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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.

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.

Beach Mountain Diner

ADEEB LAUNCHES BEACH MOUNTAIN DINER First Coast restaurateur Barry Adeeb is serving up a novel eating venue. His recipe for dining success: Take the building blocks of an iconic enterprise. Add a twist. Develop a

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Photographer Layla Neal

How long have you lived at the First Coast? I moved here in 2017 from Spain. Lived in Spain briefly whilst waiting for my visa to be approved, prior to this I lived in Qatar

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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 Favorite place to go in the First Coast?Atlantic Beach Favorite

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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 17 years. As a child, teen and young woman, 11

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Photographer Jimmie Stone

Full Name Jimmie Stone How long have you lived at the First Coast? We first moved to Amelia Island, Florida in 2001-2004 as part of a military assignment, and returned to retire here in 2007.

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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 in Houston Where do you live now? West Atlantic Beach,

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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 still blessed to continue doing what I love. My photography

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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 here my whole life, with the exception of escaping to

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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 in Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach, and worked in both

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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 California) before coming back to Jax in 1993. Where do

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Meet Constance Langston

How long have you lived at the First Coast? 60 years. Moved to Atlantic Beach at age 5. Moved to P.V. in 1975-2012. Had a Central FL farm that was a weekend retreat and supposed

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