Matlacha, on Pine Island, Key West meets Old Florida fishing village
Olde Fish House Marina is a fun combination of local seafood market, restaurant, and live music venue on the water. 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