Author: Brian Nelson
Marsh Creek Kayakers – Haw Creek 11-18-2020
By Brian Nelson It was embarrassing, humiliating, and discouraging every time my butt crashed onto the seat. But there was just no other way to do it. It required knees of an adolescent gymnast. To…
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Get a Phone Call from Santa!
Phone Calls from Santa 2020 St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting Phone Calls from Santa this holiday season for children eight years old or younger. Santa will make his phone calls between 6…
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The Marsh Rabbit
A familiar sight around Marsh Creek…. Living on coasts and in the swamps of the Southeastern United States, the marsh rabbit resides near water. Somewhat similar in appearance to the Eastern cottontail rabbit, this species…
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On-Beach Driving Potentially Impacted Due to High Tides through the Weekend
Due to coastal flooding and new moon high tides, on-beach driving may be limited on all St. Johns County beaches from Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15. Beach visitors are encouraged to exercise caution…
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In Honor of Those Who Served and Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice
This video was recorded at the Omaha Beach Cemetery in September 2019 when WW2 veteran Sgt. George Wrightmier was given the honor of folding and receiving the American Flag at sunset. Click the link below….
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2020 Night of Lights Celebration
This appeal from Home Again St. Johns is reprinted as a public service. Our 5th year of Celebrating the Nights of Lights on Saturday, December 5th from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m. at the Lightner Museum…
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Flood Insurance Rebates
A few weeks ago, the Spoonbill Courier published a report alerting MC homeowners to potential savings on their flood insurance policy. This began with a query to the SJC Floodplain office for clarification about an…
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“Will you …?”
Getting up early to see the sunrise is a sign of a commitment to the day, right? (Who am I kidding? Right now, with the sun peeking up at 7:33 am, unless you rise at…
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Are You Paying Too Much for Flood Insurance?
Editor’s note: Check your flood insurance policy to ensure you are getting these county discounts. Additionally, by calling you may find your home incorrectly designated in a flood zone, as I just discovered we were,…
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Early Voting Oct 19-31
October 19th thru October 31stIncludes 2 Saturdays (Oct. 24 & 31) and 1 Sunday (Oct. 25) 8 AM to 6 PM at all locations REMINDER:When voting in person you are required to provide current and…
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Coronavirus Tips: Prevention and Safety For Everyday Life
The following guidelines, shared by Neil Beck, come from the Cleveland Clinic’s website. September 30, 2020 / Infectious Disease Coronavirus Tips: Prevention and Safety For Everyday Life The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is over half-a-year old…
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Saturday Market to Reopen @ The AMP
The St. Augustine Farmers’ Market will reopen on Saturday, October 10, resuming its standard hours, 8:30am to 12:30pm on this and future Saturday mornings. In a statement, the Amphitheatre said, “To ensure the health and…
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The Complete Guide to Vote-by-Mail.
With the Florida primaries in the rear view mirror, we enter the home stretch to the November 3rd General Election. This year, there is heightened interest in Vote-by-Mail because of the risk the covid-19 pandemic…
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A Train to Bergen and a Ship
By Brian Nelson The Train The second leg of Tracing the Vikings, still part of our “Oslo Extension”, took us by train out of the capital through Norway’s picturesque forested interior, winding up in the…
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“Thar she blew”!
Quite a weekend, weather wise! Not sure if it met the technical definition, but it sure seemed like a good ole’ “nor’easter”. A couple of homeowners send in their photos – thank you! The editor…
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The Marsh Experiencing High Tidal Levels
The Marsh The Morning The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of very high tides and potential flooding throughout the weekend. “Tidal levels along the Atlantic Coast will reach 1.5 to 2.5 feet above MHHW (above…
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