Annual Meeting Follow-Up
The 2025 Annual Meeting was held on Oct. 18, 2025. The Budget for fiscal year 2025/2026, the Carryover Funds from fiscal year 2024/2025, and the Amendment to the Deed Restrictions were all approved. Three new Board members were elected: Fred Boland, Ronald Paul, and Dana Reed. The new Board of Directors conducted a Board Meeting […]
From My Lanai
As a girl, I often woke up to the sound of roosters crowing in the backyard. But now as a retired adult I live in a “gatored” community. Until you’ve heard the early morning roar of alligators in your own backyard you don’t realize how unsettling a sound can be. Nope, I don’t live in […]
New Weekly Farmers Market Has Launched
To the delight of vendors and shoppers alike, an indoor/outdoor weekly market has launched from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Punta Gorda. The Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (PGICA)—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization at 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda—will provide the market location. Vendor space is available for fresh foods, arts and crafts, […]
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 […]
How Global Trade Is Opening New Doors For Charlotte County
When Florida builds international partnerships, the benefits often land right here at home … and that’s great news for Punta Gorda and Charlotte County. Earlier this month, Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly and Secretary of Transportation Jared W. Perdue led a state delegation to Milan and Genoa, Italy, opening the new SelectFlorida Milan […]
Thirteen Bizarre Christmas Laws You Never Knew Actually Existed
The “War On Christmas” Is Actually A Thing Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ, which one might think would make it a hands-down joyous occasion. Nope. Christmas has been a source of controversy in the United States since the earliest colonial days. In fact, in 1659, the Puritan government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony went […]
The Great Outdoors: The Unquiet Spirits Of Southwest Florida
You either believe or you don’t. There is much controversy about the existence of ghosts and other spirits from another dimension. Most humans will only believe in the spirit world if it has been proven by science or “men of great knowledge.” But if it happens to you … you believe. This scientific stuff works […]
PGD Buzz
NEW RIDE APP PICKUP LOCATION As PGD continues to expand, some parking areas have been relocated. The new Ride App Pickup area is now conveniently located between the terminal and the new Rental Car Center. After exiting the baggage claim doors, turn right and walk toward the Rental Car Center. At the crosswalk, turn right […]
Holiday Entertainment At The Military Heritage Museum
900 WEST MARION AVE., PUNTA GORDA A DOLLY PARTON CHRISTMAS FEATURING KAREN HESTER Date and Time: Friday, Dec. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. Website: http://www.militaryheritagemuseum.org Description: What better way to kick off the holiday season than with Karen Hester’s portrayal of Dolly Parton in “A Dolly Jolly Christmas!” Experience Christmas songs as well as the […]
Florida Fun Fact
BRITTON HILL IS THE HIGHEST NATURAL POINT IN FLORIDA Despite being the flattest state in the U.S. since it’s mostly at sea level, Florida has the lowest highest natural point in America. Scratching your head? You’re not the only one. See, this is because if you stand on Florida’s highest point, Britton Hill, which is […]