2026 Annual Meeting And Election
2026 ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:30 A.M. BURNT STORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11330 BURNT STORE ROAD PUNTA GORDA, FL 33955 We urge ALL residents to attend. This is YOUR community. Be AWARE of what’s happening in it.
Join Your Neighbors: Potluck Picnic In The Park
Located off Rio Togas near Burnt Store Road. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please bring a meat dish, casserole, side dish and/or a dessert to share with twelve to fifteen people and bring your own beverage. Plates, silverware, napkins, and water will be provided. Come for the food and stay for […]
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) – September 2026
Residents planning exterior modifications or improvements are reminded to submit an ARC application and receive written approval before beginning any work. ADDRESS BOARD APPROVED PROJECTS Other Applications 24277 Mapp Ln New Fence / Color: Black / Picket style with one gate. 17343 Tampico Ln Pool and cage addition to pre-approved, new-built single-family home from 4/7/26. […]
Quote Of The Month
I’m going to make the rest of my life, the best of my life Unknown
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, […]
BLS Native Garden
Burnt Store Lakes POA Community Park Punta Gorda, FL, 33955
Columbus Day Myths And Truths
Columbus Day was declared a federal holiday in the United States in 1934 by President Roosevelt after lobbying from a Catholic fraternal association called Knights of Columbus. Since then, many have questioned the appropriateness of celebrating Columbus by bringing some of his lesser-known actions to light. Let’s lay it out and look at the myths […]
Florida Fun Fact
Florida enjoys two time zones. Gulf County is the only county that utilizes both the Eastern and Central Time Zones. Nine counties are 100% in the Central Time Zone while all other countries are in the Eastern Time Zone.
The Not-So-Spooky Origins Of ‘Ghost’ — And Why The Word Still Haunts Our Language
It wouldn’t be spooky season without ghosts. The otherworldly white apparitions are a standby of Halloween celebrations. But they weren’t always the stereotypical evil spirits we see in books and movies today. The messengers from the afterlife have gone through a variety of makeovers over the centuries, and the word continues to influence the English […]
Florida Zoo Treats Animals With Acupuncture
A Florida zoo is poking its animals, but it’s for a good reason. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a nearly 100-year-old, 56-acre zoo in Tampa, has begun incorporating acupuncture therapy into its treatment plans for animals with complex medical conditions, the facility said in a press release. Sloth, the manatee pictured above, receives treatments for a […]