Spoonbill Neighbor activities continue to multiply even though some February events were postponed because of the Omicron surge. As always, being fully vaccinated is a requirement to attend any Spoonbill event. This is for the…
By Theo Helms The moment was on Thursday, 2/24/22…the morning we learned ofRussia’s invasion of Ukraine. Myself and six other Marsh Creek Kayakersleft our hotel in Alachua Florida to kayak the beautiful Santa Fe River…
Irene Merenda captured this brilliant, colorful sunset last evening. She was not alone. Maybe soon, now that she has recuperated from her accident, we hope to see Irene dining out and sharing more restaurant reviews….
A sequence from the evening’s setting sun … and welcome to a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thank you to those Marsh Creek volunteers who came out to clean up Fish Island Preserve last Saturday. The weather was cold but once inside the preserve it became toasty. We appreciate all of our…
By Peter Clayton Six of us enjoyed one of the best days ever on the water – sunshine, blue skies, crisp temps and very light wind – no leaves on the trees enabling us to…
Debbie Adams and Tony T will be playing in the park at 4 pm until 5:30. It will be the first concert of 2022. Hope to see everyone.
By Louise Nelson The Pine Castle developmental learning center in Jacksonville has sent a note of thanks to Marsh Creek residents who purchased luminaries from the center for our community’s successful first-ever Marsh Creek Nights…
By Meri-Kathryn Peed On Wednesday, February 2nd the first of the Spoonbill Neighbors “Out of the Hood” walks was held. Sue Whittle accompanied by Meri-Kathryn Peed enjoyed the beauty of this hidden gem in nearby…
By Peter Clayton Nine of us gathered at Palmetto Leaves County Park at 10:00 wondering about the cool temps, overcast skies and light rain, but this being the MCKer’s, by the time we finished it…
By Louise Nelson Spoonbill Neighbors continues its growth and enjoyment! Some activities in January were postponed due the unexpected Omicron surge. Here are some pictures and event summaries of activities that were held. Also below…
By Peter Clayton Four years ago we paddled the uppermost portion of the With South soon after Hurricanes Irma and Matthew had blown through – it wasn’t a pretty sight, so we delayed returning. Fortunately,…
First, it was notable that opponents of the project were heard first. In football terms, the kicking team was downfield ready to pounce before the ball was in the air. The St. Augustine City Commission…
Many in Marsh Creek fervently support the arts, whether in the form of the Limelight Theatre downtown, or at other venues up in Jacksonville. A new proposal to build a Performing Arts Center on Marsh…
By Peter Clayton Clean water and working sewage systems are utilities we tend to take for granted – a major project is currently underway in Marsh Creek which exemplifies why those services work well here….
By Peter Clayton It’s been a decade since we went upstream on Pellicer, and then we only went to the I-95 bridge – today we paddled 7.7 miles going under the I-95 and US 1…
Ken Wasmer and his camera were up early this morning to capture this beauty.
Editor’s Note: Two days before Christmas, a GMC pickup truck hit and severely injured Irene Merenda while she was crossing the busy Publix Shopping Center parking lot in the Anastasia Plaza. The accident broke her…