Pine Island Experience

Recent Episodes

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

Posted August 18, 2023 • 00:51:04

This episode features Patti Sweeney, owner of Sweeney’s SOS in Bokeelia on Pine island. This is a story about a very courageous and determined woman...

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

Posted August 11, 2023 • 00:59:11

This episode features Steve Cucura who together with his partner, Jesus “Jessy” Avalos created a tropical fruit paradise, FruitScapes on Pine Island....

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

Posted August 4, 2023 • 00:58:22

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...

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

Posted July 28, 2023 • 00:55:56

Chuck and Nancy from Koucky Studios tell their remarkable story of how they have been creating art together for years. They describe their adventures...

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

Posted July 21, 2023 • 00:44:49

Lisa Dence, owner of the new restaurant Salty Girls Island Café describes her life and journeys on Pine Island before and after Hurricane Ian. She...