Deed Restrictions Update

As of 11/21/2025 ...

In April of 2025, a hearing was held before a judge challenging the validity of the BSI deed restrictions. This stemmed from the resident refusing to comply with the restrictions. The judge ruled that our deed restrictions had expired in January of 2001.
In June of 2025, we requested a rehearing as the judge ruled using a previous case we believe is faulty. The judge denied the request for a rehearing. This left us with an option to file an appeal, but we had to do so within 30 days. The Board held an emergency meeting and discussed our options. It was agreed that an appeal was our best option, but we would need additional funding.
On July 24, 2025, we filed an appeal with the sixth district court.
On August 11, 14, and 19, 2025, the BSIA President, Past President, and Legal Liaison held meetings by Zoom for BSIA members and non-members. These were interactive information sessions where residents could ask questions. Recordings of those meetings are available below.
The appeal process is expected to take about a year.
We encourage residents to contribute to our fund-raising effort to support the preservation of our deed restrictions. Please make your check out to Burnt Store Isles Association. Write Legal Fund in the comment field. Send your check to: Burnt Store Isles Association, P.O. Box 510956, Punta Gorda FL 33951-0956.
(Updated 10/28/2025) Thus far, we have raised $42,670 toward our goal of raising $75,000. Thank you!
(Added 11/21/2025) We achieved a milestone this week. Our initial argument was filed in the Sixth District Court of Appeals. The case, BURNT STORE ISLES ASSOCIATION, INC. v. STANLEY A. MUNSON and DIANNE MARIE MUNSON, may be found HERE. Once on this page, scroll down until you see "Brief / Initial Brief", then click on "view" to the far right. We encourage our members to read the brief which was made possible by donations to our legal fund.

ZOOM MEETINGS

See details below.

The BSIA Board held a Q&A session on legal matters regarding the case with attorney Edward Wotitzky of The Wotitzky Law Firm on October 31, 2025.

Mr. Wotitzky represents BSIA on legal matters.

The recording of this meeting is available as follows:

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/57dwOQTGALxkAMHdi7RgHQOakACeJsuFPJseULlv2ExAmp8OLCGL2gtJpL8djuM6.jnl63OajnyCS0gPg

Passcode: dPL=+LT5

Posted 11/10/2025

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As part of the BSIA Board's ongoing effort to provide transparency and address questions regarding the deed restriction fundraising campaign, the Burnt Store Isles Association Board hosted three informational Zoom meetings. These sessions shared background information, walked through key documents, and answered questions raised by attendees.

Zoom Meetings

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM Exclusive to BSIA Members
The recording of this meeting is available as follows:
- Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/EQ57jDILfRx7vuHyJQ-5psKhHd2it_q0xAn2wfWpcrhYW22Ci-xfNrSRgwvKdQiQ.oC50pmhgAQKut_PI
- Passcode: 412H##!0
- Duration: 01:21:25
Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM Open to all BSIA Members and all BSI Residents
Unfortunately the recording of this meeting is not available due to a technology glitch.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM Open to all BSIA Members and all BSI Residents
The recording of this meeting is available as follows:
- Link:
  https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/CIOqFkDmvwpxT4TV6FNkXNjAmmqdshJFFRVcJBGvRWHNd_Sn2iIwzlBgMw4GxM0S.Fteywpb774uaGlWh
- Passcode: aTc05c@u
- Duration: 00:52:42

Document reviewed: Burnt Store Isles Deed Restriction History v2025-08-06. This document may be found in the "2025 section" below.

Page 1 outlines the historic flow and key dates relevant to our deed restrictions.
Page 2 includes additional factual information.

Updated 08/20/2025

WELCOME TO THE DEED RESTRICTIONS UPDATE PAGE

We hope that you find this material informational. Please check back here for NEW INFORMATION.

As of 11/21/2025 ...

ZOOM MEETINGS

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2025

WELCOME TO THE DEED RESTRICTIONS UPDATE PAGE

We hope that you find this material informational. Please check back here for NEW INFORMATION.

As of 11/21/2025 ...

ZOOM MEETINGS

See details below.

2025

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