Category Archives: Podcast

S1E6 Island Bikeworks, A family that loves putting smiles on customer faces.



Judd Payne and his daughter, Kaelyn from Island Bikeworks in Bokeelia describe starting up their family business on Pine Island. We learn how close they are as a family and how they strive to make their customers happy and get people riding again as quickly as possible.

They live by their commitment, always going the extra mile to provide great services, sales, or rental experience at their shop.

Listen to the Island Bikeworks episode at Pine Island Experience Website

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S1E5 Rachel and Joe of Blondies Coffee Co., Serving Great Coffee with a Smile



The owners of Blondies Coffee Co., Rachel and Joe describe the journey to their dreams. We hear how they met and how they decided to move back to Pine Island right before Hurricane Ian. While dealing with the aftermath of Ian, they researched and created their coffee business opening in April 2023.

They are enjoying their new business on Pine Island, “Striving to serve the community with great coffee and a smile”.

Listen to Blondies Coffee Company episode at Pine Island Experience Website

For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com


S1E4 Chef Reid Freeman, His Vision for Street Eatz & Ale



Chef and owner Reid talks about his new restaurant on Pine Island. You will hear his passion for creating great food and serving ice cold beer. We learn how he grew up in Florida, worked all his life in restaurants, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and dealt with the challenges of Hurricane Ian. Reid is living his dream on the island with his motto, “Drink Local, Eat Local and Keep it Simple”.

Listen to Reid’s episode at Pine Island Experience Website

For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com


S1E3 Joanne Lembo, An Islander with a Purpose



This episode is a conversation with Joanne Lembo where we hear about her career of service and how her initiative and experience helped other Pine Islanders after Hurricane Ian. Joanne has an amazing life story that you will not want to miss.

For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com


S1E2 Rudy Cox, His Musical Journey



This episode is a conversation with Rudy Cox where we learn how Rudy got started in music and his journey to Pine Island.  Rudy tells an amazing story that you will not want to miss.

For more information, email pineislandexperience@gmail.com

 

 


S1E1 We Introduce Ourselves



This is the first podcast of Pine Island Experience Podcast.  These podcasts are a weekly listening experience about the adventures and life on Pine Island, Florida for those who have chosen to live or visit this beautiful island.  In this episode, the hosts introduce themselves and describe why they enjoy Pine Island.

For more information or if you have questions please email pineislandexperience@gmail.com