Ft Myers Beach - Good Neighbor

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 longevity—and how neighbors can rebuild capability without surgery or pills. From the first beach walk after pain to the confidence of standing up without armrests, this conversation is about rest...

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 strategy that audiences can use right away—especially when attention is short and expectations are high. From weathering the loss of 110 bookings in 2020 to finding a new home on Fort Myers B...

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 sand, shells, and even shark teeth become functional coastal art. What emerges is a candid look at how a small, community-first business can grow by saying yes to custom ideas, learning on t...

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, to explore how Fort Myers Beach is welcoming travelers back with smarter homes, warmer service, and a community spirit you can feel the moment your toes hit the sand.

Melissa takes us...

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 bring back small and mid-sized commercial spaces without losing what makes the island feel like home. The plan is simple to say and hard to do: respect the vibe, modernize where the codes demand ...

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 experience, and what transparent pricing looks like when you can see the photos, notes, and logic behind every recommendation. It’s a grounded look at an industry that impacts your comfort, y...

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 modulation. Instead of fillers and toxins, this conversation explores how gentle electrical signals can improve muscle tone, fascia health, and blood flow, leading to visible changes in skin qual...

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 generosity into measurable progress across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. From $132 million in grants to a bold 15-year plan, Dawn breaks down how transparent data dashboar...

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 through vendor noise, and focus on targeted wins that save time, reduce errors, and move the bottom line.

We start by clarifying the landscape: narrow AI that powers predictive text,...

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 USIT Systems lays out how a single address check can reveal fiber builds on your street, business-class circuits with SLAs, 5G fixed wireless backups, and last‑mile building solutions that pr...

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 Florida to unpack how prevention, foster care, and therapy fit together to keep children safe and help families heal.

We start with the ground game of prevention. Through the CarePortal,...

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 margarita flight—blackberry, strawberry, mango, and watermelon—built with gold tequila, triple sec, sour mix, agave, and fruit puree. Each glass is light, refreshing, and dangerously easy to lo...

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 ownership to navigating wire fraud attempts that hit inboxes at the worst possible moment. If you’ve ever wondered who protects your money when you buy, sell, build, or refinance, this conversation l...

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 Barrett to trace the unlikely path from a Sarasota pup to a community legend, and the surprising ways a dog can change how people show up for each other.

We dive into the practical origin...

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, addressing challenges that many of us never consider.

Executive Director Amy Turner takes us behind the scenes of this vital organization, revealing the extensive range of servic...

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 conventional wisdom that bigger is better, Sodre reveals how his company creates small footprint homes specifically designed for coastal living. "You can have more by owning less," he...

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 back the curtain on the affordable housing crisis affecting our coastal communities and the innovative solutions making a difference.

Founded when Sanibel incorporated fifty ye...

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.

When Daniel and his wife purchased a prime Times Square property in mid-2022, they had no restaurant experience and an uncertain vision. Then Hurricane Ian hit. While devastating for the i...

Peter Ennis invites us into the heart of Fort Myers Beach's resilient restaurant scene, showcasing how his trio of beloved establishments—Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant, Wahoo Willies, and SOB—are contributing to the community's remarkable comeback story.

When Peter opened Snug Harbor six years ago, he revived more than just a restaurant—he reconnected with local history, establishing the eatery on the same sp...