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Beware Of Alligators!

  • August 2025
  • By Burnt Store Lakes

INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTEREDALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME.

If you cross paths with an alligator that …

a. is in a place considered unacceptable, such as a swimming pool, lanai, garage, etc.,

b. you consider a threat to people, pets, or property,

c. approaches people, or

d. doesn’t retreat if approached,

… please call the BSL POA office at (941) 639-5881.

Do not feed or harass it. Doing so is dangerous and illegal.

Visit the Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners Association website for more information.