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The planned Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach is being delayed in the court system due to another local hotel owner filing a string of lawsuits against developer TPI. The developer came on to call out that hotel owner and call on the town to revoke his liquor license. Find out why! And, Kim calls in from the Grand Canyon to report on her vacation. Listen in... We  are  currently   boarding...

David Butler's Florida Beer Podcast has been recently picked up by the Florida Podcast Network! As you're about to hear, this is going to be a VERY exciting partnership. David's been doing his Florida Beer Blog  for 5 years now. Or, you may recognize him from having been a Roaming Reporter on Finding Florida episode 19a . Now, with him joining the Network, we'll work to take his show to the next l...

Reid Freeman, an Executive Chef from the Smokin Oyster Brewery on the beach, joins us. Plus, Angela and Mark Chang from Nightbird--the Stevie Nicks Tribute Band --did two killer songs on the show, with Angela also joining Kim in a chat. And, of course, Kim and Ed ramble on about a bunch of meaningless drivel. Listen in... We  are  currently   boarding  shows to build out our network. And, you don'...

He grew up in poverty in West Virginia and lived in constant fear that something would happen to his father in the coal mines. Eric Roby knew his only way out was education and TV news. But the journalist also knew he had to hide an important part of himself in order to stay in the public eye. You know Eric Roby as the sometimes serious, sometimes funny face of morning news; but, as his longtime c...

Here are all the topics we covered on episode #61 with our guests Mike Yost, (host of the Pirate Pub Crawl) and Andrea Carriere (owner of the Silver Sands Hotel): Ed's earwax, the muck on the beach, men getting pedicures, The Pirate Pub Crawl, Ed & Kim's fight over salsa, Ed's love notes, Kim jogging with deer, Mean Gene's passing, Margaritaville, our great sponsor FMB Designs & Remodeling...

Florida's podcasting scene is bursting this month with milestones and news. And, we're going to share some of that with you on today's episode. In general podcasting news, we'll talk about a big move two major podcast players just made to improve the listener experience. And, we'll also share our recent interview with Dave Cook, Co-Founder of Podcoin, who joined us to answer some podcaster questio...

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...