First Coaster: Anyone Who Loves This Place
Where we share the beauty of our beach communities and celebrate the creatives, makers, and everyday heroes making it extraordinary – from Amelia Island to St. Augustine.
Beautiful Imagery & Inspirational Stories
If you love this place and the people who make it special, welcome home. It’s a party, man.
Join photographer Glenn Shuck as he shares his perspective through Glenn’s Lens and celebrates the creative First Coasters making a difference – from Amelia Island to St. Augustine
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Me or Us?
Following up on my last FCL post, let’s examine one of the 3 Ps—PEOPLE—this time around. Energy practitioners believe the
New Children’s Book
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Lucy Cortese, Author For immediate release lgcortese@att.net July 27, 2020 (904) 208-0032 Jacksonville Beach, Florida www.twinkybooksjax.com ANNOUNCING:
Punk Sandwich for Sale
1blackfrend is the brainchild of Detroit-native Randi Johnson, who has been a songwriter since the mid-2000s. Now relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, 1blackfrend’s music immediately commands attention. The sheer catchiness of their songs belies their lyrical vulnerability and somber themes.
Meet Artist Renee Reznicsek
Pelicans, Pets and Portraits – Local Artist Paints Them All So Nice to meet you Renee. So to get started,
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Following The Coffee Trail – Le Petit Paris (Mandarin)
Winter is slowly melting away, even while the occasional cold front comes
Fight for a Cause – Cops vs. Firefighters
The atmosphere was electric at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre as the St.
The Butterfly Effect
Local artist Sophie Dare shares how they became a quiet thread through
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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.
2026 Message From Our Publisher ...
Thanks for stopping in! After five+ years of celebrating First Coast creatives, FirstCoast.Life is evolving.
We’re still your guide to the people, places, and experiences that make our region special – but now with a distinct point of view. Mine.
COMING SOON: Through three new content pillars – Zenn Glenn (inspirational), Shuck and Awe (humorous photo stories), and The Spotlight (Glenn & Friends) – I’m joining the conversation I’ve been curating. Think of it as a variety show: I’m the host, but you’re still the stars.
From Dave Barry-style observations of beach parking chaos to quiet meditations on morning tides, from spotlighting local photographers to featuring neighborhood hidden gems – these pages reflect both my lens and our collective First Coast spirit.
Whether you’re a native or new to the area, welcome to the 2026 edition of your community hub. It’s still about celebrating everything good here. Just with more personality.
Glenn Shuck – Publisher & Photographer
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