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There were four Single-Family Home Applications reviewed by ARC in December. Three of these were recommended for approval. Twelve other applications were reviewed. Six were recommended for approval, three were held for additional information and three were cancelled. Three new homes received Certificates of Occupancy in November. Effective December 23, 2024, there were sixty-nine new […]

While traversing the community, we have noticed that several property owners are not in compliance with BSL Deed Restriction, Section 6.16, regarding parking. Specifically, we refer to trailers, recreational vehicles, and boats, which may only be temporarily parked in driveways and never on adjacent property. We understand that on occasion it may be necessary to […]

Sandy Funk, President Rob Hancik, Vice President David Todd, Treasurer Betty Ingerson, Secretary Richard Hefright, Director at Large Edie Johnson, Director at Large Jeanie Jordan, Director at Large AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Architectural Review Betty Ingerson Communications Betty Ingerson Mechanical and Maintenance Richard Hefright Long Range Planning Jeanie Jordan Beautification Jeanie Jordan Lakes Quality David Todd […]

Houseplants and gardens are good additions to most homes. They can elevate your aesthetic, improve the quality of indoor air, and may even help reduce stress and improve focus, studies show. Some may carry toxic substances that are unsafe for pets, though. Here are 12 to stay away from if you have furry pals at […]

BUSINESSES THAT HELP SOUTH FLORIDA’S RESIDENTS DEAL WITH THE INVASION OF A DANGEROUS SPECIES Several obvious features distinguish Burmese pythons from the equally invasive, highly successful cane toads (Rhinella marina), also known as bufo, giant, or marine toads, now emerging in seemingly larger numbers than ever following a summer of favorably wet conditions. For example, […]

No, it currently is not. However, the bald eagle is one step closer to receiving that designation. Late one Monday evening back in July after most senators had already gone home for the day, a unanimous motion passed the Senate to slip the formal national bird designation into the U.S. code. “Without objection, it is […]

American Cruise Lines adds Southwest Florida city as a stop on a “wildly popular” series of cruises. Punta Gorda is reaping the tourism and economic benefits of having American Cruise Lines dock here as part of its itinerary on the cruise line’s Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruises — which have been so successful that […]

1) Cupid started out as a Greek god. Cupid, with his cherubic looks and angel wings, was originally the Greek god, Eros. Eros was the son of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and procreation. Cupid is known to shoot two types of arrows – one to make people fall in love and one to make […]