Pine Island Experience

Brian Maclean helps Pine Islanders get where they need to go, with reliability, a great personality, and a genuine enjoyment of what he does. 🏝️🚖🧳✈️ When we asked Brian what he hopes someone remembers about his service after he drops them off … ✨ “That I was affordable. That I was reliable. Being on time, my grandfather taught me if I’m not early, I’m late. And I’ve got yelled at before for being early. And I just say I’m sorry but I can come back and I can’t guarantee you’ll be on time. It jus

What did Jim Wentz do when no one volunteered to lead Pine Island F.I.S.H. — Fellow Islanders Sending Help? Jim volunteered himself! And after talking with Jim, we discovered that he and Jan don’t simply run an organization. They are part of the volunteer team, the administrative team, the fundraising team, the coordination team—and when a volunteer isn’t available, they step in themselves. At the heart of F.I.S.H. is something very Pine Island: ❤️ People taking care of people. 🌴🏝️ 👩🏼‍🦽👨🏻‍🦼‍➡️𓋿

John Duckworth believes great service starts with showing up, communicating clearly, and doing the job right. 🚜🌴🪴🌺🌳🏡🌿 But after talking with John, we discovered that what he provides goes beyond lawn care. Sometimes great service is simply giving someone peace of mind. When John told us what he wants for his customers, we knew he had summed it up perfectly: ✨ “They just want to be able to be kept. Where they can walk out and enjoy what they have and not have to worry having to drag palm fronds

Meet Suzanne Wilson, the creative force behind Sew Nautical’s beautiful custom window treatments, upholstery and marine interiors. 🌴🛋🪡✂️🛳⛵🚤 Have you ever wondered how custom drapery, re-upholstered furniture, or those comfortable marine chairs and benches come to life? Suzanne joined us to share how she does it—and the story of how her love of sewing began when she was growing up. What started as something she loved doing became a business that allows her to combine creativity, craftsmanship an

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,

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 bu