BSLPOA Architectural Review Update – January 2026
One Single-Family Home Application was reviewed by ARC and recommended for approval at the January Board Meeting. Nine other applications were reviewed. Four were recommended for approval and five were held for additional information. Effective January 28, 2026 there were 50 new homes in the approved construction process. Thirty-one are in Active construction status, 15 […]
Notice: Feeding Wildlife And Community Safety Concerns
The Association has been made aware of increasing concerns about feeding wildlife in and around our community park areas. Recent observations indicate that this activity is negatively affecting both native wildlife behavior and resident safety. Over the past several days, residents walking dogs in the park have reported an unusual number of squirrels approaching people […]
From My Lanai
Baby, it’s cold outside! I probably shouldn’t complain. I probably should just “suck it up.” But dang, where did my Florida go? I know it’s only in the 40s, but I am reacting as though it is below zero. My body aches and doesn’t want to get out of bed in the morning. I even […]
Roof, Driveway, And Garbage Can Reminder
Dear Burnt Store Lakes Residents, Maintaining your property is not only important for curb appeal, but also an essential part of being a good neighbor and remaining in compliance with the Burnt Store Lakes Deed Restrictions. In Florida’s humid climate, roofs and driveways can accumulate mold, mildew, algae, weeds, and debris over time. If left […]
BSLPOA Website – BSLPOA.ORG
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 […]
For Our Annual Picnic Sponsored By Our Association!
BSLPOA Architectural Review Update – December 2025
Two Single-Family Home Applications were reviewed by ARC in December. Both were recommended for approval. One was previously unauthorized construction. Six other applications were reviewed. Four were recommended for approval, one was held for additional information, and one was rejected. Effective December 31, 2025, there were 51 new homes in the approved construction process. Several […]
From My Lanai
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 […]
BSLPOA Website – BSLPOA.ORG
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 […]
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 […]