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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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Featured Pet Charlie and Owner Natalie Jones
A Forever Young Senior Gentleman edited by and photo credit: Joan H Walker / www.jhwpawtography.com Thanks for your time Charlie
Behind the Scenes: The Art of Outdoor Living with Southside Outdoor Services
Southside Outdoor Services is dedicated to enhancing outdoor living spaces throughout the community. With a passion for nature and years of experience in landscape design and maintenance, the team at Southside strives to create inviting and sustainable environments for families and businesses alike.
Meet Photographer Ronald “Ronny” Fort
Retired from the Navy and since 2020 living in St. Augustine where I grew up surfing and spending a lot of my teenage time away from my hometown of Gainesville, FL. Photography was always something I enjoyed but since retirement, I have so much more time to enjoy the art and sharing to others that enjoy my talent.
Featured Musician – Jeremy Kairalla, A.K.A. Jahlonious Monk
“The best thing about living on the first coast is definitely the people. People here seem to be genuine. No one here is trying to be something they are not. Everyone just wants to have a good time,” Featured Musician Jahlonious Monk
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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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