Fear Friday The 13th?
Long considered a harbinger of bad luck, Friday the 13th has inspired a late 19th-century secret society, an early 20th-century novel, a horror film franchise, and not one but two unwieldy terms—paraskavedekatriaphobia and friggatriskaidekaphobia—that describe fear of this supposedly unlucky day. The Fear of 13 Just like walking under a ladder, crossing paths with a […]
Social Media Scam Ads Are Everywhere. Here’s How To Spot Them
One social media giant reportedly serves up billions of scam ads each day. Scroll through your social media feed and you’re likely to find ads that are not quite as legitimate as they first appear. There’s the trendy brand-name product being offered at a ridiculously low price. There’s the celebrity (actually an AI clone) hawking […]
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Fishing In Burnt Store Lakes
Residents, This notice serves as a reminder of zero-tolerance enforcement for fishing activities in Burnt Store Lakes. Fishing Is Permitted ONLY Under The Following Conditions: • Fishing privileges may be extended only to house guests and only while they are guests (owners must be present with the guest at all times). • When fishing away […]
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 […]
How USPS Postmark Change Could Affect Mail Deadlines
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has implemented, effective December 24, 2025, new procedures for dating mail, postmarking letters and packages with the date they are processed at a postal facility rather than when they are dropped off in a mailbox—a shift that could affect whether time-sensitive mail is considered on time. The USPS says the […]
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 […]