NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season,…
By Brian Nelson Chief Warrant Officer (RET) Stephen Lawrence, and Marsh Creek resident, is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest military honor. Lawrence has put almost 50 years behind that…
By Ron Estes “I carried the Regimental colors that day in the flag detail. I was a sergeant, a squad leader (three stripes). It was a stirring day.” Ron Estes later served 25 years as…
By Luba Estes Thursday I thought that I would let you know a semi amusing reason why I’m writing to you. I nearly telephoned you for help around 8pm last night. Reason: Ron had an…
By Peter Clayton Our two days on the Santa Fe were superb – the weather cooperated, we found a new breakfast and dinner place, and paddled a new section of the river. Our motel managed…
By Sharon Mirzai Aren’t we lucky to live in a community so generously blessed with such an abundance of diverse wildlife? Especially notable are the variety of birds that keep us entertained and mesmerized. As I…
By Rickie Rubenstein WOOF! WAG! WOOF! WAG! Hello again! I have to tell you what a great time I had at the recent Concert in the Park! Kudos to humans Sharon and Mohammed Mirzai, for…
By Brenda Fenech-Soler When our 1973 MGB “Purdey” first took up occupancy in our garage, we noticed a slight smell of petrol (gasoline), which was more than a little concerning. After some research, Ian learned…
By Val D’Andrea and Lisa McGlynn Proposed Gate Car Wash at the Entrance to Fish Island Preserve Have you been wondering what’s been happening with the car wash that Gate Petroleum wants to build at…
Photos courtesy of John Martin and Nina Lafleur, from their Marshside Drive “sanctuary” this morning.
By Peter Clayton Eight of us enjoyed a memorable paddle on one of Florida’s best rivers – six manatees, countless anhingas, several pairs of wood ducks and a lone duckling, a few smallish gators and…
Mirzai Productions is back with new additions to its Marsh Creek Concerts in the Park lineup: Thursday May 20th, 5 to 7 pm: Stasia June 10th, 5 to 7 pm: The Haszards Both bands have…
By Rickie Rubenstein WOOF! WOOF! WAG! WAG! Hi everyone! I have a new friend! And is she a sweetie! She just moved to Marsh Creek, after rescuing Peggy Gachet and Tom Rau! What a smart…
St. Johns Golf Club Patriots Golf Day Fundraiser for Families of Fallen and Disabled Military The St. Johns Golf Club is hosting Patriots Golf Day fundraiser lessons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday,…
By Peggy Gachet Ever considered adopting a new pet? Many people did during the Pandemic and have now experienced a new found bond they never thought was possible. We are on our 6th rescue and…
By Marty Round A few months ago I wrote an article about downsizing. Some of you may remember it and felt a bit guilty. At that time I admitted being unable to tackle my enormous…
From Robbie Baker @ 3:27pm Thursday “Resting and trying to sleep. Sleep does not come easily though. There is talk of going home this weekend but only if strong enough. Fortunately for him, 30 plus…
Tucked neatly, and safely, behind the bushes fronting Tom and Carmen O’Brien’s home on Fiddlers Point Drive this week were at first one, two, then three, and as of this morning, four young duck eggs….
Bill’s bride, Robbie, sent an update to the Spoonbill at 6:49pm this evening: “Triple bypass. Bill was just been moved to a private IC room. He is behaving himself. Pain meds (lots) given to help…