Creating Coastal Connections
Join us in celebrating the Artists, Makers & Entrepreneurs bringing our beach culture to life
Showcasing everything good in Northeast Florida’s beach communities—
from Amelia Island to St. Augustine—since 2020
We’re having so much fun sharing what many First Coasters are up to this summer. You will love it too
Our beautiful community in pictures – Photo Credit Glenn Shuck
Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine
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Fun things to do
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Enhanced health and safety measures have been implemented and personal protection equipment, such as face masks, are encouraged.
Farmers Market
Join us every Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, check the individual event listings to see what’s coming up!
Every Saturday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
Join your family, neighbors and friends at this weekly event where farmers, growers, and producers sell locally grown and created foods, soaps, candles, and plants to those living in, and visiting, our friendly, little community.
The farmers’ market is open EVERY Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., year-round, rain or shine. Look for live music, featured businesses, a Booth with a Cause, and the friendliest folks in Florida!
You will also find seasonal produce, fresh baked breads, pastries, plants, flowers, beef, chicken, pork, eggs, snacks, jellies, jams, pickles, salmon, jerky, hot sauce, guacamole, dips, salsas, candles, soap and body products, flavored salts, pecans, honey, wild-caught shrimp, specialty food items, and these are just the weekly vendors.
Every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. enjoy farm-fresh produce, artists, artisans, and more! Free Admission & Free Parking.
Under the Fuller Warren Bridge and along the St. Johns River, you’ll find a place where our community comes together! During the week, the space is a parking lot, on Saturdays, the space houses hundreds of artists, farmers, artisans, nonprofits, and other community organizations and small businesses!
Parking is always free at the Fidelity/Black Knight Financial building next to the market. Make the trip a day’s worth of fun by visiting our neighbors at The Cummer Museum or the 5 Points Shopping District just a few blocks away.
Vendors at the market sell a wide selection of in-season, local and organic produce, local all-natural meats, free-range eggs, cut flowers, locally roasted organic coffees, edible plants and trees, orchids, handcrafted teas, gluten-free and vegan foods, handcrafted cheeses, locally made desserts, freshly baked breads, local honey and other seasonal delights.
Your Photos Could Be Here!
“Pick It Up and Pitch In”
Regularly, Judge John encounters trash destroying the beauty of
Your Post Could Be Here!
Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine
First Coast Postcards – Inspired by vintage Florida postcards of yesteryear
Tips for Local Bird Photography by Kristina Gavigan
Know your birds Stop, look, and listen Lighting! Composition Action!
CHOO-CHOO???
Back in the early 1960’s, employment opportunities for working women were limited. The typical workforce
A Vision for Art – Upcoming Show
This is my second year participating in the upcoming fundraiser, A Vision for Art, at
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Local Musician John Miller Performs as MillaJohn’s BlueSoul
MillaJohn is a nickname I had in my earliest childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama. Blues and
Meet Tina Minshall – Real faces, real attitude, no apologies – Redefining the art of portrait photography
Nice to meet you Tina …. Kick us off and tell us in what part
Jasmine Cain Set To Perform On The First Coast
For many years Jacksonville has been an international player in the music industry with bands
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Fun things to do
Your Post Could Be Here!
Auditions for the Sweet Delilah Swim Club
THEATRE JACKSONVILLE PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Sarah Boone, Executive Director,
Featured Business Mayport C&C Fisheries
Mayport C&C Fisheries – A sit down with Atillio Cerqueira
Meet Vilano Photographer Nikki Brubaker
Some Call Her The “Dolphin Whisperer” Your work is
Socially Distant Sunrise
Just 6 months ago during the Covid-19 lockdown, the beaches were closed. Residents were advised to maintain social distancing and wear masks. The only thing that remained normal was the beauty of an Atlantic Beach sunrise. Photo from April 1, 2020.
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Local Musician John Miller Performs as MillaJohn’s BlueSoul
MillaJohn is a nickname I had in my earliest childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama. Blues and soul music have been deeply woven into my experience growing up all over the southeastern
Meet Tina Minshall – Real faces, real attitude, no apologies – Redefining the art of portrait photography
Nice to meet you Tina …. Kick us off and tell us in what part of First Coast do you reside in now and how long have you lived there?
Jasmine Cain Set To Perform On The First Coast
For many years Jacksonville has been an international player in the music industry with bands like the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Limp Bizkit and others all hailing from
Crafting Community Connections.
One Story at a Time.
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
At First Coast Life, we don’t just promote local creatives & businesses – we catapult them into the heart of our community through visual storytelling.
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Message From Our Publisher ...
Thanks for stopping in! Our publication is a community-focused digital magazine that aims to connect First Coasters to the people, arts, places and experiences that make our region so special. We are inspired by the unique atmosphere our neighborhoods have, and we aim to highlight the most positive aspects of everyday living here.
From locally owned businesses to inspirational creatives and amazing places, these curated photos and pages will be your guide.
So whether you’re a native or new to the area, our publication can become your community hub. Check back often and please support our incredible business partners and sponsors!
Glenn Shuck – publisher@firstcoast.life
Good quality, inspirational and entertaining. Great job empowering folks that have steeped in our beaches! Worked, lived, and loved all that Jacksonville has to offer. See you all out and about!!
