First Coasters

Meet the everyday heroes and dedicated individuals who form the backbone of our First Coast community. From courageous first responders and inspiring teachers to innovative business owners and beyond, our Local Heroes spotlight shines a light on the diverse faces and inspiring stories that make Jacksonville a truly special place to call home.

First Coasters

Meet the everyday heroes and dedicated individuals who form the backbone of our First Coast community. From courageous first responders and inspiring teachers to innovative business owners and beyond, our Local Heroes spotlight shines a light on the diverse faces and inspiring stories that make Jacksonville a truly special place to call home.

John Miller – Rock Solid Law

What’s your name and what fills your time?  I am John Miller, owner and senior attorney at Rock Solid Law and Title, husband to Krista, dad to Avalon and Ian, and lead vocalist and bass player for the band BayStreet.

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Kathleen Sutton Rosskopf

What’s your name and what fills your time? Kathleen Sutton Rosskopf (Kathy Sutton). This story doesn’t begin nor end with me. I am humbled to part of this series. Yet, the special people who came before me – Now they

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Lanea Hanalei Mons – Rising Star!

What’s your name and what fills your time? My name is Lanea Hanalei Mons. I love surfing! When I am not surfing, I love training my dog, playing guitar and ukulele, art, strength training. But most of all, I love

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Kara Tucker – Service Above Self

My name is Kara Wade Tucker. I was born at University Hospital in Jacksonville FL, which makes me a true Florida Native. I was two months early and weighed 3 pounds. Complications during delivery resulted in a diagnosis of cerebral

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Eric Graybeal

What’s your name and what fills your time? Eric Graybeal. Traveling for work to Atlanta, DC, and Richmond takes up a LOT of my time these days! I’m the publisher for the TheHomeMag in those markets. Tell us a little

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Susan Snodgrass

Susan Snodgrass. I’m a retired physician (Diagnostic Radiologist), having worked at UF Health until retirement. I have one fantastic son, Harris Snodgrass, who is married and he and Carleigh have twin sons. My family moved to Jacksonville in 1958, when

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Carole Mayedo

What’s your name and what fills your time these days? Carole Mayedo. Music, especially playing the electric violin, singing and performing original songs with my band CMB (CaroleMayedoBand) is what fills most of my time these days! And….hanging out with

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Melissa Noeth

What’s your name and what fills your time? Hi! I’m Melissa Noeth. Lots of things going on to fill my time! I have 3 children ages 4, 6, and 9 years old. I also own and operate a local pottery

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