Lake Asbury Ladies Club April 2025 By Cheryl Petrucci
The 282 Branscomb Road, Lake Asbury, FL 32043
As spring settles in, we can hope that cold and flu season will soon be behind us!
The Lake Asbury Ladies Club kicked off the season with a wonderful Spaghetti Dinner on February 15th. It was a delicious evening filled with spaghetti, meatballs, salad, homemade bread donated by a local resident, and of course, dessert. It was such a joy to connect with neighbors over a great meal! A big thank you to everyone who attended, and special thanks to those who contributed to our donation bin. Your support allows us to continue offering free events for our community.
We have some exciting upcoming events, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us for the fun!
● Bunco Night – April 3rd at 6:15 PM at the Community Center. Only $5 to play, with cash prizes awarded!
● Earth Day – April 26th at 9:00 AM. Meet at the Community Center to help keep our
neighborhood clean. If you can’t make it, we encourage you to tidy up around your
property and curb area.
● Pie Day – May 17th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Free to the
community, so come enjoy some sweet treats!
Ladies Club Monthly Meetings
When: First Tuesday of every month at 10 AM
Where: Lake Asbury Community Center
Details: Looking to meet new friends and make a difference in our community? Join us for coffee, conversation, and planning our next big events. Everyone is welcome—new faces always brighten our day!
We’d love to see you at any (or all!) of these events. Enjoy the rest of the spring
season as we look forward to the warmer days of summer!
The 282 Branscomb Road, Lake Asbury, FL 32043
As spring settles in, we can hope that cold and flu season will soon be behind us!
The Lake Asbury Ladies Club kicked off the season with a wonderful Spaghetti Dinner on February 15th. It was a delicious evening filled with spaghetti, meatballs, salad, homemade bread donated by a local resident, and of course, dessert. It was such a joy to connect with neighbors over a great meal! A big thank you to everyone who attended, and special thanks to those who contributed to our donation bin. Your support allows us to continue offering free events for our community.
We have some exciting upcoming events, so be sure to mark your calendars and join us for the fun!
● Bunco Night – April 3rd at 6:15 PM at the Community Center. Only $5 to play, with cash prizes awarded!
● Earth Day – April 26th at 9:00 AM. Meet at the Community Center to help keep our
neighborhood clean. If you can’t make it, we encourage you to tidy up around your
property and curb area.
● Pie Day – May 17th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Community Center. Free to the
community, so come enjoy some sweet treats!
Ladies Club Monthly Meetings
When: First Tuesday of every month at 10 AM
Where: Lake Asbury Community Center
Details: Looking to meet new friends and make a difference in our community? Join us for coffee, conversation, and planning our next big events. Everyone is welcome—new faces always brighten our day!
We’d love to see you at any (or all!) of these events. Enjoy the rest of the spring
season as we look forward to the warmer days of summer!
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LAKE ASBURY LAKE LOT ASSOC
As you already know keys are being sent to lake owners that have sent in your Dues, thank you. The locks will be changed this month date was sent to you with application, please read over all information. We are looking for lake residents that would like to serve on our board. Please when you receive your ballot fill out and return, the board needs new bodies, new suggestions from lake lot owners that care about our beautiful private lakes, please think about it. Reminder please do not misuse your key privileges, the lake rules are to protect each of us living on the lake, we have the membership $100.00 for key and $50.00 for non key this is necessary for each of us living on lake because of our liability insurance, maintenance of gates, locks, boat ramps. Have a great summer stay safe just enjoy living on our beautiful lakes. Thank you LOLLA BOARD 
Lake Asbury Neighborhood Watch Recent Crimes in Lake Asbury During Last Month Reported on the CCSO Community Crime Map Unknown Date in February – Someone vandalized the battery box on the Lake Asbury Dr. Entrance Sign by ripping open the lid of the box and proceeding to cut the wires to the battery and stealing the battery. 2/28/2025 – An assault occurred at 28XX Henley Rd about 9:00 PM. 3/13/2025 – Fraud/Forgery was reported at 2XX Lake Asbury Dr. ------------------------------------------ Please watch out for crime in the area and if you have been a victim of a crime, please report it immediately to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office at the non-emergency number (904-264-6512) or 911 if crime is in progress or an emergency exists. Pay careful attention to details of the situation so you can relate accurate descriptions of vehicles and individuals involved to the Sheriff’s Office to help them solve the crime. Also report any scams that you have been a victim of to CCSO to help protect your neighbors. Paul Pierce, Neighborhood Watch Cell Ph.: (904)-210-1868 E-mail: pepierc@aol.com
LAMSBD NEWS Lake Asbury Lake Lot Owners, Monitoring of all lakes and shorelines for invasive and nuisance vegetation continues on a bimonthly basis. Mechanical extraction and chemical treatment of invasive vegetation along the shorelines of Lake Asbury and South Lake Asbury continues on an as-needed basis. The multifaceted approach to weed management (hungry carp, mechanical removal, targeted chemical treatments, as well as mother nature's cooler temperatures) is showing positive results. Nuisance and/or invasive aquatic plants to look for: water hyacinth and duck weed - these plants float along the surface and can be easily lifted out of the water by hand, net, or rake hydrilla - this plant grows from the lake bottom in long shafts, until it reaches the surface; using a lake rake along your shoreline or dock is an effective way to pull these weeds out of the water The board would like to remind all boaters about the importance of preventing the introduction of invasive and nuisance vegetation into our lakes. This is as easy as making sure that after a boat (and its trailer) has been in another body of water (ie: St Johns River, Black Creek, etc.), both are rinsed with clean water BEFORE the boat and trailer are put back into one of our lakes. The board is pursuing Federal/FEMA grant fund sources to help offset the cost of the dams. LA MSBD board of trustees meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Community Center. All meetings are open to the public. Did you know that you can sign up to receive alerts from MSBD? Visit lamsbd.com for more information. Bear(s) spotted in Lake Asbury
Properties on Arthur Moore near Johns Street, have recently spotted a bear in their yards. Bears have been spotted in the South Lake area over the past year or so The presence of bears is not necessarily a problem or a threat to your safety. But it is important to remember that bears are wild animals and deserve respect. If you are not careful, you could break the law and risk both your own safety and the bear's. It is illegal to intentionally place food out to attract bears and cause conflicts. Anything that attracts dogs, cats or raccoons will also attract bears! If a Bear Comes into Your Yard make sure that: you are in a safe area, and the bear has a clear escape route, then SCARE THAT BEAR! You want to let the bear know it is not welcome in your yard, so from a safe location, scare it away by yelling, banging pots and pans, using an air horn, or anything else that makes a lot of noise. If you see or suspect that someone is feeding or attracting bears, please call FWC on the Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922 - or contact FWC on-line. 
Alligator – Nuisance:
Call 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286) Staying Safe: How to Report Nuisance Alligators in Our Neighborhood Living in our beautiful neighborhood means sharing our surroundings with various wildlife, including alligators. While these creatures are a natural part of our environment, there are times when they may become a concern, particularly if they appear in areas where people and pets frequent. In such cases, it's important to know how to handle the situation safely and responsibly. What Is a Nuisance Alligator? A nuisance alligator is typically defined as one that is at least four feet in length and poses a threat to people, pets, or property. This could include an alligator that is showing aggressive behavior, approaching humans, or lingering in residential areas, such as backyards, community pools, or near playgrounds. Why It's Important to Report While alligators are generally not a threat if left alone, a nuisance alligator can pose significant risks. Reporting these sightings helps protect our community and ensures that the alligator is handled in a manner that is safe for both residents and the animal. How to Report a Nuisance Alligator: If you encounter an alligator that you believe may be a nuisance, please follow these steps: Do Not Approach: Keep a safe distance. Do not attempt to feed, harass, or interact with the alligator in any way. Contact Authorities: Report the sighting directly to the appropriate wildlife management agency. In our area, you can report a nuisance alligator by calling 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392- 4286). Important: You must have seen the alligator yourself to make the report. The wildlife authorities will not accept information from anyone who did not personally witness the gator. Granting Access: Be aware that if a trapper is dispatched, they will require your permission to enter your property to safely capture the alligator. Ensuring they have access is crucial to resolving the situation effectively. Stay Safe and Informed By staying vigilant and reporting nuisance alligators, we can help ensure our neighborhood remains safe for everyone. Remember, safety is a shared responsibility, and your prompt action can make a big difference. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe! 
Nutria
Nutria have been spotted in the North and South Lakes. The concern is that they will cause damage to our dams. So, the Florida Fish and Wild Life Conservation Commission (FWC) have been contacted to deal with disposal of these invasive rodents. I found this interesting information about these little critters. Nutria (Myocastor coypus) aren't really rats, but this South American wetland-dwelling rodent certainly looks like a rat with its long reddish teeth, twitchy whiskers and round tail with little hair on it, although it's actually more closely related to a porcupine or a capybara. Some of them can grow up to 2.5 feet long — not counting the foot-long tail — and weigh in at a husky 20 pounds. Nutria can be rather social animals and sometimes live in large colonies, reproducing prolifically. Females have two or three litters every year, each consisting of five to seven young. These animals mature quickly and remain with their mothers for only a month or two. In some areas, booming nutria populations have become troublesome. What do they do with all that raw rodent power? Well, in some places they destroy wetlands and crops, cause soil erosion with their burrows, damage human-engineered flood control systems and spread disease. FWC has declared a year round open season on Nutria, similar to the open season on opossums, raccoons and coyotes. With that in mind, and to ensure the integrity of our dams, our goal is to reduce/eliminate the population in Lake Asbury. Lake Asbury ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM - MAIL TO
282 Branscomb Rd; Green Cove Sprgs, FL 32043 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------—————————————- LAKE ASBURY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION 282 Branscomb Road – Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Annual Membership dues for 2020 - $25.00 Name:__________________________________________________________ Address: _________________ ______________________________________ (If you do not reside in Lake Asbury – please show address of property you own.) |
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