Ft Myers Beach - Good Neighbor

FMBGN-ROXIE-AHT-Hurricane Protection Built Right

Hurricane protection gets marketed like a simple choice, but it’s really a chain of decisions where one weak link can ruin the outcome. We sit down with Jaime Zabala Jr. from Advanced Hurricane Technologies to hear how a family-run manufacturer (founded in 1993) designs, builds, and supports hurricane shutters at a level most homeowners never get to see and why they say quality is as much about people and process as it is about aluminum, motors, and hardware. We walk through what’s new behind the scenes: a purpose-built 55,000-square-foot facility, a digital workflow with iPads and quality checks at every station, and a customer experience that’s built for real-world changes like HOA approvals, last-minute color swaps, and sizing updates. We also talk honestly about tariffs and rising costs and why pricing tiers don’t mean what they used to in the hurricane shutter industry. Then we get into the topics everyone debates in Southwest Florida: impact windows, roll-down shutters, accordion shutters, hurricane screens, and the uncomfortable truth that impact windows can develop leak points over time. We break down why shutters and windows can work as a team, not competitors, and what you gain when the manufacturer is also involved in installation and ongoing maintenance. You’ll also hear about new product R&D, patents, extreme testing, and the growing interest in flood barriers along with the FEMA and NFIP nuance communities can’t ignore. If you care about hurricane preparedness, Florida building code compliance, and protecting your home with fewer surprises, hit play, then subscribe, share, and leave a review so more neighbors can find the show. Advanced Hurricane Technologies Jaime Zabala Jr. 16501 Airport Haul Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913 (239) 445-5477 sales@aht-usa.net advancedhurricanetech.com [https://advancedhurricanetech.com/] Ft Myers Beach-Good Neighbor To Nominate Someone to be Featured Or To Subscribe to the Newsletter CLICK HERE [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/] https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasts/ [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/]

FMBGN-HW-ReNew Yu - Real Skin Changes Come From Consistency

Your face doesn’t need a “big procedure” to look better but it does need a plan that makes sense. Cabo Jim sits down with Dr. Greet Baestaens from ReNewYu in Naples to talk about natural face rejuvenation that skips lasers, Botox, fillers, threads, and other high-drama fixes. We get honest about what most of us are really after: fewer lines, tighter-looking skin, a smoother texture, less puffiness, and fewer brown spots and hyperpigmentation, especially under the Southwest Florida sun. We dig into the difference between skin quality and facial structure, because those are two totally different problems with two different solutions. Dr. Baestaens explains why lifestyle factors like sleep, alcohol, hydration, stress, and nutrition show up on your face faster than you think, and why “less is better” often beats a crowded bathroom shelf. We also talk about sun protection in Florida, when a little sunlight can be helpful, and how to avoid pushing your skin barrier into redness and sensitivity from over-treating. On the treatment side, we break down where microneedling, LED red light therapy, infrared light, and chemical peels can fit and why consistency matters more than a single session. We also sort through at-home tools, what’s legit, what’s uncomfortable enough that you won’t use it, and which claims should make you run if they sound too good to be true. Dr. Baestaens shares a simple 90-day approach aimed at helping you look refreshed while still looking like yourself. If you enjoy practical health and wellness tips with a local angle, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a quick review. What’s the one change you’d make first for better skin: sleep, sunscreen, or simplifying your products? REnew-YU Natural Health-Beauty Dr. Greet Baestaens 801 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112 (239) 682-1306 RENEWYU3801@GMAIL.COM renew-yu.com [https://renew-yu.com/] Ft Myers Beach-Good Neighbor To Nominate Someone to be Featured Or To Subscribe to the Newsletter CLICK HERE [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/] https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasts/ [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/]

ST INS CARES-Foster Village-SWFL

A child gets dropped off in the middle of the night. No suitcase, no toothbrush, sometimes not even a car seat. The adults want to help, but the logistics hit fast. We talk with Hannah Creech from Foster Village of Southwest Florida about what happens in those first hours and why practical support can make the difference between a family burning out and a family staying steady. We break down how Foster Village serves foster parents, kinship caregivers, reunified families, and adoptive families with tangible items and real community. Hannah explains their welcome pack program for the first 14 days, how kids can come in and choose clothes and essentials, and why a toy or a personalized pack can lower anxiety and build trust. We also share the origin story: a local foster parent who once felt isolated discovers the Foster Village model and brings it home to Southwest Florida, where it has grown quickly through volunteers and donor support. You’ll hear what a typical week looks like inside their resource center, what challenges they’re facing as a young nonprofit, and how fundraising campaigns like Growing The Villages Sweet lemonade stands help sustain the mission. We also talk about the bigger vision: a permanent, larger “forever home” so they can serve more families across Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, and beyond. If you care about foster care support, kinship care resources, adoption support, or ways to strengthen families in Southwest Florida, listen through and get involved. Subscribe, share this with a neighbor, and leave a review to help more people find the organizations doing the quiet, urgent work. Foster Village of Southwest Florida Hannah Creech 1510 SE 41st Ter Cape Coral, FL 33904 239-312-5522 hannah@fostervillageswfl.org fostervillageswfl.org [https://www.fostervillageswfl.org/] State Insurance USA 4450 Camino Real Way Ft Myers, FL 33966 239-567-9992 100 Lovers Ln 3rd Floor Ft Myers Beach, FL 33931 (239) 690-6300 office@StateInsuranceUSA.com [office@StateInsuranceUSA.com] stateinsuranceusa.com [https://stateinsuranceusa.com/] https://www.facebook.com/Stateinsuranceusa [https://www.facebook.com/Stateinsuranceusa] #StateInsuranceUSA #SupportLocal #WeLoveOurClients @Stateinsuranceusa Ft Myers Beach-Good Neighbor To Nominate Someone to be Featured Or To Subscribe to the Newsletter CLICK HERE [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/] https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasts/ [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/]

FMBGN-HW-Braveheart-From Cancer Survival To Sustainable Wellnes

Triple negative breast cancer at 37. Seven surgeries. Eight rounds of chemo. Months on oxygen. Danielle Rambur lived through the kind of health crisis that forces you to rethink what “wellness” even means, and she’s honest about the dark moments, the stress load, and the turning points that helped her rebuild. Her story doesn’t land on a perfect routine or a magic shortcut. It lands on something more useful: recovery as a skill you can practice, one choice at a time. We get into what she hears from people every day in Southwest Florida: insomnia, chronic fatigue, slow healing, pain and inflammation, burnout, and that nagging sense of “I don’t feel like myself.” Danielle explains why nervous system health is the foundation for energy, sleep, and long-term resilience, and how chronic stress can quietly push the body into fight-or-flight even when you think you’re resting. If you care about longevity, we frame it as quality of life, mobility, mental clarity, and staying connected to the people and activities you love. We also tackle the topic that gets the most questions: PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic field technology). Danielle breaks down “energy medicine” in normal language, compares low intensity PEMF for whole-body wellness and recovery with high intensity clinic-grade systems, and shares how she thinks about separating real progress from hype. You’ll leave with a simple plan you can start this week, plus practical tips for hydration and electrolytes in the Florida heat, nutrition habits that drain energy, and how to track sleep, mood, cravings, and focus over 30 days. Subscribe for more health and wellness conversations, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with the one habit you’re committing to this week. Braveheart Health & Wellness Danielle Rambur https://www.facebook.com/danielle.rambur https://www.youtube.com/@Bravehearthw https://www.instagram.com/danielle_rambur/ Ft Myers Beach-Good Neighbor To Nominate Someone to be Featured Or To Subscribe to the Newsletter CLICK HERE [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/] https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasts/ [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/]

FMBGN-BIZ-The Art of Pour Decisions-Wine Experiences On FMB

A lot of people say they want to “do what they love,” but Garrett Kraska actually did it, and his path is anything but typical. We hang out with the founder of The Art of Pour Decisions, a Fort Myers Beach-based wine experiences business led by a WSET Level 3 certified wine educator who knows how to make wine feel welcoming, not intimidating. We talk about Garrett’s pivot from funeral director to wine professional, what it takes to build a small business after a major relocation, and how Fort Myers Beach became home, even with the curveball of Hurricane Ian. If you’ve ever needed that nudge to take the first real step, his story hits hard in the best way. Then we get practical: what’s trending in the wine industry, why organic winemaking and cleaner farming matter, and how additives can show up in the way you feel after a glass. Garrett shares how he teaches Wine Tasting 101, the swirl-smell-sip basics, and why there’s no “right answer” when you describe what you taste. We also get into value hunting, hidden gem regions, and a current favorite: wines from Sicily near Mount Etna. You’ll also hear how to find Garrett online, plus details on upcoming wine events like a wine and cheese pairing at Matanzas and future collaborations supporting Friends of Lovers Key. Subscribe for more Good Neighbor stories, share this with a friend who loves wine, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Art of Pour Decisions Garrett Kraska 651-2838721 Fort Myers Beach, Florida gkthewineguy@gmail.com pourdecisionsswfl.com [https://pourdecisionsswfl.com/] Ft Myers Beach-Good Neighbor To Nominate Someone to be Featured Or To Subscribe to the Newsletter CLICK HERE [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/] https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasts/ [https://cabowabojim.com/listen-to-podcasst/]