Shared Courtesy of the Wall Street Journal May 24, 2023 Editor’s Note: If you’re a homeowner and selling, this is encouraging news, reflecting the solid prices we’ve seen in our community. But, it’s wise to…
Luba Estes, (shall we say it?) the “better half” of the Ron-and-Luba Estes Marsh Creek Mighty Duo, celebrated her 92nd birthday Saturday. The diminutive Russian Cossack has led a storied life, from a childhood marked…
By Peter Clayton Even with good research, you’re never quite sure about a new paddle until you’ve done it – the four of us who did Goodby’s Creek this week would all return. Goodby’s is…
Milkweeds (Asclepias spp.) are the required host plants for caterpillars of the monarch butterfly and thus play a critical role in the monarch’s life cycle. The loss of milkweed plants in the monarch’s spring and…
By Peter Clayton Last week’s paddle proved to be a big success in many respects – we’ll be re-visiting the Tomoka soon. Eleven of us headed south taking about 45 minutes to reach our put-in…
Here is a sight … what Penny and Dave Jones woke up to Saturday morning. A big, robust bald eagle, lording over the lake behind their home. At that hour, as it is most days,…
By Irene Merenda Osteria Rustica, 4750 E. Moody Blvd #108, Bunnell, FL 32110. Tel: 877-585-1085 Open Tue-Sat 5:00-10:00 Our friends, Roger and Nina, knew of this little Italian Restaurant in Bunnell, and asked us to…
By Peter Clayton Ten years ago we launched into Durbin down a dirt bank not sure if we’d stay upright when we hit the water and the wind was such that the traffic noise was…
Editor’s Note: Ned Skinner is an experienced outdoors man, and a member of the Marsh Creek Kayakers. Last October, near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, he and a friend were in the right place at the right…
Ideal weather, delicious appetizers, generous libations, pleasant music, and a spring sunset made this Spoonbill Neighbors’ Happy Hour a thoroughly enjoyable Friday evening. For 5 hours, discussions ranged from fruit trees, ducks and deer… to…
By Louise Nelson Thanks to the generosity of Marsh Creek residents, 40+ bags of canned ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables and fruit, dry foods, cereals, peanut butter and jelly, cake mixes, juices, and chocolate Easter bunnies…
By Louise Nelson Because April 1st falls on a Saturday, we are moving up our collection deadline and delivery of the food we have been collecting in the Easter Share food drive for for the…
By Peter Clayton We were in the water by 9:20 and out by 11:40 – never did we see the sun – so much for “partly cloudy”! It was in the high 40s when we…
By Meri-Kathryn Peed Reposted from MARCH 17, 2016 DREW NICKELL (author’s note- this was originally posted a year ago on my facebook page, so in light of today being St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I would…
The 23rd Annual Marsh Creek Art & Craft Show is April 12-13, 2023. Any Marsh Creek Club Member and Marsh Creek Resident (including High School students) can participate with up to 2 pieces of original art…
By Peter Clayton These write-ups were always secondary to the photos and Stan’s latest just emphasize that – soon National Geographic will want to join to see them. We had excellent weather although the wind…
Garden Club of St Augustine 3440 Old Moultrie RD St Aug 32086 FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON MARCH 24, 2023 AT NOON – Cost: $30 FASHIONS BY: Sponsored by the…
What Are Spoonbill Neighbors Up To? MARCH CALENDAR · March 1st (Wednesday) * Mahjong 1-3pm every Wednesday For more information contact Donna Delzingaro: donna.delzingaro@gmail.com · March…
By Louise Nelson Spoonbill Neighbors “Spring Share the Feast” is in full swing for Easter! The Red Bags have arrived and are available for pick up now in the wood box at Louise Nelson’s home…
It’s truly breathtaking the variety of wonderful species that call Marsh Creek “HOME”. On Saturday mornings out around the club, you can never predict what you’ll find. Regardless, nature always seems to serve up its…