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You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice. Bob Marley

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:30 A.M. BURNT STORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11330 BURNT STORE ROAD PUNTA GORDA, FL 33955 We urge ALL residents to attend. This is YOUR community. Be AWARE of what’s happening in it.

Before you let it spin all day, it’s worth knowing what a ceiling fan can and cannot do. Some home habits become second nature. You turn off the lights when you leave a room. You lock the front door. And in the middle of summer, you might leave the ceiling fan running, convinced it’ll keep […]

Your choices could mean the difference between life and death. Here’s how to survive a hurricane, according to one of the world’s top storm chasers. I’m Josh Morgerman, a hurricane chaser, so I know a thing or two about how to survive a hurricane. I haven’t been studying them from a distance either. I’ve spent […]

Florida briefly became a British territory after the British gained control in 1763 due to the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Seven Years’ War. It was returned to Spanish rule in 1783 after the American Revolution. Formally, Florida became a part of the U.S. in 1821.

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 […]

Grab your sunscreen, pack your sense of adventure, and discover why Charlotte County is one of Florida’s best-kept coastal treasures. BOCA GRANDE BEACH – HISTORIC CHARM Located on legendary Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande Beach pairs soft white sands with an upscale, historic charm. • Island Exploration: Explore the island’s scenic paths on foot or by […]

THE ONE LETTER THAT IS NEVER SILENT IN ENGLISH IS V/V. Whether it’s making an appearance in fancy words like quiver, reverie, and vivid or showing up in old standbys like very and view, you can rest assured it always makes a sound. And that’s uncommon! Even lesser-used letters like z and j are silent […]

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 […]

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, […]