Matlacha, on Pine Island, Key West meets Old Florida fishing village
Snapper sandwich, Olde Fish House Marina. Matlacha (pronounced "MAT-la-shay") is located about two hours south of Tampa Bay on Pine Island and is a mix of Key West meets Old Florida fishing village. "We're a quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem," laughs a local who goes by the name Bear..Photos by James and Julie Branaman
![Snapper sandwich, Olde Fish House Marina. Matlacha (pronounced "MAT-la-shay") is located about two hours south of Tampa Bay on Pine Island and is a mix of Key West meets Old Florida fishing village. "We're a quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem," laughs a local who goes by the name Bear..Photos by James and Julie Branaman](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000CC7WrVIdk2c/fit=1000x750/Matlacha-28.jpg)
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