In this very special episode, Ryan sits down with his dad, longtime Marco Island resident Mike Sullivan, to dive into 40+ years of wild, weird, and heartfelt stories about life on the island. From his move to Marco in 1978 to running a thriving photography business, to square groupers and skunk apes, Mike has seen it all — and he’s here to spill the history (and the tea 🍹).

In This Episode:

• Why Mike moved to Marco in the ’70s (and why he left)

• The real story behind the rise and fall of Resort Photographics

• Wild shark fishing stories, drug drops, and the infamous “square grouper”

• A skunk ape encounter in the Everglades?!

• Growing up Marco: nightlife, fishing spots, and how it all changed

• City politics, police visits, and neighborhood drama

• The Good Old Days vs. Marco today — what’s better, what’s worse

• Rapid-fire questions on food, landmarks, and ghost tours 👻

Whether you’re a Marco native, seasonal visitor, or skunk ape enthusiast, this is one of the most packed and personal episodes yet.

📍 Filmed on location in Mike’s old backyard around the firepit — just like the old days.

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Thank you to Tyler Bucken and The Golf Group for supporting this episode. For luxury real estate on Marco Island and beyond, visit thegolfgroup.com or call 239-420-1099.

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👇 Drop a comment with your favorite memory of old Marco or your weirdest local legend. And don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more island stories every week!

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nthony Daffner-Milos — a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of Concierge PT at Home. 🩺🏡

Anthony shares how his mobile physical therapy practice brings expert, personalized care directly to patients’ homes, offices, pools, and gyms. 🚗💪 With 16+ years of experience in inpatient rehab, outpatient clinics, and specialized training in geriatrics, orthopedics, neurology, and Parkinson’s therapy, he’s redefining what accessible, one-on-one healthcare can look like on Marco Island and beyond.

We talk about:

• Why he left the traditional clinic model to create a more personal, quality-focused service

• The benefits of concierge medicine and physical therapy for patients who can’t — or don’t want to — visit a clinic

• Real stories from his work, from helping clients access the beach again to emergency fall response

• How telehealth is becoming a powerful tool for diagnosis, guidance, and patient empowerment

• His philosophy on patient care: empowering people to treat themselves whenever possible

Anthony’s journey shows that great care isn’t limited to the four walls of a clinic — it’s about meeting people where they are, literally. 🌟

Discussing Marco Island, Naples, the Everglades, and all things 239! 🌴🌊

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🌎 Website: ConciergePTatHome.com

📸 Instagram: @your_concierge_dpt_at_home

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