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

November 6, 2024 6:29 pm
Featured Story of the Week
Artist Sophie Dare Dentiste

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

Feathered and Fabulous

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve

Catch Me If You Can

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve

themichaelanthonycollection

Photographer: Michael Plant

A Tequila Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Magnolia Avenue Tree Canopy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: St. Augustine

Seashell 🐚 Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Paradise Found

Photographer: David Venier

Sands Through the Hour Glass

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Blue Angels At The Beaches 2023

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Beaches Central

White Pelicans

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Florida

2022 Air Show Jacksonville

Photographer: Jorge Londono
Location: Jacksonville

The Ocean is Calling

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Lensball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

“Hootie”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Tideviews

Sand, Sea & Sky

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Atlantic Beach
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Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Beachside Pressure Washing

Professional Pressure Washing Services

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Home Services By McCue

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

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

*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.

November 7, 2024
Arts & Culture
*Sunset Thursdays at The Refinery Pub Jax Beach

Sunset Thursdays @ Refinery Pub
DJ PM spinning house, classics and latest hits
2 for 1 cocktails and wine & free tastings

FREE EVENT

November 7, 2024
Food & Drinks

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!!
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Jax Beach

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