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Tune in to the Ft. Myers Beach – Good Neighbor Podcast, where the spirit of community meets the rhythm of island life. Each episode is a laid-back journey through heartfelt stories, local voices, and the connections that make our beach town so special. Whether you’re a resident or just dreaming of coastal breezes, let us be your guide to all things good in our neighborhood.
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Episodes
307 episodes
ST INS CARES-FMBAA-Rebuilding Creativity After Hurricane Ian
The storm took the building, but the community kept the art alive. Join us as we sit down with Sylvia Montgomery and Suzan Lanz from the Fort Myers Beach Art Association to explore how a 1951 plein air tradition weathered Hurricane Ian, found a...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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19:35
FMBGN-BIZ-Best Western Plus Beach Resort-Beachfront Resilience
Sun on the water, coffee on a balcony, and a quiet stretch of sand just steps away—this conversation with Tim Malbon of the Best Western Plus Beach Resort reveals what it really takes to protect a slice of paradise. We talk candidly about the d...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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11:33
FMBGN-BIZ-John Jacobsen-Insurance Is Great… Until You File A Claim
Ever wondered why your premium climbs while your claim stalls? We talk with public adjuster and attorney John Jacobsen, a former insurance insider who now fights for homeowners across Southwest Florida, to reveal how property claims really get ...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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20:07
FMBGN-BIZ-Lifestyle Design Homes -Building Trust with Community And Quality
If you’ve ever wondered how to find a builder who actually shows up, stands by their work, and treats you like family, you’ll want to meet Jadyn Henderson. We welcome the COO and cofounder of Lifestyle Design Homes to share how a family-run com...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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14:03
FMBGN-BIZ-TRC-Trust Is The Strongest Material In Construction
Storms don’t schedule appointments, but smart preparation does. We sit down with Kim Crispino of Titan Residential and Commercial to unpack a practical roadmap for Florida homeowners and business owners: document what you have, fortify what mat...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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19:51
FMBGN-RESIDENT-Valerie Carouthers-Beach Roots, Bright Futures
Sunshine isn’t just a forecast—it’s a way of building a life. We sit down with Valerie Carouthers to unpack her full-circle journey: growing up on Fort Myers Beach, swearing she’d never return, then finding her way back after gray winters and c...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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18:14
FMBGN-Tequila & Taco Tuesday-La Ola-Breakfast Tacos & a Mango Sunrise
Sunrise on Fort Myers Beach tastes like warm tortillas and bright mango. We head to La Ola Surfside in Times Square for a quick, flavorful morning session where breakfast tacos meet a mango margarita and local stories meet the sea breeze. This ...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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2:24
FMBGN-BIZ-Novare Medical & Wellness-Turning Strength Into Longevity And Confidence
What if the real clock on your life isn’t your age, but your strength? We sit down with Dr. Ivan Bracic, clinical director of Novaré Medical and Wellness in Fort Myers, to unpack why muscle, balance, and nerve health are the foundation of longe...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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22:46
FMBGN-RESIDENT-Annie Meehan-Kindness In A Prickly World
A blueprint for kinder leadership and sharper communication, told through the journey of speaker and author Annie Meehan. We sit down with Annie, a Certified Speaking Professional, to unpack how she transformed a personal story into actionable ...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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20:54
FMBGN-BIZ-K-Dog Custom Designs-Craft As A Bridge Between Memory, Place, And Community
A single DIY bar, some leftover lumber, and a flood of Marketplace messages—that’s how K Dog Custom Designs began. We sit down with Kevin and Dawn Lindsey to trace their path from Ohio basements to Fort Myers Beach workshops, where epoxy, local...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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21:12
FMBGN-BIZ-TriPower Vacation Rentals -Rebuilding Paradise
Sunsets that wash the Gulf in gold. Conversations that turn strangers into friends. And a hospitality comeback that proves resilience can look like joy. We sit down with Melissa Schneider, Chief Marketing Officer at TriPower Vacation Rentals, t...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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18:27
FMBGN-BIZ-The Pier Group-How Smart Redevelopment Can Restore Community Without Losing The Island’s Soul
Shovel-ready isn’t enough when your town lives on salt air, neighborly kindness, and a street-level rhythm that makes strangers feel welcome. We sit down with realtor and community builder Dennis Wagaman to map out how Fort Myers Beach can brin...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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24:08
FMBGN-BIZ-5 Star Air - What If HVAC Put People Before Profit
If HVAC quotes have ever felt like a maze, this conversation with 5 Star Air’s Chris Kagan brings a much-needed map. We dig into why he built a repair-first company with no commissioned salespeople, how seasoned technicians change the customer ...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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20:23
FMBGN-BIZ-REnew-YU Natural Health - Beauty-Naples-Healing From Within
Want a fresher face, faster recovery, and a longer, healthier life without needles or quick fixes? We sit down with Dr. Greet of REnew YU Naples to unpack a natural approach that helps the body repair itself using closed-loop bioelectrical modu...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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16:45
ST INS CARES-Collaboratory-Fueling Community Impact In SWFL
Big problems don’t shrink on goodwill alone—they change when people, data, and dollars move together. We sit down with Dr. Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of the Collaboratory, to explore how a 50-year-old regional foundation is turning gene...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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11:07
TECH TALK-From Buzzword To Blueprint: Choosing The Right AI For Your Business
Forget the sci‑fi headlines. We zero in on the kind of AI that actually ships value today and unpack how to choose it, pilot it, and prove ROI without blowing up your workflow. With Ken Johnson from USIT Systems, we sort hype from reality, cut ...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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27:05
ST INS CARES-4KIDS of SWFL-Homes, Hope, And Healing
A home for every child sounds simple until you see the real barriers: empty pantries, unstable housing, and trauma that follows kids into every new placement. We sit down with Karlene Masse, Partner Engagement Officer from 4Kids Southwest...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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19:30
TECH TALK-Why Working Through A Master Agent Beats Calling Your Local ISP
Think you’ve only got one real internet option and no leverage when things go down? We unpack a better way to buy and manage connectivity, voice, cloud, and AI by partnering with an independent agent backed by master agencies. Ken Johnson from ...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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21:51
FMBGN-Tequila & Taco Tuesday-Marina Cantina-Come For The Bay Views, Stay For The Coconut Shrimp Tacos
Beach breeze, clinking ice, and a plate that refuses to behave—this week we head to the brand-new Marina Cantina Waterfront Tin Tiki at Salty Sam's Marina for a first taste that’s equal parts flavor and view. We go straight for a frozen margari...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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3:36
FMBGN-BIZ- TITLE ADAM - Keeping Closings Smooth For Buyers, Sellers, And Builders
Real estate dreams are built on more than sunshine and signatures. We sat down with Title Adam, a Florida title insurance pro with deep Southwest Florida roots, to unpack how safe closings actually happen: from verifying identities and ownershi...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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17:43
FMBGN-Icon-How Jameson the Sunglassed Beach Dog Built Community, Joy, and Hope on FMB
A tiny car, a pair of pink sunglasses, and a beachside town that decided to choose joy—meet Jameson, the Fort Myers Beach icon whose daily strolls turned into a movement of smiles and neighborly kindness. We sit down with Adrian and Alice Barre...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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14:59
ST INS CARES-The Sally J Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center: Supporting a Vital Community Need
Did you know there's only one nonprofit deaf service center between Tampa and Miami? The Sally J Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center stands as a critical lifeline serving deaf and hard of hearing individuals across five Florida counties, a...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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16:09
FMBGN-BIZ-Miniopolis Builders-Small Footprint, Big Impact
What happens when you reimagine coastal living from the ground up? Brian Sodre of Miniopolis Builders joins us to share a revolutionary approach to beach homes that's changing how we think about paradise.Breaking away from the conventio...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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10:59
ST INS CARES-Community Housing and Resources Creates Pathways for Essential Workers to Thrive
Behind the paradise of Sanibel Island's pristine beaches and breathtaking sunsets lies a crucial challenge – housing the essential workers who keep this slice of heaven functioning. Nicole McHale from Community Housing and Resources (CHR) pulls...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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16:27
FMBGN-BIZ-Mr. Waves Island Bar-Karaoke, Community, and Cocktails
Daniel Clarkston never imagined owning a bar when he first moved to Southwest Florida from Germany in 2017. Yet today, his Mr. Waves Island Bar stands as a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and community resilience on Fort Myers Beach.
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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18:59
