A familiar sight around Marsh Creek…. Living on coasts and in the swamps of the Southeastern United States, the marsh rabbit resides near water. Somewhat similar in appearance to the Eastern cottontail rabbit, this species…
I hope your calendars are marked and your clocks are set: Tuesday, 11/17/20 at 4:00 pm. Yeah, days are getting shorter, so we’re forced to start the concerts earlier and earlier. This band was recommended…
Due to coastal flooding and new moon high tides, on-beach driving may be limited on all St. Johns County beaches from Friday, November 13, through Sunday, November 15. Beach visitors are encouraged to exercise caution…
By Peter Clayton Northeast Florida has some of the best kayaking destinations in the US, and eleven years ago, the Marsh Creek Kayakers, a men-only group, was formed to explore these sites. We venture as…
A few weeks ago, the Spoonbill Courier published a report alerting MC homeowners to potential savings on their flood insurance policy. This began with a query to the SJC Floodplain office for clarification about an…
Marsh Creek’ers Shay and Peter Fontana describe their extraordinary charitable work in Haiti in this letter of thanks to Flagler Hospital for their assistance. By Shay Fontana The Hope for Haiti Foundation, Inc. began its…
By An Marshal “From France to Florida: Impressions of a 20th Century Artist, Marguerite Castaing” – Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. This will be a Zoom interview (details below) and slide show with St….
By Jeanette Lindenman In late July we received a call from our 27 year old son, Alex, in Minnesota. There was clearly something wrong… “Kendall has cancer!” He began to sob. Kendall, Alex’s wife…
By Linda Oakley At present, there are many Brazilian Pepper Trees in Marsh Creek. They are not Holly trees! Do yourself and your neighbors a favor and eradicate this plant from our environment. Following is…
Editor’s Note: Marsh Creek resident, Gilles Renaud, recently returned from Paris where he visited his 97 year old mother whom he found in surprising good health and spirits. Also surprising in the usually busy French…
Editor’s note: Check your flood insurance policy to ensure you are getting these county discounts. Additionally, by calling you may find your home incorrectly designated in a flood zone, as I just discovered we were,…
Neighbors! On Halloween, meet us at the park at 6pm with your decorated golf carts, cars, bicycles. We will then cruise the neighborhood, handing out candy to kids and treats to dogs! OR…. Wait in…
The following guidelines, shared by Neil Beck, come from the Cleveland Clinic’s website. September 30, 2020 / Infectious Disease Coronavirus Tips: Prevention and Safety For Everyday Life The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is over half-a-year old…
The St. Augustine Farmers’ Market will reopen on Saturday, October 10, resuming its standard hours, 8:30am to 12:30pm on this and future Saturday mornings. In a statement, the Amphitheatre said, “To ensure the health and…
By Lisa McGlynn and Val DAndrea The official name of Fish Island will now be Fish Island Preserve. On Monday night, Sep 28, the St. Augustine City Commission voted to accept this name as it…
The Marsh Creek Womens’ Association (MCWA) Art Show announces its Creative Community Series. By An Marshall On Sunday, October 4th at 4:00 pm, the Marsh Creek Womens’ Association (MCWA) Art Show will host a Zoom…
By Dan Mantini Like many homeowners in Marsh Creek our house backs up to a pond. Several times in the last couple of years I have noticed the shedded skin of a large Florida Moccasin…