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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Hunger Fight – Sherri Porter
Food for their Bellies, Books for their Brains Thanks for your time Sherri. So tell us in what part of
My Color-Full Florida – Ponce de Leon and His Search for the Fountain of Youth
DISCOVERING FLORIDA! We all know the story about Ponce de Leon, his search for the Fountain of Youth and his
Diggin’ Doggy Daycare in St. Augustine
Q&A with Monika Hartman Owner Doggy Drop ‘n’ Go Thanks for your time Monika. Such a fun concept for your
2023 Save The Tree Fundraising Efforts Continue
Deck The Chairs is a non-profit promoting children’s arts and arts education. The organization hosts a free, six-week, holiday event
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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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