Burnt Store Marina, Burnt Store Lakes, Burnt Store Meadows, Burnt Store Village, Burnt Store Colony, and Burnt Store Isles

The Burnt Store area is comprised of several communities, and is just south of Punta Gorda, FL.  Burnt Store Marina, Burnt Store Lakes, Burnt Store Meadows, Burnt Store Village, Burnt Store Colony, and Burnt Store Isles are deed-restricted communities offering secluded, upscale living with numerous recreational activities.  A local legend says that Burnt Store got its name when the Caloosa Indians became angry and set fire to the trading post.  The Burnt Store road follows the Charlotte Harbor Shoreline between Cape Coral and Punta Gorda. The Burnt Store communities hug the west side of North Burnt Store Road, sharing the road with the protected Charlotte Harbor Aquatic and State Buffer Preserves.  Whether you love the water, the gently swaying palms, or the secluded gated lifestyle, there is something for you to love in Burnt Store.  Choose the waterfront views and canals of Burnt Store Isles, the park-like greenery and lakeside homes of Burnt Store Meadows or Burnt Store Lakes, or the prestigious villas and townhomes of Burnt Store Marina, or settle in the homespun, cozy neighborhoods of Burnt Store Village and Burnt Store Colony. 

The Burnt Store communities are located near Punta Gorda, an historic, unique town with streets of cobblestone and gas lamps, and all the modern conveniences  You can shop in Fisherman’s Village, visit the marina for a wide variety of specialty stores and restaurants, head for the Punta Gorda visual arts center, or use a state-of-the-art medical facility.  You are always close to fine fishing in the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor, Sanibel Island, Venice Beach and Cabbage Key.

Burnt Store Marina is the only gated community in the Burnt Store area.  It features the largest, deep water marina on the southwestern Gulf coast, with 525 wet boat slips, some with up to 100 feet capacity.  With over 200 dry dock positions, outside store, a fueling dock and a ship store, this is a boater’s dream.  Fish for trout, pompano, tarpon and redfish or relax in a graceful sail boat.  Sail Magazine ranked this area as one of the top ten places to sail.  The basin is only ten miles to the Gulf of Mexico, and Charlotte Harbor is the second-largest estuary in Florida, encompassing 270 square miles.  And there are plenty of other things to do! How about the 27-hole golf course and pro shop, the fine restaurants, community center, gourmet delicatessen, tennis courts, fitness center, walking paths, and a breathtaking view of the sunset over Charlotte Harbor!  You can choose from estate homes, condos, villas and town homes.  Only forty minutes from the Fort Myers airport, your Burnt Store Marina dream home features beautiful landscaping, spectacular views, a guardhouse with manned security, and all the charm of an old Floridian port. Burnt Store Marina is a true gem!

Burnt Store Lakes is snuggled into an idyllic Floridian country setting, dotted with lakes, palms and lush greenbelts.  With custom homes and carriage condominiums, this community is a unique neighborhood.  It is only two minutes from the Burnt Store Marina golf course and only a short drive from Punta Gorda and Fort Myers.  The community features a private boat ramp with direct access to Charlotte Harbor, miles of sidewalks for biking, running and walking, access to world-class fishing, and best of all, lake front views and gorgeous vistas.  There is plenty of room to spread your wings here!

Burnt Store Meadows is just six miles south of Punta Gorda and what a great place to live!  Imagine city living in a relaxed environment with plenty of green area in which to hike, and lovely lakes near every home.  You don’t have to give up convenience to get the peace and quiet.  This family friendly community is near to medical facilities, shopping, and restaurants and only thirty minutes from the Florida International Airport.  Punta Gorda, FL is ranked as the second best place to live in the United States.  Own a single-family home in this community, and enjoy the bountiful fishing piers of Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River.  Put your feet up on your lanai and start your new life today!

Burnt Store Isles is your ‘dream come true’!  This exclusive waterfront, golf community features nearly 1000 canal-front and 400 golf course homes with a country club, boat club, and even a computer club. Minutes from Punta Gorda, this area is perfect for bird-watchers, sporting egrets, ibis, osprey and wood storks.  Bring your sailboat and your golf clubs - an 18-hole championship course awaits you.  Swim in the community pool and play on your own tennis courts.  Choose from villas, condos or building lots, or cozy up in a three-bedroom waterfront home right along the canal. 

Let’s not forget Burnt Store Village with a greenbelt behind every home and Burnt Store Colony offering all the benefits of the Punta Gorda area, in a more affordable setting. Burnt Store Colony is a resident owned, very active, 55 plus manufactured home community that has a full schedule of social activities throughout the year including bingo, arts and crafts, pot luck dinners, tennis, swimming, and shuffleboard.

Nearly all of the Burnt Store communities are deed restricted communities with city water and sewers, paved streets, power, cable, and telephone service. If you want to find out more about the Burnt Store communities, contact us.