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The following represent only some of the appealing camps for young people available this summer. Traditional Summer Camp charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/community-services/recreation-pools/programs/youth-camps.stml / (941) 681-3798 Charlotte County’s Traditional Summer Camp is run Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m., from June to August 8, for children 5 to 13, for $100 per week. Registration includes lunch, weekly […]

A fish tale … I imagine there are many of these floating around these parts. But how many of them are true? Well, this one is. My father-in-law was an avid fisherman in his day. Living in Nokomis, Fla., for the last 30-plus years, he was advantageously placed to explore his sport and enlarge his […]

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. QUICK UPDATES: • We have 1,918 members and 1,300 accounts registered on our website as of April 30. Thirteen new members registered […]

After you file your tax return, you may be wondering how long you need to hold on to your tax records. You might be tempted to shred everything and toss the debris in the trash. Or you might assume that you need to hold on to every tax return and supporting document forever. Turns out, […]

WELCOME TO MY HOME! YES, THE BSL COMMUNITY PARK IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE. CURT JOHNSON JUST A FEW OF MY COMMUNITY PARK FRIENDS. ♥ EDIE JOHNSON

This Quick Tomato and Bean Soup Provencal is my version of a traditional soup from the Provence region of France. It’s a satisfying soup that comes together quickly. Serve with crusty bread or enjoy with a slice of quiche.

Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states for older workers and retirees. It’s one of just seven states that don’t collect personal income tax, allowing residents to benefit from tax-free pensions and retirement pay, along with no state taxes on Social Security or investment income. Florida also doesn’t have an inheritance or estate tax. […]

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 […]

PHOTO TAKEN THE DAY THE SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE WAS RELIT AFTER SUFFERING DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IAN. The stories of Florida’s lighthouses illuminate history and hope. They are sentinels of safety for ships at sea, but lighthouses provide much more than a safe passage over reefs, rocks, and shoals. They illuminate not only the night sky but […]

The mission of Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, and education. Peace River Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that receives no local, state, or federal funding. We depend on the generous support of our community and guests to meet this mission. Peace […]