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A Warm Welcome To Our New By Paula Short On Thursday, Sept. 5, friends and neighbors came together at Community Association/Office Manager Cass Cay Restaurant in Burnt Store Marina to wish Sandy Patrice Merritt would and joined the Army. During that time, she received a Funk a wonderful retirement. For 20 years, Sandy has been the like to convey her gratitude Bachelor of the Arts degree from the University of Hawaii pivotal person for the community, serving as our Community for the opportunity to serve and worked as a site manager for nearly 30 years. In 2013, Association Manager (CAM) in the POA office. If you needed our beautiful community. she retired from the Army Reserves as a hand grenade and information on virtually any community issue, Sandy always She is looking forward to administration instructor. Patrice met her husband Saxon had the answer. If you were having a home in BSL built working with our Board in 2015, while he was there on a contract. She left Hawaii and lived out-of-state, Sandy was your eyes and ears with of Directors and friendly in 2016 and joined him at his home in Punta Gorda Isles. the builder. If you needed an outside reference for most any staff when she returns from For nearly three years, she was employed as a portfolio service, Sandy was the one to call. She was the liaison between Africa in the latter part of manager for 11 associations. BSL and multiple vendors, as well as being the point person September. Patrice has one daughter and three grandchildren who with the county. To try and list everything Sandy did would Soon after high school live in the Washington, D.C., area. She likes to golf, exceed the eight pages to which The Heron Herald is limited. graduation in Michigan, bicycle, and swing dance. Working with Sandy on the newspaper has been Patrice moved to Hawaii Patrice Merritt a joy! Her suggestions, recommendations, and support have been a The annual meeting packet that you will need to fill out and submit to the office blessing. is just around the with your payment. The deadline for your reservation Sandy will be sorely corner! The voting is Monday, Oct. 7! missed, but considering she materials were mailed If you need assistance with your forms, please stop in lives in the Lakes, we will out on Sept. 9. If you the office or call. Note that yourblock and lot information hopefully see her out and did not receive yours, please call the office and we will is printed on the yellow proxy and white owner’s about as she is now free to provide you with one, (941) 639-5881. We would be statement. It is the five-digit number printed above your do absolutely anything she pleased to have you attend on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the name/address at the bottom right side. The first three wants during any time and Sandy with POA Board Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store numbers are your block and the last two numbers are your on any day of the week. President Dave Evans Road, Punta Gorda, FL, at 9:30 a.m. Coffee and Danish lot. Please be sure to put only one ballot in a secret ballot will be served prior to the meeting by our volunteers, envelope. If you own more than one lot, you should have Diane Ringer and Linda Suici. At approximately 1 p.m., been supplied with the number of secret ballot envelopes the annual meeting picnic will be held in the BSLPOA for the number of lots that you have. Do NOT put your Park. Our caterer this year is Wally’s Southern BBQ. owner’s statement or proxy in with the secret ballot The cost per person is $10. The menu will be baby back envelope. Place your secret ballot envelope(s), owner’s ribs, barbecue chicken breast, barbecue beans, green statement, and proxy in the letter-size envelope and mail beans with bacon bits, potato salad and dessert. There is or drop off at the office. All envelopes dropped off at the a “green” sign-up sheet included in your annual meeting office are taken to our accountant’s office for tallying. 2019/20 Burnt Store Lakes Property Owners Association Budget By Ed Dusold, Treasurer and McMillan, all contributed to what you will see. As home and lot owners will see in the 2019/20 budget The proposed 2019/20 budget is $1,111,600, an increase mailing before our annual meeting on Oct. 19, a tremendous of $18,826 from last year’s budget. Your mailed packet will amount of effort went into this proposed budget. Your Board of provide extensive detail of how these figures were calculated. Directors, committee chairpersons, office staff, property owners attending monthly meetings, and our accountants, Webb, Lorah 2019/20 Burnt Store Lakes on page 2

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2019/20 Burnt Store Lakes from page 1 as a storm. The fund for these combined two items was not Association should be in sound fi nancial status as we move used to offset costs, but rather, placed in a separate CD account forward. This budget requires a $6 increase or 1.47 percent in the annual currently yielding 1.3 percent in interest. As more and more homes are built in our subdivision, many assessment from $409 to $415 of our 2,080 units. The Board 2017/18 and 2018/19 budget carryover funds were less than achievements for the 2018/19 fi scal year have been completed, kept 2018/19 expenses within budget without expending all 2019/20. If these carryover funds were not utilized to offset the including, but not limited to: revenues from prior years. The annual assessment increase is assessment, to properly fund the budget, lot assessment would • A new storage building in our park, replacing the green needed to supplement the amount of carryover funds available have been $532.42 rather than the proposed $415. shipping container. to offset proposed costs and is in line with the 1.5 percent To illustrate the preceding fi nancial information, “one picture • Improvements in our park, including landscaping, paving, Consumer Price Index. is worth a thousand words.” The following is a simplifi ed sound system, sod installation, and additional parking. The budget calls for increasing the disaster recovery fund graphical depiction: • Long-Range Planning designing a new brochure, including from the current $133,481 by $20,000 to allow for infl ation in aerial drone photos showing prospective and new property the event the Association needs to utilize funds for damages. owners and visitors what Burnt Store Lakes has to offer. The insurance deductible line item is set aside to pay for our • Refurbishment of landscaping and irrigation at the two insurance coverage deductibles if needed due to an event such roundabouts at Cape Horn/Peppercorn and Saragossa. • Negotiation of a seven-year offi ce space lease extension at only a 3 percent increase. • Signifi cant drainage work was completed and remains in progress for swales (including sodding and watering repaired swales), as well as several lakes and dam spillways. This coming fi scal year, repair of Hog Creek, which was damaged by our BSL Budget expenses FYE 2020 last hurricane, will continue, as well as 21 more swale projects, Category Amount weather permitting. • Due to inordinate rainfall this summer, an additional mowing Drainage $180,000 of common and greenbelt areas, rights of way, and vacant lots Board Of Directors Lakes $208,000 was funded. A contractor with articulated arm mowers was hired Mowing/Landscaping $231,000 for the deep swales which our current mowing contractor could Dave Evans Maintenance/Utilities $182,750 not reach. Mowing remains an expensive component of our President Wages & Office Admin $137,700 budget. The proposed budget includes one contractor performing Lakes Water Quality all mowing when the grass reaches a certain height, which should Professional & Other Admin. $172,150 County Liaison make mowing more consistent throughout our community. Betty Ingerson Total $1,111,600 • Our 11 lakes remain a vital asset to our community. Due to Vice President Per Florida State Statute (FSS) financial reporting programs instituted by the Board, including stocking lakes with Architectural Review requirements for Associations with a budget greater than fi sh that consume midge fl y larvae, we have seen a signifi cant Communications $500,000 (ours is over $1 million), an “audit” vs. a “fi nancial reduction in the midge fl y population, but not completely. Ed Dusold review” of year-end fi nancial statements is required. In Additional, improved aeration systems are allocated in our Treasurer accordance with FSS, an “audit” may be waived and a reserves for seven of our 11 lakes. Efforts continue to research Drainage Coordinator “fi nancial review” may be performed if the majority of alternative companies and experts, including Florida Gulf Coast Bob Reichert those members voting agree. A licensed, independent fi rm University (FGCU), for lake improvement. Secretary conducts this review or audit. Your Board of Directors Through the efforts of volunteers in our community, we’re Mechanical & Maintenance voted to proceed with an audit for the 2018/19 fi nancials. able to accomplish so much. Our Association continues to need John Fleming Therefore, in this mailing, a vote to “waive” the audit has volunteers. With residents possessing such varied, extensive Director-At-Large been eliminated. talents, careers, and experience, please do all you can. I encourage Long-Range Planning As our independent CPA, Geoff Lorah will discuss at you to thoroughly review the proposed budget you’ll be receiving Rob Hancik the annual meeting, barring unforeseen circumstances, the in the mail. Director-At-Large Beautifi cation & Enhancement Richard Hefright Florida’s biggest and most authentic Original Director-At-Large Mowing Contract Board of Directors Deed Restrictions Amendments

October meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Conference Room at rear of BSL offi ce.

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Barry McNeil, Licensed Sales Agent [email protected] Cell: 1-904-910-3800 Office: 1-941-227-7901 Disclaimer: This is an advertisement. I do not represent the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal government or Social Security Administration in any capacity. The Heron Herald, Page 3 What Is A MSBU? Burnt Store Lakes is in a Municipal Services Benefit in 2016 was $52.83 per year. The County Commissioners You have just received the 2019 Notice of Proposed Unit (MSBU) which Charlotte County uses to assess non-ad agreed to increase the amount by $245 for 10 years to start Property Taxes. On the back side you will find the South Burnt valorem assessments for maintenance of county property funding the road paving, avoiding an estimated $3,000 per Store Street and Drainage (MSBU) Assessment of $297.83 and capital improvement projects in our subdivision. The property owner assessment, plus earning interest to offset ($245 + $52.83). This is a “pay-me-a-little-now” instead of sidewalks along Rio Togas and Vincent Avenue are a couple project costs. “pay-a-bunch-later.”

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www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov PeacePeace River Prior to 2006, these assessments were made by the County Greater Port Charlotte Sandhill ShoresRiver MSTU Deep Creek Northwest Port Charlotte 1 1 Peace River Shores 1 1 Waterway - 1 1 Commission without any active input from the property Northwest Port Charlotte Comm. Joe Tiseo Waterway - 1 Comm. Joe Tiseo Lee Branch MSBU/MSTU DISTRICTS Waterway - 1

owners. This assessment was $356.46 for road paving in 2001 A A Public Works Department 7000 Florida Street Suncoast Harbour 1 Heights and went unchecked for years. In 2006, Burnt Store Lakes Manchester Comm. Edgewater North Punta Gorda, Florida 33950 Waterway Waterway - 1 Suncoast 1 1 Stephen R. Deutsch Waterway - 1 Harbour Heights Phone 941.575.3600 Waterway - 1 petitioned the County Commission to establish an advisory Fax 941.639.9265 Gulf Cove Comm. Ken Doherty www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov 2 Hayward Canal board for our MSBU so we could have input in determining 1 Town Sarasota County Gulf Cove Myakka River Estates Waterway - 2 San Casa Yard PG Yard 1 BuenaVista eligible projects the community desired. Our MSBU Advisory Ackerman Lemon Bay Waterway - 1 Englewood East Waterway - 1 Punta Gorda Charlotte 2 Gardens of South Bridge Ranchettes 2 Non-Urban D e S o t o C o u n t y Gulf Cove Waterway - 1 1 1 Board is made up of five property owners as appointed by 2 Peace River Farabee Road Manasota 1 Key MSTU Grove City o 2 Neal Road the County Commission who protect our interests. The five 2 Rotonda 1

Heights Rotonda y t n u o C s e d a l G South Gulf Cove y t n u o C s e d a l G 2 Lakes Waterway - VHL - 2 B B Advisory Board members are: Sandy Funk, chair; Jim Brown, Rotonda West 2 BERMONT RD Manasota Key 2 South Gulf Cove Beach Renourishment City of Unit - 2 2 Charlotte 3 vice chair; Bob Reichert, Rick Mathis, and Mary Ellen Kiss. Punta Gorda Comm. Ken Doherty Grove City Waterway - 2 Rotonda

Harbor 31 SR Alligator Creek Sands South Gulf Cove Waterway - 1 Projects, like the mentioned sidewalks, were desired by Don Pedro North Beautification - 2 Don Pedro / Knight Island MSTU 2 Beach Renourishment Unit - 2 2 Rotonda South Gulf Cove Waterway - Dry Lots - 2 property owners with inputs gathered from annual meetings, Placida Meadows/Villas 2 2 South Punta Gorda Height East South Gulf Cove Gulf Waterway - 2 1 community surveys, and discussions at monthly potlucks. Tropical South Punta Gorda Heights Cook Brown Gulf Acres 1 1 of 1 The county determined our 26 miles of roads will need Comm. Comm. South Punta Gorda Heights West L e e C o u n t y Mexico Bill Truex Christopher Constance 1 Pirate Harbor Waterway - 1 to be paved in 2024 at an estimated cost of $5 to $6 million. Little Gasparilla Island Punta Gorda Non-Urban Waterway - 2 Pirate Harbor C Municipal Services District Representatives 1 1 C [ Gina Gilbreath - 1 Kimberly Lewis-Tison - 2 With the direction of the property owners, the Board of Boca Cook Brown Burnt Store Village 1 0.5 0 1 Grande 1 1 Directors requested the MSBU Advisory Board to explore a Miles 2 Commission Districts West Charlotte Stormwater Utility - 2 Integrated Shoreline Management - MSTU - 2 Stateplane Projection Manasota Key Beach Renourishment Unit -2 Datum: NAD83 CITY of PUNTA GORDA Mid Charlotte Stormwater Utility - 1 Units: Feet Babcock Ranch CC South Charlotte Stormwater Utility - 1 Don/Knight Island Beach Renourishment Unit -2 Source: CCGIS, Public Works South Burnt Store Metadata available upon request. means of advance-funding the road costs through the MSBU. 1

This map is a representation of compiled public information. It is believed to be an accurate and true depiction for the stated purpose, but Charlotte County and its employees make no guaranties, implied or otherwise, to the accuracy, or completeness. We therefore do not accept any responsibilities as to its use. This is not a survey or is it to be used for design. Reflected Dimensions are for Informational purposes only and may have been rounded to the nearest tenth. For precise dimensions, please refer to recorded plats and related documents. © Copyright 2016 Port Charlotte, FL by Charlotte County Lee County C:\Users\ouimetj\Desktop\msbu-mstu-update-map.mxd Prepared 01 Aug 2018 R ENGLISH, GISP Our South Burnt Store Street and Drainage Unit assessment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Burnt Store Lakes – Quiet, Natural Beauty By Betty Ingerson, Vice President, We are blessed with a private community park with social activities. Whatever the reason you moved to Burnt Burnt Store Lakes Board of Directors an expanded pavilion sheltering many picnic tables, a Store Lakes, welcome to our community! People purchase homes in Burnt Store Lakes for many playground for children, restrooms, and a beautiful view of Burnt Store Lakes has 2,038 lots, comprised of 1,849 reasons. This is a special place where you can live close to Spoonbill Lake and Bear Creek. In another area alongside single-family lots, 179 multi-family lots, and 10 tracts. All nature’s heart yet be within proximity to amenities such as golf, Bear Creek, there is a private canoe/kayak ramp where lots are serviced by Charlotte County water and sewer. We tennis, and a deep-water marina. Residents live in a relaxed, residents can launch and paddle out to Charlotte Harbor. currently have 19 condominium/duplex buildings containing tranquil country setting that is in harmony with nature. We are During this adventure, residents can appreciate the natural 94 condominium units. As of this writing, there are 522 situated within greenbelts and 11 fish-filled freshwater lakes Florida environment and some of the best fishing in the homes built in Burnt Store Lakes. There were seven new where bald eagles and ospreys soar above; blue heron, egrets, local area. homes built since Oct. 1, 2018, and an additional seven new and ibis wade in the lakes; and sand hill cranes and gopher In addition, Burnt Store Lakes is next door to Burnt homes are in the process of being built. In terms of purchases, tortoises roam the greenbelts. There is plenty of opportunity Store Marina, where our residents can take full advantage there were 35 existing homes, three existing condominiums, for fishing, daily strolls or extended bike rides. of golfing, boating, dining, and many other recreational and and 77 lots purchased over the past year. Burnt Store Lakes has continued to grow and change over the years. With new developments taking shape along the Burnt Store Road corridor, next year may see even more growth. Our community is unique in its residential offerings and I, for one, am proud to call Burnt Store Lakes my home!

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By Dave Evans, in the grass next to the sidewalks or in the park, which is bad BSL POA President enough. Some residents actually allow their dog to poop in This is an article that I the middle of the sidewalk or in the street. That is nasty, rude, really did not enjoy writing; and disrespectful to your neighbors. It is disgusting that when however, it has become you walk down the sidewalk, ride your bike, or take a ride necessary to address this in your golf cart that you have to watch for dog excrement. I stinky/messy issue again. I am have actually come home and have had to wash the tires on speaking about pet etiquette, the golf cart, so the smell won’t permeate the garage. specifically dog poop! While We did put funds in next year’s budget to put up more most of the pet owners in our dog waste stations. Of course, we could put one on every community are courteous and corner, even providing the bags, and it won’t help unless responsible, there still remain you take responsibility for your pet. So, I appeal to you a few who are not. It just to be responsible for cleaning up after your pet. If you frustrates and, frankly, makes me angry that anyone who owns know someone in the Marina that walks their dog in our Welcome, new BSL residents! From left to right: Shelley a dog would walk them in a public area, let them defecate, neighborhood, please remind them that this is a poop-free and Bob Carlson (Michigan), Cecilia and David Wesselman and not pick it up and dispose of it properly. I don’t just mean zone! Please clean up after your pet! (Illinois), Andria and Wayne Goldson (Fort Lauderdale)

2019-2020 Potluck Picnic Calendar

All picnics start at 1 p.m. Bring your own beverage. Also bring a side dish or a dessert to share with approximately 12 people. The meat portion is provided by the sponsors noted below. Oct. 19 Annual Meeting with lunch provided by Wally’s Southern Barbecue (Must register by submitting the form in your annual meeting packet. Cost: Only $10 per person) Nov. 10 Small Businesses Dec. 8 CERT Feb. 9, 2020 Valentine’s Committee March 22 Sunset Palms Less waiting where it matters most – April 19 Welcoming Committee May 17 Board of Directors our emergency room. (Volunteer Appreciation Day)

MARKET UPDATE In a medical emergency, every minute matters. So, at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, Email:[email protected] Burnt Store Lakes Homes: 11 Acti ve listi ngs $229,900 - $429,900 you’ll find faster care in the emergency room. We work diligently to have you initially seen by a 6 Pending Sales @ present: medical professional* in 30 minutes – or less. And, with a team of dedicated medical specialists, 19 SOLD homes In 2019 $155,000 - $520,000 BSL 192 Vacant lots For Sale - $8,500 - $94,500: we can provide a lot more care, if you need it. 6 Pending Lot Sales @ present 31 SOLD Lots In 2019 $7,400 - $53,500 The 30-Minutes-Or-Less E.R. Service Pledge – only at Thinking of Selling? Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda. Call Judy to get the job done! Judy is on the Best Seller List! “I’m never too busy for your referrals” - My business IS serving clients just like you! Thank you!

Judy K. Petkewicz BSL Realtor 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL | 809 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, FL Allison James Estates & Homes 309 Tamiami Tr. BayfrontCharlotte.com Cell Anyti me Call 941-456-8304 Punta Gorda, FL 33950 htt p://www.PuntaGordaProperti esforsale.com *Medical professionals may include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

100194_BAPC_ERpldg_6_75x8c.indd 1 1/4/18 8:42 AM The Heron Herald, Page 5 10th Anniversary Veterans Day Events At BSM Registration will be Prime Sponsorship ($1,000 minimum donation) – Salute To Our Military ‘Past on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. This sponsorship, when purchased, will give you prime to 3 p.m. and on Oct. 3 signage at all three events, additional prime signage at And Present’ Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the end of all three courses being played, plus all of the through Monday, Nov. 11 at the golf club. Watch following: a prime location reserved table for four at for future announcements the Cass Cay event on Nov. 9 and two spots for the golf The following is an and flyers of additional scramble and dinner buffet on Nov. 10. In addition, we update on the Veterans Day days and times. If you are will display your business cards and brochures at all three events at Burnt Store Marina registering for a team, payment for the team is due at events. Must be reserved by Oct. 15. to honor our military “past registration. Open to the public. Non-golfers wanting to Golf Hole Sponsors, Silent Auction, And Raffle and present.” Full details of attend the dinner after the tournament may register and Donations Are Needed – Looking for other ways to all events are listed below. pay in advance for the dinner only. The price is $22 per contribute? We hope you will consider donating items for our Please mark your calendars person, including tax and tip. There will also be a 50/50, raffl es and live auction or making a cash donation. For further and plan to help us make this games on the course, raffles, and more. If you are not in details, contact any committee member or call or email Joyce year our best ever! All events town and want to sign up for the golf tournament, contact Brown at (614) 329-9996 or at [email protected] or are open to the public. Cheryl Fogg at (617) 680-0360 or at [email protected]. Cheryl Fogg at (617) 680-0360 or at [email protected]. Saturday, Nov. 9 – Cass Cay Restaurant and Bar Golf Hole Sponsorships – Please consider purchasing Volunteers – We need additional volunteers to help Wish For Our Heroes fundraising dinner, party, and a golf hole sponsorship for the golf tournament. Tees with events and/or behind the scenes with paperwork Veterans Ceremony from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year we and greens start at $100 each, depending on location; and documentation. If you are interested in being a are selling reserved tables or reserved individual seats, clubhouse at $500; putting greens, driving range, and cart volunteer, contact any committee member or call/email and you can choose either the deck or the dining room. barn at $200 each. You can contact Cheryl Fogg or Joyce Joyce Brown. Full payment is due at time of reservation for the total Brown for more details. You can also sign up in the Pro We thank the Burnt Store Marina, Burnt Store Lakes, number of people for whom you are reserving. Price is Shop at the golf club starting Oct. 1. Checks should be the surrounding area residents, and all contributing $40 per person, which will include buffet, one free drink made out to Wish For Our Heroes Foundation and paid businesses for your past support; and we hope that you ticket, and happy hour pricing all night, as well as one at time of sign-up. will consider these events again this year. We also thank free raffle ticket for a chance to win a $500 Cass Cay Monday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day breakfast buffet and all the volunteers who have helped make these events such gift card, courtesy of Cass Cay Restaurant and Bar. All ceremony in the Linkside Café at Burnt Store Golf and Activity a great success. Watch for more details on bulletin boards reservations are nonrefundable. We will have a 50/50, Club from 8 to 10:30 a.m., with the ceremony being held at 9 around BSM. For more information on this foundation, live auction, raffle prizes, and great entertainment by a.m. Price will be $13.50 for all veterans and $16 for everyone go to www.wishforourheroes.org. “Single Shot Steve” Flagg and “Capt’n Rick” Stewart. else. The price includes the buffet, tax and tip. Please consider The committee members for the 2019 events are: A highlight of the evening is our ceremony to honor all attending this event to honor, remember, and celebrate all Joyce and Dick Brown, Gordon and Cheryl Fogg, Jerry veterans. our veterans. Please call or stop by Linkside Café to sign up. Jerome, Amy Jinkens, and Steve McOmber. If you have There will be a reservation table at Cass Cay on Oct. Payment will be due at the breakfast. Veterans, please give any questions, please contact any of the above or contact 1 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. After Oct. 1, you can make a your branch of service when signing up. Joyce Brown. reservation in person during the hours Cass Cay is open. Wish For Our Heroes 250 Club Raffle – Tickets for No reservations will be held without payment. Please this raffle are sold out. Drawing will be on Saturday, pay by cash or check (made out to Wish For Our Heroes Nov. 9 at the Cass Cay event. Thanks to everyone who Foundation) – no exceptions. If you are not in town purchased tickets. Good luck! but want to make a reservation, contact Amy Jinkens at Prime Sponsorship Options (New) – Contact any (941) 286-0179 or Joyce Brown at (614) 329-9996 for committee member or call Joyce Brown at (614) 329- instructions on mailing your reservation and payment. 9996 for these sponsorships. The following two options Sunday, Nov. 10 – Charity golf tournament benefiting can be customized: the Wish For Our Heroes Foundation. As noted in the Platinum Prime Sponsorship ($1,500 minimum September article, the event this year will be handled donation) – This sponsorship, when purchased, will differently. Price is $75 per person for everyone give you prime signage at all three events, listing in our (including golf and activity members of the club). The flyers and information, additional prime signage at the fee is payable, at time of sign-up, by check (made out beginning of all three courses being played at the golf to Wish For Our Heroes Foundation) or cash only. The tournament, plus all of the following: a prime location Fitness, Friends, & Fun fee will include the golf tournament and prize money, a reserved table for eight people at the Cass Cay event goodie bag, dinner after the tournament, and one raffle on Nov. 9, a four-person team for the golf scramble Cordially Invites You To… ticket per person for raffle prizes. The format will be a and dinner buffet on Nov. 10, and four persons for the four-person scramble with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. The v eterans breakfast on Monday, Nov. 11. In addition, we registration is nonrefundable, with all funds for no will display your business cards and brochures at all three shows going to the foundation. events. Must be reserved by Oct. 15. WELCOME! NOW OPEN!

AND AT BSM FITNESS CENTER Locally Owned “Elevating The and Operated by Saturday, November 2, 2019 9am-12pm 3085 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Standard Of Dr. Justin (across from the marina boat ramp) Veterinary Care” Kerr, DVM Phone: 941-575-3260 Email: [email protected] • Fitness Center Class Demonstrations with our Friendly Staff • Pickleball Demos with a Qualified Instructor- Equipment Provided • Tennis Demonstrations and information • Sparkling Pool & Spa - Water Aerobics Demo • Give-aways and Drawings for Discounted Memberships • Flexible Membership Plans – Information Packets Available # In-House Laboratory Diagnostics # Dentistry # Wellness & Vaccines Beverages and Fresh Snacks will be Available # CT Scans # Ultrasound # Preventative Medicine Stop in and have a peek. Hope to see you there!! # Laparoscopic Surgeries # Basic Grooming # Boarding Services # Premium Pet Diets & Pet Supplies 3085 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 www.burntstoreanimalhospital.com (941) 575-3260 To make an appointment please call Email: [email protected] Website: bsm22.org (239) 315-0729 Community owned by the 16480 Burnt Store Road, Suite 106B, Punta Gorda PGI Section 22 Homeowner’s Association Page 6, The Heron Herald South Florida Gardening Calendar For October What To Plant the planting bed for best results. See Bulbs for Florida: Strawberries: Prepare beds and set strawberry plants Annuals/bedding plants: Even though temperatures http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_bulbous_flowers. this month. Strawberries also make a colorful and tasty are still warm, begin planting for the cooler months ahead. Herbs: A wide range of herbs can be planted from container planting. 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See Lawn Fertilizer: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_lawn_fertilization. Attention Residents Your homeowner’s Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity began its association is partnering with existence in 1987 and has served over 445 families with Charlotte County Habitat their home ownership program. They are proud of the fact for Humanity to schedule that the home ownership program success rate is 98 percent pickups of household items and and continues to reinvest 91 cents of every donated dollar furniture that you would like to into their program. donate. Donations to Habitat will “One hammer, one donation, one giving hand can effect support their mission of serving a lifelong change. Low income families are offered a ‘hand local Charlotte County families up’ not a ‘hand out’.” and helping them achieve their Your donation pickup day is Monday. 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This deluxe one bedroom his next work until he meets a beautiful widowed mother and her kitchen, 3 beds/2 baths, 2 car garage, indoor utility room and an double four young sons. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe & design this home offers 1891 sq ft (2700 total) including formal living & one bath suite is literally steps to the waterfront and overlooks the beautiful Marina dining areas plus a kitchen/den combination. oversized lanai. Sold furnished turnkey! ROOM FOR A POOL! South Basin. Unit is in pristine condition! Sold furnished turnkey! adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a lot of faith and a little bit of pixie dust, Barrie shares his journey to Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of youth lasts forever. SOLD November 21 - December 25 SOLD Sounds of Christmas is perfect for everyone and will remind you why this is the most joyous time of the BURNT STORE LAKES BURNT STORE LAKES BURNT STORE LAKES year! Bring your family and friends as we celebrate the season with festive 17506 Cape Horn Blvd $169,000 16419 Rabat Way $429,900 17407 Malarky Lane $229,999 Adorable 2/2/2 custom cottage style home with very unique open fl oor plan This beauty sold for over full price in just 6 days! Meticulously maintained & Great buy!!! Meticulously maintained with TONS of curb appeal this production numbers, beautiful dancing offers built-in entertainment center, double gas fi replace, new vinyl plank beautifully decorated 3/2.5/2 waterfront pool home features an exquisite great is the lowest priced home in the Lakes. Home features almost 1400 sq and dazzling costumes! You’ll hear fl ooring and 5 sets of French doors opening to a brick screened lanai with room plan with volume tray ceilings, tile fl oors, plantation shutters, architectural ft of living space (2188 Sq Ft counting lanais) w/ 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 30 holiday songs you know and hot tub in a quiet secluded setting. TONS of curb appeal with a long curved shelving plus 21Ft. of corner pocketing sliding doors and more. Beautiful curb attached 2 car garage, screened front porch & extended back lanai. love including Deck the Halls, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, paver drive and Bahama shutters in a lush tropical setting. Upgrades galore appeal with tile roof and brick pavers on drive, walk ways and lanai. It all comes All new impact windows added in 2017 and there is room for a pool! Silent Night, Jingle Bells, Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree and including new A/C, Tank-less water heater and much more! to life as the sun goes down with stunning outdoor lighting and nightly sunsets. more. And this holiday extravaganza wouldn’t be complete without a visit from the big guy himself…Santa Claus! The Linda Dutcher Group Representing buyers, sellers and investors in your area for over 16 years with over 100 Million Dollars in sales success! Call today for a FREE MARKET 941-268-1372 ANALYSIS of your property. 941-875-6525 Linda Dutcher Sharadan Realtor Edmonds, Realtor The Heron Herald, Page 7 Beautification/Decorating Punta Gorda Committee Update T R I V I A By Dawne DePalo, Committee For The Inquiring Mind Chairperson, (941) 505-1751 Question: Name another person who had an influence After much debate on plant beautification in Punta Gorda. and many decisions, Answer: Virginia Trabue, the wife of our town’s our roundabouts at founder, had her mother’s sketch books and shared them Peppercorn and Saragossa with Jack McCann who developed varieties of amaryllis are now complete. We and hibiscus. have finished our little garden at the entrance to the kayak/canoe launch on Acapulco Road. Next time you are in our park, take a look at the improvements we have made to the garden by the bridge. The Beautification/Decorating Committee has been hard at work getting these projects done in time for our nourishing rains. We also hope everybody enjoyed the patriotic lights for July 4. Stay tuned to see what other projects pop up. If any community member wants to plant or trim on any Association property, please contact the office first. And, as always, contact me if you have any ideas or concerns.

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Event Description: New, larger, 6,000-square-foot Third Friday Drive-In haunted house (May be too frightening for small Third Friday Of children), live music, carnival games, bungee jump, Every Month rock wall, laser tag, aqua bubbles, mechanical bull, gyro, (Weather Permitting) bounce houses and slides, face painting, costume contests, At Dusk great food and beverages! Date: Oct. 18 Location: Downtown Punta Gorda on the corner of U.S. Time: 6 to 10 p.m. 41 and U.S. 17 Website: http:// Fees/Admission: Admission to festival – $3, under 12 www.facebook.com/ is free. Tickets sold for food and attractions at a ticket thirdfridaydrivein value of $1 per ticket. Ribbon Cutting At Burnt Event Description: Our third Friday drive-in features Additional Information and Daily Schedules: Store Animal Hospital a family-friendly movie monthly. We have concessions puntagordahaunting.com on site, but people are welcome to bring their own food. Date: Oct. 3 Some people listen to the sound on their car radios as Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. we have an FM transmitter (95.5 FM), but many others Advance November Event Website: http://www. choose to sit in lawn chairs in front of our 40-foot screen International Air Show puntagordachamber.com and listen through our speaker system. Date/Time: Friday, Nov. Event Description: Welcome our newest Turtle Crossing Location: Downtown Punta Gorda, right across from 1 – Gates open at 5 p.m., business at their ribbon cutting ceremony! River City Grill (121 Marion Ave.) performances from 5:30 Location: Burnt Store Animal Hospital, 16500 Burnt Store Contact Information: Visit us at www.facebook/ to 8:30 p.m. Road, Building B, Punta Gorda thirdfridaydrivein, or at www.amikidscrossroads.org. Saturday, Nov. 2 and Contact Information: R.S.V.P. to (941) 639-3720 or email Fees/Admission: This is now a free event. However, our Sunday, Nov. 3 – U.S. [email protected]. costs for putting it on are around $1,000 per movie. We Air Force Thunderbirds ask for donations and are also looking for sponsors to perform. Gates open at 9 help support the event. a.m., performances from 12 to 3:30 p.m. Quote Of The Month Event Description: Log Third Annual Throwback To onto www.floridaairshow.com for all details. Reminders: “It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good The ’50s Be sure to pack your sunscreen and event chairs; chairs heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both will be available for rent at the event if you do not want the short-term and the long-term for both yourself and Date: Oct. 26 to carry your own; outside food, alcoholic beverages, others will come.” Time: 12 to 4 p.m. carry-in packages, coolers, large beach umbrellas, and Dalai Lama Event Description: pets are not permitted (excluding certified service Wear your saddle shoes animals); smoking is not allowed inside the gates, except and poodle skirt and in the smoking area; drones are not permitted; and, if Three area rugs for sale. come join the fun as we attending with young children, please consider bringing All rugs are only one year celebrate the music and ear protection (earplugs or silencing ear muffs) to help old! Two 5x8 indoor rugs with dance of the ’50s and keep them comfortable and enjoy the show. jungle wildlife design. One ’60s! Fees/Admission: 5x8 outdoor rug with stripes. Location: Fishermen’s Village, Charlotte Harbor General Admission tickets allow access to the show for Bargain priced at $25 each. Fees/Admission: Free one day only. Parking is not included. Adult is considered If interested, please call Suzanne at (917) 217-5314. ages 13-plus; a child is considered ages 3 to 12; children under 3 are free. Smugglers Presents Haunting Friday, Nov. 1: Advance online: Adult, $15; Child, $5. Seabreeze On The Harbor Day of Show: Adult, $20 / Child, $5. Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3 (tickets valid for one Communications Date: Oct. 26 and 27 day only) Advance online: Adult, $30; Child, $5. Day of (Festival and Haunted Show: Adult, $35; Child, $5. For Advertising Rates House); Oct. 28 Active Military and Veterans – $20 (Cannot be (Haunted House only); purchased online. Valid military I.D. must be presented Please Visit Our Website Oct. 31 (Halloween at the time of purchase.) Party and Haunted Location: Punta Gorda Airport seabreezecommunications.com House) Time: 5 p.m., Gates open; 7 p.m., award-winning haunted Or Call house opens; 11 p.m., gates, attractions, and haunted 239.278.4222 house closes.

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