August | 2026 | Pine Island Experience

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Meet Linda Bohacek, President of the St. James City Civic Association! 🌴

What do you think happens inside the Civic Association?

If you’ve driven past it—or even attended an event there—you may be surprised by just how much this organization offers the Pine Island community.

🏓 Ping pong,🥌 Shuffleboard,💃 Zumba,🎨 Painting,🀄 Mahjong,🎤 Open Mic,🧶 Crochet,🌿 Nature activities,🍽️ Community meals

…and so much more!

But Linda says it’s about more than activities. It’s about bringing people together, making friends, welcoming newcomers, and creating a place where people can belong.

Linda also shares how her father’s example inspired her passion for helping others and led her into a life of volunteering.

✨ “You’re going to get more out of life if you help others and I kind of fell into his footsteps.”

— Linda Bohacek

🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast app

🌐 Checkout the SJCCA website and see what’s happening: sjccapi.org

📧 We’d love to hear your thoughts: pineislandexperience@gmail.com

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Meet Matthew Morrison of Coastal Salt Soap Company 🌊 🧼 🛁 🧴 🧢

Through years of research, hard work, and determination, Matthew has turned a personal challenge into a business that’s making a difference—one customer at a time.

Join us as Matthew shares the remarkable story of how Coastal Salt Soap Company was created, why it was so important to him, and how he made his company a success.

Hear how Matthew is driven to help others and provide the best soaps out there. He continues to expand his business and help others that not only deal with skin issues, but to also provide soaps to the everyday consumer. All of his soaps are carefully handmade with the finest products of soap base and essential oils.

✨“If I can make a difference in someone else’s life, even it it’s a small touch, it makes my day.”

— Matthew Morrison

🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at pineislandexperience.com

📧 We’d love to hear your thoughts: pineislandexperience@gmail.com

🌐 Order products at: coastalsaltsoapcompany.com/

Pine Island Experience

A weekly listening experience about the adventures and life on Pine Island

Monthly Archives: August 2026

S4E17: Linda Bohacek — A Place to Belong

S4E16: Matthew Morrison — From Skin Struggles to Serving Others