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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
A Pink and Purple Sunrise at the Jax Beach Pier
Kayla Durden – WSL
Kayla Durden is another surfer from the First Coast who has made it big in a difficult industry. As a young amateur surfer in North Florida, Kayla climbed the ladder to the pro divisions in surfing contests all over the East Coast. As a professional, Kayla inspires young people, not just girls, but all people to believe that they can accomplish anything if they have enough drive.
Trevor & Eileen Bild – Bringing Music To The World
First Family of Music Videos Trevor and Eileen have been offering a service to musicians that so far exceeds the
Our Obsession with “New”
We are inundated with stories, television shows, blogs, recipes, hacks and a neverending stream of social media posts that obsessively
Cathy Marcum – Hobbs Strong
What’s your name and what fills your time? Cathy Marcum and I was born and raised in Neptune Beach! I
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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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One Story at a Time.
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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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