Pine Island Experience

Pine Island Experience


Latest Episodes

S4E1 Tom Chase – Attorney, Mediator, Storyteller, Comedian and Poet
January 09, 2026

Season 4 begins with laughter, reflection, and storytelling.The delightful Tom Chase joined us on the Pine Island Experience Podcast for a conversation filled with humor, heart, and insight. Tom shares the moment he first discovered the power of making

S3E29 Robert N Macomber: Award-Winning Author — Maritime Historical Fiction
December 12, 2025

Award-Winning author and Pine Islander, Robert N. Macomber joins us to share the heart behind his life as a maritime historian, novelist, and lecturer. From the inspiration behind his 17-book Honor Series to the moments that light up his audiences, Rob

S3E28 Bill and Benet Kazokas — Flor-Da-Lee Farm
November 28, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Bill and Benet Kazokas of Flor-Da-Lee Farm in Bokeelia. In 2013, they stepped away from corporate life, purchased 2.5 acres of agricultural land, and began growing specialty artisan lettuce now supplying hotels, coun

S3E27 John D. Mills — Author, Attorney, and Storyteller
November 14, 2025

This week, we dive into mystery, law, and life along Pine Island Sound with author and attorney John D. Mills. A fifth-generation Fort Myers native, John grew up fishing these waters and today, he channels that deep local knowledge into his nine-b

S3E26 — Dan Boone: CoastalFlo
October 31, 2025

From firefighter to Florida dreamer, Dan Boones journey is all heart.After years as a firefighter eventually becoming a Lieutenant and joining Special Ops Dans optimism and drive led him through every chapter with purpose and joy. Known as his d

S3E25 Chef Anthony Pospiech: The Island Girl Eats
October 24, 2025

Chef Anthony Pospiech opened The Island Girl Eats last spring within Pineland Marina in Bokeelia a food truck and large tiki hut thats quickly become a must-stop for locals and visitors alike. Open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset, its wher

S3E24 – Rob Wells: Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant & Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant
October 17, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Wells, who grew up surrounded by the beauty of Pine Island Sound. His familys story began in 1976 when his parents purchased Cabbage Key, creating a one-of-a-kind island retreat. In 1999, the Wells family expanded

S3E23 Nancy R Koucky, Artist: NRK Designs
October 10, 2025

Creativity isnt just for artworkits a powerful tool for business, too. This week, we sit down with Nancy Koucky of NRK Designs, who shares how her artistic roots shape her graphic design work, from adult books and childrens books to branding for

S3E22 Nancy Cote, Executive Director: Beacon of Hope Pine Island
September 19, 2025

Welcome to the Pine Island Experience Podcast, where we celebrate the people, places, and spirit that make our island community so special. Today, were shining a light on the Beacon of Hope. Since 2004, this organization has been a lifeline for Pine

S3E21 Madison Morris: Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter
August 29, 2025

Madison Morris is on fire from being a two-time Grammy-submitted singer-songwriter to his currently nominated song Hard Rain, up for a Josie Award for Americana Song of the Year. On the latest episode of Pine Island Experience, hear the story behind