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“Covering” NE Florida Coastal Living from
Amelia Island to St. Augustine since 2020

October 15, 2024 6:31 pm
Featured Story of the Week
Photographer Jeremy Scarbrough

We’re having so much fun sharing what many First Coasters are up to this summer. You will love it too

Special images hand selected from regional photographers

Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine

Lightning over Jacksonville Beach

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

The Mighty Eagle – F-15C

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Jacksonville

Swamp Puppy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Magnolia Avenue Tree Canopy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: St. Augustine

Surf’s Up

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Old Florida

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Nature’s Bandit

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

A Walk in the Clouds

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

First Coast Postcards – Inspired by vintage Florida postcards of yesteryear

Photographer: Layla Neal
Location: Florida

Vibrant Plumage On Display: Majestic Peacocks of South Florida

Photographer: Valentina Waterworth

Majestic Bald Eagle

Photographer: Saul Freiden

Crystal Ball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Swamp Lover

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Embracing the Power of the Storm

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Just the Two of Us

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
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Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Home Services By McCue

From full on construction to handyman services Home Services By McCue has your home maintenance covered.

Beachside Pressure Washing

Professional Pressure Washing Services

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

*Wednesday Market at St. Johns County Pier

The Wednesday Market is a unique and enjoyable shopping experience at the St. Johns County Pier Park in St Augustine Beach.  The Market is sponsored by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association. 

Anywhere from 60 to 80 vendors participate each Wednesday morning year-round from 8 AM until 12:30 PM. 

Vendors display an array of produce, prepared foods, local seafood, art, crafts, jewelry and fair trade goods. 

October 16, 2024
Farmers Market
*A Gathering of Poets

We’re a group of poets celebrating 20 years together using a critique format with one aim: to be better writers.

No dues, no long-term obligations, but sympathetic writing assistance, and lots of laughter. Anyone who wants to write well is invited to come to our meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 2 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Library.

Read our first collective book, A Gathering of Poets, listed on Amazon Books. Contact accidentals@comcast.net to get on our notification list.

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It all started with a question published in a local newspaper: would anyone like to form a poetry group? Ten of us met at the Ponte Vedra Library and have been meeting at 2 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month ever since. Some of us have died, but nobody’s ever quit. We have 15 loyal writers with the single aim of making our writing the best it can be. We’re a critique group in the best sense of that term. Sympathetic, encouraging, laughing at our goofs and celebrating our victories. We’ve published a collection of our writings and are about to debut a second anthology. We are open to anyone who is serious about writing well and will consider starting an evening group for working folks.

Contact us at accidentals@comcast.net.

October 17, 2024
Arts & Culture

Crafting Community.
One Story at a Time.

Entrepreneurs … Unlock the Power of Authentic Community Connections with First Coast Life!

At First Coast Life, we don’t just promote local creatives & businesses – we catapult them into the heart of our community through visual storytelling.

Our digital magazine is multimedia built to present artistic photography that captivates the eye and authentic conversations that speak to the soul.

Jacksonville Beach Bait & Tackle

Local Bait & Tackle shop offering Live & Dead bait, Tackle, Ice, and coming soon Beer, Wine and more!

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Beachside Pressure Washing

Professional Pressure Washing Services

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Embassy Barber Shop Neptune Beach

Embassy Barber Shop in Neptune Beach has been serving the beaches since 1995.

Black Belt Studio – BJJ

Black Belt Studio BJJ fosters training in the most effective practice of self-defense: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

First Coast Comedy

We do funny.

Creative Designs Of Jax

Here at Creative Designs we offer YOU a place to create the space of your dreams!

Schultz Roofing

We got you covered on all your roofing and sheet metal needs!

Auto Store Towing

All service towing 24 hours a day.

Sandbar Realty

Live Happy. Live Local.

Home Services By McCue

From full on construction to handyman services Home Services By McCue has your home maintenance covered.

Turning Tide Photography

Coastal Scenic and Wildlife Art

Ruth Lewis, Children’s Author

Stuck in the Mud! How could that happen?

Tridence Digital Agency

Tridence: Elevating Brands with Innovative Digital Marketing Solutions.

JWilson Aerial Photography

Top Quality Aerial Photography

Story and Song Center for Arts and Culture Bookstore and Bistro

Townies Pizzeria

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Message From Our Publisher ...

Thanks for stopping in! Our publication is a community-focused digital magazine that aims to connect First Coasters to the people, arts, places and experiences that make our region so special. We are inspired by the unique atmosphere our neighborhoods have, and we aim to highlight the most positive aspects of everyday living here.

From locally owned businesses to inspirational creatives and amazing places, these curated photos and pages will be your guide.

So whether you’re a native or new to the area, our publication can become your community hub. Check back often and please support our incredible business partners and sponsors!

Glenn Shuck – publisher@firstcoast.life

 
Thanks for putting a Home Town weekly scoop out! I’m a part of a multi-generation family of locals and FirstCoast.Life feels just like that.

Good quality, inspirational and entertaining. Great job empowering folks that have steeped in our beaches! Worked, lived, and loved all that Jacksonville has to offer. See you all out and about!!
Sarah G
Jax Beach

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