Home squatter in Marsh Creek
By Vic and Linda Yerrill We gave this dog crate nameplate to our Beagle, Dusty, as our homecoming gift to him after returning from a quick trip to the UK. However our cat, Millie, had…
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Florida state parks whistleblower fired after exposing Ron DeSantis’s plans
James Gaddis tanked Florida governor’s secretive scheme to build hotels and golf courses over acres of preserved land By Richard Luscombe in Miami – Reprinted courtesy of The Guardian Florida’s department of environmental protection has…
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A close encounter with Marsh Creek deer
They say cats are curious, but what about deer? Well, I came across a pair of them this morning. One, in the photo above and here, was comfortable watching me safely from his/her hidden redoubt…
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Locals Protest DeSantis Park Plans
Brandishing anger early Sunday morning, hundreds of St. Augustine locals descended on St. Augustine’s Anastasia State Park in a sometimes noisy show of strength. Amid honking horns of support, placards pointed a finger at Governor…
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Pushback forces DeSantis to find larger venue for Anastasia Park public meeting
“Due to the overwhelming interest with the 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative, DEP is looking for new venues to accommodate the public. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate. Public input is vital…
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Are You Sure Your House Is Worth That Much?
Reprinted Courtesy of The Atlantic Climate risk is still not being priced into American homeownership. By Zoë Schlanger Updated at 5:02 p.m. on August 22, 2024 August 22, 2024, 1:56 PM ET Across the United…
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HVAC Maintenance (Nerd Alert)
The Most Common Cause for an HVAC Service Call…that you can fix yourself (Nerd Alert) By David Muir Have you ever experienced this? For no apparent reason, your HVAC system goes dead. This happened at…
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Casting Call!
The Marsh Creek Chorale, under the new direction of Donna Henry, invites you to come sing with us! We have a short season (Sept – Dec), we practice once a week locally, and sing for…
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This Week Around Town
Ongoing Daily Events through August 4 “The Hague School: The Second Golden Age of Dutch Painting” at Lightner Museum 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 75 King St., St. Augustine Learn More “First of the Last…
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Germans Combat Climate Change From Their Balconies
Plug-and-play solar panels are popping up in yards and on balcony railings across Germany, driven by bargain prices and looser regulations. (Reprinted courtesy of the New York Times) https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/29/business/germany-solar-panels-climate-change.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-00.MbIB.brA4NzgiIIaZ&smid=wa-share By Melissa Eddy Melissa Eddy visited…
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How to beat the cold water blues
By David Muir There’s nothing worse than getting ready to take a shower and having to wait what seems like an eternity for hot water to come out of the shower head…standing there in your…
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Happy 4th!!
Stan Hill is our featured patriot today. From travels abroad with Nancy, he sent us 2 photos to help mark 248 years of US independence from British rule. (We added a 3rd) In case you…
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Tips on your Pool Pump, and Electric Bill
By David Muir Down the Electricity Rabbit Hole … My most recent internet investigation was prompted by a failing swimming pool pump. After 14 years of relentless service the 1-1/2 horsepower trooper no longer could…
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The Haw Creek Paddle
By Peter Clayton Haw during Spring/Summer is definitely one of our most beautiful paddles. It’s all natural and the trees, especially cypress and live oak, are magnificent. Bud, Chris, Steve M., John S. and I…
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New Florida law reins in HOAs, limits fines
Reprinted Courtesy Axios and Tampa Bay Times Florida has a new law that limits the reasons homeowners’ associations (HOAs) can fine you. Why it matters: Around 45% of homes in Florida are part of an…
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I turned 80 and jumped out of a perfectly good airplane
By Gerry Kurth Along with 5 family members, I recently jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. It’s something I’ve always been curious about but never quite got it together. It’s different and intimidating. But…
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