Welcome to Ft Myers Beach - Good Neighbor Podcast

A salty breeze, the sound of waves, and stories that warm your heart like the Florida sun – that's what the Ft Myers Beach Good Neighbor Podcast delivers straight to your ears. We're not just talking about beautiful beaches and picture-perfect sunsets; we're diving deep into the soul of our island community through the people who make it special.

Host "Cabo" Jim Schaller introduces a weekly audio journey connecting listeners with the colorful characters and beloved businesses that transform Ft Myers Beach from a tourist destination into a true community. From the "Meet the Beach" segment featuring salty old sea captains and beach bar legends to "Tropical Trades" spotlighting the passionate entrepreneurs behind your favorite local spots, every episode celebrates authentic island stories worth sharing.

The podcast goes beyond entertainment to strengthen community bonds through recognition of local heroes, volunteers, veterans, and first responders in the "Community Spotlight" segment. We'll keep you informed about upcoming events with our community calendar, and close each episode with "Healthy Vibes Only" – a moment for wellness and positivity that reminds us why we all fell in love with beach life in the first place.

This isn't just another Florida beach podcast – it's your invitation to become part of something bigger. Whether you're a year-round resident, seasonal snowbird, or frequent visitor, the Ft Myers Beach - Good Neighbor Podcast welcomes you to our extended beach family. Have someone in mind whose story deserves telling? Nomination is easy through cabowabojim.com. Subscribe now to hear the heartbeat of Fort Myers Beach and discover why being a good neighbor makes paradise even sweeter.

Ft Myers Beach - Good Neighbor

"Cabo" Jim Schaller

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Episode Transcript

Cabo (00:00):
Welcome to the Fort Myers Beach Good Neighbor Podcast,
where the sun's always shiningand the stories are even
brighter.
Each episode we bring youcloser to the neighbors, local
legends and beachside businessesthat make Fort Myers Beach the
slice of paradise we all love.
Pull up a beach chair, grab adrink and let's meet the people
who make this island feel likehome.
We want to send out some islandlove to Eric Tibbs from Edward

(00:21):
Jones State Insurance, usa andHome Well Care Services Fort
Myers.
Love to Eric Tibbs from EdwardJones State Insurance, usa and
Home Well Care Services FortMyers.
They are the businesses thatallow us to share the soul of
our community with everylistener, from local stories to
the positive vibe of island life.
Here's to celebrating all thatmakes Fort Myers Beach the slice
of paradise we all love.
Here's your host, Cabo, JimSchaller.

Speaker 2 (00:38):
Welcome to the very first episode of Fort Myers
Beach Good Neighbor Podcast.
I'm your host, Cabo Jim, and Ijust want to say thank you for
taking the time from the sun andfun to tune in.
This isn't just another podcast.
This is your bridge to thearches leading to the beach,
your weekly walk on the beachwith your favorite neighbors, of
course, along with yourall-access pass to stories,

(01:01):
faces, the businesses and thevibes that make Fort Myers Beach
the paradise we call home.
Whether you're a year-roundlocal, a seasonal snowbird or
someone who just can't resistthe salty breeze of the Gulf,
this podcast is for you.
So what is the Fort Myers BeachGood Neighbor podcast all about
?
Well, each week we're bringingyou the sun, the sand, the

(01:24):
stories through this podcast andnewsletter from the people and
the places that make this islandmore than just a vacation spot,
the people that make it acommunity.
We're here to connect neighbors, support local businesses and
celebrate all the good andpositive things going on around
town, from beach bars, boatcaptains to local heroes, to pet

(01:45):
lovers, passionate volunteersand the history of the island.
Every episode will spotlightreal locals doing amazing things
, small businesses with bigdreams and uplifting stories
that keep the community spiritalive.
We believe when you know yourneighbors, you embrace your
community, and when you supportyour community, you ultimately
make it better.

(02:05):
One of the best ways we helpyou do this is through our focus
on such things such as thepeople that live and work and
visit here, with topics likeMeet the Beach.
This is our community close-up.
You'll meet colorful locals andeven more colorful stories,
from salty old sea captains withsea legs longer than the pier
to the Beach Bar Legends,families who've been here since

(02:26):
the sand was sugar, white anduntouched.
Each week we'll sit down withsomeone who makes Fort Myers
Beach feel like home.
You'll hear their stories,their struggles, their triumphs
and maybe even a few localsecrets along the way, because
behind every beach bungalow,every Gulf View and every
friendly wave, there's a storyworth sharing.
Real people, real stories.

(02:47):
Right here on the beach Next upwe're in the Tropical Trades,
our spotlight on localbusinesses that service and
support the local area.
These are the shops, theservices, the restaurants that
give Fort Myers Beach its flavor, from family-run favorites to
exciting new spots you probablyhaven't even heard of yet.
We'll chat with the passionatepeople behind the brands, like
the chef who sources localsnapper at Sunrise, the boutique

(03:11):
owner with Coastal Flair or thehandy neighbor offering
services with a smile, becausethese just aren't businesses.
They're your neighbors, andevery dollar you spend here
helps keep the heartbeat of thebeach strong.
So let's find something new andsupport your neighbors and make
a difference.
Then we have one that's close toour heart.
Our community spotlights.

(03:31):
This is where we celebrate theyoung sun heroes of the beach,
the local charities, selflessvolunteers, proud veterans and
first responders, even ourbeloved pets, who deserve a
little sunshine too.
And, of course, we'll keep youin the loop with our community
calendar featuring everythinghappening on the island, from
community events, fundraisers,beach cleanups, live music and

(03:51):
more.
There's no shortage of kindnesson Fort Myers Beach, and this
is where we shine a light on allof it.
So if you know someone makingways for a good cause, a
long-time resident with storiesthat shouldn't be forgotten, a
veteran or first responder, weshould honor a pet who's
basically the mayor of theirblock, reach out and nominate
them today.
We'd love to have them on theshow and share their stories

(04:12):
with you and everyone else wholoves Fort Myers Beach.
And finally, we'll wrap everyshow with a little segment we
call Healthy Vibes Only becauselife's better when you're
balanced.
Whether it's a deep beachbreath, a beach yoga session or
a walk in the sand, or maybejust a good old-fashioned beach
chat, this is your go-to spotfor feel-good stories, wellness

(04:33):
tips and reminders to take careof your mind, body and soul,
because good neighbors aren'tjust connected, they're grounded
.
This is your voice, your vibe,your beach.
Before we go, I just want tosay this podcast and supporting
newsletter is all about the FortMyers Beach community and good
and positive vibes.
It's nothing without you.

(04:55):
We want to hear your stories,your nominations, your event
ideas, your feedback, becausegood neighbors are about
building a stronger Fort MyersBeach community together.
So send us a message, sharethis episode, tag us on social
or just stop by and say hi atkabawabajimcom.
Let's make this a place whereneighbors become friends,

(05:16):
because this feels supported andeveryone's invited to this
paradise we call home.
Thank you for listening and Ilook forward to where this takes
us.

Cabo (05:25):
Thanks for tuning in to the Fort Myers Beach Good
Neighbor Podcast, wherecommunity meets paradise.
If you love what you heard,share it with a friend and keep
the good vibes going Until nexttime.
Stay sunny, stay salty and keepbeing a good neighbor.
Also, to nominate your favoriteneighbors, local legends,
heroes or island businesses tobe on the show, go to
cabowabojim.
com.
That's cabowabojim.

(05:45):
com, or call 239-427-4100.
We want to send out some islandlove to Eric Tibbs from Edward
Jones State Insurance USA andHome Well Care Services Fort
Myers.
They are the businesses thatallow us to share the soul of
our community with everylistener.
From local stories to thepositive vibe of island life.
Here's to celebrating all thatmakes Fort Myers Beach the slice

(06:06):
of paradise we all love.