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TENANT SPOTLIGHT: AIRPORT CELEBRATES NEW AVIATION TRAINING FACILITY Punta Gorda Airport officials, along with Charlotte Technical College (CTC), celebrated the opening of a new 20,000-square-foot facility for training future aircraft mechanics. TRAVEL TIPS: ARRIVE 2 HOURS EARLY Here at PGD, we are not experiencing delays related to screening. PGD is part of TSA’s Screening Partnership […]

There’s a flower that smells like chocolate! Native to Mexico, this dark red flower is not edible. It’s a variety of cosmos called “cosmos atrosanguineus” or “chocolate cosmos.”

One (1) Single-Family Home Application was reviewed by ARC in February and was held for additional information. Nine (9) other applications were reviewed. Four (4) were recommended for approval, one (1) was rejected, and four (4) were held for additional information. Effective February 28, 2026, there were forty-seven (47) new homes in the approved construction […]

This is a friendly reminder regarding the proper use of personal dumpsters within our community. Please note that dumpsters located on individual properties are privately owned and intended only for use by that homeowner or their contractor. Placing large or bulky items—such as furniture, mattresses, tables, or other oversized debris—into another resident’s dumpster can create […]

Dear POA Residents, We would like to remind everyone of the importance of exercising caution around lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water within our community. While serious injuries caused by alligators are rare in Florida, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) provides clear guidance to prevent dangerous encounters: • Keep a safe distance if […]

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 […]

THE NATION’S OLDEST CITY IS IN FLORIDA Ever wondered where America’s oldest city is? The answer is in Florida. St. Augustine was established by the Spanish settlers in 1565 and took the title of the oldest American-occupied city to date.

Full body LED light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation or red-light therapy—is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to support healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall wellness. Once limited to clinical settings, this technology is now widely available in wellness centers, gyms, and even at home. As research continues to grow, so does […]

THE OLDEST GOLDFISH LIVED TO BE 43 YEARS OLD! In the U.K., a goldfish named Tish, the beloved pet of Hilda and Gordon Hand, died in 1999, making her the longest living goldfish, according to Guinness World Records. The Hand family got Tish in 1956, after their son Peter won the fish at a fair.