Day: November 23, 2021

Bold in Africa

Excerpt from Bold in Africa by Dee Coleman I am up early, awakened by the staccato of barking baboons and the boisterous grunting of hippos.

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Socially Distant Sunrise

Just 6 months ago during the Covid-19 lockdown, the beaches were closed. Residents were advised to maintain social distancing and wear masks. The only thing that remained normal was the beauty of an Atlantic Beach sunrise. Photo from April 1, 2020.

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Meet Sandra Hanania

How long have you lived at the First Coast?45 years Where do you live now?Atlantic Beach Age56 Family3kids OccupationJosephs Pizza How long in area?15 years

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Photographer Saul Freiden

How long have you lived at the First Coast?Lifelong Jacksonville native; Neptune Beach ’79-’87 and Atlantic Beach ’87- present. What part of First Coast do

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Photographer Mark Krancer

Meet Mark Krancer – A Fantastic Photographer With a Wonderful Story January 14 2025 Update Since this interview, so much has happened! Fortunately, I am

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Meet Joseph Gabriel

Full Name Joseph Gabriel How long have you lived at the First Coast? Native born in Jax and lived a bit overseas (Kuwait, Turkey and

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Meet John Miller

Full Name John Miller How long have you lived at the First Coast? 34 years, which coincidentally is JM (my initials) sideways! I have lived

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Meet Stephanie Baptist

Get to Know Stephanie Baptist How long have you lived at the First Coast? I was born & raised in Jacksonville, FL, & I’ve lived

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Meet Scotie Cousin

Full Name Scotie Cousin How long have you lived at the First Coast? 7 years in First Coast, 12 in Chicago, 10 in Atlanta, 18

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