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
![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](https://m.psecn.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000YF4rpzavSyI/fit=1000x750/Matlacha-10.jpg)
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