Our Members

Annual Meeting

Our Annual Meeting will be held on October 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, FL. The Annual Meeting packet will be mailed around September 9 to all property owners of record. Included in the mailing will be: • Notice of the Meeting • Voting […]

From My Lanai

As I sit and compose this month’s message, I reflect on this very special day. It is my husband’s birthday today. I won’t say how old, but I will say that he is my hero. My husband has had an unusual year of challenges so far, and he handles those challenges with grace and an […]

BSLPOA Architectural Review Update – June 2025

There were six Single-Family Home Applications reviewed by ARC in June. Two of these were recommended for approval, three were held for additional information, and one was rejected for not complying with deed restrictions. Twelve other applications were reviewed. Nine were recommended for approval, two were held for additional information, and one was rejected for […]

Annual Meeting  And Board Of Directors Election

Preparations for our Annual Meeting have been underway since June. The budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 has been prepared, and amailing wassent on July 1, asking for volunteersto serve on our Board of Directors. All Statements of Interest were to be submitted by the close of business on Friday, August 1, 2025. However, due to […]

From My Lanai

As I write today, we have gone from two months of drought and worries about brush fires to a season of drenching rains and worries of flooding. Florida never fails to keep us on our toes. But isn’t that indicative of life? Each day we experience good and bad things. Whether it be political, medical, […]

My Favorite Recipes

WHAT TO DO WITH OODLES OF STRAWBERRIES? With an abundance of strawberries, baking this cake is a great way to celebrate the fruit. Too many strawberries are never a problem. It’s always easy to simply gorge on these sun-sweetened berries straight out of the basket, au naturel. However, when presented with such an abundance, it […]

PERSONALITY TRAITS OF PEOPLE BORN IN JULY

Caring – July borns are caring, sympathetic, and sincere, which is why people find it easy to approach them. They are always ready to help others, sometimes at their own expense. Friendly – They are cheerful, fun-loving, honest, and helpful. These are the characteristics needed to make a perfect friend. They have a good sense […]

From My Lanai

We need more pink houses in Florida. There, I said it. At the risk of sounding like John Cougar Mellencamp, I must admit that I enjoy the palette I see daily from my lanai. I guess I should thank my neighbors as it is their homes that I appreciate so much. I am blessed by […]

Easter Potluck Picnic In The Park

We had great attendance at the Easter Potluck; the decorations were perfect, and the food was scrumptious and plentiful! Residents shared pulled ham, a plentiful smorgasbord of side dishes and desserts, and enjoyed the camaraderie. Our own Rick Austin provided music, and our 50/50 winner was Joy Evans. Many thanks to Edie Johnson and the […]