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

First Coast Postcards – Inspired by vintage Florida postcards of yesteryear
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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.

Please join Beaches Museum on Saturday, April 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the annual Springing the Blooms celebration.
Throughout the Beaches Museum’s History Park and gardens, Springing the Blooms will feature horticultural exhibits, family-friendly activities, educational lectures, and live children’s music on the historic Foreman’s House front porch.
During this event, the Beaches Train Club will run the Florida East Coast model train.
This event is free with a $5 suggested donation to support Beaches Museum.

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.
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Photographer Gail Vitikacs
Capturing the Hidden Treasures in St. Augustine After retiring




Featured Musician Neil Dixon
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Featured Jewelry Artist Jessica Baker
Treasures of the ocean made into your favorite accessories


Wild Florida: Ocheesee Pond
Nestled in the farmland near Grand Ridge (Marianna), Ocheesee
Your Post Could Be Here!
Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine

A Vision for Art – Upcoming Show
This is my second year participating in the upcoming fundraiser, A Vision for Art, at

The Power of a Custom Wall Mural
The Power of a Wall Mural in Your Home or Business Imagine walking into a

PAStA Welcomes Fine Metal Jeweler, Laura Nash, To It’s Growing Artist Membership
The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) Fine Art Gallery proudly introduce Laura Nash as
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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
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Saul at the Palace Saloon
Between 1880-1910, Fernandina’s docks were among the busiest in the South. Basking in her heyday, she welcomed ships from the far corners of the globe.

Meet Landscape Photographer Vimaris Arroyo
Life is not perfect, but photos can be! Nature



Saint Augustine is a City Alive with History – and Ghosts?
Saint Augustine, a favorite tourist destination, is the oldest

New – Learning & Living With Disabilities Section on Atlantic Beach Website
Hello and welcome to the City of Atlantic Beach’s

Author Deborah Royce and area event to discuss Reef Road
Deborah will speak and sign books on Jan. 11
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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
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One Story at a Time.
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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.
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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!!
