Editor’s Note: Apologies to our newcomers for the editor’s mistakes. I believe everyone is now properly identified. Spoonbill Neighbors again rolled out the welcome mat in June and July. Mimi Lalor-Iannuzzi and Peter Clayton tackled the…
By Louise Nelson Spoonbill Neighbors GoGo (Girls Out Goofing Off) First Adventure: Chocolate you say? Truffles you say? Louise was afraid she’d fail. Donna, on the other hand, made sure no remnants of the scrumptious…
Posted in deference to Marty’s many followers and friends. All your good wishes did not get me, The Bespectacled Reader, to Maine. Thank you all the same. On July 26th I received an email informing…
Let’s face it. We were really over that monthly trek to Town Center, right? I mean, justifing that 83 mile expedition for a barbecue chicken? So we’d rationalize. Maybe there was a Mayo Clinic appointment…
From Sharon Mirzai: “Just heard from the band…one tested positive for covid and one having medical issues!! Concert postponed. Please stay tuned!!”
By Mohammed Mirzai Here’s the lineup for July and August concerts: Mark your calendars Thursday July 28th at 6:30 PM: Ray’s Rock and Roll Garage. This is a new band for us; however, one of…
By Marty Round Hi everyone, The Bespectacled Reader is back! Yes, of course, I am still reading a lot, but it has been interspersed with watching Wimbledon of late. One of these days someone other…
By Louise Nelson In June, Spoonbill Neighbors again rolled out the welcome mat for Marsh Creek’s newest arrivals! The greeting team included Meri-Kathryn Peed, Mimi Lalor-Iannuzzi and Peter Clayton. Our newcomers: Tim and Ana Kris…
Members of the Ancient City Auto Club rolled into the Marsh Creek Country Club parking lost Sunday morning for a vintage car display of antique and classic cars from the 1930’s to the early 1990’s….
Hello Marsh Creekers! Summer’s here! Unusually hot and humid days in June, so keep hydrated, find shade, and enjoy! Now here are highlights from June! Happy Hour was held at the home of Donna &…
By Peter Clayton Four of us enjoyed the unparalleled beauty of Silver River in surprisingly pleasant temps with a slight breeze and mostly cloudy conditions. Never have we seen so many wood ducks, none of…
Due to the 101 degree weather forecast, for the safety of our residents and our musicians, Thursday’s Concert in the Park is postponed until next Thursday, June 30.
By Peter Clayton Each month, the St. Augustine Garden Club, founded in 1926 and one of Florida’s oldest, recognizes a“special” gardener with a Garden of the Month Award – Andrea Kohn, who lives on Marshside…
By Louise Nelson This recipe comes from the kitchen of Bob and Gia Arbogast, who graciously gifted Brian and I two plates for dinner. Delicious!! A few shortcuts from the chefs: Use one 28 oz…
Dear Friends and Neighbors of Marsh Creek: The Marsh Creek HOA invites you to a meet County Commissioner Jeremiah Blocker on Tuesday, June 14th at 4 pm at the Marsh Creek Country Club and is open to…
Hello Marsh Creekers! Phew! Welcome to Summer! It’s been quite a year. Spoonbill Neighbors held so many activities, it’s time for a summer siesta! With neighbors heading out to escape the heat, Spoonbill Neighbors will…
The first of America’s patriotic long weekends this year is upon us. That means BBQ, steaks, cheeseburgers, beans, pulled pork and hot dogs if you’re traditional. If you’re a little more health-conscious, grilled fish and…
By Theo Helms Todays paddle from the Vilano boat ramp to the Ancient City gave me a chance to get a few good photos of a Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, an Osprey, and a…
By Mohammed Mirzai Concert in the park: I have good news and bad news: Here’s the good news: The Association is working feverishly to beautify, upgrade, spruce up the park; it’s parking lot, the grounds,…
By Marty Round Hi! It’s your old friend The Bespectacled Reader, and I do mean old! There was such a warm reception to my last column that I thought I’d bring you up to date…