Pine Island Experience

Pine Island Experience


Latest Episodes

S2E12 Sweet Floret Cakery, Owner Jodi Trusty, Baker
May 03, 2024

Jodi Trusty found her new passion after her children were grown seven years ago. Its baking. Jodi recently opened the Sweet Floret Cakery located in the Matlacha Historic District. Jodi says sh

S2E11 Salt & Poppy Boutique, Michelle Wendt and Kevin Farley, Owners
April 26, 2024

Listen to Kevin Farley and Michelle Wendt tell their amazing story. They are both artists. Kevin is a stand-up comedian and Michelle is a writer and director so it was only natural that they fell in

S2E10 Aaron Barreda Commander of American Legion Post 136 and Co-Founder, Co-Chair of GPIA, Greater Pine Island Alliance
March 29, 2024

Listen to Aaron Barreda, the Commander of American Legion Post 136 and Co-Founder, Co-Chair of GPIA, Greater Pine Island Alliance. The American Legion Post 136 was outstanding in recovery relief aft

S2E9 Sound Electric, Owner Korrie O’Donnell, Master Electrician
March 15, 2024

Korrie ODonnell, Master Electrician and Owner of Sound Electric in Saint James City, FL on Pine Island tells her story of becoming a master electrician and starting her own company. Korrie rebuilt

S2E8 Jeanine Williams, Artist, Material Green Boutique Owner
March 08, 2024

Jeanine Williams, artist and owner of Material Green tells her story of her graphic design background and how she has worked for years in visual design and design. A 30 year resident of Saint James C

S2E7 Jerry Hook, Audubon Eagle Watch Volunteer, Nature and Wildlife Photographer
February 23, 2024

Listen to Jerry Hook describe what its like to be an Audubon Eagle Watch Volunteer on Pine Island, Florida. Jerry talks about his travel experiences in the United Sates and the world photographing n

S2E6 Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 4353, Commander Scott Zilch, Pine Island, FL
February 16, 2024

Listen to Commander Scott Zilch tell how proud he feels being part of the VFW. He discusses the many post activities and the services that are offered to the veterans. Commander Scott says the missi

S2E5 Spots Ice Cream, Crepes and Sauces, Owners Aimee Gantt and Sarah Crawford
February 09, 2024

Listen to Aimee and Sarah tell their story of how they fell in love with Pine Island and opened Spots Ice Cream, Crepes and Sauces in Bokeelia, just north of the 4 way stop. They want the community t

S2E4 Coastal Eats, Chef Becca Findeisen and Chef Bo Marcoux, Personal Chefs
January 26, 2024

Chef Becca and Chef Bo of Coastal Eats discuss how they craft unforgettable culinary experiences with fresh coastal dishes for their customers special moments. Becca and Bo are personal chefs offeri

S2E3 Stephen M Longest, Realtor, Matlacha, FL
January 19, 2024

This episode is about Stephen M Longest, a Realtor who goes above and beyond for his customers. Listen to Stephen tell his story of how he discovered Pine Island and how he made a decision to become