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

April 23, 2025 11:23 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

Florida Winter Weather

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Today’s Menu: Fish-AYCE

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Red Rat Snakes

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Jacksonville

Eagle on the Dune

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Huguenot Park

Happy Veterans Day

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville

Beautiful Sunrises Need Cloudy Skies

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Tricolored Heron at Sunset

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Broken Camera Surprise

Photographer: Michael Plant

themichaelanthonycollection

Photographer: Michael Plant

Bald Eagle Couple

Photographer: Saul Freiden

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Beaches Central

Paradise Found

Photographer: David Venier

Nature – Pelican Gets a Meal

Photographer: Craig Oneal
Location: Guana Reserve

Little Deuce Coupe

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Atlantic Beach

Summertime … and the Livin’ is Easy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park
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Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

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.

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Fun things to do

*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. 

April 24, 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!

 

April 25, 2025
Arts & Culture
*St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Enhanced health and safety measures have been implemented and personal protection equipment, such as face masks, are encouraged.

Farmers Market
Join us every Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up!

Every Saturday, 8:30am to 12:30pm

April 26, 2025
Farmers Market
*Fernandina Beach Arts Market

The friendliest farmer’s market in Florida. With nearly 40 vendors and growing, this is a MUST-SEE Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach experience!

Organic produce, friendly farmers, wonderful chefs and many other delights await you at this farmer’s market in historic, downtown Fernandina. Each week we mix up our local musicians, our non-profit organizations, and a traditional brick-and-mortar shopkeeper, too.

Our local residents tell us, “Every weekend feels like a reunion!”

2nd and 4th Saturday every month.

April 26, 2025
Arts & Culture
*Second Saturday Arts Farmers Market

Variety of vendors. Crafts, plants, teas, honey, household items, bath products, food, clothing, soap, jewelry, bird houses, jams and jellies, breads, cookies, and so much more!

Family and pet friendly!!!!

Our vendors donate a portion of their sales to the church rather than the church charge a specific amount for their vendor spot. Those donations go towards the outreach programs of the church. Three of the local outreach programs include the Mandarin Food Bank, our own preschool, and Florida Christian Center on Edgewood. So, when you shop at our market you not only help the small business owners but the community as well!!!! Bonus!!!!

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Mandarin Food Bank if you would like to donate. A collection bin will be by the front door of the church.

There are currently no openings for new vendors. Anyone offering a spot to someone does not have the authority and is attempting to scam people. Our vendors know the process and will reach out to the correct people for questions.

April 26, 2025
Arts & Culture

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Photographer Tina Minshall

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

Sea Turtle Hatchling at Sunrise

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Stay Positive!

Photographer: Christopher Stone

A Walk Through Hanna Park

Photographer: Saul Freiden

Osprey Cooling Down

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Florida

Sub Tropical Storm Nicole

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Majestic Bald Eagle

Photographer: Saul Freiden

Tideviews Sunset

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Tideviews

Up for Air

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Mayport

Cumberland Island

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Georgia

2022 Air Show Jacksonville

Photographer: Jorge Londono
Location: Jacksonville

Letting The Locals Have The Right Of The Way

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Happy Veterans Day

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville

Reflection on 14th St.

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Atlantic Beach

Jax Beach Pier/Crystal Ball Surfer

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Swamp Lover

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville
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Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Home Services By McCue

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

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Fun things to do

Your Post Could Be Here!

Share company or community news and insights! Contribute to the conversation by becoming a guest author. Send us your best local story, experience, or photo(s)

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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.

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.
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Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Home Services By McCue

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

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

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.

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.

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.
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