First Coaster: Anyone Who Loves This Place
Where we share the beauty of our beach communities and celebrate the creatives, makers, and everyday heroes making it extraordinary – from Amelia Island to St. Augustine.
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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Eve Baker Prescott – Founder, ABC4 Peace
Eve Baker Prescott I’m very fortunate to have my days filled with family, friends, and community. Our family lived here
Featured Musician Wes Talton
Still Hustlin Formerly Wes Weapon of Atomic Shelter from Pula , Croatia What part of First Coast do you reside
Featured Musician Laura D’Alisera
Laura D writes original music celebrating life and observations about Florida and Texas. She resides in Jacksonville Florida. She and Dr. P. called Texas home for many years, having bounced around Houston, Austin and Dallas. She currently co-hosts a monthly creative songwriters group in Jacksonville, to promote and encourage original acoustic music. The Facebook page is the Jacksonville Songwriters Group.
Meet Artist Gary Trbovich
Interpreting Life at the Beaches Quote from Gary “I am a late bloomer as far as painting goes and I
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The Butterfly Effect
Local artist Sophie Dare shares how they became a quiet thread through
Highlighting the Landscaping Industry
This year, Ancient City Farmstead hosted the inaugural Florida Landscape Rodeo, an
A Pilgrimage to Paisley Park
For musicians, it is a study in genius and dedication. For Prince
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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 with a distinct point of view. Mine.
COMING SOON: Through three new content pillars – Zenn Glenn (inspirational), Shuck and Awe (humorous photo stories), and The Spotlight (Glenn & Friends) – I’m joining the conversation I’ve been curating. Think of it as a variety show: I’m the host, but you’re still the stars.
From Dave Barry-style observations of beach parking chaos to quiet meditations on morning tides, from spotlighting local photographers to featuring neighborhood hidden gems – these pages reflect both my lens and our collective First Coast spirit.
Whether you’re a native or new to the area, welcome to the 2026 edition of your community hub. It’s still about celebrating everything good here. Just with more personality.
Glenn Shuck – Publisher & Photographer
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