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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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JC France – Let’s Go Racing
Hello, I’m JC France, 3rd generation racer. Although racing is my main passion I love competing in anything. I played
Timucuan – How a Forest Healed a Heart
This work is about grief, resilience, and recovery, as seen through my connection to a unique landscape in northeast Florida.
Meet Local Dog Trainer Greg DiFranza
Dr. Greg DiFranza owns and operates Kamp K-9 Jax Bch and his clients have included professional sports figures, Grammy award-winning artists, dot-com millionaires, nationwide rescue groups, and dog lovers galore. He has trained as a student of Cesar Millan – the Dog Whisperer – and returned to Cesar’s Dog Psychology Center ranch in Santa Clarita, CA by invitation to assist in training sessions.
Go On A Dinner Sailboat Cruise @St. Augustine Sailing
Sailing on a dinner cruise with St. Augustine Sailing proved to be an extraordinary blend of culinary delights, breathtaking sunsets,
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At 65, She Started the Business She Always Wished Existed – Saturday Journey Society
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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
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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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