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Share the Lake, Respect the Wake
As we enjoy our lakes in Lake Asbury and all the recreation that they offer, we’d like to share a friendly reminder about being courteous to your neighbors and their shorelines.
A few jet ski operators have been traveling at higher speeds near the shore, creating wakes that can reach properties and cause damage to bulkheads. While most of our lake users are considerate of their neighbors, even an occasional large wake can have significant impact on bulkheads, boat houses and docks.
Please remember to slow down and minimize your wake when operating close to shorelines and private properties. Our lakes have fingers that are designated as no-wake zones and we ask everyone to be especially mindful of those areas.
We also want everyone to be aware that when damage can be documented and traced to a particular vessel or operator, the responsible party may be held liable for the cost of repairs.
This is simply a reminder for all of us to share our lakes responsibly and respectfully. A little courtesy goes a long way toward protecting property and keeping our lakes enjoyable for everyone.
Thank you for helping keep Lake Asbury safe, respectful and fun for all!
Your Lakelot Owners Board of Directors
Bill Schoenberger, Tricia Smith, Mark Wantage, Bill Futch, Kay Manly, Mike Bunn, Danny Hedberg
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7/18/2026 – Vandals broke off the top half of the Lake Asbury entrance sign at the Thomas St. and Henley intersection. They also hit the sign with a three-quarter inch pipe into the face of the sign on the South side. The situation was reported to CCSO. A sign has been repaired and reinforced.
School is back in session so please watch out for Children traveling by foot or bicycle on our streets to school. The school zone signs on Henley have been changed and now do not show a speed limit associated with them. The Sheriff’s Office says that the section of Henley between the two School Crossing signs is 45 mph as indicated on the signs along the street Even when the light is flashing, because the area has been designated a school crossing and not a school zone now.
If crimes have occurred in the Old Lake Asbury Community, please report those to the LA Neighborhood Watch Chairman by e-mail or text message, they will be reported and shared here with your neighbors.
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 a 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 Chairman
Cell Ph.: (904)-210-1868
eMail: pepierc@aol.com
Next Newsletter is January 2027
Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, December 22, 2026
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Lake Asbury Ladies Club
As we welcome the beautiful fall season and enjoy the crisp, cool air, it is a wonderful time to reflect on the friendships we have built and the memories we continue to make together. The Lake Asbury Ladies Club is a wonderful way to strengthen existing friendships and build new ones. We look forward to the exciting events planned for the coming months and hope each of you will have an opportunity to attend or participate. Your involvement, enthusiasm, and support help make our club special and enjoyable for everyone.
Brittney Scantling brought a new idea to Lake Asbury: a Trunk or Treat! This fun community event was held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Lake Asbury Community Center, and it was a hit! We are looking forward to next year’s event already!
Be sure to save the date for our Christmas party on December 12 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. We are looking forward to celebrating the season together!
We are also always looking for sponsors to support our club’s events. Currently, we are seeking sponsors for the children’s Christmas party and our upcoming spaghetti dinner in February. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated and help us continue bringing fun and meaningful events to our community.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Petrucci
Warmly,
Cheryl Petrucci
Lake Asbury Municipal Service Benefit District
Meeting dates in 2026 for the MSBD are as follows: 9/14, 10/5, 11/9, 12/7
LAMSBD 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.
Station #15: A New Home, But Still Our Neighborhood Firefighters
As many of you have heard, Clay County Fire Station #15 will soon be moving from its longtime home on Branscomb Road. Our firefighters will be getting a brand-new station just north of Sandridge Road, near the First Coast Expressway. Construction is already underway, and the move is projected for about a year from now. Before we know it, Station #15 will be settling into its new home.
Chief Mock and Chief Motes shared details about the move at the September Lake Asbury Community Association meeting. They also explained the careful planning that went into the decision. It was clear that this was not a decision made lightly. A great deal of thought went into determining how best to serve our growing community.
The plan to centralize fire stations into neighborhood hubs is designed to improve overall response times. It also gives stations a better ability to provide coverage for one another when crews are already busy responding to a call. Ultimately, the goal is to make sure our firefighters can get where they are needed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Clearing Up a Lake Asbury Rumor — There is a rumor circulating in Lake Asbury that we would like to put to rest: that the Lake Asbury Community Association owns the land where the current station sits.
That was true many years ago, when the station was still a volunteer unit. However, when the station transitioned to a full-time unit, the needs of the Clay County Fire Department grew. Living quarters and additional buildings were needed, along with more space for storage and other operations. It became clear that the Clay County Board of Commissioners (BCC) needed to own the property to allow the spending of public funds. For those reasons, the land was deeded to the BCC many years ago.
To clear up any confusion: the Lake Asbury Community Association does not own the property, and the land will not revert to the Association when Station #15 moves.
Not Goodbye—Just Moving Down the Road — Once Station #15 moves, the Branscomb Road location will no longer be staffed as an active fire station. There are plans to continue using the building for storage for the time being, and the CCFD will continue to maintain the building and grounds.
Of course, Station #15 will always feel like our station. These firefighters have been an important part of the Lake Asbury community for many years, and we will certainly miss having them right here in the neighborhood. But the good news is that they aren’t going far! Their new station will be just a few minutes away—perhaps five minutes, depending on school-zone traffic.
We’re grateful for all that the men and women of Station #15 have done for our community, and we ‘ll continue to consider them part of our Lake Asbury family in their new home.