Pine Island Experience
Latest Episodes
S1E21, Annisa Karim, Randell Research Center Operations Manager, A Wildlife Ecologist and Conservationist Living her Dream
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.