From the Section 22
HOA Board
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE ARE YOU READY? JERRY NEWMIN, VICE PRESIDENT
Your hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. While it is too early to anticipate how active the tropics will be this year, or if Burnt Store Marina may be impacted by any tropical systems, your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) continues to prepare, hoping that their services will not be needed.
More than 20 full-time residents of BSM have completed emergency response training in conjunction with the Cape Coral Fire Department (CCFD), and the recently formed Department of Emergency Management and Resilience (DEMAR). Training includes online training plus hands-on training, which allows CERT to augment local and state emergency response agencies with first on the scene information gathering, prioritizing, and communication. Our teams are trained to support
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emergency responders, not replace them. Training includes life-saving measures and techniques to prolong life and minimize suffering until emergency responders arrive on the scene. CERT members are assigned duties throughout the marina with specific areas of responsibility. The CERT map to the right designates seven CERT Zones A to G.
BSM ZONE LOCATION MAP
Below is a listing of associations, streets and businesses within each zone. Please check this list so you are familiar with your assigned CERT members.
CERT
COMMUNITY HOA ZONE
DEFINITIONS
Zone – A. Big Pine Lane, Big Pass Lane, Dolphin Cove, Esplanade, King Tarpon, Little Pine Estates, Marlin Run, Marlin Run II, Spinnaker Club, Tarpon Pass, Tarpon Pass II, Yellowfin Bay, Yellowfin Cove, Gaspar Key Lane, Capstan Club, Big Bend, Golf Fox, Sailfish Pass
Zone – B. Admirals Point 1, Admirals Point 2, Admiralty Village, Cobia Villas, Marlin Run III, Redfish Cove, Marathon Way, Key Largo Circle, Sable Key,
Key Largo Lane, Cobia Estates, Hibiscus Cove Court
Zone – C. Diamond Park, Harbor Towers, Marina Towers, North Shore, the Soundings, Sounding Estates
Zone – D. Commodore Club, Courtside Landings I, II & III, Egret Point, Halyard Club, Linkside Way, Romano Key Circle, Mariners Pass, Pelican Way, Rudder Club, Linkside Drive
Zone – E. Emerald Isle, Grand Isle, 1 & 2, Grand Isle 3 & 4, Sunset Key 1 & 2, Topaz Cove
Zone – F. Keel Club, Platinum Point Yacht Club, Safe Harbor Marina, Cass Cay, The Trading Post, Freedom Boat Club
Zone – G. South Shore, Vista Del Sol, Fitness Center, Courtside Landings, The Resort
A minimum of two trained CERT members are assigned to each zone. CERT members, their assignments by zone, cell phone numbers and email contacts are listed to the right. Residents are encouraged to retain the contact information for team members in your zone for future reference.
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CERT team members will carry radios for communication with fellow team members throughout the community. Burnt Store Marina and Country Club (BSMCC) will act as the staging area in the event of an emergency.
The BSMCC has upgraded its electrical generator capability, and should be able to provide support and charging of electrical devices in the event of a power outage.
In case of an emergency and the loss of power and/or cell phone coverage, all residents are encouraged to go to the BSMCC to receive updates and post communication announcements.
Your CERT members will be dressed in green volunteer shirts, hats and/or helmets and reflective jackets as displayed in the photo above.
The DEMAR will be conducting CERT training classes again this fall. We encourage residents to participate in this program whether you are seasonal or this is your primary residence.
S en ior L i v i n g
AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS)
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout Burnt Store Marina. Some of these devices are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week while others are enclosed to facilities accessible to local residents and/or members only. More than 85 residents have completed CPR training over the past year. Additional classes are being planned. We encourage all residents to be familiar with the location of these devices in the AED listing below below and take the training classes when offered.
AEDs like the ZOLL model to the right are fully automatic including detailed instructions on what to do and how to operate them.
BSM AED (automatic external defibrillator) Locations
Accessible 24/7
Main Gate Access Control – located in Main Gate on front counter
Linkside Café – located on wall near bar on right side
Marina Towers – located in lobby next to elevator
Harbor Towers East – located in lobby Harbor Towers North – located in lobby
Pickleball & Tennis Courts
PPMA east pool
PPMA west pool
Commodore Club – located outside north wall of clubhouse
Only Accessible During Business Hours or for Residents Only
Safe Harbor Marina – located on back wall in Harbor Master’s
Platinum Point Yacht Club – located on the wall within Docksiders Bar
Fitness Center – located behind front counter
Grand Isle I & II – located in north corner of Club Room nearest pool
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Grand Isle III & IV – located in Fitness Center in Amenities Building Resorts Pool Vista del Sol – located in lobby
We suggest that you place this information with your emergency response preparation items for easy access when needed.
If you have any questions or want to volunteer for CERT participation in BSM, please contact Jerry Newmin at jnewmin@aol.com.
REMINDER
Section 22 HOA Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m.
Location: Linkside Patio
Section 22 HOA Board Workshops
Every Tuesday at 9 a.m.
Location: Linkside Patio
BALD EAGLE IN FLIGHT BY KATHRYN MARINO
Mark Your Calendar – Out and About
INSIDE THE GATES DATES
Thursday, May 1: Deadline for the June Beacon. Article and picture submissions are welcomed. Become part of The Beacon family.
Tuesday, May 27: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m.
OUTSIDE THE GATES DATES
Friday, May 2: Fort Myers River District
Art Walk, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit many galleries, exhibitions and performances.
Saturday, May 10: 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, $25 USA Dance Member Couples, $17 non-members single, $30 nonmembers couples. Call Laura for information, 330-501-2366.
Friday, May 16: 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 Thursday: Mellow Morning Yoga, 10 to 11 a.m. Punta Gorda Isles Civic
Every Tuesday: Section 22 HOA Working Board Meeting, Linkside Café, 9 a.m.
Every Tuesday: Bar code installation, front gate, 1 to 3 p.m.
Every Thursday: Bar code installation, front gate, 9 to 11 a.m.
Association, 2001 Shreve St. Call Cara Peralta for information, 941-276-1887. $110 per class.
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.
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
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 14)
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
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
Burnt Store Marina CC News
JOHN ABBOTT, GENERAL MANAGER, BSMCC
Now that May is here, and the season is ending, it is once again a great time to reflect on everything that has happened here over the last year. The lanai got a long overdue makeover with new flooring and chairs. The ladies’ bathroom at the club was also redone, and in the kitchen multiple pieces of equipment were replaced. The Tiki hut and tiki stage were installed and the tiki umbrellas on the far patio were built. Osprey # 5 tee box was shorn up with a new retaining wall, and new tee markers were put in on Pelican & Osprey. Also, on the course, there was a changing of the guard for both ladies and men in the Club Championship with Tom Bradford and Debbie Burns both taking the title of “Club Champion.”
The list of all the great events, dinners and golf tournaments that we have had over the past year is too long to spell out in this article. I can tell you however, that the calendar has been more than full, and our staff and volunteers did a great job in making sure that everyone had an enjoyable experience at all of them. Every week, the management staff gets together and discusses what we did well the previous week and where we can improve, so moving forward each and every event, tournament and dinner will only get better.
Now, let’s take a look forward to what May has in store. Monday Trivia and Wednesday bar bingo will still be happening along with Prime Rib Buffet night and our Republican and Democrat dinners. Thursday night food trucks have ended, so we have filled them with pasta buffet night, ladies’ night and an Asian buffet night. The first Saturday of the month will be our annual Kentucky Derby party, while 2-for-$40 dinner specials with live music will fill Saturdays the rest of the month. Our Tuesday and Friday dinners are our foundation, and will continue to highlight the calendar. Check out the weekly blast for all that’s happening and for any changes to the schedule. We look forward to seeing you all at the club!
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FLORIDA SOFTSHELL BY RICK READ
Golf Tips
BILL CONNELLY, MANAGER OF GOLF OPERATIONS
As the season here at BSMCC comes to an end, we would like to thank all our members and the members of the community that have made this another great golfing season.
We still have a couple of exciting golfing events lined up for May so be sure to sign up for the Cross Country Scramble on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. There is the Memorial Day Scramble on Monday, May 26, starting at 7:45 a.m.
Also, remember the weekly 9-hole scramble every Tuesday at 3 p.m. that continues through the summer.
Below are the results of the Luau Scramble held on March 8.
LUAU SCRAMBLE:
1st Flight Winners
1. Tom Wright, Barry Harbart, Sue Wright, Marlene Harbart
2. Ralph Smith, Brent Chorneyko, Debra Burns, Heidi Chorneyko
3. Gary Crandall, Tim Ormsby, Karen Crandall, Becky Ormsby
2nd Flight Winners
1. Jay Barnhart, Bob Moen, Kathy Barnhart, Jane Moen
*2. Brad Baker, Ted Bailey, Lori Baker, Eva Bailey
*2. Steve Mathies, Cinda Brown, Deb Mathies, Mary Custer
3rd Flight Winners
1. Steve Flagstad, Kelly Weber, Marilyn Weber, Susan Flagstad
*2. Bill Sweet, Kim Sweet, Bob MacDonald, Barbara MacDonald
*2. Mary Welch, Dennis Douglas, Jim Welch, Diane Douglas
* Indicates Ties
Closest to the Pineapple:
Heron #4: Marg McDougall
Osprey #4: Patty Erickson
Pelican #5: Lesley Rose
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO CLUB CHAMPIONS
Women’s Club Champion –Debbie Burns (9 times Women’s club champion)
Men’s Club Champion – Tom Bradford (1st time Men’s club champion)
Follow us @burntstoregolf on Instagram for course updates.
Please stop in for lunch and some shopping, we would love to say hello.
And as always, have fun learning to enjoy your game.
IMPORTANT DATES
Saturday, May 10 | 9 am Cross Country Scramble
Monday, May 26 | 7:45 am Memorial Day Scramble
Fitness, Friends & Fun…Snowbirds
Depart, New Chapter Begins at the
Fitness Club
CYNDI MATTHEWS
As our seasonal residents return to their northern homes, the fitness club welcomes a period of increased availability, with easier parking, and more open class and court times.
Following Jen Tait’s retirement, we are pleased to announce Leigh Anne Hall as our new club
manager. I first encountered Leigh Anne in an exercise class, where her impressive form and enthusiastic demeanor immediately stood out. A parttime resident in 2020, she and her husband relocated permanently from Illinois in 2022, after their retirement.
LEIGH ANNE HALL, NEW FITNESS CLUB MANAGER
Leigh Anne’s dynamic personality is evident in her extensive background. A Registered Dietitian by profession, she expanded her expertise into fitness instruction, eventually becoming the Wellness Manager for her hospital’s Wellness Department. “I continued teaching classes and oversaw the exercise programming for the hospital’s community outreach,” she explains.
Her passion for teaching is clear. Leigh Anne states, “I strive to inspire
others to push their boundaries in their wellness journey. I believe my background equips me to build upon the strong foundation Jen established at the BSM Fitness Center. I am eager to collaborate with members across our fitness, pickleball, and tennis programs. We are committed to expanding our programs and I will dedicate myself to serving all our members.”
NEW PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS ANNOUNCED
We extend a warm welcome to Bev Gibson, Hoyt Hurt, Ginny Kim, and Eulalia Ralph, who will join the Pickleball Committee. They will play a vital role in fostering community engagement through social events, coaching initiatives, and tournament organization. These new members will collaborate with existing committee members David Allenick, Peter Feldhusen, Sid Smith, and Paul Venne. We also express our sincere gratitude to Paulette Gratton, Jacki Hill, and Linda Pettijohn for their dedicated service and contributions to the program’s growth.
I strive to inspire others to push their boundaries in their wellness journey. I believe my background equips me to build upon the strong foundation Jen established at the BSM Fitness Center. I am eager to collaborate with members across our fitness, pickleball, and tennis programs.
Platinum Point Yacht Club –
A Place to Belong
You are invited to PPYC’s Open House Boaters and Non-Boaters Welcome!
LORETTA STEEVES, DIRECTOR
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.
___________
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.
Members of Platinum Point Yacht Club (PPYC) often joke that the PPYC calendar is so full that it’s impossible to find an open day. No matter what you like doing, you can find a group that likes to do it too, here at PPYC. Our slogan “PPYC – a place to belong” describes the club perfectly.
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 ___________
PPYC… A Place to Belong!
If you weren’t one of the lucky ones on the inside of the doors, let me give you a glimpse of what our calendar was like for the first two weeks of April.
Schroeder 941-639-0733 office@ppycbsm.org
Bourbon Tasting: Exploring Maker’s Mark – While there are hundreds of bourbons produced in this country, Maker’s Mark is always the most requested bourbon at the club. A presentation was given with a brief overview how bourbons are made. This was followed by a tasting of four different Maker’s Mark bourbons, accompanied by appropriate snacks.
Sunset Kayaking from Ponce de Leon Park Paddlers were ready for a fun evening on the water! Participating members met at the park at 5 and were on the water by 5:30. They paddled about the mangroves, then out into the harbor to watch the sunset.
5-day cruise to Marlin Bay Resort in the Keys Lying just beyond Mile Marker 49, this laidback luxury property, by land or sea, is
centrally located, and offers quick access to beaches, state parks, marine attractions and more. We encouraged PPYC members not boating to join the activities in their RV or by renting a place nearby.
Happy Hour and Grill Night – Back at PPYC, Friday is our weekly happy hour.
Once is a while the Friday Happy Hour includes our monthly potluck Grill Night. Members brought a meat to barbeque on our grill and a side dish to share. There was no charge, but registration online was encouraged so your hosts have enough desserts!
Dinner at Cheeseburgers in Paradise – Our active cruising group enjoyed not one, but two group dinners.
Dinner was at Cheeseburgers in Paradise provided by the cruise captains. Participating members enjoyed a margarita and cheeseburger while listening to music provided by John Sauer. Tropical attire and flip flops were encouraged!
Dinner at Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House – the second dinner enjoyed by the cruising group.
We had a lovely group dinner at Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House. It was only a 5-minute walk from the resort. It was a perfect conclusion to your day exploring the keys or hanging out at the beach.
Commodore’s Spouse Men’s Stag Night
We honored our Commodore Spouses, who provide such outstanding support for their wives during their Commodore Year. This Men’s Stag night honored both
Jack Butler and Graham Segger. The stag night event was a “Tailgate Party” on the evening of the NCAA Men’s Basketball
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PPYC PADDLERS
Finals. We meet before the game for snacks, beer, sandwiches, and wings and then we transitioned into a Viewing Party for the main event.
Fashion Show – Mermaids and Mimosas
How would you like to be a mermaid and drink mimosas with your PPYC Friends? Beautiful models from our own club walked the runway to unveil the fashionable, easywearing, Florida attire for which Anthony’s Apparel is famous. A lovely light luncheon of salads, breads, and dessert, along with a signature welcome drink, was served.
Happy Hour
We concluded the week with our weekly Friday Happy Hour. There were drinks and music on our beautiful waterfront Harbor View Deck. It was BYOB or get your drinks from our Docksiders Bar.
Happy Trails Party
PPYC friends met for a fun night of dancing to live music with Cap’n Rick, and we enjoyed great BBQ from Mission BBQ. The theme was Western, so many of you dusted off those hats and boots for a night of dancing and fun.
Burnt Store Marina Dog Park
BSM DOG PARK COMMITTEE
The April photo opportunity fundraiser with the Easter bunny in Dog Park was a huge success. The Lee County Sheriff K-9 unit was in attendance, and brought their ice cream truck with free treats for people and dogs alike. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the dog park.
We have stopped selling bricks, but continue selling banners that line the fence. The banners are great advertising for your company, and stay up on our fence for our members and visitors to see for 2 years!!! That is some amazingly inexpensive advertising! The example and detail on whom to contact is listed on the flyer on the next page.
I have included a few pictures of our new members. If you are still thinking about joining, please come by any Saturday morning between 9 and 10 a.m. You can try out the park, and talk with one of our committee members who can answer any of your questions.
See you at the park!
WOOF! WOOF!
Happy Hour and Sunset Social with an Italian Twist
This monthly Sunset Social potluck was extra delicious with an Italian focus. Bring your favorite Italian appetizer, dish or dessert to share. BYOB or the Docksiders Bar will be open. No charge, but please register online so your hosts have enough desserts!
Sundowner’s
Ceremony
After Grill Night, a cherished yacht club tradition steeped in nautical and military history, the Sundowners Ceremony was held. The ceremony, held at sunset, included a
brief program followed by the retirement of the flag. We then returned to the inside of the club for desserts and lively conversation.
When you add weekly Stretch and Balance classes and weekly Art Workshops AND a variety of educational seminars to the multiple games played at least once per week: bridge, Mah Jongg, Euchre, and Bunco – it’s easy to see why the calendar is full. Come visit the office any Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday to see what fun times the club might have in store for you.
ROBBIE MUIRHEAD’S DOG ZEVA
Bocce Buzz... That’s the Way We Roll!
CAROLE ROMAINE, INDEPENDENT HOME OWNER
The end of Bocce season has come
We made many friends and had plenty of fun
As friends we do part
At summer season’s start Looking forward to rolling the ball once again
The Bocce Club wishes everyone at Burnt Store Marina a healthy active summer. Be well, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the fall. Thank you to Barbie Newmin for her leadership this season. Congratulations to Mike Kokinda for his first Baci!
The bocce court is adjacent to the northeast side of the parking lot at Burnt Store Marina Country Club. Play is from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, followed by dinner at Linkside Café or other local restaurants. 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 players every Tuesday. Grab your lawn chair and join the fun. There is a nominal fee of $1 collected each week 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 the equipment back to the cart barn when you are finished playing. So, gather your guests, and spend a couple of hours having some bocce fun!
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.
CASS CAY RESTAURANT & BAR 941-347-7148
www.casscayrestaurant.com
Open Daily, 11 a.m. – 9 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.
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.
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.
An ARC did you know, moment...
Did you know…If you want to add hurricane shutters, an ARC application is required. For all projects, go to the BSM22.org website to get your application. DID YOU KNOW?
The following applications were approved last month by the Section 22 HOA ARC:
• Steven Wilkes, Emerald Isle Condominium Association, exterior paint.
• Robert & Barbara Honcharski, 24135 Redfish Cove Drive, hurricane shutter installation.
• Scott & Lyndsi Herrick, 445 Islamorada Boulevard, roof replacement.
• Thomas & Mary McWilliams, 3085 Big Pass Lane, roof replacement.
• Keith Barga, 24068 Redfish Cove Drive, pool cage replacement.
• Thomas Vicek, 4841 Linkside Drive, generator installation.
• Alan Brewer, 5090 Key Largo Circle, hurricane windows & shutter installation.
• Joseph R. Barker, 24037 Redfish Cove Drive, window replacement.
• George Musco, 114 Big Pine Lane, roof replacement.
• Kathy Wright, 5030 Sable Key Circle, front door replacement.
• Kathy Wright, 5030 Sable Key Circle, landscaping.
• David Eaton, 3011 Big Pine Lane, mailbox replacement.
• Thomas L. Shaw, Grand Isle Towers III & IV Condo Assoc., flat roof replacement.
• Eugene Voss, 1613 Islamorada Boulevard, window replacements.
• Kevin & Evelyn Kazacos, 3070 Big Bend Circle, front door paint.
• Steven & Phyllis Lindeman, 3960 Key Largo Lane, window replacements.
• George Haynes, 3050 Big Pass Lane, window replacements.
• Richard A. & Deborah D. Read, 3997 Cape Cole Boulevard, window/door replacements.
• Gayle Shaffer, 389 Sunset Key Circle, window/door replacements.
• Dee & Amy Bird, 1 Pirates Lane 13b, window replacements.
• Neil & Sara Sharples, 24092 Redfish Cove Drive, window replacements.
• James Abbey, 200 Big Pine Lane, exterior paint.
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.
BALD EAGLE WITH FLAG BY KATHY KNUDSEN BOUGAINVILLEA BY HILDE WEGRZYN
Blood Donation News
ANN SINGER, ADMIRAL’S POINT
Words cannot express our appreciation to the 44 volunteers who donated 40 units of blood at the Monday, March 10 Burnt Store Marina blood drive. It was a fantastic recordbreaking day for the Big Red Bus! Was it the windy cloudy day that kept golfers home, or the boaters ashore, or visitors saw our signs? Nevertheless, thank you to each and every one of you for your gracious sense of responsibility, and volunteering much needed blood for those in need. This single donation day of 40 units of blood can help up to 120 patients in need. The blood donated was likely transfused into a patient within 48 to 72 hours. The turnaround is that fast and is that constant.
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of making an appointment on Oneblood.org for your donation time. The blood draw dates are posted months in advance, giving donors the opportunity to reserve a choice time. If you have questions, call Ann Singer at 319290-5955 or Jo Bucci at 941-445-8260.
OneBlood expresses gratitude to all for your generosity and dedication to this program. The next blood drive in Burnt Store will not be until fall. Please mark your calendar now!
Always on a Monday November 10, 2025; January 19 and March 23, 2026
All drives are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you donated in the BSM March 10, 2025 blood drive and plan to give over the summer up north:
• By U.S law next donation can be in 56 days = May 5
• If you donated double red cell, next donation can be June 30.
We wish all of you a healthy and safe summer. See you in November!
Jo Bucci and Ann Singer, volunteers
The best exercise for the human heart is reaching down to lift someone up.
Thank You to the Fantastic Donors:
Barbara Honcharski
Brian Rossie
Dennis Frank
Frank Dileo
Gregory Wise
Jerri Panyko
Kim Powell
Marjorie Dinero
Connie Posl
David Lubs
Duane Wildman
Geni Stevenson
Jean Terrell
Joel Miles
Linda Cristinziano
Mary Johnson
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Mary Sarno Michele DeBlieck
Patricia Myers Peggy Crawford
Barbara Koebeler-Thornton
Charles DeBlieck Danielle Gesquiere
David Myers Dolores Bell
Elizabeth Rushton Gary Butler
Gregory Thornton James Harding
Jennifer Rocke Jessica Rocke
Jonathan Crawford Kimberly Blair
Linda Rhoades Mark Murphy
Mary Mimbs Michael Rossie
Nicholas Ulm Paul Stieler
Renee Bradley Robert Organ
Steve Sulli Roseanne Mattson
William Stevenson
RULES OF THE ROAD
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.
Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)
RICK READ, BURNT STORE RESIDENT AND AUDUBON SOCIETY MEMBER
The two most common doves in Burnt Store Marina are Mourning and White-winged Doves. We also have Common Ground Doves and Eurasian Collared-Doves. The Mourning Dove has a long-pointed tail and black spots on its wings. The White-winged Dove has a squared off tail and white wing patches that show predominantly in flight and white edges on its side when perched.
Their vocalizations are also different. The Mourning Dove sings a relaxed coo-AAH-coocoo-coo. Their sounds are very soothing and relaxing. In contrast, the White-winged Dove adds variability that is too hard to describe. Instead, check it out at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-winged_Dove
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Tuesday, May 6, 8 a.m., Walkabout at Lemon Bay Park, 570 Bay Park Blvd, Englewood.
• Thursday, May 15, 6:15 p.m., Refreshments, 7 p.m. Program, “Florida Scrub Jay local update,” at the Regional Realtors Education Center, 3320 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte.
• 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.
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 carpooling.
Tight Lines… The Bite is Finally On!
JAY LEV, BURNT STORE ANGLERS
Finally, the wind temperature and tides are in harmony, and the bait fish are moving into the Harbor. Spring is here, and the many species of fish found in the harbor are beginning to actively feed.
Reports from anglers have said many species of bait fish are schooled up, and eager to be netted by our skilled anglers. With baitfish present, redfish, snook, jacks, Spanish mackerel, cobia and spotted seatrout are all feeding well.
Redfish and snook are biting all along the mangrove flats to the south of the marina. Sharks are feeding under the schools of bluefish, ladyfish and mackerel found in eight to fifteen feet of water. Look for birds diving on the schools of baitfish to signal the sharks are feeding as
well. Scattered grass flats hold trout, jacks and redfish. Cast to the outside of the potholes formed by the remaining grass. These areas are usually great hideouts for ambush species. The water to the north of the marina, that has larger sand bars, is now holding good numbers of cobia. The very overfished artificial reefs may still have a few cobia hanging around.
If you are looking for some fun action, and are fishing from a trolling boat, set your speed at 900 to 1100 RPM, and fish with a colorful plastic bait, silver trolling spoon or a diving Rapala. Set your bait just past the 3rd or 4th wake caused by the boat. Use four to five feet of 35-to-40-pound leader attached to the trolled line holding the lure and you should have a lot of action.
Finally, if you are fishing from a community dock, use a popping cork with a 1/0 or 2/0 circle hook and a good size hand select shrimp. A popping cork or float that has 3 to 4 feet of leader material attached to the float end and the hook. Let the float sit still for a minute or two and if no fish takes a bite, jerk the float and wind on about 2 to 3 feet of line onto the reel. Repeat this action until you attract a fish bite.
Good luck and Tight Lines
Scattered grass flats hold trout, jacks and redfish. Cast to the outside of the potholes formed by the remaining grass. These areas are usually great hideouts for ambush species.
HELPFUL TIP
HOT HONEY BAKED FETA
INGREDIENTS
• 8-ounce block of feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons hot honey
• Fresh thyme for garnish
• Pink peppercorns (optional)
Recipe Box
JENNIFER LECLAIR, PELICAN WAY
Honey baked feta is an easy appetizer that’s both savory and sweet and makes a delicious creamy spread. It’s baked for just a few minutes and the result is a delicious spreadable feta dip that is topped with hot honey and served with crackers, pita chips, or your favorite crusty bread. Hot honey is a new item that has just become popular in the culinary world in the last couple of years. It can be found in most grocery stores and has many uses.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Pat the feta dry with paper towels and place in a baking dish or small cast iron pan. Drizzle olive oil over the feta.
3. Bake the feta for 8 to 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set the broiler to high. Drizzle hot honey over the feta and place it back in the oven on the top rack and broil for 5 to 6 minutes or until the top begins to brown.
4. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme and pink peppercorns. Serve with crackers or pita chips or wedges of naan bread.
The Polka-Dot Wasp Moth on Your Oleanders
MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS
Have you seen wasp-like insects on your oleanders? They are dark metallic blue, with a couple of white polka-dots dotting the wings and abdomen, with the tip of the abdomen bright red. They are called polka-dot wasp moths, and sometimes Uncle Sam moths because they are red, white and blue. They look like a very dangerous wasp, but in fact don’t sting. Beware, though they are interesting to look at, they mean nothing but trouble.
The larvae stage of the polka-dot wasp moth, commonly called the oleander caterpillar (syntomeida epilais), is orange or dark orange with long black hairs. This caterpillar is widely known for its voracious appetite. It is an eating machine! The caterpillar feeds in almost any location where its favorite food, the oleander plant, can be found. They also feed on desert rose plants and mandevilla. They are gregarious, and can cause damage from minor to severe.
Oleander caterpillar control should begin as soon as you see the caterpillars on the leaves. Wearing gloves, pick the caterpillars off by hand, and drop them in a bucket of
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POLKA DOT WASP
OLEANDER CATERPILLAR
soapy water. If the infestation is severe, clip heavily infested leaves and drop them into a plastic garbage bag. Dispose of the infested plant matter carefully to prevent spread of the insects. Also, if you are cutting them off oleander, be sure to wear gloves, as oleander sap is toxic.
Application of insecticides should be considered as a last resort for this insect that, while producing unsightly damage, does not kill oleander. Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) is a microbial insecticide that is sold under various trade names (Thuricide for one). It is a bacterium that kills only lepidopteran larvae. It has no toxicity toward beneficial insects.
Gardener’s Wheelbarrow
MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS
March in SW Florida should be clear, dry, sunny and getting warmer. Get ready to make a difference in your landscape whether it is through participation in your association, in your own yard or with decorative pots at your door and in the lanai. Many plants begin to flower this month, including amaryllis, coral tree, Indian hawthorne, red powder puff, allamanda, and bougainvillea.
• Fungus: Moist leaves in the morning that don’t dry off very quickly are highly susceptible to fungus. This condition will affect most plant species, including the turf.
• Tools: Clean and sharpen all tools. Pruning will be much easier and your cuts true and sharp. Clean cuts lessen the possibility of fungus and bacteria settling into frayed branch edges.
• Pruning: Almost everything overgrown or
dead can be pruned. The exceptions include trees and plants in flower or those about to flower. Go after plants that have damaged branches. Cut back by 1/3. A horizontal butch haircut method only encourages top growth, not interior or base growth. Don’t touch bougainvillea until after Mother’s Day.
• Hurricane Pruning: A wellpruned, properly pruned tree is one that has had limbs removed that are crossing each other, are broken or damaged, or are forming a weak link to the trunk. Excessive pruning only produces thick weak growth that will cause problems in high winds.
• Pruning Palms: Palms should only have dead or dying (browning) fronds and inflorescences/fruit removed. The standard of leaving fronds between 9 and 3 o’clock (the horizon line) is best. Removing green fronds stresses the palm
by limiting its source of nutrients for new growth. If you look up at the top portion of the palm, where the fronds are attached, and you see a narrowing or penciling, that means it is being over-pruned and the portion available for frond production becomes increasingly narrow. It will look like a sharpened pencil.
• Fertilizing: Purchase the pricier slow-release, complete fertilizer. Micronutrients are mandatory for plants in our area. Buy a good quality palm food and use it on everything…palms, trees, shrubs, ground covers and perennials. Fertilizer contains salts; always try to water first if the ground is dry. Afterwards, broadcast the fertilizer in the area of the plant’s drip lines (not at the trunk) and water it into the ground. Fertilize the soil, not the plant.
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• Weeding & Mulching: Three inches of organic mulch will subdue most weeds, but some will come through the barrier. An application of preemergent herbicide will kill germinating seeds but it should be applied prior to the mulch. Keep mulch away from tree trunks and stems of shrubs and perennials.
• Turf Management: If not done already, apply a preemergent herbicide early in the month for control of summer weeds.
• Irrigation Systems: Systems should be checked for proper coverage. This is very important and is an ongoing monthly, sometimes weekly, task. Our community system is known for tiny snails that will multiply rapidly and clog the irrigation water filters, pipes and sprinkler heads. Whoever is maintaining your irrigation system should be paying close attention. March and April are two of the driest months, and the temperature is heating up. Your landscape requires consistent watering and coverage.
• New Plantings: Almost everything, including coldsensitive tropicals, flowering ornamentals and palms can be planted now. Planting too deeply will kill almost any plant. In addition, planting trees too closely to each other means trouble in the future, with disease, weak growth, misshaped limbs and a huge waste of money and plant material.
• Planting Annuals: Our soil cannot support annuals or most perennials – they often quickly die. To succeed, purchase annual soil mix and mound it high, adding Osmocote. Plant, water with fresh water (your hose) initially to supplement or replace the irrigation water. A blossom booster and fungicide, applied as directed, is also recommended.
HINT
Spend a little extra by buying a quart-sized plant instead of one in a smaller pot. You won’t need as many, and it will establish much more quickly, with less effort on your part.
May Off-Beat Holidays and Adventures
MAGGIE HART, MARINERS PASS
Hooray, hooray, the first of May!
May is full of interesting and fun days. There are really too many to mention on these pages…however, here is a sampling:
May 1 – Observed as May Day, a holiday and spring festival since ancient times, also observed in socialist countries as the workers’ holiday.
May 1, 1931 – The Empire State Building in New York City officially opened.
May 1 - 4 – Key West Singers and Songwriters Festival, Key West, Florida
Musical performances and conversations with major artists. Most shows are free and occur at beaches, boats,
bars, resorts and theaters. Shows start early afternoon and play into the late night. For details, go to www. keywestsongwritersfestival. com.
May 2 - 4 – 21st Annual Hibiscus Festival, Gilchrist Park, Punta Gorda
This year’s festival will begin with the Friday evening concert from 6 to 10 p.m.
Plant Sale Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday music throughout the day. For details, go to www. thehibiscusfestival.com.
May 3 - 4 – Fort Lauderdale Air Show
Sit on the beach and watch a three-hour air show like no other. See the Blue Angels, Polaris Program Ghost Squadron,
A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, and many more as part of the show. For details, go to www.fortlauderdaleairshow. com.
May 4, 1932 – Al Capone began his life as convict 40886 in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary serving 11 years for Income Tax Evasion.
May 5, 1891 – Carnegie Hall originally called Music Hall had its official opening in New York City.
May 7, 1992 – The 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting Congress from giving itself pay raises.
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May 11 – Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States, honoring our mothers. It is always celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
May 14, 1804 – Meriwether Lewis and William Clark departed St. Louis on their expedition to explore the Northwest. They arrived at the Pacific coast of Oregon in November of 1805 and returned to St. Louis in September of 1806, completing a journey of about 6,000 miles.
May 15, 1940 – Nylon stockings from DuPont
(Nylon invented in 1935 by Wallace Carothers) went on general sale for the first time in the United States.
May 19, 1962 – Marilyn Monroe performed a rendition of “Happy Birthday” for President John F. Kennedy for his forty-fifth birthday during a fund-raiser at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
May 25, 1968 – The Gateway Arch in St. Louis standing 630 feet tall, and 630 feet wide at its base was dedicated.
May 25, 1977 – First of the Star Wars movies opened.
May 27, 1923 – First Le Mans 24-hour race.
May 30, 1911 – The first ever running of the Indianapolis 500.
May 30, 1783 – The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first daily newspaper published in America.
May 30 – Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, set aside for honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May.
KILLDEAR BY RICK READ
Ruptured Lives: How Hitler’s Final Solution decimated my family and Stalin’s Iron Curtain tore it apart
JARMILA TURNOVSKY, MARLIN RUN III
From time-totime, we love to introduce some of our local talent to the community. We’d like to introduce Jarmila Turnovsky, a long-time Burnt Store Marina resident. She has written a memoir of her and her family’s history.
Jarmila and her husband, Robert Taud, consider themselves European snowbirds. They return to the Marina every year from Germany, and have lived through most of the development of our BSM Country Club and Marina since the mid-1990s. In those days, there was no Beacon, no social media, and very poor internet. The Beacon now introduces her recently published, very personal family memoir.
Leo, Jarmila’s father, a Holocaust survivor, finds refuge in Jamaica, but must live with the tragedy of his Solomonic decision to leave his baby daughter behind.
This riveting book is not only about Leo, the Czech Jewish father, who in his own life is a chemical engineer, an RAF bomber-navigator during World War II, and finally a chicken farmer in Jamaica, but also about Jarmila’s quest to find her heritage and answer—Where are you from?
With purely a scientific background, she didn’t feel up to the task of writing a book, but with the motivational support of another BSM longtime resident, Nancy Godina, and the COVID-19 lockdown, she finally plunged into it.
In her words…If I had been told years ago that I would become a writer, I would have said, never in a thousand years. But as the saying goes, never say never. I am now called an author! What a turnaround! Throughout my life, I have always been drawn to the sciences, and never to the arts. My educational background can be summed up as a physicist, geophysicist, and earthquake seismologist. For the Jamaican Government, I was employed as a geophysicist/ seismologist. Then, later in Germany, I worked for Siemens – earthquake engineering in the nuclear industry.
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BSM22.ORG - BURNT STORE 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.
all the searching. I was born in England, have Czech parents, talk with a Jamaican accent, and live in Germany. I speak three languages, have three nationalities, and am happy and at home anywhere my husband, Robert and I happen to be, and particularly at Burnt Store Marina.
Jarmila Turnovsky weaves historical facts and painful family events in her fascinating memoir –Ruptured Lives, available at Amazon.
