A Stall for the Gate Car Wash
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…
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“Deer Me …”
Photos courtesy of John Martin and Nina Lafleur, from their Marshside Drive “sanctuary” this morning.
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Paddling the Silver River
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…
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Concert in the Park Thursday
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…
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Dear Daphne #10
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…
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St. Johns Golf Club Patriots Golf Day
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,…
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Pet Adoptions
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…
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A Lament for Lost Books and Cars
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…
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Bill Baker Continues to Progress
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…
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New Marsh Creek Neighbors Coming
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….
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Bill Baker is Recovering
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…
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Keep Calm and Restore an MGB
1973 MGB Partial Restoration Project – Part 4 By Brenda Fenech-Soler After three installments of our 1973 MGB partial resto story, I thought I should offer an apology of sorts to any serious car enthusiasts…
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Bill Baker UPDATE
Out of Open Heart Surgery, Responding As of 12:43 Monday afternoon, from Bill’s wife, Robbie: “Talked to the nurses. Bill is behaving. He acknowledged their questions with feel (fingers and toes) and blinks. They’re putting…
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DEAR DAPHNE #9
By Rickie Rubenstein WOOF! WAG! WOOF! WAG! Thanks to everyone who commented on my last column! I’m so glad you’re as happy as I am to be back!! Now, I need your help! Write me!! …
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This Morning’s Two-fer
Try the slider … Someone suggested buying a lotto ticket after this morning’s two-fer. One side of the island, a full moon setting. Then on the other, a great sunrise. Use the slider to reveal…
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The Changing Face of Marsh Creek
By Peggy Gachet Our community has undergone a major shift in demographics over the past two years. So many people who purchased lots or homes in Marsh Creek at the very beginning of development were…
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Kayaking The Big Bend
By Peter Clayton Once again the weather gods smiled on the eight MCK’s who paddled two sections of what in my estimation is the best river we’ve been on – the Aucilla. Our base motel…
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1973 MGB Partial Restoration – Part 3
By Brenda Fenech-Soler Restoration work on a vintage car is like peeling an onion; after you get started, you find there are many layers! Frequently, after you start a project, you have to put it…
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