
Featured Musician Fran Pitre
It’s very difficult for me to narrow down my musical influences to one person, so I’ll have to say that I’ve been inspired by a combination of Glenn Miller, Faith Hill, Michael Bublé, Sarah Vaughan,
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.
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.

It’s very difficult for me to narrow down my musical influences to one person, so I’ll have to say that I’ve been inspired by a combination of Glenn Miller, Faith Hill, Michael Bublé, Sarah Vaughan,

I remember seeing Donna’s art at The Atlantic Beach Arts Market for the first time and thought “Wow, I can’t wait to meet the person that created this vibrant art”. The colors she uses invigorate

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

How long have you lived at the First Coast? Since the summer of 1982 Where do you live now? Near Atlantic Beach What was your first job? Set appointments for a company called DynaGym –

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

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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