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Our Beaches Communities’ Stories and Pictures: Capturing Everyday Coastal Life Through Their Words and Images

“Covering” Amelia Island to St. Augustine since 2020

March 14, 2025 1:54 am

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

Amazing People
and Their Authentic Stories
Stories
Unique Places
Learn More and Go Explore
Experiences
Stunning Images
Feel the Beauty
Galleries

Our beautiful community in pictures

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

Today’s Menu: Fish-AYCE

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Hanna Park

Show off!

Photographer: Mike Monlezun
Location: Hanna Park

Crystal Ball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Lightning over Jacksonville Beach

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

Heart of the Eagle

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Jacksonville

Shells

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Rainbow Wave

Photographer: Saul Freiden

Surf’s Up

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Lensball Photography

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

2023 Wavemaster Polar Plunge Jax Beach

Photographer: Christopher Stone

Little Deuce Coupe

Photographer: Glenn Shuck
Location: Atlantic Beach

A Picture is Worth More Than a Thousand Words

Photographer: Catherine Justus
Location: Jacksonville

Perching Like a Boss

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve

A Walk Through Hanna Park

Photographer: Saul Freiden

themichaelanthonycollection

Photographer: Michael Plant
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Photographer Tina Minshall

Fun things to do

*The Main Event – First Coast Comedy Club

It’s the high-energy, fast-paced, absolutely amazing improv comedy show you’ve been waiting to see. Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30 pm.

In The Main Event your First Coast Comedy professionals have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience will throw at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments.

And it gets better! This show is for everyone! You can bring the whole family because these improvisers play smart… to ensure the show is always clean and never mean! Tickets will go fast, so get yours now!

 

March 14, 2025
Arts & Culture
*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

March 15, 2025
Farmers Market
*Second Saturday Arts Farmers Market

Variety of vendors. Crafts, plants, teas, honey, household items, bath products, food, clothing, soap, jewelry, bird houses, jams and jellies, breads, cookies, and so much more!

Family and pet friendly!!!!

Our vendors donate a portion of their sales to the church rather than the church charge a specific amount for their vendor spot. Those donations go towards the outreach programs of the church. Three of the local outreach programs include the Mandarin Food Bank, our own preschool, and Florida Christian Center on Edgewood. So, when you shop at our market you not only help the small business owners but the community as well!!!! Bonus!!!!

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Mandarin Food Bank if you would like to donate. A collection bin will be by the front door of the church.

There are currently no openings for new vendors. Anyone offering a spot to someone does not have the authority and is attempting to scam people. Our vendors know the process and will reach out to the correct people for questions.

March 15, 2025
Arts & Culture
*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.

March 15, 2025
Farmers Market
*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.

March 15, 2025
Arts & Culture

Your Photos Could Be Here!

Become a contributing photographer. Send us your best LOCAL photo(s) and galleries

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

Dogs Makes Life Better

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Jacksonville

“Hootie”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Tideviews

Too Cute To Be Crabby

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

Sand, Sea & Sky

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Atlantic Beach

Nature – Pelican Gets a Meal

Photographer: Craig Oneal
Location: Guana Reserve

Sea Turtle Hatchling at Sunrise

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo

A new light 💡

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Eagle on the Dune

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Huguenot Park

“Hope”

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Atlantic Beach

Jax Beach Pier (LensBall Photos, Pelicans, Surfers)

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Photographer: Saul Freiden
Location: Beaches Central

Paw-sitively Loving This Beach Day

Photographer: Vimaris Arroyo
Location: Guana Reserve

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Gladys Knight

Photographer: Fran Ruchalski
Location: Fort Mose

Extravagant Sunrise

Photographer: Jason Calhoun

Silhouettes

Photographer: Jason Calhoun
Location: Jacksonville
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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.

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