Located off Rio Togas near Burnt Store Road. Sunday, November 9 1 to 3 p.m. Please bring a meat dish, casserole, side dish and/or a dessert to share with 12 to 15 people and bring your own beverage. Plates, silverware, napkins, and water will be provided. Come for the food and stay for the fellowship […]

The penultimate month of the year brings empathy, positivity, and clairvoyance in the lives of those born in it. They are sharp and unfathomable. Generosity is one of their strong traits. They are motivational, brave, and driven but do not like to be praised. They have no control over their emotions except anger – they […]

There were six Single-Family Home Applications reviewed by ARC in September. One was recommended for approval. The remainder were held for additional information. Seven other applications were reviewed. Four were recommended for approval and three were held for additional information. Effective September 30, 2025, there were 49 new homes in the approved construction process. Additionally, […]

Let us know if you would like to be connected with a neighbor. Neighborhood Watch is accepting resident profiles as a community service for those who may need assistance from time to time, particularly in the event of a severe storm or hurricane. To obtain a copy of the profile and/or to obtain additional information, […]

HOW TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH BSLPOA! Our website allows us to welcome you and share the ins and outs, the activities, the benefits, and the advantages of living in Burnt Store Lakes. It is the primary communications vehicle for our Association. All members receive BSL email information notices as they are sent, unless they […]

FOWL FACTS On Thanksgiving, most Americans are concerned about two things when it comes to the turkeys they eat: golden brown on the outside, juicy on the inside. Turkeys are undeniably delicious, but there’s much more to these highly social and infinitely interesting animals. Here are just a few insights into the wild world of turkeys.  […]

Getting the right care quickly can make all the difference in an emergency. That’s why AdventHealth is bringing a new, state-of-the-art emergency department to Punta Gorda – making it easier for residents to get lifesaving care close to home.  Located at the southeast corner of Jones Loop Road and Mac Ever Street, the new facility will provide […]

Not getting sick from the flu is reason enough to roll up your sleeve for a flu vaccine every fall. And along with preventing millions of cases of influenza each year, flu shots also reduce hospitalizations for complications of this misery-making seasonal illness. It’s estimated that the flu shots prevented 120,000 hospitalizations and 7,900 deaths […]

FLORIDIANS PROTECT STATE PARKS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME Ah, nature—surrounded by chirping birds and gentle waves lapping the coastline—until the sound of pickleball paddles or a golfer calling “Fore!” breaks the calm. That scenario nearly became reality when nearly 20 state parks across Florida were considered for commercial development, with proposals ranging from tennis courts […]