Island and Sailing Links
We would like to share with you some of our island and sailing business collegues with whom we love to do business. Click on their name to go to their website. 
Lodging:
Tarpon Lodge: the historic Lodge and Restaurant where Alondra resides from September - May
Bokeelia Tarpon Inn: Pine Island's Award Winning Bed and Breakfast overlooking Charlotte Harbor
Four Winds Marina: stay in a comfortable condominium, large enough for the entire family
Restaurants:
Red's Fresh Seafood House and Tavern: offering the largest selection of seafood, creatively prepared in a variety of ways. Full liquor license.
Lazy Flamingo: Marina side pub-type dining.
Pork Bellies: Real Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Burgers and Greek specialities
Sandy Hook: A Fish and Rib house that offers one of the best views in Matlacha where you can see dolphins playing, fish jumping and birds of a feather sticking together.
Bert's Bar: Great Seafood, Burgers and More. Live music.
Shopping:
Koucky Gallery: Captain Chuck's other "job" -- a pottery studio and gallery featuring the work of potter, Chuck Koucky
WildChild Art Gallery: "Artists at work in the Heart of Matlacha" - a unique gallery representing over 200 artists - mostly local. Know for the weekend artists demonstrations from November - April
Island Visions Gallery & Gifts: an eclectic gallery of art and curiosities, both local and global. Discover "Matlachic". Featuring the unique "Steampunk" jewelry of artist/owner Steve Timcak.
Traders Hitching Post: Beautiful Native American Jewelry in silver, gold, turquoise and more
Matlacha Menagerie and Cafe: A colorful and unique little shop and cafe in the heart of Matlacha.
Bert's Pine Bay Gallery: Art, Antiques, Gifts, Bert's Stuff and more
Specialty Shops:
Pampered Pup - Dog Grooming since 1981
Great Licks Ice Cream: Experience the luxury of Queenie's locally made hand dipped ice cream. Sharing the same building with Island Visions Art Gallery
Must Read Local Publications:
Nautical Mile - local nautical information, tide charts, fish guide, articles by local fishing guides and more
Destination Pine Island - all around informational guide to Pine Island
Guide to the Arts on Pine Island - Beautiful 4 color guide to the arts and history destinations here on Pine Island, Calendar of local arts events from November - April.
Pine Island Eagle - our local newspaper
Community Services:
Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce
Sailing Links:
Sailing Certification:
www.island-dreamer.com ASA certified Sailing School.
Herreshoff Links:
Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame
Other Sailing Links:
Good Old Boat Magazine: Articles, products and resources for owners of Good Old Boats. Good Old Boat creates a community of sailors. Offering a rich resource by pooling the knowledge of their readers; keeping their boats afloat with technical articles focusing on maintenance and upgrades, celebrating older-model sailboats emphasizing pride in ownership.
The Salty Yacht Project: an online community source for those that share a passion for custom, classic, vintage, character, traditional, replica, or generally “salty” yachts both power and sail as well as other things nautical can find common ground.