The Ocklawaha Paddle
By Peter Clayton The kayaking gods blessed us Wednesday (Feb 26) with excellent weather, water as clear as we’ve seen on the Ock, an amazing variety and number of birds, turtles and gators, and great…
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Marian Washington – Our Marsh Creek Neighbor
To close out Black History Month we focus on one of our quiet, unassuming neighbors, who is also one of the pioneers of basketball: Marian Washington. Editor’s Note: Thanks to Theo Helms for bringing Marian,…
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Kayaking Moultrie Creek
By Peter Clayton Conditions were perfect on the morning of Feb 12th – bright sky, nice temps, slight breeze from the SW and high tide as we launched. While prepped our boats to set off…
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Lincolnville Mural
St. Augustine artist Nancy Christensen unveiled a new mural this month on the side of the Corner Market building in St. Augustine’s historic Lincolnville to honor the neighborhood’s history and connections to the Civil Rights Movement….
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The Deep Creek Paddle
By Peter Clayton Once again Deep Creek provided a delightful experience for our paddlers aided by perfect weather. The positives began with the short entrance to the ramp from SR 207 which had been filled…
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Gala for a Cause
St. Anastasia Catholic Church is staging a festive gala to raise funds for the St. Enda Formation Center and Celebration Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Located at 5205 AIA in St. Augustine, Celebration Hall…
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Another Top Rank for St. Augustine
This Charming Florida City Was Just Named the Most Welcoming in the U.S.— and It Has Pristine White-sand Beaches, Quaint Cobble Streets, and Impeccable Weather Originally published in Travel and Leisure Booking.com named St. Augustine,…
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through January 26 31st Annual Nights of Lights Last Week! Free Admission. Downtown St. Augustine Learn More Ways to View the Nights of Lights Nightly Tours Downtown St. Augustine…
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Pub’s iconic double-decker bus finds a new home
The big old red bus that marked an iconic British pub near St. Augustine has a new home. The 26-foot-long double-decker bus appeared destinated for the scrapyard after the Kings Head British Pub on U.S….
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Tuesday’s Full Moonrise
Sometimes you get lucky. I was running an errand in the early evening when I spotted a giant bright ball in the sky. Bypassing my destination I detoured down to the Pier to capture a…
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Explore Centuries of Black History on Florida’s Historic Coast
Immersive tours & informative lectures tell the story of African Americans in St. Augustine, Florida. From founding settlers to America’s first community of freed slaves to the Civil Rights Movement, African Americans have played a…
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How to calm your mind with breathing, according to science
How to calm your mind with breathing, according to science Breathwork practices and slowing our breath can alleviate stress and improve mood. By Richard Sima / Washington Post Take a deep breath. Now exhale and…
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Welcome to 2025, Marsh Creek!
Well, we made it to another year! We withstood the threat of an offshore island development that would have disrupted life for many in Marsh Creek. And we also seem to have dampened enthusiasm for…
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JANUARY SPOONBILL NEIGHBORS NEWSLETTER
JANUARY SPOONBILL NEIGHBORSNEWSLETTER WELCOME NEW SPOONBILL NEIGHBORS! Sherrie and Ralph ChurchillAnne MillerMats and Eliza Anders SPOONBILL EVENTS: Group members will be receiving invites for the events from the group leaders. You will be ableto RSVP…
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Happy Holidays!
The editorial team at the Spoonbill Courier wishes you a Happy Holiday season!
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The Silver Springs / Juniper Creek Paddles
By Peter Clayton This outing was like a three act play with each day being quite different from the others – certainly the paddles were. Six of us braved forecasts of rain and cold and…
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Night of Lights 2024 Wrap
Unlike last year soggy, rainy evening, Night of Lights 2024 had perfect weather, kicked off at 5:27pm by a spectacular sunset. Temperatures remained in the mid-60’s, the sky was clear, the winds were light, and…
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Night of Lights Tonight!
Tonight at sundown we light up Marsh Creek! Place your candles on the curbs and let them shine!! Send photos of your street to: Spoonbill@Mindspring.com Tomorrow, we’ll do a round-up of what it all looked…
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