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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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Meet Pet Artist Clay Misner
Hi Clay. Thanks for sharing your story. To get started, tell us in what part of the First Coast do
Deborah Geier “LAST CALL, You Don’t Have To Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here!”
My name is Deborah Geier. I have worked at the Harbor Tavern as a bartender since 2005 so next year
Chef Kenny Gilbert – Southern Cooking, Global Flavors
Drawing on his experiences cooking around the world, a celebrated chef revisits his Southern cooking roots by reimagining iconic dishes
A Quiet Morning Break on the First Coast
As a family and wedding photographer, I spend most of my time chasing the energy of weddings and families here
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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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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
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