We tried to clarify the BSM Barking Lot Membership Form. Our Annual Membership $100 is for each Section 22 & 23 household not dog. We would like to have photos, so we get to know all by sight.
More importantly we need to have your current dog’s health records scanned, so we know all dogs have their Bordetella and Rabies shots up to date. We will have a monthly company thoroughly clean both sides of the park and sanitize it to prevent hookworm and such.
Our FOB Entry System is in place and the separate Maintenance Gates are Installed, the Park will be open from 9AM until 6 PM– Mon-Sun.
Current Members if you have not received your FOB must contact Lori Luscher: l_luscher@hotmail.com.
Or you can find her and Enzo at the park many Saturdays from 2-3 PM
If any neighbors hear noises from that area in non opening times, please call the police.
The BSM Barking Lot is finally open. Please consider being a part of this latest amenity to our lovely home by donating what you can. We have over $26,000 raised thus far, thanks to the extreme generosity of a few residents & friends. Section 22 Board of Directors matched with another $25,000 in amenity money to help us finish up most of the park’s needs.
What we would still like to see happen. Is to sell more brick pavers, so our pavers go all the way from our entrance gates to our patio. We want to to replace our temporary tent with a permanent metal hurricane proof shade pavilion. Lastly, buying shade trees and getting them planted are not inexpensive, nor are permanent dog toys. Whatever help that you can give us is most appreciated!
To donate money or if you would like an advertising banner, email our Chairwoman, Cyndi Gottschalk at tvsymka@gmail.com
Our BSM Barking Lot’s Grand Opening on Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 2-3:30 PM was a huge success with over 100 people in attendance. Current Section 22 Board member Mike Sage was Master of Ceremonies. Former Section 22 Board President, Joe Averdick came back to give a short speech. Joe gave credit to his wife Liz for the idea of the dog park and thanked all the volunteers who saw the project through. Current Section 22 Board President Mike McFeely talked about what a benefit it is to our community and how its completion has added to our property values. Burnt Store Presbyterian Minister Jaco Bester provided a lovely blessing and prayer for the dogs, dog park and the owners present. Lee County Lt Jevon Matthews and Deputy Hendricks provided an exciting talk and presentation of just one of their 20 highly trained dogs capabilities. Thanks to the generosity of our members over 25 individual prizes were given out. Lee County Sheriff’s Ice Cream truck passed out pup cups and ice cream cones to the delight of all. Before and after the ceremonies Lori Luscher, Chairwoman Cyndi Gottschalk, and Debi Bretz passed out the members’ new FOBS along with Tamara and Lori’s assistance. We want to give a big Thank You to Major Andrew Scott from our Gate Access crew for helping with parking. We couldn’t have done it without him!!! Once again, our thanks to all that came to help us celebrate this team/community effort!!!
Top Dog =Permanent Sign + Life Membership for their dog(s)
*Show Dog $1500+ = 5 year Membership & Tree or Bench with Recognition Plaque
*Champion Dog $500-$1,000= Banner 2 years & 1 year free membership
*Paw Stars $200-499= 1/2 off the first year membership
*Pooch Pals $100-199=1/4 off the first year members
* A Large Permanent Recognition sign with their names listed
Purchase a 1′ x 1 ‘Brick Paver $80 by completing an online order form. Go to
https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/bsmdogpark Any questions please:
Text/call: Rae Luallen, 248-885-0835
2. Be part of our Major Fundraiser: generously giving donations or purchasing banners
($500/$1000) Zelle: debysage@gmail.com It takes you to BSM Dog Park to directly donate.
Or, a CHECK to Cyndi Gottschalk with Dog Park in Item line dropped off to any of the above
shown committee members
3. Donate items for BSMDP to the March Garage/Tag Sale. Sat., March 2, 2024
Tamara & John McCauley, 550 lslamarado Blvd. PG, FL, Text 607-760-0202
4. Purchase AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Classes with Cyndi Gottschalk for
$150 for five classes. 5 Fridays. 10-11 AM. Tiki Hut waiting list for March classes
5. Buy Tickets for our “Woof & Wine” at the Trading Post , Feb. Tues. 20th. 3-5 PM
Sample various wines/pizzas & bid at our Silent Auction, $25 per person.
Only 32 Spots available. Sign up: zelle: debysage@gmail.com it takes you
to BSM Dog Park. Deposit $25 per person to “Woof & Wine” event.
6. Participate in the “Ceremonial Dog Park Opening”, Sat. March 30, 2024 at the Dog
Park site off lslamarado Blvd, 1 :30 PM, Followed by “Dog/People Trot” to Tiki Hut
7. Buy Tickets “Snoots & Snifters” at Cass Cay April 2024 TBA
These amenities are community-owned by the PGI Section 22 Homeowner’s Association
3085 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 (across from marina boat ramp)
Note: Pool is located by The Resorts
Burnt Store Marina is a Gated Community, over 600 acres Located in Charlotte Harbor.
