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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Jax Beach Pier (LensBall Photos, Pelicans, Surfers)
First Coast Postcards – Inspired by vintage Florida postcards of yesteryear
Featured Artist Terry Selden
Gems to Jewelry What part of First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there?Currently a
Featured Artist Linda Hawkins
It all started with a box of crayons So nice to meet you Linda! So getting started, tell us in
Boston Singer-Songwriter, Linda Marks Creates A ‘Sanctuary’ For Domestic Violence Survivors With New Project
Boston-area singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Linda Marks, unveils a vision for a safer and more tender world with her forthcoming
Jacksonville Photographer Earns Master Artist Degree
JACKSONVILLE, FL – March 16, 2023— Joan H Walker of Joan H Walker PAWtography/The Traveling PAWtographers in Jacksonville, Florida has
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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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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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