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First Coast Explorer is an independent editorial travel guide covering Jacksonville, FL and the First Coast region — including St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, the Jacksonville Beaches, Amelia Island, and surrounding areas. The Site is owned and operated by Roger Baldwin, a Jacksonville Beach resident and longtime First Coast local.
All content on First Coast Explorer represents the independent editorial opinions of Roger Baldwin and contributing writers. We are not sponsored by, affiliated with, or compensated by any tourism board, city government, hospitality group, or destination marketing organization unless explicitly disclosed in a specific article.
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First Coast Explorer strives to provide accurate, current, and helpful information about First Coast destinations, restaurants, parks, and attractions. However:
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