Category: Featured Spotlights

Showcasing amazing. One story at a time … We introduce our readers, or “First Coasters” to local photographers, musicians, artists, athletes, public servants, media gurus, entrepreneurs, and everyday people (heck even their pets) living the First Coast Life.

Meet Diana Townsend

Say Hey to Diana … How long have you lived at the First Coast? I have lived (as a retired adult) in Atlantic Beach for

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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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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 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 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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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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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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Meet Dani Wampler

Full NameDanielle Reagan Wampler How long have you lived at the First Coast? I have lived in the First Coast all my life. Well since

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Meet Lucille Cortese

How long have you lived on the First Coast? Born NJ; moved to Jax 6 months old; moved to Gainesville for 4 years to attend

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