squashing with your gloved hand. The birds are also quite effective at eliminating insects.
Plants that like the heat, like ginger, bird of paradise and ixora are thriving now, looking their best and adding color to your landscape. Heat-loving greenery includes natal plum, philodendron and sea grape. These are the ones you want to plant to keep your landscape attractive all year.
August's Off Beat Holidays
MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS
There are no major holidays in August, but don’t tell that to one of our many Augustborn residents. In addition to their own birthdays, here are some days in history to celebrate:
August 3, 1492 –Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, with three ships, Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. Seeking
a westerly route to the Far East, he instead landed on October 12th in the Bahamas, thinking it was an outlying Japanese island.
August 4, 1693 –Champagne was invented by Dom Perignon.
August 9, 1944 – Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, when the U.S. Forest
Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear would be the symbol for their joint effort to promote forest fire prevention. Artist Albert Staehle was asked to paint the first poster of Smokey Bear.
The morning of Friday, August 13, 2004, many
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in Southwest Florida expected to watch Hurricane Charley pass by in the Gulf of Mexico on its way to landfall, somewhere around Tampa. But, the infamous wobble in the path changed all that, and drove the storm right through Captiva, Punta Gorda, Arcadia and Burnt Store Marina, leaving devastation in its wake.
August 15, 1969 – Woodstock began in a field near Yasgur’s Farm at Bethel, New York. The three-day concert featured 24 rock bands, and drew a crowd of more than 300,000 young people. The event came to symbolize the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
August 21, 1959 – President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a proclamation admitting Hawaii to the Union as the 50th state.
August 25, 1904 – The Banana Split was invented by David Strickler at a soda fountain in Latrobe, Pa.
August is a slow month for outdoor events in Florida because of brutal heat and humidity, potential for hurricanes, and a slowdown in tourism. Here are some events to look forward to:
August 1 - 2 – The 56th Annual Wausau Fun Day & Possum Festival, Wausau, Florida
Created in 1970 by Dalton Carter, the Wausau Possum Festival, occurring the first Saturday every August, celebrates the
Opossum, a nocturnal marsupial. The event kicks off Friday night with a concert (act to be announced later) followed by the muchanticipated Possum King & Queen Contest. Saturday festivities include a parade through downtown at 10 a.m., games, activities, vendors, live entertainment, and a possum auction. The Donkey Ball Game begins at 7 p.m. For information, go to www.visitwcfla. com/events/wausau-possum-festival/
August 2 – Fisherman’s Village TikiFest, Punta Gorda, Florida
Island flavors and culture will be featured throughout the promenade and at the dry beach, including Hawaiian dance, steel drums, live demonstrations, shopping, and dining. Event hours are 12 - 6 p.m. For information, go to www.pureflorida.com/ event/tikifest-at-fishermens-village/3206/
August 17 – The City Bikes Key Largo Triathlon, Key Largo, Florida
Located at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, athletes all ages compete in this Olympic and sprint distance triathlon (swim, bike and run). Hours: 6:5011 a.m. for information, go to www. runsignup.com/Race/FL/KeyLargo/ GameOnKeyLargoTriathlonSum
August 29 – September 1 – Just a Few Friends Key West, Key West, Florida
This is a memorial celebration honoring Key West’s favorite son, Jimmy Buffett, on the second anniversary of his Sept. 1, 2023
passing. The weekend is filled with tours, bar crawls, rum tastings and music events. The highlight is the Second Line Parade along Duval Street, culminating in a free music festival at Truman Waterfront Park with local and national entertainment. For information, go to www. justafewfriendskeywest.com
MARINA WEBSITE HELP
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 and forms. And, you can check out clubs and organizations, and the vendors who service our community.
When you log in to the “residents’ eyes only” section, you will find great contact information for the Certified Response Team (CERT), and what to do in case of emergency. You will also be able to access Section 22 financials, your account information, and the Resident Directory.
To be sure YOUR contact information is up-to-date, you need to log in, or follow directions to register. Then go to Your Profile > Profile Settings. There, you can update your telephone and email information. Then, to OPT IN to the online Resident Directory, turn the BLUE toggles to GRAY.
If you did not receive the current digital issue of the BSM Beacon, you need to go to https://bsmbeacon. seabreezecommunications.com/about/. Once there, you can input your information to subscribe, and receive future emailed copies. Please note: by contract with PGI Section 22 HOA, your email will not be used in any other way by Seabreeze Communications.
If you are having problems logging onto the resident section of our website BSM22.org, OR, are not receiving Alliant Management email blasts, please contact Alliant Property Management at apmsupport@alliantproperty.com, or call 239-454-1101.
