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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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Following The Coffee Trail – Mechanism Coffee
I’m thrilled to be back on the “Coffee Trail” with you all, and for this post, I’m taking you to one of Jacksonville’s newest and most beloved spots: Mechanism Coffee.
The Five W’s – Getting The Full Story
If we view life as a story, we can often identify the Five W’s in different phases of our lives.
Dejah Symone – PorchFest 2024
Dejah Symone was named “The Future of R&B and Soul” by music blogger Caysonic™. Local genre-bending R&B artist and producer Dejah Symone captivates listeners with her sultry vocal delivery and poetic storytelling, weaving her signature sonic soundscapes that explore modern R&B.
Meet Abstract Artist Joyce Gabiou
Joyful Abstraction Joyce is a signature member of the National Collage Society since 2014. That same year she was awarded
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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.
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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, 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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