Coastal Connections
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
We’re having so much fun sharing what many First Coasters are up to this summer. You will love it too
Our beautiful community in pictures – Photo Credit Glenn Shuck
Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine
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Fun things to do
Open every day dawn to 6pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The market closes early on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
With a wide variety of fresh produce, seafood and other culinary delights, Jacksonville Farmers Market offers a unique shopping experience for any age. Enjoy the open air and festive market atmosphere as you stroll each of the outdoor bays. The Jacksonville Farmers Market is known best for its featured ethnic and imported specialty items that are not only unique but sometimes also rare and typically hard to find. If you’re looking strictly for locally-grown food, be sure to inquire with vendors at this market. Some offerings are not grown by local farmers.
The market is located on the busy corner of US17 and Kingsley Ave. 2042 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073. This is an outdoor market and sometimes due to inclement weather the market may be closed. Just look for the large yellow signs!
Created in 2012, the Orange Park Farmers’ and Arts’ Market runs from 10 am – 3 pm on the first and third Sundays of each month, September – June. The market is run by The Town of Orange Park Events and Recreation Division, with over 100 vendors on a regular basis that offer a variety of homemade and homegrown products from local merchants, live entertainment, food on site, and a great family atmosphere! You can find nearly anything your heart desires from locally grown produce, local honey, cupcakes, pies, salsa, granola, plants, produce, raw milk, eggs, cheeses, hand crafted jewelry, bird houses, pottery pieces, didgeridoos, soaps, and many many more handcrafted items!
Suggested parking is at CVS/Winn Dixie, then use the pedestrian crosswalks to enter the market. There is also parking at Town Hall off of US 17 and Smith St and Kingsley Ave- both of these areas offer limited parking.
First Wednesday Art Walk
The First Wednesday of Each Month from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Jacksonville
Downtown Vision has proudly hosted the First Wednesday Art Walk since 2003 to welcome people to DTJax and celebrate the community’s deep pool of creative talent.
We invite you to bring your family, friends and coworkers for a self-guided tour of Downtown’s northbank core on the first Wednesday of every month. Explore three major hubs: James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie (duPont Center) and Vagabond Flea at The Breezeway at Vystar Tower, and all the businesses and public art between. Art Walk runs 5-9 p.m., rain or shine.
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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
Connecting Creatives to our Coastal Community
INTRODUCING A NEW COMMUNITY WEBSITE – FIRSTCOAST.LIFE 2020 has
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Great captures from both professional and amateur photographers; from Fernandina to St. Augustine
Jax Beach Pier (LensBall Photos, Pelicans, Surfers)
Tips for Local Bird Photography by Kristina Gavigan
Know your birds Stop, look, and listen Lighting! Composition Action!
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Back in the early 1960’s, employment opportunities for working women were limited. The typical workforce
A Vision for Art – Upcoming Show
This is my second year participating in the upcoming fundraiser, A Vision for Art, at
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Local Musician John Miller Performs as MillaJohn’s BlueSoul
MillaJohn is a nickname I had in my earliest childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama. Blues and
Meet Tina Minshall – Real faces, real attitude, no apologies – Redefining the art of portrait photography
Nice to meet you Tina …. Kick us off and tell us in what part
Jasmine Cain Set To Perform On The First Coast
For many years Jacksonville has been an international player in the music industry with bands
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Sheryl Sherwood, Pottery Artist, Featured at Jacksonville Airport
The Professional Artists of St. Augustine (PAStA) Fine Art
Doug Schultz – As American As They Come
Doug Schultz is one of the beaches most respected businessmen. Owner at Schultz Roofing since 1985, Doug has enjoyed all the perks of living on the First Coast.
So Much To Discover In St. Augustine – The Ponce!
St. Augustine Part 2 – Henry Flagler and The
Beehive: The ‘60s Musical
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Local Musician John Miller Performs as MillaJohn’s BlueSoul
MillaJohn is a nickname I had in my earliest childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama. Blues and soul music have been deeply woven into my experience growing up all over the southeastern
Meet Tina Minshall – Real faces, real attitude, no apologies – Redefining the art of portrait photography
Nice to meet you Tina …. Kick us off and tell us in what part of First Coast do you reside in now and how long have you lived there?
Jasmine Cain Set To Perform On The First Coast
For many years Jacksonville has been an international player in the music industry with bands like the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Limp Bizkit and others all hailing from
Crafting Community Connections.
One Story at a Time.
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.
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Message From Our Publisher ...
Thanks for stopping in! Our publication is a community-focused digital magazine that aims to connect First Coasters to the people, arts, places and experiences that make our region so special. We are inspired by the unique atmosphere our neighborhoods have, and we aim to highlight the most positive aspects of everyday living here.
From locally owned businesses to inspirational creatives and amazing places, these curated photos and pages will be your guide.
So whether you’re a native or new to the area, our publication can become your community hub. Check back often and please support our incredible business partners and sponsors!
Glenn Shuck – publisher@firstcoast.life
Good quality, inspirational and entertaining. Great job empowering folks that have steeped in our beaches! Worked, lived, and loved all that Jacksonville has to offer. See you all out and about!!
