Pine Island Experience

This is wonderful story of Sara Brinks who decided to move to Pine Island and start a business. With the help of her family and friends, Sara came up with the idea of The Frozen Flip Flop, a lovely frozen yogurt shop. The Frozen Flip Flop opened on July 21, 2022, and then Hurricane Ian hit. For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com

This episode features Capt. Gregg McKee of Wild Fly Charters. Capt. Gregg started his fishing career as a young man after moving to Key West in 1992. Capt. Gregg started fishing the waters surrounding Pine Island in 2001 when his parents retired to beautiful Matlacha, Fl. He immediately fell in love with the area and now spends his time chasing tarpon, redfish and snook from Boca Grande to Sanibel...

This episode introduces Jim Coffey owner of Tackle Craft of Pine Island. Jim has been crafting custom fishing rods in St James City for over a decade. Jim turned a hobby into a business, and he couldn’t be happier. Arlene, Jim’s wife joined us on the interview, and you will hear how proud she is of her husband’s craft. To listen, use your favorite podcast app or use our website https://pineislande...

Jay Sanderson and Steve Soloway, Island Tactical business partners, speak of what they did immediately after Hurricane Ian and how they recently celebrated a grand reopening of their store. They discuss their dedication to the island and passion for customers. They talk about their commitment to providing great products and services while loving what they do and having fun. Jay and Steve share the...

Judd Payne and his daughter, Kaelyn from Island Bikeworks in Bokeelia describe starting up their family business on Pine Island. We learn how close they are as a family and how they strive to make their customers happy and get people riding again as quickly as possible. They live by their commitment, always going the extra mile to provide great services, sales, or rental experience at their shop....

The owners of Blondies Coffee Co., Rachel and Joe describe the journey to their dreams. We hear how they met and how they decided to move back to Pine Island right before Hurricane Ian. While dealing with the aftermath of Ian, they researched and created their coffee business opening in April 2023. They are enjoying their new business on Pine Island, “Striving to serve the community with great cof...

Chef and owner Reid talks about his new restaurant on Pine Island. You will hear his passion for creating great food and serving ice cold beer. We learn how he grew up in Florida, worked all his life in restaurants, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and dealt with the challenges of Hurricane Ian. Reid is living his dream on the island with his motto, “Drink Local, Eat Local and Keep it Simple”. Listen...

This episode is a conversation with Joanne Lembo where we hear about her career of service and how her initiative and experience helped other Pine Islanders after Hurricane Ian. Joanne has an amazing life story that you will not want to miss. For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com

This episode is a conversation with Rudy Cox where we learn how Rudy got started in music and his journey to Pine Island.  Rudy tells an amazing story that you will not want to miss. For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com    

This is the first podcast of Pine Island Experience Podcast.  These podcasts are a weekly listening experience about the adventures and life on Pine Island, Florida for those who have chosen to live or visit this beautiful island.  In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and describe why they enjoy Pine Island. For more information or if you have questions please email pineislandexperience...