Where First Coasters Share the beauty of our beach communities
meet the creatives, makers, and everyday heroes making this place 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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Mike Whisnant
What’s your name and what fills your time? Mike Whisnant. Whisnant Surfboards. My time is dominated these days with
Hoarders Beware!
“Have we met before?” My mother and I smiled at the query that we heard every night. At precisely at
Grumpy’s Restaurant Neptune Beach
“HOME OF THE BAD MOOD DUDE” … Grumpy’s is already well known around town but they just (about 6+ months
Chef Kenny Gilbert – Southern Cooking, Global Flavors
Drawing on his experiences cooking around the world, a celebrated chef revisits his Southern cooking roots by reimagining iconic dishes
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A Pilgrimage to Paisley Park
For musicians, it is a study in genius and dedication. For Prince
Winter at the Springs: A Florida Story
Every winter, when the air in Florida turns cold, a special journey
Following The Coffee Trail – Sippers
Our monthly coffee journey takes us into Sippers and into the new
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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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