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Special images hand selected from regional photographers

Our beautiful community in pictures

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

Eagle in the Pines

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville

Old Florida

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

“Hootie”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Tideviews

Osprey Cooling Down

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Florida

Fridays Walk

Photographer: John Tesh

Fort Mose Historic State Park

Photographer: Stacey Sather

Crystal Ball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Majestic Bald Eagle

Photographer: Saul Freiden

ULA Vulcan Centaur First Flight

Photographer: Richard Gallagher
Location: Florida

Pink horizons at Jax Beach Pier

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

“Hope”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Atlantic Beach

Swamp Puppy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Beaches Central

Paradise Found

Photographer: David Venier

Paw-sitively Loving This Beach Day

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve
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Fun things to do

*Open Mic Night with Shaun & Shane
Atlantic Beach
February 11, 2025
*Blue Jay Jazz Jam
Jacksonville Beach
February 11, 2025
*Spade McQuade at Mezza Luna
Neptune Beach
February 13, 2025
*The Main Event – First Coast Comedy Club
Atlantic Beach
February 14, 2025
*St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
St. Augustine
February 15, 2025

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Amazing People
and Their Authentic Stories
Stories
Unique Places
Learn More and Go Explore
Experiences
Stunning Images
Feel the Beauty
Galleries

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.

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

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A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

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