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Local drag queen superstar, Alyssa Lemay, joins Ed & Kim to discuss Drag Queen Bingo, which raises a lot of money for beach charities. She also tells us how long it takes to put on her makeup, her other performances around Fort Myers, and  her new podcast . We also get an update on the huge Roar Offshore Boat Race weekend coming up in October. The races will be broadcast on national television and...

Let's hit the road in an RV!! Freedom RVing has partnered with us to introduce Florida to their new concept of using the boat club model for RVing. We'll pick up a brand-spanking new RV from Venice on the west coast, head down through Punta Gorda, and end up in Fort Myers Beach. We make several stops to discover Florida's natural landscapes, campgrounds, and other local activities, meeting up with...

My guest today had an ideal childhood until his world was turned upside down in middle school by a traumatic event that left him caring for his four younger siblings in a drug-infested neighborhood in South Florida. Mark Roseme started dealing drugs to survive, but a guardian angel came into his life at the right time and helped him turn everything around. Now, "Coach Mark" - as the kids at Imagin...

We are talking about Freedom RVing (Freedom Boat Club's sister brand), whom we met them at the Miami Boat Show back on episode 16b. And, we'll chat with Randy, their Membership Sales Manager, about the concept of using the boat club model now for RVing. We'll check-in to the Community Clipboard and share a fun Father's Day activity. And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff,...

Leslie Taylor is from  Stream2sea,  a company that produces all natural sunscreen and other products that do no harm to the environment. Our great sponsor Nicci Frazier from  FMB Designs and Remodeling  helps us with Fort Myers Beach Trivia. And, Ed has an update on Mean Gene, who's heading home, and Keran, a good friend of the show who crashed his motorcycle. Listen in... Be sure to search for Be...

We'll be covering some local places where you can go meet up with fellow podcasters this month in person. In general podcasting news, we will share the latest with two giants in the industry--Libsyn and Apple. We'll catch you up on the latest with OUR Network, including teasing some really BIG news. AND, we'll close with a final tip on a myth we hear a LOT about how often you need to release your...

Shannon is the Vice Chair of the Fort Myers Beach Marine Resource Task Force. We spoke to Shannon about the damage Roundup is doing to the water, and what the residents can do to avoid using the toxic chemical to kill weeds. Shannon also told us about several other topics the Task Force is working on that are important to the beach. After our interview with Shannon, Ed flags down Bob from Ohio who...

If you live in Delray Beach, you've probably seen the 14,000 square foot building on Federal Highway that used to be the home of Spa Eleven. Recently, it has been transformed into what some are calling the best art gallery in all of South Florida - thanks to Daniel Cianciotto. He has worn many hats throughout his life: firefighter, inventor, and day trader, but he's always had an eye and a passion...

Megan Heil joined Ed and Kim to start episode 57. Megan is not only the chair of the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency, she is also co-owner of a company called  Reef Box , which delivers unique gear to scuba enthusiasts every month. In the second half of our show, we were joined by Glenn Hebert and Jaime Legagneur from The Florida Podcast Network. What were THEY doing in Fort Myers Beach? Li...

We'll be updating you on some cool things Florida podcasters are doing that involve everything from trade shows to video games. We share a response from Red Circle. (Yes, they actually listened to our last episode!!) And, we'll talk about recent impacts on money in the podcasting space. Then, we'll turn our attention to the latest in Florida Podcast Network news. And, then we'll end with a final t...

Mike Deardon, also known as Popeye, is the organizer of Popeyepalooza , an event that raises thousands of dollars for youth sports on the beach. Mike talks about how and why he started the event, how long its been going on, and all the great items that were donated for a silent auction. He also talks about how he got the nickname Popeye and, by the way, he does a killer impersonation of the spinac...

If you live in southern Palm Beach County, you've likely heard of Frank McKinney. He builds multi-million dollar mansions on the beach in south Florida on speculation, meaning he doesn't have a buyer for the homes before he finishes them. He's also an author, an ultra-marathoner and a devout Catholic. On May 23rd, he's unveiling his final project--a $17.5 million home on the ocean in South Palm Be...

We had a special Beach Talk Radio episode on Sunday, May 5th, at The Taste of Fort Myers Beach event held on Old Estero Boulevard. With Kim out of town, local residents Ellen Vaughan and Gayle Crabtree-Pergoli were Ed's special guest hosts. The team interviewed Chamber of Commerce President Jacki Liszak, Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chairman John Gavin, Taste of the Beach Committee Chair...

On April 23rd, former Fort Myers Beach Mayor and current Lee County Commissioner Larry Kiker passed away at the age of 76 after a short battle with cancer. We interviewed Larry's wife, Paula, about Larry's legacy, how she's dealing with her grief, and the possibility she might run for his seat on the Commission. We also interviewed Eve Haverfield about the start of turtle nesting season and Heidi...

We wrap up our tour of festivals galore with Jaime checking out the music, crawfish, and beer at the Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens. There were cooking demos, local celebrities, classic Bourbon Street drinks, amazing cajun music bands, and LOTS of crawfish!! Listen in as Jaime catches up with her third EVER podcast guest, Jay Cashmere of WPTV/WFLX, at his cooking demo. And...

We'll be congratulating Florida podcasters on some major wins. Then, we'll talk about RedCircle--a new service offering independent podcasters a chance to cross-promote. And, of course, we'll catch you up on the latest with the Florida Podcast Network and share a brand new final tip on how to set your show's ad prices. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:   Click Here Featured Pic C...

The First Lady of Fort Myers Beach, Mayor Anita Cereceda, joined us with her lovely dog, Stella, for 45 minutes this week. Anita was the first Mayor back in 1996 and the only person to serve as Mayor three times since the town was incorporated. The Mayor answered all of our tough questions, and had a little fun at Ed's expense along the way. We also introduced our latest sponsor, Nicci Frazier fro...

His family's tradition of BBQ goes back more than 8 decades in Palm Beach County, but keeping that tradition alive has been hard-fought and expensive! If you haven't tasted McCray's Backyard BBQ, you haven't lived. He has cooked for locals, dignitaries, and elected officials and is a favorite at the Super Bowl every year. But the town of Mangonia Park levied hundreds of thousands of dollars of fin...

We bring you our FULL chat with Tony Garcia of Now! Media and the Bob and Sheri Show on this special bonus episode, discussing how radio is changing its tune and getting into podcasting. We shared a clip of this conversation on episode 5 for you. And, now we are bringing you the whole delicious enchilada--covering their baked-in misconceptions about podcasting and how that affects their methods of...

Megan Zelenak joined Ed and Kim to talk about the upcoming (May 5th) Taste of The Beach. Of course, Ed had to ask nosy questions about her upcoming wedding and invite her future husband, Dan Allers, on the show. Jan Flemming joined the show to talk about the Fort Myers Film Festival, and Ed has an idea to keep the elderly happy. Let them throw food and balls at young criminals! Listen in... Be sur...

Florida is just FULL of festivals, fairs, and art shows all year 'round. And, in this adventure, we visit three festivals that REALLY couldn't be much more different, and we split up our attack. In Part 1, Glenn flies solo at one of Florida's biggest events--the Sun 'n' Fun International Fly-in in the lovely town of Lakeland. It's the 2nd largest airshow in the world! Then, Glenn drove down to Del...

We are talking about festivals in Florida--and there are SO many different kinds all year 'round. And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Critters of Florida, FML, and Flori-DUH. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 18a:

We chat with Bruce Wawrzyniak about the intersection of sports and faith podcasting in Florida with his new show, Catholic Sports Radio. An exciting new podcast conference hits the scene. We'll review the latest podcast consumer study stats. Tony Garcia of Now! Media and the Bob and Sheri Show joins us to discuss how radio is changing its tune on podcasting. And, of course, we will catch you up on...

Our first guest was Rachel Rainbolt from the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, who brought a rat snake on the show. And, she filled us in on all the great work C.R.O.W. is doing. Our second guest was Tina Terrel. Tina and her family opened a new business on the beach called Wave of Vitality, and it's all about good health. Listen in... Be sure to search for Beach Talk Radio in iTunes or a...

On her 30th birthday, something went horribly wrong. With a 4-month-old little girl at home, Alyson Seligman was suddenly paralyzed and hospitalized for a month with a rare neurological disorder. Months later, she lost her job and was forced to find a new path. That path has led Seligman to start her own PR company and create one of the most successful blogging/social media influencer businesses i...