Burnt Store Marina
THE BEACON Another Seabreeze Publication
VOL. 23 NO. 8
AUGUST 2024
View The Beacon online at http://bsm22.org
From the Section 22 HOA What Makes Burnt Store Marina such a Special Community? By Jon Ackerson, Board Member Community is defined as “a group of people living in the same place having a particular characteristic in common.” Also, “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” Those definitions tell part of the story, but our little slice of paradise is a lot more. We genuinely believe that we have the best of all worlds. We have weather, water, recreational opportunities and social outlets that give us an advantage over almost every community. The real key that makes Burnt Store Marina a truly magical place is of course the PEOPLE. We have a great mix of ages, backgrounds and interests that allows anyone to be able to fit right in. As you dig deeper into our community, it becomes very apparent that one particular quality stands out. What truly makes us great is the sense of “volunteerism” that permeates the community. Whether you volunteer on local condo boards, recreational committees, community wide endeavors or Section 22 work groups, the real secret sauce that makes this place run is Volunteers. For all of you who already give your time and talent at any level, thank you. You are a huge part of the legacy of giving that has been around since this community began. If you aren’t involved in anything, why? Volunteers give their time in various ways to make things better, save everyone money and improve our community. They work for everyone else, which is a very honorable thing. We are fortunate to have more givers than takers, but there is still room for improvement. On a Section 22 level, we always have a variety of projects from infrastructure, to landscape, to irrigation, to building that is going on at any given time. This list is never ending because upgrading and updating our community is always necessary. In a community like ours, there is always a lot of hidden talent that is willing to help if asked, but we don’t know who to ask. Everyone in this community came from somewhere and has talents that could be of great help to everyone. With that being said, we are looking to build our “Community Chest” which is like a rolodex on names and expertise that is available to assist with various projects. Our needs are great, and we could use some help. Below is an example of skills that we are in need of: ARCHITECTUAL ENGINEERING WEB DESIGN MARKETING OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
ACCOUNTING DECORATING CONSTRUCTION
TECHNOLOGY SPACE PLANNING LANDSCAPING
We know many of you are retired, and we aren’t looking to put you back to work. We are looking for specific help on specific projects. This is your chance to get involved. It doesn’t matter if you are seasonal or full time. If you are willing to share your talents and give your time, we want to know who you are.
A single summer flower brightens the day. Photo by Karen Sanderson, Esplanade As new homes are springing up all over Southwest Florida, we will forever be looking at ways to improve our community to stay competitive. It won’t happen by itself. We need everyone to help where you can add value. By joining the “Community Chest” you will be stepping up, and helping to continue the legacy that started many years ago. Your name and skill summary will be added to a list that will be available to the Section 22 Board for input on specific projects. We need your advice. You won’t be making decisions, overseeing projects or worrying about budgets. You will be helping us make sure that the money we spend is reasonable and necessary. Getting involved is easy. All you need to do is send an email to Jon Ackerson at jon@ ackersonpsc.com. Give your name and contact information and a brief summary of the areas you can help. This information will be added to our “Community Chest “and accessed as needed in the coming months. If you have questions and want to discuss it, call me at 502-777-9833. To all of you that already got involved, thank you for your service to the community. For those that have never volunteered to help, this is a great way to put your toe in the water. Thank you in advance for stepping up, we are only just starting to transform this community. With your help, the sky is the limit.
Architectural Review Committee By Barry Groesch, Chair Are you thinking about updating your home? Any changes to the exterior of residences in Burnt Store Marina (BSM) are required to have Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval. This applies to all homes, as well as homes in a condo association. If this approval is not granted through ARC, you may be asked to modify or remove the changes made. All requests are made by completing an ARC form, and adhering to Section 22 Home Owners Association (HOA) Restrictions. Remember to write legibly, and complete the entire form including having your condo representative sign off (if required). Delays will occur if it cannot be deciphered, or the form is not completed in its entirety. Thanks. The following applications were approved last month by the Section 22 HOA ARC: • Joel & Marilyn Spector, 4011 Cobia Estates Drive, roof replacement. • Richard & Deborah Read, 3997 Cape Cole Boulevard, landscaping. • Nancy Parenti, 3353 Sunset Key Circle, window replacements. • Edward Giroux, 3301 Sugarloaf Key Road, hurricane shutter installation. • Alan & Kathy Huffman, 4080 Cape Cole Boulevard, roof replacement. • Steve & Donna Wilkes, 3282 Sunset Key Circle, Unit B, 102, sliding door replacements. • Ian Fowler, 4083 Cape Cole Boulevard, window replacements. • JVFL LLC, 24511 Dolphin Cove Drive, exterior paint.
• Leonel & Amy Perez, 2071 King Tarpon Drive, door replacement. • Dennis Douglas, 3205 Sunset Key Circle, exterior paint. • Robert & Ann Mansfield, 3273 Sunset Key Circle, roof replacement. Section 22 restrictions and applications are available for download at BSM22.org. Submit your ARC applications to your condo association, if applicable, then to Alliant Property Management, 13831 Vector Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33919, Email: apmsupport@ alliantproperty.com.
Reminder: Section 22 HOA Board Meeting Tuesday, August 27, 9 a.m., Linkside Patio Section 22 HOA Board Workshops Every Tuesday, 9 a.m., Linkside Patio