Monthly Archives: January 2025

S3E3 Erica Overhulser Gehring Vocalist and Lepidopterist



Erica’s passion for butterflies began the day she bought 18 Milkweed plants,  the required host plants for caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.  Erica was mentored and now she mentors others on all things butterflies.  As a vocalist, she is extremely talented and engaging.  To see Erica perform, look for announcements of the musical duo, Joy Ride or the full band, Cover Story SWFL. 

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S3E2 Captain Chuck Downes, Charter Captain and Educator



Captain Chuck Downes has spent many years as an educator and as a charter captain.  His passion is teaching people how to fish.  Captain Chuck is offering 4 weekly seminars at the Pine Island Community Church located at 5320 Doug Taylor Circle in St James City. The sessions are every Wednesday from 6:00pm until 8:00pm, January 29 through February 19.  To reserve a spot or if you have questions, text or call Capt Chuck at 609-412-7328.

To listen to the podcast, use your favorite podcast app or go to our website, https://pineislandexperience.com

For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com


S3E1 Roland Ruocco, Fine Art Artist



Roland Ruocco is a working artist using a diverse array of media and artistic styles with his goal to create beautiful and thought provoking artworks. You will see his beautiful murals on Pine Island and throughout Lee County.  If you are lucky, you may even get to see him creating a mural. 

To listen to the podcast, use your favorite podcast app or go to our website, https://pineislandexperience.com

For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com