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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

April 4, 2025 7:26 pm

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

Coastal Rain

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: St. Augustine

Magnolia Avenue Tree Canopy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: St. Augustine

Cool Morning at Jax Beach Pier

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

White Pelicans

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Florida

Dogs Makes Life Better

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Lensball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Sub Tropical Storm Nicole

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

The Road Less Traveled

Photographer: Saul Freiden

Crystal Ball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Swamp Puppy

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Morning Storm Clouds and Rainbow

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Gladys Knight

Photographer: Fran Ruchalski
Location: Fort Mose

Art From My Sister’s Porch

Photographer: Nancy Ruppert
Location: Atlantic Beach

“Hootie”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Tideviews

Nature – Pelican Gets a Meal

Photographer: Craig Oneal
Location: Guana Reserve
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Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

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Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Home Services By McCue

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

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Fun things to do

*St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market

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

April 5, 2025
Farmers Market
*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 5, 2025
Farmers Market
Springing the Blooms

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.

April 5, 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 5, 2025
Arts & Culture
*Beaches Green Market

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.

April 5, 2025
Farmers Market

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

“Surf’s Up, Dude!”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Walking The Dog

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Neptune Beach

Bump Ahead

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Beach Foggy Stroll

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Gladys Knight

Photographer: Fran Ruchalski
Location: Fort Mose

Never Too Late

Photographer: John Merriam
Location: St. Augustine

Beautiful Sunrises Need Cloudy Skies

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Lensball Photography from Jax Beach & Pier

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Beaches

Photographer: Mindy Hobson

Old Florida

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

The Dunes at Huguenot Park

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Huguenot Park

Sea Turtle Hatchling at Sunrise

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Gator

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Tideviews Sunset

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Tideviews

Show off!

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Hanna Park
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Eleven Dishes

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Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Home Services By McCue

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

Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

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Your Post Could Be Here!

Share company or community news and insights! Contribute to the conversation by becoming a guest author. Send us your best local story, experience, or photo(s)

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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

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Beachside Pressure Washing

Professional Pressure Washing Services

Eleven Dishes

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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

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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

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Home Services By McCue

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

Turning Tide Photography

Coastal Scenic and Wildlife Art

Ruth Lewis, Children’s Author

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Atlantic Beach Arts Market

Over 90 Artists On Display

Beach Diner

Voted Jax's #1 Diner

Eleven Dishes

Let us help you make the perfect meal!

Safe Harbor Seafood

From the boat to your plate

Home Services By McCue

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

Nature By Ronnie

Fine Artist & Instructor - Oil Painting

Glenn Shuck Photography

A Jacksonville Florida Lifestyle Photographer Capturing First Coast Life

Mike Kaufmann Promotions

Social Media Marketing That Gets Results!

Sliders Oyster Bar

Every Plate Has A Story

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WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

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

Coastal Scenic and Wildlife Art

Ruth Lewis, Children’s Author

Stuck in the Mud! How could that happen?

Tridence Digital Agency

Tridence: Elevating Brands with Innovative Digital Marketing Solutions.
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