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Showcasing everything good in Northeast Florida’s beach communities—
from Amelia Island to St. Augustine—since 2020

April 26, 2025 4:54 am

We’re having so much fun sharing what many First Coasters are up to this summer. You will love it too

Recent images hand selected from regional photographers

Our beautiful community in pictures – Photo Credit Glenn Shuck

Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine

Jax Beach Pier/Crystal Ball Surfer

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Tricolored Heron at Sunset

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Bump Ahead

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

A Pink and Purple Sunrise at the Jax Beach Pier

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Letting The Locals Have The Right Of The Way

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Jax Beach Pier Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Too Cute To Be Crabby

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Blood Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

“Hootie”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Tideviews

Silhouettes

Photographer: Jason Calhoun
Location: Jacksonville

Paradise Found

Photographer: David Venier

Jax Beach Pier Spectacular

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Journey Through An African Safari

Photographer: Mark Krancer
Location: Other

Lensball Photography from Jax Beach & Pier

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Happy Veterans Day

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville
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Over 90 Artists On Display

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*Fernandina Beach Arts Market

The friendliest farmer’s market in Florida. With nearly 40 vendors and growing, this is a MUST-SEE Amelia Island or Fernandina Beach experience!

Organic produce, friendly farmers, wonderful chefs and many other delights await you at this farmer’s market in historic, downtown Fernandina. Each week we mix up our local musicians, our non-profit organizations, and a traditional brick-and-mortar shopkeeper, too.

Our local residents tell us, “Every weekend feels like a reunion!”

2nd and 4th Saturday every month.

April 26, 2025
Arts & Culture
*Fernandina Beach Market Place Farmers Market

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.

April 26, 2025
Farmers Market
*Second Saturday Arts Farmers Market

Variety of vendors. Crafts, plants, teas, honey, household items, bath products, food, clothing, soap, jewelry, bird houses, jams and jellies, breads, cookies, and so much more!

Family and pet friendly!!!!

Our vendors donate a portion of their sales to the church rather than the church charge a specific amount for their vendor spot. Those donations go towards the outreach programs of the church. Three of the local outreach programs include the Mandarin Food Bank, our own preschool, and Florida Christian Center on Edgewood. So, when you shop at our market you not only help the small business owners but the community as well!!!! Bonus!!!!

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Mandarin Food Bank if you would like to donate. A collection bin will be by the front door of the church.

There are currently no openings for new vendors. Anyone offering a spot to someone does not have the authority and is attempting to scam people. Our vendors know the process and will reach out to the correct people for questions.

April 26, 2025
Arts & Culture
*Riverside Arts Market

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.

April 26, 2025
Arts & Culture
Arts in the Park

The City of Atlantic Beach will host its 22nd annual Arts in the Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 26. The event is free, open to the public, and family-friendly.

Visit with local artisans and craftspeople sharing their different artist mediums including visual art, jewelry, wood crafting, glass blowing, and more.

April 26, 2025
Arts & Culture

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Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine

Sunrise Surf

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Crystal Ball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Journey Through An African Safari

Photographer: Mark Krancer
Location: Other

The Ocean is Calling

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Tideviews Sunset

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Tideviews

Life’s Better With a Little Sun-Kissed Glow

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Walking The Dog

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Neptune Beach

Jax Beach Pier Spectacular

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Jax Beach Pier/Crystal Ball Surfer

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Lensball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Summertime … and the Livin’ is Easy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Nature’s Bandit

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Lifeguard Chair at Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Tricolored Heron at Sunset

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Spring is in the Air

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Hanna Park
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Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Eleven Dishes

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Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

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Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Home Services By McCue

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Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

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At First Coast Life, we don’t just promote local creatives & businesses – we catapult them into the heart of our community through visual storytelling.

Awe Yesh Shrimp Company

Only the freshest shrimp available for pick up or home delivery!

Liberty Bail Bonds

Offering a full range of bail services in a timely, courteous, and confidential manner.

Secure One Protection Services

You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

Jacksonville Beach Bait & Tackle

Local Bait & Tackle shop offering Live & Dead bait, Tackle, Ice, and coming soon Beer, Wine and more!

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Unique Abstract Musician Paintings

Beachside Pressure Washing

Professional Pressure Washing Services

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Embassy Barber Shop Neptune Beach

Embassy Barber Shop in Neptune Beach has been serving the beaches since 1995.

Black Belt Studio – BJJ

Black Belt Studio BJJ fosters training in the most effective practice of self-defense: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

First Coast Comedy

We do funny.

Creative Designs Of Jax

Here at Creative Designs we offer YOU a place to create the space of your dreams!

Schultz Roofing

We got you covered on all your roofing and sheet metal needs!

Auto Store Towing

All service towing 24 hours a day.

Sandbar Realty

Live Happy. Live Local.

Home Services By McCue

From full on construction to handyman services Home Services By McCue has your home maintenance covered.

Turning Tide Photography

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Ruth Lewis, Children’s Author

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