Picture yourself, as the sweet salt water breeze tickles your nose. As the soft sounds of local artists delight you with sounds of the island and your beer is cold as ice, what would be better than fresh gulf shrimp cocktail or one of The Hooked Island Grill’s local seafood delights. The Hooked Island Grill features a SUNDAY BRUNCH. They have a beer and wine license and offer numerous Microbrews, wine by the glass and bottle, wine base Liquors and their famous BLOODYMARY BAR. The Hooked Island Grill is right on the water in Matlacha and dinners enjoy everything from dolphin’s and manatees swimming by, not to mention the most beautiful sunsets god has to offer.

A simple phone call to us starts the process of protecting your family and property. We want to hear your voice with your personal or business insurance requirements. Then we can construct a plan, covering all the bases for your current and future needs. We will schedule a consultation to develop the perfect package, protecting your family, property or business with the right insurance. within your budget. We offer a wide variety of insurance from homeowners insurance, business insurance to life, flood and automotive insurance. Stop in today or visit us on the web and we will be happy to help you get protected and get insured.

Hamilton-Franklin Realty has been guiding people through the maze of decisions and the requirement associated in buying or selling Real Estate in South Florida for over 20 years. We don’t sit back and wait for buyers to come to us. We aggressively market your property in the places people are looking! Choosing a Real Estate Agency is perhaps the most important decision you will make when buying or selling property. The more you look around, the more we think you will see why it makes sense to choose us. When you list your property with us, you’re in capable hands of a long-established and highly regarded hometown Real Estate Agency with an in-depth knowledge of the South-West Florida Real Estate Market.

The Museum of the Islands is housed in what was once the island’s first (and only) public library, built by volunteers in the early 1960s. When the library moved to a larger facility, a new group of volunteers stepped forward to secure the building as the home of a museum about the islands, their history and lifestyle. Museum of the Islands is a major feature for visitors, tourists, winter residents and their guests as well as native Pine Islanders who love their past. Manned and developed entirely by volunteers, the museum has hosted an amazing number of visitors over the years. Our guest book shows visitors from all over the world and many repeat visitors.

Blue Dog Bar and Grill is a small, neighborhood Restaurant in Matlacha, Florida the town we love. Our focus is on the small things that belong in a neighborhood restaurant: Being genuinely friendly, knowing the names of our guests and serving Fresh Local Food at Reasonable Prices. Our hope is that the neighborhood grows to trust us and makes us an extension of their homes. “Come In, Eat Well, Have a Brew and Sit with us for a While and the Dog is Happy!”

Enjoy 14-acres of water slides, pools and fun at Southwest Florida’s largest waterpark. Relax on our gently drifting Main Stream River Tube Ride. Thrill at the high-speed excitement of such scream-worthy slides as the Cape Fear, Fun-L-Tunnel, Zoom Flume and 457-foot Electric Slide & Power Surge. Free fall 5 1/2 stories down three distinctly different speed slides – the Thunder Bump, Terror Tube, and X-celerator. Let the little ones frolic at our Tot Spot (currently CLOSED to build a new play area), grab a summertime snack at the Calypso Café or simply soak up the sun in a lounge chair poolside there’s fun for everyone! No matter what kind of water activities you enjoy, Sun Splash Family Waterpark is the perfect place to splash all summer-long.

The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina, located at the southern tip of Pine Island in St. James City, is a local favorite and sought out by savvy travelers who have heard of its delicious food and casual atmosphere. The Waterfront Restaurant is a family owned and operated restaurant that serves be freshest seafood and delicious dinners.The Waterfront is the hot spot on the southern end of Pine Island. JD, and the whole Waterfront family invite you to kick back, relax and enjoy a piece of ol’ Florida.

Peggy McTeague, artist and owner, established WildChild Art Gallery in 2000. It is a contemporary art gallery representing her works and the creations of 115 Florida Artists. The original fine art, canvas art, paintings and jewelry have garnered the many awards WildChild has won of Best Art Gallery in Matlacha. If you are looking for art on Pine Island, we have an incredible selection. The gallery building is a historic fishing cottage located in the heart of Matlacha Featuring the works of 115 Southwest Florida artists. All art mediums are represented: oils, acrylic, watercolors, pastels, pen, ink and pencil drawings, photography, glass, textiles, metals, gold & silver jewelry and much more.

The Perfect Cup is Matlacha’s premier coffee shop serving fresh coffee for everyone pallet including breakfast and lunch. The Perfect Cup makes their own Specialty coffee roasted right on premises. Their omelets are huge and loaded with goodies. The Perfect Cup uses top quality fresh ingredients and make everything from scratch. If you’re the type that loves Bagels with Lox or having a hankering for a Ruben Sandwich with 1/2lb of Corned Beef, you can get them made fresh at The Perfect Cup. They are open 7 days a week for breakfast and Lunch and serving their full menu all day.

John The Handyman will give you the Old School Craftsmanship and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. John The Handyman is Licensed and Insured serving all of Southwest Florida. With over 30 years of experience John The Handyman is there for you! John offers a 24 Hour Emergency Service to his clients in Fort Myers, Cape Coral & North Fort Myers. Given Murphy’s Law, we all know that something always breaks at the most inconvenient time.

Contractors Flooring Outlet showroom is open to the public and offers professional installation in the Fort Myers, North Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Punta Gorda area. We offer and install only the highest quality carpet, laminate, hardwood, vinyl and ceramic tile by most major brands in the industry. We carry flooring in a wide variety of styles and colors, thus giving you the opportunity to pick something that best suits your taste from well-known brands

Kostyk Insurance Agency is an independent Florida Insurance Agency, which has been committed to providing the best in Health & Life Insurance solutions to families since 2001. As an independent agency we represent multiple insurance companies and use our years of experience to compare rates and coverage to ensure you receive the best value for you needs, family and budget.  Whether you’re in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Labelle, Lehigh Acres, Naples or anywhere in Florida, KOSTYK INSURANCE AGENCY will find you the insurance you need at prices that fit your budget.

Uniscape Landscape and Design offers a wide variety of stonescape that include: Flagstone Patios, Flagstone Walkways, Outdoor Kitchens, Stone Fire Pits, Landcape Curbing, Stone Mailboxes, Pool Slides and Outdoor Bars. Are you looking to have your Pool Renovated or Resurfaced maybe have a New Construction Pool installed. Want to give your backyard a new facelift? Well Uniscape is here every step of the way with other services that inlcude: Residential Waterfalls and Fountains, Commercial Waterfalls and Fountains as well as Custom Koi Ponds and Outdoor Lighting and Sound Systems.

Great Licks Ice Cream Parlor is located in the heart of Matlacha. From cones to milk shakes to sundaes with all the fixings pleasing your taste buds with their homemade delights. Great Licks offers outside seating as wall as inside seating in the Island Visions Art Gallery. They offer many flavors from the traditional to the local favorites like mango surprise and their special flavors of the week

The Lazy Flamingo concept includes a trade dress consisting of trade name, logo, menu and goodwill associated with the Lazy Flamingo, a serving style consisting of full service, and a limited menu consisting of high quality, uniquely seasoned entrees such as; steamed shrimp, fried shrimp, conch fritters, and buffalo wings. Other great menu items are the ice cold oysters and clams on the half shell (freshly shucked per order), smoked fish, conch salad, conch chowder, clams/mussels marinara, fried grouper sandwich or finger basket, mesquite grilled grouper sandwich or platter, mesquite grilled chicken breast sandwich, spicy fries, Big Burger, mesquite grilled ribs, steak sandwich, Caesar salad with or without mesquite grilled chicken breast or grilled grouper.

Relax while experiencing the “Old Florida” charm of our 1926 lodge. Savor mouthwatering delights as you enjoy breathtaking waterfront views of Pine Island Sound. Listen to live music as you sip & snack from our bar menu. Visit pre-Colombian Mounds of the ancient Calusa, play golf, paddle the Great Calusa Blueway, take a day-trip fishing, or enjoy birding and pristine nature while boating to our sister resort Cabbage Key. Stay in our Boathouse or Cottage for a little extra privacy or choose between the quaint rooms in our 1926 Historic Lodge or the comfortable rooms in our Island House building.

Matlacha Boat Rides & Rentals is the right place for affordable and safe watercraft on the beautiful SW Florida Waterways. Want to do a little of fishing or paddle the mangroves? Matlacha Boat Rentals also offers Kayaks and Canoe rentals. You have several options from a 12-foot John Boat, 14-foot Fiberglass skiff or Sailboat to choose from. Glide across the water as the gentle breezes push Captains Karl’s 28-foot sail boat for a day of pure relaxation! Sail and learn about our little slice of Paradise as you experience the natural beauty of the area as the natives did!