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Featured Story of the Week
Artist Ronnie Phillips

90 Days of Summer

We’re having so much fun sharing what many First Coasters are up to this summer. You will love it too

Home Services By McCue

From full on construction to handyman services Home Services By McCue has your home maintenance covered.

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

*St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Enhanced health and safety measures have been implemented and personal protection equipment, such as face masks, are encouraged.

Farmers Market
Join us every Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up!

Every Saturday, 8:30am to 12:30pm

July 27, 2024
Farmers Market
*Fernandina Beach Market Place Farmers Market

Join your family, neighbors and friends at this weekly event where farmers, growers, and producers sell locally grown and created foods, soaps, candles, and plants to those living in, and visiting, our friendly, little community.

The farmers’ market is open EVERY Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., year-round, rain or shine. Look for live music, featured businesses, a Booth with a Cause, and the friendliest folks in Florida!

You will also find seasonal produce, fresh baked breads, pastries, plants, flowers, beef, chicken, pork, eggs, snacks, jellies, jams, pickles, salmon, jerky, hot sauce, guacamole, dips, salsas, candles, soap and body products, flavored salts, pecans, honey, wild-caught shrimp, specialty food items, and these are just the weekly vendors.

July 27, 2024
Farmers Market

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

Letting The Locals Have The Right Of The Way

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

A Tequila Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Naval Station Mayport

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Mayport

Seashell 🐚 Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

The Ocean is Calling

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Show off!

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Hanna Park

Sunset Over Jax Beach

Photographer: Conor Cregan

Osprey Cooling Down

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Florida

Walking on Sunshine

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Blood Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Florida Winter Weather

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Dogs Makes Life Better

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Art From My Sister’s Porch

Photographer: Nancy Ruppert
Location: Atlantic Beach

Jax Beach Pier/Crystal Ball Surfer

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Nature

Photographer: Craig Oneal
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Crafting Community.
One Story at a Time.

Entrepreneurs … Unlock the Power of Authentic Community Connections with First Coast Life!

At First Coast Life, we don’t just promote local creatives & businesses – we catapult them into the heart of our community through visual storytelling.

Our digital magazine is multimedia built to present artistic photography that captivates the eye and authentic conversations that speak to the soul.

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Embassy Barber Shop Neptune Beach

Embassy Barber Shop in Neptune Beach has been serving the beaches since 1995.

Black Belt Studio – BJJ

Black Belt Studio BJJ fosters training in the most effective practice of self-defense: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

First Coast Comedy

We do funny.

Creative Designs Of Jax

Here at Creative Designs we offer YOU a place to create the space of your dreams!

Schultz Roofing

We got you covered on all your roofing and sheet metal needs!

Auto Store Towing

All service towing 24 hours a day.

Sandbar Realty

Live Happy. Live Local.

Home Services By McCue

From full on construction to handyman services Home Services By McCue has your home maintenance covered.

Turning Tide Photography

Coastal Scenic and Wildlife Art

Ruth Lewis, Children’s Author

Stuck in the Mud! How could that happen?

Tridence Digital Agency

All Things Digital

JWilson Aerial Photography

Top Quality Aerial Photography

Story and Song Center for Arts and Culture Bookstore and Bistro

Townies Pizzeria

Timoti’s

Stephanie’s Sugar-Spice Cafe

Op’s Pizza Kitchen

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Special images hand selected from regional photographers

Message From Our Publisher ...

Thanks for stopping in! Our publication is a community-focused digital magazine that aims to connect First Coasters to the people, arts, places and experiences that make our region so special. We are inspired by the unique atmosphere our neighborhoods have, and we aim to highlight the most positive aspects of everyday living here.

From locally owned businesses to inspirational creatives and amazing places, these curated photos and pages will be your guide.

So whether you’re a native or new to the area, our publication can become your community hub. Check back often and please support our incredible business partners and sponsors!

Glenn Shuck – publisher@firstcoast.life

 
Thanks for putting a Home Town weekly scoop out! I’m a part of a multi-generation family of locals and FirstCoast.Life feels just like that.

Good quality, inspirational and entertaining. Great job empowering folks that have steeped in our beaches! Worked, lived, and loved all that Jacksonville has to offer. See you all out and about!!
Sarah G
Jax Beach

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