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Join us in celebrating the Artists, Makers & Entrepreneurs bringing our beach culture to life

Showcasing everything good in Northeast Florida’s beach communities—
from Amelia Island to St. Augustine—since 2020

June 23, 2025 2:31 pm

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

Recent images hand selected from regional photographers

Our beautiful community in pictures – Photo Credit Glenn Shuck

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

Paw-sitively Loving This Beach Day

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve

Broken Camera Surprise

Photographer: Michael Plant

Fort Mose Historic State Park

Photographer: Stacey Sather

Rainbow Wave

Photographer: Saul Freiden

Jax Beach Pier (LensBall Photos, Pelicans, Surfers)

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Christmas Tree Lighting Beaches Town Center

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Atlantic Beach

Beautiful Sunrises Need Cloudy Skies

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Friday Sunset

Photographer: Gary Busbee

Lightning over Jacksonville Beach

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Feathered and Fabulous

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve

Spring is in the Air

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Hanna Park

2023 Wavemaster Polar Plunge Jax Beach

Photographer: Christopher Stone

Tricolored Heron at Sunset

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Jax Beach Pier Spectacular

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Crystal Ball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun
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Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Fun things to do

*Palm Valley Farmers Market

The Palm Valley Farmers Market is located in the heart of Palm Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It is held every Tuesday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Palm Valley Community Center. The market features local vendors who provide products such as farm-fresh produce, eggs, milk, fresh-baked breads, pies,cookies, fresh seafood, direct-trade, grade-A coffee, artisan jams, cheeses, and homemade biscotti.

Regular vendors include: The Harvest Basket (produce, eggs, milk, cheese, bread), Fish Chic Seafood, Café Llano Bonito (coffee & biscotti), and the Little Black Box Baked Goods (jams, pies, cookies). Directly across the street from the market is also GYO Greens, an aquaponics farm that provides locally grown micro-greens and other produce to local restaurants. They open their farm to the public every Tuesday from 2-5pm so market guests can purchase directly from them and see their operation in action.

June 24, 2025
Arts & Culture
*Open Mic Night with Shaun & Shane

Shaun Taunton & Shane Platten, the Thunder Buddies are your hosts for the evening. First come, first serve sign-in sheet.

Each participant gets a 3-song set, Shaun & Shane can support with bass and drums.
A variety of local singers and musicians participate in this fantastic night of talent.

Everyone is welcome, spectators are welcome, you do not need to participate to have a great time. Come in and catch the show!

June 24, 2025
Food & Drinks
*Blue Jay Jazz Jam

Every Tuesday, fun-size Jax Beach venue Blue Jay Listening Room hosts one of the city’s premier jazz jams. Standouts from the region’s avant-garde come together for an evening of improvisation in Blue Jay’s intimate environs. Doors at 7 p.m.

June 24, 2025
Food & Drinks
*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.

June 25, 2025
Farmers Market
*The Main Event – First Coast Comedy Club

It’s the high-energy, fast-paced, absolutely amazing improv comedy show you’ve been waiting to see. Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 pm.

In The Main Event your First Coast Comedy professionals have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience will throw at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments.

And it gets better! This show is for everyone! You can bring the whole family because these improvisers play smart… to ensure the show is always clean and never mean! Tickets will go fast, so get yours now!

 

June 27, 2025
Arts & Culture
Photographer Tina Minshall

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

A Tequila Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Let it Glow

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Lightning over Jacksonville Beach

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

The Dunes at Huguenot Park

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Huguenot Park

Blue Angels At The Beaches 2023

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Beaches Central

Nature – Pelican Gets a Meal

Photographer: Craig Oneal
Location: Guana Reserve

2022 Air Show Jacksonville

Photographer: Jorge Londono
Location: Jacksonville

A Walk in the Clouds

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Heart of the Eagle

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville

Tideviews Sunset

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Tideviews

Surf’s Up

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Eagle in the Pines

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville

Colorful Sunset

Photographer: Razvan Balotescu

Vibrant Plumage On Display: Majestic Peacocks of South Florida

Photographer: Valentina Waterworth

Beautiful Sunrises Need Cloudy Skies

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
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Paid Sponsors

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

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Vanessa Kromer | Luxury Travel Agent

Luxury Travel, Perfected.

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We help small businesses increase profit!

Awe Yesh Shrimp Company

Only the freshest shrimp available for pick up or home delivery!

Liberty Bail Bonds

Offering a full range of bail services in a timely, courteous, and confidential manner.

Secure One Protection Services

You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

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

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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.

Turning Tide Photography

Coastal Scenic and Wildlife Art

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Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

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!

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Crafting Community Connections.
One Story at a Time.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

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

Vanessa Kromer | Luxury Travel Agent

Luxury Travel, Perfected.

Tap Simple Credit Card Processing

We help small businesses increase profit!

Awe Yesh Shrimp Company

Only the freshest shrimp available for pick up or home delivery!

Liberty Bail Bonds

Offering a full range of bail services in a timely, courteous, and confidential manner.

Secure One Protection Services

You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

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.

Turning Tide Photography

Coastal Scenic and Wildlife Art

Ruth Lewis, Children’s Author

Stuck in the Mud! How could that happen?
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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

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