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From My Lanai

Remember me? I was on a little break and have now returned to share my thoughts regarding this mini paradise we live in called Burnt Store Lakes. We are going on five years as full-time residents here in the neighborhood, having made an excellent choice. Although we arrived pandemic and vaccine warned, we landed quite […]

BSLPOA Website – bslpoa.org

HOW TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH BSLPOA!  Welcome to Burnt Store Lakes. 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 1,889 members and 1,286 accounts registered on our website as of March 31, […]

Charlotte County Plans To Expand Capacity At Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility

Burnt Store Road area residents expressed concerns about possible supply disruptions and rate increases due to hundreds of new homes that will be hooked up to the wastewater treatment plant serving their communities. Charlotte County commissioners on March 25 initiated plans to expand the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility’s capacity to accommodate the area’s growing […]

Share Your Recipes

STRAWBERRY CLOUD SMOOTHIE This smoothie is super creamy, fruity, and refreshing with just three ingredients. It is almost too pretty to drink. Coconut-flavored yogurt does double duty by adding flavor to the smoothie and giving the glass a gorgeous wispy cloud look. This recipe makes two smoothies. Ingredients 2 cups frozen strawberries (about 10 ounces): […]

The Game Of Pace

Pickleball is a growing sport that’s more than just a game; it’s a lifestyle! Pickleball. It’s a sport, sure. But sometimes it almost seems like a religion, a culture, a way of life — a conversation starter, a community builder, even a civics lesson in good manners, good cheer, and a good attitude sporting an […]

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 […]