The Cane Toad Crisis
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, […]
What? The Bald Eagle Isn’t The Official National Bird Of The U.S.?
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 […]
All Ashore For Punta Gorda
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 […]
Twenty Interesting Facts About Valentine’s Day
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 […]
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 […]
Florida Fun Fact!
FLORIDA IS HOME TO TWO OF THE BIGGEST AMUSEMENT PARKS These two gigantic theme parks include the renowned Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios. And here’s an extra fact: Walt Disney World Resort is the most visited theme park worldwide. Both parks are located in Orlando, allowing you to have some of the most […]
Peace River Wildlife Center
THE MISSION OF THE PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SURVIVAL OF NATIVE FLORIDA WILDLIFE THROUGH RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND EDUCATION. In December, PRWC admitted 119 animals, bringing the total number of admissions for 2024 to 2,381. Our rehabilitation team successfully released 12 animals back into the wild and transferred five others to […]
Good Neighbor Program
Let us know if you would like to be connected with a neighbor. Neighborhood Watch is accepting resident profiles as a community service for those who may need assistance from time to time, particularly in the event of a severe storm or hurricane. To obtain a copy of the profile and/or to obtain additional information, […]
February Events
21ST ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVAL Date: Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2 Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Website: http://www.mypromotions.com Event Description: Explore a vibrant selection of 60- plus vendors showcasing unique arts and crafts, all in the beautiful setting of Gilchrist Park. Enjoy live […]
The Heron Herald Goes Digital!
Effective with the November 2024 edition, Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners’ Association and our publisher, Seabreeze Communications, announced a new dedicated website for our newsletter, The Heron Herald. You can view the new Burnt Store Lakes newsletter website at burntstorelakes. seburntstorelakes.seabreezecommunications.com. The new dedicated website features a redesigned newsletter, individual articles, an event board, and […]