Category: Marsh Creek Community
KAYAKING OPPORTUNITIES
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…
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Flood Insurance Rebates
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…
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Hope for Haiti
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…
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MCWA Art Show Creativity Community Series presents …
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….
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Calling all Knitters / Crocheters!!!
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…
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Dangerous Brazilian Red Pepper Trees
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…
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Almost Alone in Paris
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…
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Are You Paying Too Much for Flood Insurance?
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,…
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Halloween Car Cruise?
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…
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Coronavirus Tips: Prevention and Safety For Everyday Life
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…
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Saturday Market to Reopen @ The AMP
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…
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Fish Island Preserve – and a Car Wash
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…
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MCWA Update – Women Artists of St. Augustine during the Roaring ’20’s.
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…
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Snake Madness
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…
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“Thar she blew”!
Quite a weekend, weather wise! Not sure if it met the technical definition, but it sure seemed like a good ole’ “nor’easter”. A couple of homeowners send in their photos – thank you! The editor…
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The Marsh Experiencing High Tidal Levels
The Marsh The Morning The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of very high tides and potential flooding throughout the weekend. “Tidal levels along the Atlantic Coast will reach 1.5 to 2.5 feet above MHHW (above…
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Some Local SJC Candidates Explain Why They Are Running
By Brian Nelson Paula Skinner is Marsh Creek’s representative on the St. Johns County Civic Roundtable. She asked the Spoonbill Courier to publicize this interesting civic initiative that offers St. Johns County residents the chance…
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