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Get to know the faces, the spaces, and the local soul of our beach communities.
Amelia Island · Atlantic Beach · St. Augustine · and Everything In Between
Beautiful Imagery & Inspirational Stories
If you love this place and the people who make it special, welcome home. It’s a party, man.
Join photographer Glenn Shuck as he shares his perspective through Glenn’s Lens and celebrates the creative First Coasters making a difference – from Amelia Island to St. Augustine
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First Coast Postcards – Inspired by vintage Florida postcards of yesteryear
Axel Gray – Coastal Veterinary Hospital
Axel Gray has been one of the First Coast’s favorite people for almost forty years. As the lead veterinarian at Coastal Veterinary Hospital, Axel has supported, comforted and consoled pet owners in the most professional and honorable of ways.
Following The Coffee Trail – Mechanism Coffee
I’m thrilled to be back on the “Coffee Trail” with you all, and for this post, I’m taking you to one of Jacksonville’s newest and most beloved spots: Mechanism Coffee.
Meet Painter Valarie Pothier-Forrester
New PAStA President Shares Both Sides Now Hello Valerie and great to meet you. Tell us in what part of
Meet Zuko – Standard Poodle
Perfect Isn’t Easy, But It’s Me Thanks for your time Zuko, and owner Carmen. How old are you and where
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Following The Coffee Trail – Bunny’s Donut Shop
Our monthly coffee journey starts up again with Bunny’s Donut Shop, a
Renna’s Pizza Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the First Coast
As Renna’s celebrates its 50th anniversary this June, the company remains open
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At First Coast Life, we don’t just promote local creatives & businesses – we catapult them into the heart of our community through visual storytelling.
2026 Message From Our Publisher ...
Thanks for stopping in! After five+ years of celebrating First Coast creatives, FirstCoast.Life is evolving. We’re still your guide to the people, places, and experiences that make our region special – but now, I’m joining the conversation I’ve been curating.
Think of it as a coastal variety show. I’m the host, but you’re still the stars. Through my weekly “Glenn’s Lens,” I’ll be sharing a mix of light humor and old-soul wisdom – from Dave Barry-style observations of beach parking chaos to quiet meditations on the morning tide.
Most importantly, I’m using this lens to spotlight the heart of our community. Whether we’re featuring local photographers or honoring the “nicest people” in the neighborhood, these pages reflect both my view and our collective First Coast spirit.
Whether you’re a native or a newcomer, welcome to the 2026 edition of your community hub. It’s the same celebration of everything good here, just with a bit more personality.
Glenn Shuck – Publisher & Photographer
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