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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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The Gate That Separated a Community
On the night of February 21, 1994, the Atlantic Beach Fire Department responded to a fire in the Donner Road
Fernandina Beach Arts Market
Conveniently located adjacent to the farmers market, the arts market features local arts & crafts by talented artisans and creative
Meet Doggie Layla Belle – Living The Luxurious Life
I was born into a hoarding situation in South Georgia. I was rescued by a Rescuer place, put in the system. My Momma-to-be saw my picture and fell in love, I was spayed and transferred to S.A.F.E in Cresent Beach. She was waiting when the doors opened that very next morning.
Kelly Beech
Kelly Beech is one of those special people in our community who will go down as a “favorite teacher,” but not in the school system. Kelly has such a positive impact on so many of our area’s kids through her teaching of Jiu-Jitsu. She really teaches self defense and adheres to the positive of impact of teaching strength of character over how to fight.She is a role model to everyone she comes into contact with and there is no better example of Community Icon than that.
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How One Florida Woman Created a Journey You Can Take Without Leaving Home
What began as a simple idea became The Saturday Journey Society—a weekly
Following The Coffee Trail – 1928 Cuban Bistro (Baymeadows)
Our monthly coffee journey brings us onto one of the local Latin
Following The Coffee Trail – Bunny’s Donut Shop
Our monthly coffee journey starts up again with Bunny’s Donut Shop, a
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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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