Florida Zoo Treats Animals With Acupuncture
A Florida zoo is poking its animals, but it’s for a good reason. ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a nearly 100-year-old, 56-acre zoo in Tampa, has begun incorporating acupuncture therapy into its treatment plans for animals with complex medical conditions, the facility said in a press release. Sloth, the manatee pictured above, receives treatments for a […]
BSLPOA Website – BSLPOA.ORG
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 […]
Did You Know?
EVENTUALLY, A DAY ON EARTH WILL BE 25 HOURS LONG The Earth’s speed as it orbits the sun is not a fixed rate. No matter how constant it may seem to us mortals, it’s actually slowing over time. But don’t toss your clocks so soon. The length of a day will become 25 hours in […]
Fly PGD Buzz
NEW DEPARTURE GATES 7 – 12 NOW OPEN! We’re happy to announce the opening of an exciting milestone in the Bailey Terminal Expansion at PGD! As construction continues, Departure Gates 7–12 are now open and welcoming passengers. The new gate area features several improvements designed to make your travel experience more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable: […]
October Events
JIM MORRIS TRIBUTE: TURNING NIGHTS INTO STORIES A Jim Morris song can take you fishing, sailing, to the beach, and to some raucous bars inhabited by a crazy rascal or two. Whether it is a thoughtful ballad about doomed love or an anthem to a night of drunken revelry, the listener can always count on […]
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 […]
October Holidays
October 12, 2026 October 31, 2026
The More You Reveal To AI, The Greater The Privacy Risk
AI is becoming more integrated into people’s daily lives. But as with any rapidly evolving technology, it carries both benefits and risks. AI can help with everything from sparking creativity to saving time on routine tasks. On the other hand, it can be manipulated or misused by bad actors or companies that don’t necessarily have […]
Join Your Neighbors: Potluck Picnic In The Park
Located off Rio Togas near Burnt Store Road. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please bring a meat dish, casserole, side dish and/or a dessert to share with twelve to fifteen people and bring your own beverage. Plates, silverware, napkins, and water will be provided. Come for the food and fellowship, and […]
Architectural Review Committee (ARC) – August 2026 Report
During August, the ARC reviewed 13 applications: six new-home applications and seven applications for other property improvements. These projects included two fences, a roof replacement, a shield enclosure, erosion control, a porch and lanai screen, and a pool with a screen enclosure. After reviewing the submitted plans and supporting documentation, the ARC recommended approval of […]