First Coaster: Anyone Who Loves This Place
Where we share the beauty of our beach communities and celebrate the creatives, makers, and everyday heroes making it extraordinary – from Amelia Island to St. Augustine.
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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Featured Photographer David Fain
Capturing the spectacular land, seascapes, and wildlife of Florida through his thoughtful and artistic lens. Hi David. So nice to
Debi Jean On Air–Episode 142
Howdy Howdy Folks. This week I’m hailing from Jack Russell Park in the heart of Atlantic Beach. The weather is
Stacy Hobbs – Local Harp Guitar Wizard Tells All !
A recording artist since 1990, Stacy has released eight CD’s, has been published in national magazines, and is included in three historic books (hardbound coffee table books, he emphasizes) about music instruments makers as a leading proponent of Harp Guitar …
We sit down and chat with him about his 43 year career as a musical artist and the dedication it takes for mastering any instrument, his new musing with using musical sounds as a way to preventing disease and much more!!
Feature Film “The Ride” Filmed here in Jacksonville, Florida
This was Paul Sorvino last film that he made, and it was an honor to do it with him! God
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Following The Coffee Trail – Le Petit Paris (Mandarin)
Winter is slowly melting away, even while the occasional cold front comes
Fight for a Cause – Cops vs. Firefighters
The atmosphere was electric at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre as the St.
The Butterfly Effect
Local artist Sophie Dare shares how they became a quiet thread through
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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 with a distinct point of view. Mine.
COMING SOON: Through three new content pillars – Zenn Glenn (inspirational), Shuck and Awe (humorous photo stories), and The Spotlight (Glenn & Friends) – I’m joining the conversation I’ve been curating. Think of it as a variety show: I’m the host, but you’re still the stars.
From Dave Barry-style observations of beach parking chaos to quiet meditations on morning tides, from spotlighting local photographers to featuring neighborhood hidden gems – these pages reflect both my lens and our collective First Coast spirit.
Whether you’re a native or new to the area, welcome to the 2026 edition of your community hub. It’s still about celebrating everything good here. Just with more personality.
Glenn Shuck – Publisher & Photographer
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