Where First Coasters Share the beauty of our beach communities
meet the creatives, makers, and everyday heroes making this place 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 Mike Monlezun
First Coast Wings and Wilderness Hey Mike. We just love your photos of jets, among the many others. So tell
Featured Musician – Mike Matney
Mike Matney Thanks for your time. So tell us in what part of the First Coast do you reside now
Amy Duckworth – Talent Manager, Music Aficionado!
My name is Amy Duckworth. In a word, music is what fills my time. Between working for an entertainment management
The Evacuation and the USNS Upshur
Oct. 22nd through the 25th, 1962, three days that will live in infamy. Here’s a part of the story I
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A Pilgrimage to Paisley Park
For musicians, it is a study in genius and dedication. For Prince
Winter at the Springs: A Florida Story
Every winter, when the air in Florida turns cold, a special journey
Following The Coffee Trail – Sippers
Our monthly coffee journey takes us into Sippers and into the new
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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 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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