Tim Kline
What’s your name and what fills your time? Tim Kline. I grew up in Neptune Beach, going to Neptune Beach Elementary and Fletcher Middle School before attending Stanton for high school. I joined the Volunteer
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.
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.
What’s your name and what fills your time? Tim Kline. I grew up in Neptune Beach, going to Neptune Beach Elementary and Fletcher Middle School before attending Stanton for high school. I joined the Volunteer

What’s your name and what fills your time? Frank Tappin. I moved to the beaches in 1974. I’m a carpenter/handyman. I was the scoutmaster at Scout Troop 37 in Atlantic Beach from 2011 to 2024.
Pat Copeman was born and raised in Jacksonville Florida and has resided at the First Coast beaches for the past 37 years. He’s a father to two daughters Nikki and Christine, and a G-Pa, to
What’s your name and what fills your time? Matthew Newell is my name. I am a Jax Beach Native. I spend my days working remotely from home; while simultaneously working alongside my friend and business
What’s your name and what fills your time? Robert Brovont is my name. I have a 11-year-old daughter and I am a single father (widowed) and a small business owner. I was born and raised

What’s your name, and what fills your time? Lane Pittman. Lane Michael Poland Pittman is my name, but a lot of people have called me “Florida Man” as of about 8 years ago. I went
What’s your name and what fills your time? Heather and Holly Blanton, are identical twins, native to Northeast Florida. Both full-time professional artists for 20 years each… We share several gallery/studio spaces in Historic Downtown St Augustine near

What’s your name and what fills your time? Chris Hoffman. So I go by Chris, but anyone who knew me growing up calls me Chrissy! My dad was in the Navy…we moved to Jacksonville when
What’s your name and what fills your time? Cindy Davenport Singer songwriter manager for my band Highway Jones. Counselor. Mom. Sister. Friend. I grew up on the First Coast!! Attended Orange Park Elementary DuPont. Graduated
What’s your name and what fills your time? Mason Seay. Full time Dad / Husband Part time Director Producer for NBC Sports – NBC Olympics and Golf Channel. Both my mother and father grew up
Scott Wiley is my name, I’m 78 years old. My family moved to Neptune Beach from High Point, North Carolina, in 1956. I attended Atlantic Beach Elementary, Fletcher High School, Montreat Anderson Junior College in
What’s your name and what fills your time? Leslie Weed. I spend time working with the foundation my husband Bobby and I founded in 2004, HEAL Foundation Helping Enrich Autistic Lives, inspired by our daughter