JOYCE TILDEN, BSM BOARD MEMBER AND COMMUNICATION LIAISON
is our second edition of the all
new dedicated website features a redesigned
On the new website, you’ll find a digital flip book reader with a newly designed magazine. You can flip page by page, click on links, and, at the bottom right-hand corner, zoom in or go full screen. If you prefer to read in an article format, scroll down to read all this month’s content on individual pages. On the top menu bar, you’ll find a spot for previous issues, articles, an Event Board for things going on in and around Burnt Store Meadows, as well as a Vendor Page where you can find local service providers. You can either go directly to the new website to
review/download the new digital version or review a PDF version on our BSM website at Meadows Connection Newsletter | Burnt Store Meadows. We hope you enjoy this newly developed site.
Please feel free to suggest articles or areas of interest you would like to see in future edition of the Meadows Connection.
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BURNT STORE MEADOWS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Director at Large – Vacant
The Board of Directors meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at Star Hospitality Office located at 26530 Mallard Way Punta Gorda.
Residents are welcome to join the meeting in person or via Zoom. The zoom link is listed on the website for registered members –Zoom Link to Monthly Board Mtg | Burnt Store Meadows
HAPPY
BIRTHDAYS May
ANNIVERSARIES &
Thank You and Farewell to Rhonda Hall
Rhonda Hall has been an invaluable asset to our Burnt Store Meadows board for several years. She has left an indelible mark on our community.
She and her husband Jerry recently sold their Burnt Store Meadows home
and moved out of state to be closer to family. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rhonda Hall for her outstanding service and dedication and wish her all the best. She will be missed.
Thank you, Rhonda, for your contributions.
Burnt Store Meadows Property Owners Association Register Today!
JOYCE TILDEN, BSMPOA DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS AND WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
KEEPING YOU INFORMED AND UP TO DATE ON WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE MEADOWS.
The www.bsmpoa.com website makes it quick and easy to access and electronically complete forms required for new construction, additions, and modifications to your existing residence.
Also, requests for overnight parking permits can be completed online.
As a resident and/or property owner in the Burnt Store Meadows Community, you will have access to “Owner Only” documents and information. In order to access those documents and sections on the website you must register and be authorized as a property owner.
Registration is simple!
The first time you log in to www. bsmpoa.com simply select the Register option in the upper right corner of the screen.
On the Register page you will be asked to enter the following information:
• Are you a Homeowner, Condo Owner, Lot Owner, etc.
• Name, email, cell phone*, address, and create a password for your account.
* If you don’t have a cell phone, or prefer to use another number, you can change this in your Member Profile once your account is approved.
Once you have entered the appropriate information and select Register at the bottom of the page it takes you to the next page. There you
are asked to complete your personal Member Settings. This is where you may select your personal preferences on communications, e.g., receiving emails or text messages from the association for items such as the Newsletter. Member Settings is where you can update and change your password and specify your privacy.
We hope you enjoy the website. Please feel free to forward comments or suggestions to the Star Management or the webmaster via the Contact Page on the website.
To make the Meadows Connection interesting and readable to our residents, we invite you to share your stories, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome articles about books, travel, pets, sports, TV and movies, Tech, and/or content that will
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get our community talking and sharing. Just avoid topics such as politics and religion in keeping with our policy to avoid controversy.
Please limit your words to between 200 to 600 words and feel free to include a
couple of jpeg photos with high resolution. We’ll be happy to give you a byline!
Have fun writing and send to joyce.tilden.bsmpoa@ gmail.com for submission in the Meadows Connection.
Everything You Should Know About May!
Let’s celebrate the gorgeous month of May! Find out why this month is called “May,” and which holidays are coming up.
THE MONTH OF MAY
May is probably named after Maia, the Roman goddess of plant growth. Alternatively, the name might have come from the Latin maiores, “elders.”
May Calendar
• May 1 is May Day. Mark the return of spring by bringing in branches of forsythia, lilacs, or other flowering shrubs from your region. May Day is also “Lei Day” in Hawaii. Leis are garlands or wreaths that are often made with native Hawaiian flowers such as plumeria. Nowadays, they are given as a symbol of greeting, farewell, affection, celebration, or honor, in the spirit of aloha.
• May 5 is Cinco de Mayo (The Fifth of May). This day celebrates the victory of the
Mexican army over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Discover Mexican American recipes and ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
• May 11 is Mother’s Day—don’t forget! Do you have something planned to show appreciation for your mother or the mothers in your life?
• May 17 is Armed Forces Day, which honors those who serve in all branches of the United States military.
• May 19 is Victoria Day in Canada. This holiday celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria, who was born on May 24, 1819. The holiday is observed on the penultimate Monday in May.
• May 22 is National Maritime Day. Created in commemoration of the first transoceanic voyage via steamboat (completed by the U.S.S. Savannah in 1819), this holiday recognizes the efforts of the U.S. Merchant Marine during both war and peace.
• May 26 is Memorial Day—a poignant reminder of the tenacity of life. It’s tradition to raise the flag on this day.
What’s Happening In Punta Gorda
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Artisan's Atelier
Fishermen's Village
Gilchrist Park
Grooving Through Gorda
Gulfshore Opera
Harborwalk
Laishley Park
Military Heritage Museum
Nature Park
Parks that Teach
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden
Play Pickleball: Gilchrist Park & Pickleplex
Ponce de Leon Park
Punta Gorda Event Center
Punta Gorda Farmers Market
Calling All Pet Owners!
Tell us about your pet(s)! Every month we will feature one family’s pet(s) in an article in Meadows Connection. All you must do is write between 200 to 600 words about your much-loved dog, cat, or other animal and include a couple of high resolution pictures. Some ideas to show off your beloved pet include – how you named him/her;
Punta Gorda History Center
Punta Gorda Pathways
Sea Grape Gallery
Vietnam Wall at Laishley Park
Visual Arts Center
Walking & Riding Tours
Walking Tours of the Punta Gorda Murals
a description of his/her looks; favorite activities and toys; what makes him/her special to you, or whatever else you’d like to share with readers. This is limited to Burnt Store Meadows owners and residents.
Your submission doesn’t have to be a literary masterpiece; we will edit and format it for the monthly newsletter. Have fun writing about your pet and send to joyce.tilden.bsmpoa@gmail.com for submission in the Meadows Connections.
The Legend of Burnt Store
There are many stories of how Burnt Store Road got its name. Here is the one that seems to be the most popular.
At one time the area was inhabited by the Calusa Indians, who survived on the abundance of indigenous fish and wildlife, plus whatever they could grow in the warm climate. There were more than 2,000 Indians in the area. Then came the Spaniards, headed by Ponce de Leon, whose attempt to settle was thwarted. He and many of his men lost their lives as the result of wounds received during the skirmish to establish themselves in the area. That was just the beginning of the settlers’ invasion of the
Indian territory. Having lost their land where they were once free to hunt and raise vegetables, most of the Indians left little by little, though a few remained.
Records show that there was a little band of Indians living approximately twenty miles north of the Caloosahatchee River, which would put them in the Burnt Store area.
The leader of the Indian settlement was Billy Bowlegs, who led an attack during the Seminole Massacre in 1839.
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Despite being pushed back into limited territory, the Indians lived peacefully side by side with the settlers. It was the settlers who built the trading post that not only served as the town’s general store, but also as a gathering place for everything from gossip to politics. The Indians, however, didn’t socialize with the settlers, nor the settlers with the Indians … except, that is for Old Salty. Old Salty resided alone in a shack down by the harbor and was known to mind his own business. He was someone who enjoyed his privacy. However, he and Billy Bowlegs managed to get along, learn from each other and become good friends.
The area was enjoying a peaceful existence, when young Lt. Gil Hartstuff arrived with a band of surveyors. Feeling the power of his new position, he paraded around over Indian Territory as though he owned it, asking permission from no one, and not caring what damage he did. Old Salty became concerned about what Lt. Hartstuff was doing and brought it to the young officer’s attention. Salty warned of raising his Indian friends’ ire, but the Lieutenant just laughed it off, pegging Salty for nothing more than an “old coot.” The rest of the settlers didn’t much care what happened to the Indians –they would have been just as happy if the Indians left. “If we’re going to lose our land,” proclaimed Billy Bowlegs, “we won’t do it without fighting for it!” So, one dark night, as the legend goes on, Billy and his little band stormed the Trading Post and set it on fire. Some of the surveyors spotted the Indians on the run and fired at them, killing some.
'If we’re going to lose our land,' proclaimed Billy Bowlegs, 'we won’t do it without fighting for it!'
Many of the settlers lost their lives in the fire.
Billy and a few of his followers managed to get away, but knew they had to leave the area. Old Salty hid them for a few days until the situation cooled down, then the two old friends said goodbye. Old Salty stayed on in the village, as the people accepted him more and listened to his wisdom, knowing that if they had listened before, many would not have lost their lives.
The Trading Post was never rebuilt, but from that day on the road leading to it was known as Burnt Store Road.
Downtown Punta Gorda Farmer’s Market
Your local Farmer’s Market with produce, seafood, meat, ethnic cuisine, arts, crafts, live music, working artists and much more.
Featuring over 70 vendors. Located in beautiful downtown Punta Gorda. Every Saturday, rain or shine (unless it falls on Christmas Day, an active Hurricane Warning day or other unforeseen event).
In Honor of Mother’s Day, a little story about Marian Ann Tyrrel McAdow, The Mother of Punta Gorda’s Tropical Ambiance
The Woman Who Could Have Been Mayor – Marian McAdow
The woman credited with being the mother of Punta Gorda’s tropical ambiance, Marian Ann Tyrrel McAdow, spent most of her adult life in Punta Gorda. She was born Marian Wild at Put-InBay, South Bass Island, Lake Erie, Ohio on September 29, 1869. When she was a few weeks old, her father, overwrought with ten other siblings to care for, gave his baby daughter to a neighboring couple, Allen Terrell and his wife, who with their new child, moved to Escanaba, Michigan.
Marian had a life-long passion for horticulture, which she developed at the early age of five. But it was a chance meeting that enabled her to share
it with Florida. While working as a schoolteacher in Chicago, she met Perry McAdow, the owner of the most productive gold mine in Montana history. They were married on October 2, 1897. He was to give her the opportunity to transform an area of Florida into a tropical paradise.
Soon after they were wed, Perry brought his pretty, young bride, 31 years his junior, to Punta Gorda where he was to become a prominent citizen, owner of one of the town’s earliest banks and a major influence on Punta Gorda’s development. He built for their home a huge mansion on filled-in submerged land right on Charlotte Harbor Bay (where the PG Waterfront Hotel and Hurricane Charley’s were located.)
Dismayed when she and Perry arrived in Punta Gorda by the lack of what she expected – a tropical jungle with swaying palm trees and other flowering plants – she set about changing that. She traveled to Europe, India, and the Caribbean talking to leading authorities on tropical landscapes and bringing seeds and plants to start her own beautiful garden and to help beautify Punta Gorda overall. Not only was she responsible for planting what is now the huge Banyan tree on Retta Esplanade and the nearby Jacaranda that flames red in May, she also drove the planting of the royal palms along Marion Avenue, though it’s said she would have preferred Oaks draped with Spanish moss.
Known to thousands of readers of the Florida Grower
as the “Ornamental Lady,” she influenced through her articles the creation of a tropical paradise throughout South Florida. Determined to turn as much of South Florida as she could into a blooming paradise, she and friend Sadie Farmington drove around in her automobile distributing the seeds of beautiful plants. She also rewarded school children who helped with her mission.
Perhaps overshadowed by her horticultural achievements and recognition for being a prominent hostess, with her many dinner parties and yacht excursions, was her civic involvement and active role as a businesswoman. She took over the running of much of Perry’s business affairs after he died in 1918. It was said that had she not been a woman she would have been a Punta Gorda Mayor. She was chair of the Board that developed a revised city charter and was recommended to be the first City Manager. She was also appointed by the Governor to the school board, a role she declined. She was a philanthropist who donated to many local causes and helped raise money for the high school and other community projects.
Marian also found time for the arts. She was the music director for the Episcopal Church, a good photographer, and an accomplished artist. Many homes at the time had her paintings on their walls, although unfortunately none can be located today. Her photograph collection was lost in a fire.
In addition to spending much time in Punta Gorda, Marian spent time at her home in the North Carolina Mountains. She died September 16, 1950, in Casey Key, Florida.
May In Your Southwest Florida Yard and Garden
Source – University of Florida IFAS – a comprehensive, single-source repository of all current UF/IFAS numbered, peer-reviewed publications. These are developed to support Extension program initiatives and are co-published by Florida Cooperative Extension and one of 23 UF/IFAS academic departments.
WHAT TO PLANT
Annuals/Perennials/Wildflowers: Plants that can take summer heat include coleus, salvia, torenia, wax begonia, vinca, crossandra, ornamental pepper.
Vegetables: Sweet potatoes, boniato, hot peppers, and tropical “spinach” such as Sisso, Malabar, and New Zealand can be planted now.
• Ask IFAS: Vegetable Gardening in Florida: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/vegetable_ gardening
WHAT TO DO
Pests: Watch for thrips, scale, and mites on ornamental plants because they become more active in warm weather.
• Ask IFAS: Lawn and Garden Care: Pest Management: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/ lawn-garden-pest-management
Gardenias and ixora: Distinguish between the normal yellowing of older leaves and the yellowing of new growth, which usually indicates a micronutrient deficiency.
• Cir1098/EP338: Gardenias at a Glance: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep338
Oleanders: Inspect chewed or ragged leaves for oleander caterpillars at work.
Lawns: Mow at the recommended height; mowing too short encourages weeds. Watch for damage from chinch bugs in St. Augustine grass and begin scouting for newly hatched mole crickets in Bahia grass lawns. Prevent or minimize disease by following proper cultural practices when caring for lawns.
• Ask IFAS: Insect Management in Your Florida Lawn: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/ insect_management_in_your_florida_lawn
Tomatoes: Watch for pests, disease, and nutritional disorders on tomato plants.
• Ask IFAS: Home Tomato Gardening: https:// edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/tomato-gardening
Trees: Prepare for hurricane season by checking trees for damaged or weak branches and pruning if needed. Hire an ISA-certified arborist.
• International Society of Arboriculture: International Society of Arboriculture > For the Public (isa-arbor.com)
• Ask IFAS: Lawn and Garden Care: Pruning: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topics/lawn-andgarden-care-pruning
Is an ARB Required?
The Architectural Review Board (ARB) requires that everyone doing any work outside their house must submit an ARB application for review and approval before a project is started.
This includes any work that can be seen from the street, or by adjacent neighbors, as well as any work done on the lanai. The requirement pertains to work done by contractors, a handyman, or by the property owner or occupant.
Failure to submit an application and receive ARB approval could result in fines or other sanctions.
Each project requires a separate application. Combining projects on a single application, for example, cage modification and landscaping requires two applications.
Before you proceed, please contact Star Management with questions at (941) 575-6764 or s.danko@ starhospitalitymanagement.com.
Recipes for the Season
’Tis the season of fresh, spring ingredients! Try some of these recipes that feature the first crops of the season:
This Asparagus Frittata is a wonderful way to make a few simple ingredients go a long way. Asparagus is a star in the spring garden, and this recipe offers an easy and delicious way to incorporate the vegetables into your diet.
Try it with fresh asparagus for a truly special treat.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash and trim asparagus. Cut into 3/4-inch lengths. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain asparagus and submerge in ice water to stop cooking. Set aside.
2. In a medium-size oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over moderate heat. Add onion, sugar, and salt; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown and very tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the onion from the pan with tongs, leaving as much oil in the pan as possible. Let onion sit for 10 minutes, until it is no longer hot.
3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until smooth. Add cheese, pepper, asparagus, and onion. Set the skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture, stirring briefly to distribute fillings.
4. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture cook slowly; you should see just a few lazy bubbles popping up around the edges. Cook undisturbed until edges are set, but the middle is still very liquid for about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your broiler on high.
• Asparagus Frittata
• Spinach Lasagna
ASPARAGUS FRITTATA
INGREDIENTS
• 9 spears pencil-thin asparagus
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inchthick slices
• Pinch sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus extra for water
• 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, coarsely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
5. Transfer the skillet to the oven, positioning it 3 to 4 inches from the broiler. Cook until the top of the frittata is golden brown, the edges are puffed, and the center is just set (it will jiggle slightly but pop right back after you poke it), for about 2 minutes. Don’t overcook it!
6. Loosen with a spatula, if needed. Remove to a warmed platter and serve immediately.
Our hearty and mouthwatering Spinach Lasagna is made with fresh spinach and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Chef’s tips: be sure to drain the spinach thoroughly before using. You can also substitute any marinara sauce instead of making homemade.
SAUCE: INGREDIENTS
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon (sea) salt, or to taste
• 1 can (35 ounces) peeled Italian tomatoes
• 2 small cans of tomato paste
INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add other ingredients and simmer for half an hour.
SPINACH LASAGNA
FILLING : INGREDIENTS
• 4 bags (10 ounces each) fresh spinach, or same amount from your garden
• 6 to 7 lasagna noodles
• 2 to 4 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 pounds ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
• 3/4 to 1 pound Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
Wash and trim spinach. Steam 1 bag at a time briefly, until wilted. Drain very well, or lasagna will be too juicy. Cook lasagna noodles and drain. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons parsley to each pound of ricotta cheese and mix well. Assemble layers in a 14x10-inch buttered baking dish in this order: 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the spinach, 1 pound ricotta cheese, 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese, 1/2-pound Mozzarella cheese slices, 1/2 of sauce. Repeat, using an extra noodle if needed. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes.
