Bert’s Bar is composed of two buildings. The original building was the bar near the road. It was built in the 30’s as a “sweet shop”. Then in 1941 the hotel building was built. It consisted of eight sleeping rooms. During WWII, army bases were set up at Page Field and many of the soldiers would come out for a weekend to Matlacha to go fishing off the “fishingest bridge in Florida” at Matlacha Pass. They became regular customers of the hotel and bar. The hotel had the reputation of “ill repute” and ladies of the night. Imagine that!

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.

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

Big Boys Bait & Tackle officially opened their doors and held a Grand Opening on Saturday, March 10, 2018. An eager crowd of friends, loyal followers and local Charter Captains were on hand to share in the celebration! Big Boys Bait & Tackle aim to meet the needs of customers who seek a high-end shop that can gear them up for whatever fish they are passionate about catching. When fishing in Cape Coral and the surrounding areas, this location is sure to be a destination stop for both locals and visitors alike. Both owners have committed to delivering a full-service experience and strive for excellence and the complete satisfaction of their customers.

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.

Find your treasures here at The Matlacha Menagerie. We have local art, metal art, tropical wall art, blown glass, jewelry and much more. Down each isle and around every corner you will find unique and interesting knickknacks to wall art. Come see our wide selection of outdoor yard art too! Our gift shop’s inventory is always changing so like us on face book to see what new art we have procured. If your stopping in to grab some gifts for family and friends or just for yourself we are sure you will find just what your looking for at Matlacha Menagerie.

The Pine Island Moose Lodge is location on the island in St. James City. They offer several types of events and entertainment each month. They hold regular monthly meetings for the LOOM, WOTM and the MOOSE LEGION. The Moose Club is now open to the public so make sure to join the Moose Club every sunday evening for Bingo Night starting at 6pm.

Former Boston Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell graduated from North Ft. Myers High School. Growing up in Lee County he realized the need for a fun safe place for the kids of our community. Since February 1992 Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park has been Lee County’s choice for family fun. We provide some of SW Florida’s largest & most successful special events including our annual Haunted Hike, Safe Trick or Treat, and Easter Bunny Trail. We offer attractions for kids and adults of all ages here at Mike Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball & Family Fun Park. Race your friends and family on our gocart tracks. Knock a few balls out of the park in any of our batting cages. Finish up your day by testing your skills on the mini golf course or cooling off in the arcade!

CW Fudge Factory is Matlacha’s premier Chocolate Factory. Offering Fresh Homemade Fudge, Treats and Candies. CW Fudge Factory also carries a wide variety of unique gifts and seasonal items. Enjoy some of the most delicious and irresistible gourmet chocolates in Southwest Florida! Each piece is delicately hand-crafted and perfected for your satisfaction. We are located Matlacha Florida where we’re on Island Time. The fun doesn’t stop there. We also have a wide selection of gift items for every style, taste and seasonal occasion. CW Fudge Factory also carries custom greeting and thank you cards. Stop in today to fulfill that sweet tooth.

Olde Fish House Marina is truly a destination. We are located in the beautiful and laid back community of Matlacha, Florida. We’re just a few minutes away from Cape Coral, 1/4 mile west of the Matlacha bridge right in the heart of fun and funky Matlacha, Florida. Historically our building was a fish packing house that has evolved into a marina, seafood market, and full service restaurant with waterfront seating. Family owned and operated our goal is to provide our customers with fresh local seafood from our docks to your table.

Relax while experiencing the “Old Florida” charm of our 1926 lodge. Savor lunch, dinner or cocktails as you enjoy waterfront views of Pine Island Sound and Listen to live music from local artists. Our Four-Star restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. For your convenience, we are presenting the Lunch, Dinner, Kids, Bar, and Special Occasions menus. Enjoy fine dining with a beautiful water view sunset

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 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.

The Friends of Cayo Costa State Park (FoCC) is based on Pine Island, Florida. FoCC is a division of Barrier Islands Park Society (BIPS), a 501c3 organization which is the official Citizens Support Organization for Cayo Costa, Gasparilla, Stump Pass, Don Pedro State Parks and Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum. All funds raised by FoCC will be used exclusively for Cayo Costa State Park. Tax #65-0327405. Friends of Cayo Costa State Park’s mission is to preserve, protect and promote the unique unspoiled natural beauty and heritage of Cayo Costa State Park for present and future generations.

As the old saying goes, art is in the eye of the beholder. I invite you to take a minute to explore the twinkle in mine. Since I can remember I have been enchanted with color and sound. The way natural colors merge into the landscape shared with the sweet whispers of life. The kaleidoscope of colors in a sunset, ever changing, inspiring a rush of emotions that electrifies my soul. Through my art I hope to pass these feeling unto you. Each painting I create is an attempt to capture a brief moment in time. Each windchime celebrates life with its own unique sound. I imagine every JohnyMan as a sentinel, steadily, quietly witnessing life and hopefully adding a smile onto one’s face. On the following pages I bare my soul, do as you may with it. John Betts

The Ragged Ass Saloon dates back to 1954, has had some major updates over the years. Stop by and relax under our large tiki hut. Listen to live music performed on the outdoor stage with attached dance area. Come by boat, we expanded our boat docks. Come by car or bike we have plenty of parking. Seating is also available overlooking the water on the Monroe deck. ENJOY, BREAKFAST, SANDWICHES, BURGERS, PIZZA, SALADS, WINGS, APPETIZERS, BEER AND WINE. DON’T FORGET WE OPEN 8 AM FOR BREAKFAST!

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!”