May 2025

BSLPOA Architectural Review Update – April 2025

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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There were three Single-Family Home Applications reviewed by ARC in April. One of these was...

ANNUAL MEETING

• May 2025
• BY SANDY FUNK, BSLPOA PRESIDENT

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Preparations for our Annual Meeting will begin in June. The budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026...

Rules And Regulations For Deed Restriction Enforcement

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Section 9 of BSL’s Amended and Restated Bylaws authorizes the Board of Directors to adopt...

Easter Potluck Picnic In The Park

• May 2025
• BY BETTY INGERSON (WHO ALSO TOOK ALL PHOTOS)

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We had great attendance at the Easter Potluck; the decorations were perfect, and the food...

JUNE PERSONALITY TRAITS

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Optimism and Positivity: One of the most notable attributes of June born individuals is their...

A Small Sampling Of Charlotte County Summer Camps

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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The following represent only some of the appealing camps for young people available this summer....

From My Lanai

• May 2025
• BY AVA RITTER

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A fish tale … I imagine there are many of these floating around these parts....

BSLPOA Website –bslpoa.org

• May 2025
• BY BETTY INGERSON, BSL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON AND WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR

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HOW TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH BSLPOA! Our website allows us to welcome you and...

How Long Do You Need To Keep Tax Records

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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After you file your tax return, you may be wondering how long you need to...

Caught On Camera

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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WELCOME TO MY HOME! YES, THE BSL COMMUNITY PARK IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN WHICH...

QUICK TOMATO AND BEAN SOUP PROVENCAL

• May 2025
• SUBMITTED BY BETTY INGERSON

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This Quick Tomato and Bean Soup Provencal is my version of a traditional soup from...

Florida State Taxes: What You’ll Pay In 2025

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states for older workers and retirees. It’s one...

Beware Of Alligators!

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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INHABITANTS OF BURNT STORE LAKES AND NEARBY AREAS HAVE ENCOUNTERED ALLIGATORS FROM TIME TO TIME....

Beacons Of The Past

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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PHOTO TAKEN THE DAY THE SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE WAS RELIT AFTER SUFFERING DAMAGE FROM HURRICANE IAN....

Peace River Wildlife Center

• May 2025
• By Peace River Wildlife Center

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The mission of Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native...

Year-Round Water Conservation Measures

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Charlotte County residents must follow these guidelines unless additional Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD)...

Florida Fun Fact!

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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95 PERCENT OF FLORIDA’S BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK IS UNDERWATER Biscayne National Park, located south of...

Good Neighbor Program

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Let us know if you would like to be connected with a neighbor. Neighborhood Watch...

June Events

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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“IT’S A PAW-TY” SILENT DISCO Date: Friday, June 6 Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m. Description:...

Did you Know

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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The first roller coaster was used to transport coal down a hill. After people found...

RECURRING ACTIVITIES

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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How Bad Will The 2025 Hurricane Season Be? Here’s Everything We Know So Far

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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WeatherBell, a meteorological consulting firm that predicted an active 2024 hurricane season, has already put out its preliminary...

Happy May Birthdays

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Personality Traits Individuals born in May display a variety of personality traits that set them...

THANK YOU!

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Kudos to BSL Yard Sale cochairs Ava Ritter and Mary Ann Longo for a another...

Clean Site Program Update

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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At the March 11 Board Meeting the Board of Directors adopted a change to the...

From My Lanai

• May 2025
• BY AVA RITTER

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Remember me? I was on a little break and have now returned to share my...

BSLPOA Website – bslpoa.org

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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HOW TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH BSLPOA! Welcome to Burnt Store Lakes. Our website allows...

Attention Builders

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Potluck In the Park

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Charlotte County Plans To Expand Capacity At Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility

• May 2025
• BY CHARLOTTE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

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Burnt Store Road area residents expressed concerns about possible supply disruptions and rate increases due...

Share Your Recipes

• May 2025
• BY PATTY CATALANO

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STRAWBERRY CLOUD SMOOTHIE This smoothie is super creamy, fruity, and refreshing with just three ingredients....

The Game Of Pace

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Pickleball is a growing sport that’s more than just a game; it’s a lifestyle! Pickleball....

Caught On Camera Picnic in The Park

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lkaes

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WELCOME COMMITTEE TABLE MARCH POTLUCK PICNIC IN THE PARK WHAT TO CHOOSE, WHAT TO CHOOSE?...

Caught On Camera

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Beware Of Alligators!

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Inhabitants of Burnt Store Lakes and nearby areas have encountered alligators from time to time....

Peace River Wildlife Center

• May 2025
• BY PRWC

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THE MISSION OF THE PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SURVIVAL OF...

Good Neighbor Program

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Let us know if you would like to be connected with a neighbor. Neighborhood Watch...

Lets Take Photos

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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The Burnt Store Lakes Communications Committee would like to update the Burnt Store Lakes Community Brochure and Website with more...

Did you Know?

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Before Toilet Paper Was Invented, Americans Used To Use Corn Cobs (Ouch!) Alternatively, they’d use...

Florida Fun Fact!

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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Hordes of Florida locals throng at the annual Mullet Toss Festival to toss dead fish...

May Holidays

• May 2025
• By Burnt Store Lakes

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