I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Burnt Store Lakes is a great place to retire! The Heron Herald won’t give me the space required to list all the reasons we love living here, but I would like to focus on one particular amenity.
We have a kayak launch ramp! All neighborhoods cannot boast about that – but we can. It is well maintained and just a few paddles from the awe-inspiring waters of Charlotte Harbor. If you haven’t checked it out, do so immediately. It is easily accessible from Acapulco Road off Bear Branch Creek. This waterway connection and path to the harbor is under-appreciated and likely under-utilized. However, I’m changing all that.
Young(er) friends of ours have launched (pun intended) a new branch of a nonprofit organization to offer exciting kayaking excursions throughout Southwest Florida, Florida state-wide, and even other exotic rivers throughout the United States. This ministry, called appropriately “Ends of the Earth Kayaking,” is designed to inspire people to enjoy the outdoors. Imagine seeing the beautiful Florida sky viewed from designated dark zones and enjoy a deeper communion with the tranquility nature and kayaking can bring.
It doesn’t stop there, though. The funds gathered from these events will follow a pipeline to charities committed to stopping the horrific crime of human trafficking. As a supporter, I am excited to host “First Launch,” an event in our home on Santa Inez Road in late February. The event will be informative as well as promoting a great excursion to be awarded to six lucky people (ticket is transferable). This will be the “First Launch-Lottery” and is designed to create a fun experience locally with expert guides and lots of fun giveaways.
If you would like an invitation to learn more, to kayak, or to find out about future excursions (when and where) contact them at https://newinternational.org/give/campaign/francisco-andrea-miyares or at http://www.NewInternational.org to the attention of the Miyares family. You can, also, reach out to me to receive information at [email protected].
I will likely be planning the event menu as I sit on my lanai.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Just as an FYI … with the newspaper’s new online format, we have significantly more room in which to accommodate lengthy articles.
