Burnt Store Marina
THE BEACON Another Seabreeze Publication
VOL. 23 NO. 9
SEPTEMBER 2024
View The Beacon online at http://bsm22.org
From the Section 22 HOA Board By Mike McFeeley, President
GEARING UP FOR A STRONG FINISH! A number of years ago, we embarked on a four-year plan to freshen up and modernize Burnt Store Marina. Many of you participated in focus groups in 2021. Data from the community was gathered, discussions took place, and a plan was hatched. In 2023, a group of owners came together to form the Vision 2025 group. This group was charged with creating a road map for the future, based upon previous input, marketplace changes, and new communities going up all around us. The goal of the group was twofold; to improve the quality of life for residents through expansion of amenities, and to help maintain and grow property values in an ever increasingly competitive environment. The group consisted of: Glenna Benson Bob Honcharski Arne Arnesen Leslie Rose Rob Jamross Kelly Beaty Cheryl Shaw Much analysis and discussion took place looking at our present situation, our financial capacity, and the competitive landscape. This group began with no preconceived notions, and certainly no answers. After several months, they presented the working document that has helped guide us upon our multiyear journey. Our community owes this group a tremendous debt of gratitude. They chose to be a part of the solution, and what a solution it has become. The group stressed modernizing, refreshing, and improving the lifestyle of the residents, and rethinking our use of space. Thanks to their work and forward thinking, the following is a partial list of the changes they helped create: 1. We’ve completely modernized the color scheme and look of Burnt Store Marina. From our front entrance, to the walls surrounding our community, we have a new luxurious look which has received rave reviews. Our new colors continued to include the golf course and Fitness Center and Resort Pool to complete the consistent look. 2. Our 3-year road resurfacing project has begun, which will just add to the look and feel of the community. Our roads have been prioritized, and the work will be done in the late summer to ease congestion. We will also address issues involving the golf course parking area, and the fitness center parking areas as a part of this initiative. 3. Safety is always a high priority, and with visitors to BSM at an all-time high, it’s never been more important. Community access and speed control on our roads have been a major focus. We’ve invested in new cameras to monitor access, and new technology to speed up the processing of guests. In addition, we now have eight speed monitoring signs spread throughout the community to help slow things down. These signs give us the ability to provide speed data to the Lee County Sheriffs to help them target their enforcement to keep the community safe. 4. Landscaping is always an issue, and the new landscaping outside the main entrance, as well as at the fitness center, and various locations around the community have been done to continue our improvement effort. Section 22 along with local HOAs and condo associations have worked together to keep BSM looking great. 5. Bids are in, and new back up wells are being dug to protect our community irrigation system and the golf course irrigation system. Water is becoming more and more of an issue in Southwest Florida, and we have a big investment that we need to protect.
Burnt Store Armadillo by Rick Read, Mariners Pass 6. Linkside Restaurant and the Burnt Store Marina Country Club is one of the social hubs of the community. Between food, music and social events, this place has something for everyone. In addition to improvements to the outside of the building, the interior also got a facelift. Both in the restaurant, and outside on the lanai, improvements have been made as we continue to explore more and better ways to utilize the space. Garage doors in the lanai will help protect against the elements, and provide relief during warm or cold weather. Outside, the new Tiki 40’ x 30’ structure will provide shaded seating, and a way to better utilize our outside space. In season, this venue is a musical hotspot that provides free entertainment to everyone. Maintaining this asset and updating the infrastructure is a constant challenge that never ends. 7. The “Dog Park” has become a reality thanks to a lot of hard work from motivated residents who had a vision, and endeavored to see it become a reality. Now we have a place to let our pets run and play, off leash, in a safe environment. This list is only part of the projects that have been completed thanks to working together. Money is always the major consideration when you undertake these types of initiatives. Our balancing act consists of trying to live within our means, but still continuing to move forward. In an effort to continue this forward thinking, we are looking to engage a consulting/ engineering firm that specializes in land use planning to analyze Burnt Store Marina, and help us create a plan for the next ten years. With all the building going on around us, it is imperative that we take an objective look at where we are today, and how best to move forward as the world changes. This will be a fairly long process, and much more information will follow. The goal will be to have a well thought out plan for the future so our community can budget accordingly and grow in a fiscally responsible way. A number of other projects are in the works, but still need more time. They include: *Increase the number of pickleball courts to allow more people to play *Expand our fitness center to accommodate an ever-increasing population From the Section 22 HOA Board on page 2
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 Homeowners 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: • Thomas & Kathy Darrell, 2053 Big Pass Lane, window replacements. • Allen Hoffman, 405 Islamorada Boulevard, roof replacement. • Ralph T. Stamper, 601 Islamorada Boulevard, window replacements. • Jim & Carol Hinch, 5051 Key Largo Circle, window replacements. • George & Shirley Peterson, 3217 Sunset Key Circle, window replacements. • Heidi & Todd Clarke, 3265 Sunset Key Circle, hurricane shutter installation.
• Steve & Debra Mathies, 3981 Cape Cole Boulevard, exterior paint. • Frank & Becky Smith, 4049 Cape Cole Boulevard, lanai maintenance. • Michael Bird, 4057 Cape Cole Boulevard, hurricane shutter installation. 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, September 23, 9 a.m., Linkside Patio Section 22 HOA Board Workshops Every Tuesday, 9 a.m., Linkside Patio