Be a First Coaster
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
Quick View All Posts
First Coast Postcards – Inspired by vintage Florida postcards of yesteryear
Featured Musician John Piantadosi
John “Johnny The Claw” Piantadosi Living The “Clawsome” Life Born into a musically rich family in New Jersey, I still
The Art of Clay – Meet St. Augustine Potter Sheryl Sherwood
Sheryl Sherwood began the art of pottery by learning to hand-build in 2011. She uses a variety of clays in her pottery building as well as a variety of firing methods to achieve unique coloring. After teaching blind and visually impaired students through 2018, Sheryl left teaching to pursue her pottery interests full-time.
Roseann Egidio Teaches Water Color Painting Class
As a journalist for First Coast Life, I was asked to jot down my experience on an invitation from Atlantic Beach Arts Market.
Super Girl Pro Returns To Jacksonville Beach For Fourth Year – Stronger Than Ever
The Air Force Super Girl Pro brought to you by Jersey Mike’s is returning to Jacksonville Beach November 8, 9
Paid Sponsors
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
Have a Story to Share?
Crafting Community Connections.
One Story at a Time.
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
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
Advertising & Sponsor Inquiries:
publisher@firstcoast.life
