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.
Joey Romer. I grew up in Jacksonville Beach and for the past 42 years have been in law enforcement as a deputy with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Department. I am currently still recuperating from
Full Name: Henry Von Genk, III Always great to sit with a great friend and learn more about your story! Kick us off and tell us in what part of the First Coast you reside
Curtis Winter, was born and raised here on the First Coast. Working for Milestone Brands now and getting people familiar with our Empress 1908 gin and our Dulce Vida tequilas. Formerly I was the owner
What’s your name and what fills your time? Sara Danch. I like to tell people I am not from the South but I got here as fast as I could! Born and raised in South Bend, Indiana-GO ☘️!
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
It’s not easy to make it big in the world of surfing, but for one Jax Beach local, surfing became a way of life at the ripe old age of eight and he has ridden
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
Hank Isaacs AB Strummer Home-grown family man. An even mix of ocean and song in the soul. Tell us in what part of the First Coast do you reside now and how long have you
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