Pine Island Experience

Pine Island Experience


Latest Episodes

S1E21, Annisa Karim, Randell Research Center Operations Manager, A Wildlife Ecologist and Conservationist Living her Dream
September 22, 2023

This episode is about Annisa Karim and the Randell Research Center. Annisa is the Operations Manager and, as a wildlife ecologist and conservationist, she has a love of nature, a love of wildlife, an

S1E20, Claude and Debbie Memoli, Uni-Scape Landscape & Design and Calusa Bug Spray, Your Backyard is Your Sanctuary
September 15, 2023

This episode is about Claude and Debbie, the owners of Uni-Scape Landscape & Design and Calusa Bug Spray. They delight their customers with beautiful landscapes building waterfalls, fountains, ponds,

S1E19, Bryan and Diana Stockbridge, Gulf Coast Kayak, Promoting Paddle Sports Safety and Environmental Stewardship through Education and Outreach
September 08, 2023

This episode is about Bryan and Diana, a fearless couple who changed their lives and followed their dreams by purchasing Gulf Coast Kayak eleven years ago. Their dedication, innovation and hard work

S1E18, Jerry and Cindee Tolliver, Traders Hitching Post, Dealers of Fine Handcrafted American Indian Jewelry and Art
August 25, 2023

This episode is about a delightful couple, Jerry and Cindee, owners of The Traders Hitching Post in Matlacha. Traders Hitching Post has been in business for more than 45 years offering fine handcraft

S1E17 Patti Sweeney, Sweeney’s SOS, A Wonderful Shop with All-Natural Hand Made Soaps, Skin Care Products and Gifts
August 18, 2023

This episode features Patti Sweeney, owner of Sweeneys SOS in Bokeelia on Pine island. This is a story about a very courageous and determined woman who follows her passions. Patti taught herself how

S1E16 Steve Cucura, Co-Owner of FruitScapes, Consistently Adding Exciting Edibles and Ornamental’s
August 11, 2023

This episode features Steve Cucura who together with his partner, Jesus "Jessy" Avalos created a tropical fruit paradise, FruitScapes on Pine Island. Steve talks about his passion for farming, how he

S1E15 DJ Ruscik and Julia Gaylor, Matlacha Hookers, Inc., Striving to Make a Positive Difference in Our Community
August 04, 2023

DJ Ruscik, Madam President of the Matlacha Hookers and Julia Gaylor, Vice Madam sat down with us to discuss the Matlacha Hookers, a very wonderful organization serving Pine Island. We learned that the

S1E14 Chuck and Nancy Koucky, Koucky Studios, A Studio Set in the Midst of a Tropical Garden
July 28, 2023

Chuck and Nancy from Koucky Studios tell their remarkable story of how they have been creating art together for years. They describe their adventures owning galleries in Michigan and Florida until mo

S1E13 Lisa Dence, Salty Girls Island Café , Where Meals & Memories are Made
July 21, 2023

Lisa Dence, owner of the new restaurant Salty Girls Island Caf describes her life and journeys on Pine Island before and after Hurricane Ian. She is a determined courageous women who figured out how

S1E12 Jim Griffiths, Entrepreneur-Author-Publisher, The Nautical Mile Magazine
July 14, 2023

Jim Griffiths is an entrepreneur, an author and the owner-writer-publisher of the monthly Nautical Mile Magazine and the quarterly Destination Pine Island Visitor and New Resident Information Guide.