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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 handcrafted American Indian Jewelry and Art. Jerry and Cindee tell their wonderful story and share how much they enjoy meeting people who come into their store.

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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 who follows her passions. Patti taught herself how to create all natural soaps, open and grow a lovely business on Pine Island and fill it with beautiful products and gifts. Patti’s focus is about community, the residents of Pine Island, and earning a customer by providing quality.

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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 discovered Pine Island and how he is always searching for new fruits.

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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 Matlacha Hookers are celebrating 25 years of service with a mission that has never changed, “Striving to make a positive difference in our community”. This constancy of purpose is one of the many reasons for their success.