Beware Of Alligators!

Inhabitants of Burnt Store Lakes and nearby areas have encountered alligators 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 […]

Peace River Wildlife Center

THE MISSION OF THE PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SURVIVAL OF NATIVE FLORIDA WILDLIFE THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATION PRWC WILDLIFE HOSPITAL Open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for injured or orphaned wildlife intake only. 223 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33950 This facility is […]

Good Neighbor Program

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, […]

Lets Take Photos

The Burnt Store Lakes Communications Committee would like to update the Burnt Store Lakes Community Brochure and Website with more recent photos of our wonderful community. If you are willing to take some photos, please contact Jane @ [email protected]. The current brochure can be accessed at https://www.bslpoa.org/p/Community-Brochure.

Did you Know?

Before Toilet Paper Was Invented, Americans Used To Use Corn Cobs (Ouch!) Alternatively, they’d use periodicals like the Farmer’s Almanac, which was designed with a hole so it could hang in outhouses. Necessity is the mother of invention, after all.

Florida Fun Fact!

Hordes of Florida locals throng at the annual Mullet Toss Festival to toss dead fish over the border of Alabama. The event is hosted by Flora-Bama Beach Bar in Pensacola.

Grab your racket! Make a difference!

It’s not often that you have the chance to share the court with Grand Slam champions while making a difference for kids with cancer. For the past 15 years, Madisen’s Match has done just that, and we invite you to join us on March 15 and 16 to Grab Your Racket and Make a Difference! […]