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Pine Island
If you've ever wondered what Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach used to be like, take a trip to Pine Island. The biggest island in Southwest Florida, Pine Island is connected to the mainland by a two-lane road and drawbridge. The bridge has been called "the fishing-est bridge in Florida." It's usually lined with anglers hoping for a snook or two, and some hardy fisherman are there all night.
Pine Island has four main communities, Matlacha. St. James City, Bokeelia and – the smallest – Pineland. Each has its own particular charm. The island has a good selection of art galleries, restaurants serving fresh seafood, and a sprinkling of local "characters."
Even though Pine Island is the winter home of many northerners, it still has a community of people who make their living from catching and selling seafood. If you get a chance, try the local smoked mullet and the fried shrimp at one of the waterfront restaurants.
Pine Island doesn't have gulf beaches, but it makes up for that with its wonderful boating and fishing. One hotel that sits on pilings over the water boasts that guests can actually cast a bait from their rooms.
Pine Island has escaped the concrete, blacktop and skyscrapers found in the more touristy, beachfront communities. Current legislation prohibits high density, high-rise development.
Choose from the following to find out more about:
The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce
3640 Pine Island Road
Matlacha, Florida 33993
(239) 283-0888
www.pineislandchamber.org
