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Photographer Saul Freiden
How long have you lived at the First Coast?Lifelong Jacksonville native; Neptune Beach ’79-’87 and Atlantic Beach ’87- present. What
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Larry Hobbs’ Name Lives On Through The Work Of Local Charity
Larry Hobbs was one of those guys whose smile would light up the room every time he walked through the
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Featured Artist Donna McGinnis
We need more Donna McGinnis’s in the world. This article will make you smile and also make you wish you
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Featured Musician Derek Hess
Derek A Hess Have Sticks Will Travel What part of First Coast do you reside now and how long have
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Meet First Coast Musician Elizabeth Rogers
All About “E”… Local Vocalist Elizabeth Rogers Returns With a New Band Thanks for your time. So tell us in
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First Coaster Walt Bunso
At 64 he is lean and laid back in his shop off 3rd Street off Mayport Road. He’s lived in
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Creative Designs of Jax
Welcome to 90 Days Of Summer! Tell us a little about your business. We are a hybrid showroom/custom workroom located
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Featured Photographer Vimaris Arroyo
Life is Not Perfect, but Photos Can Be! Hey Vimaris. So cool to work with you and learn more today
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Featured Musician Allen Arena
Allen Arena A Little Bit Country…. Good Time Charlie and Monkey Wrench Lead singer, gets the best of both worlds live…
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Art of the Line
New joint exhibit explores time, movement, and life through the art of the line. GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA – Lines, like
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Meet Local Musician Vanya Thompson
It’s Never Too Late Thanks for your time Vanya. So tell us in what part of the First Coast do
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Meet Diana Townsend
Say Hey to Diana … How long have you lived at the First Coast? I have lived (as a retired
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Meet Photographer Anna Marie Bolet – Go Big Or Go Home
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Meet Penny Minge Kamish
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Photographer Mark Krancer
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Featured Musician Steve Gard
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Featured Pet Charlie and Owner Natalie Jones
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Spotlight Artist Kim Collier
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Photographer Craig Oneal
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Leelyn Osborn – Star Of St Augustine
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Musician Derek Maines – A Renaissance Man Among Us
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Meet Yvette Pinfield – “Fab Over 40” Competition
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Meet Pups Nate & Bailey
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Featured Musician Eric Goldstein
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Featured Artist Katy Mattice
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Meet Artist Sandra Semro
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Wild and Crazy Tiger Lily Living Her Best Life
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Meet Headshot Photographer Jorge Londono
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Featured Musician Debrann Johnston
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Meet Featured Artist Jim Cox
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New Business. Paragliding Along Amelia’s Coast – Get A Birds Eye View
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Riverside Arts Market Going Strong
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Meet Amy Lynn Haney – Music Writer & Promoter
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Featured Artist Tia Lisa Overstreet
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Meet AB Pup – KodiBlue
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Brenda Batteh Brown
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Stacy Hobbs – Local Harp Guitar Wizard Tells All !
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Meet Andy and Arlo – Together Photographing St. Augustine
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Meet Scotie Cousin
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Photographer Chris Cottrell – Headshot Specialist
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Photographer William McGee
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Meet Pupper Stella
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Featured Artist Scotie Cousin
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Featured Photographer Lorae Gamsey
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Tommy Skinner/Higher Ground
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Featured Musician Cody Pintar
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Marvin Ferebee Blows To The Occasion
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“I Am Serious! And Don’t Call Me Shirley!”
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Meet Local Dog Trainer Greg DiFranza
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Chris Wooten, Giving New Meaning To The Term Local
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Be My Neighbor – Musician Deborah Osgood
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Steve Janowicz Wears A Coat Of Many Colors!
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Meet Aerial Photographer Jonathan Wilson
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P.A.St.A. Art Gallery Welcomes Frank Barreca
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Chris Prescott – Back From Atlanta To Stay!
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Scott A. Grant – Standfast Asset Management
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Ed Malin To The Front Of The Line Please
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Meet John Miller
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First Coast Dogs – Baxter and Brynlee
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Glenn Shuck, The Man Behind The Magazine
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Meet Al Bagocius – Mr. Connector
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Featured Artist Belinda Brownlee – Girl Who Wowed The Art World
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Meet Sandra Hanania
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Meet Photographer Michael Plant – Broken Camera Photography
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Photographer John Tesh
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Cute and Cunning Corgi Living in the Lap of Luxury
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Lee Richard McCormick – Dreaming Heaven
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Meet Joseph Gabriel
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Featured Artist Katy Mattice – Never Refuse to Re-fuse!
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Connecting Thru Music
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Featured Musician Derek Hess
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Meet Local Southern Rock Songstress – Carol Bristow – Zur
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Meet Pet Photographer Joan Walker
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Featured Musician Neal Gupton
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Featured Artist Lisa Manos
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Featured Business – Rock Gym
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Featured Musician Brian McElrath
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Meet Photographer Ronald “Ronny” Fort
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Meet Photographer Christopher Stone
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Meet Local Musician Vanya Thompson
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Meet Artist Renee Reznicsek
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Cindy Davenport
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Meet Local Author Children’s Book – Ruth Lewis
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Eve Baker Prescott – Founder, ABC4 Peace
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Featured Artist Terry Dostalik
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Featured Musician Fran Pitre
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Meet First Coast Musician Elizabeth Rogers
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Meet Artist Gary Trbovich
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Meet Cathy Curtis
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Doug Schultz – A Man Among Men!
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Say Hello To Maternity Photographer Melody Coarsey
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Meet Artist Ronnie Phillips
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Featured Artist Nikole Cooney
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Featured Artist: Regina Forsyth-Tobin
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Featured Artist Donna Buscaglia
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Amy Duckworth – Talent Manager, Music Aficionado!
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Urban Grind – The Urban Find
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Beach Mountain Diner
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Featured Musician Mary Ann Hawkins
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Abbe Moody – Singing In The Summer
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Featured Business Mayport C&C Fisheries
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Featured Musician Isaac Corbitt – Harmonica Icon Takes On World
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Featured Artist Judy Wolfe
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Fran Pitre Has Nothing To Fear
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Robert Walker aka Vibe, Makes Music That Moves You
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Featured Musician Carole Mayedo
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Featured Photographer David Fain
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Meet Artist Robert Kovacs
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Photographer Layla Neal
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Featured Musician Brenda David
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Featured Musician Wes Talton
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