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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Night of Lights Almost Here
Get your bags and candles ready for Friday’s Sunset Party in Marsh Creek!
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Spoonbill Neighbors Rock in the Holiday Season
Under the peaceful glow of the Lighthouse … … beside the gentle waters of Salt Run …. A rocking holiday party was underway…!!! About 70 Marsh Creek’ers, members of the Spoonbill Neighbors social group, took…
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A resounding NO to Hawkins Island at Marsh Creek’s General Homeowners’ Meeting
Marsh Creek held its 2024 annual homeowners meeting last night at Anastasia Catholic Church. According to Leland management, 170 homeowners attended in person or by proxy. HOA president, John Hutson, conducted an informal straw poll…
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Marsh Creek Night of Lights
Friday, December 13th Sundown (rain date 14th) It’s time again to kick off the Holidays with Marsh Creek’s annual neighborhood Luminary Extravaganza, otherwise known as our Night of Lights. For newcomers, this is the evening…
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59 Reasons to say Happy Thanksgiving, Marsh Creek!
Several weeks ago, the St. Johns County Homeless Coalition delivered 18 Publix bags to help Marsh Creek’s Spoonbill Neighbors to kick off its annual Thanksgiving food drive. Each empty bag was pre-designated for one of…
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Hawkins Island – Really?
As is now apparent from the previous Spoonbill Courier report detailing overwhelming community opposition to the Hawkins Island development, there is greater wonderment why this project was ever launched in the first place. One Marsh…
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Reaction to Hawkins Island Project
UPDATED 11-23-2024 Brian Nelson – Editor The Hawkins Island report, which was published on November 10, is probably one of the most responded-to in Spoonbill Courier history. For those of you who have not read…
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The Julington Creek Paddle
Wednesday’s paddle combined delightful weather, very high water levels, great company and having the water to ourselves – pretty damn special – and, of course, topped off with an excellent lunch at Julington Creek Fish…
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Food Drive Now in “Bag It Yourself” Mode
Due once again to popular response, we have run out of dedicated Publix shopping bags for the 3rd annual Share the Feast food drive on behalf of the Homeless Coalition of St. Johns County, However,…
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Hawkins Island – Is This Something Marsh Creek Wants?
Last week, a pitch to Marsh Creek homeowners offered the prospect of annexing and developing a barren 14-acre ICW island on the backyard of homes along Herons Nest Lane, and building 10-12 new homes, each…
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through November 10 Nao Trinidad Tall Ship Tours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine Learn More “The Gilded Age: Treasures” from the Lightner Museum 9 a.m.-5 p.m….
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