GPIREG Vol35-3-Dec2024-Holiday Edition

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Peace on Pine Island and Goodwill to

In the past two years Greater Pine Island has been a popular spot for pink ibis to visit. The pink ibis is a hybrid created when white and scarlet ibis mate. Zan Lombardo captures the beauty of this incredible bird in her watercolor featured on this issue’s cover. Donned with a Christmas wreath and perched in the mangroves we couldn’t find a more fitting holiday image! The ibis represents both beauty and fragility while the mangroves stand as a symbol of strength and support.

Zan not only created a beautiful artwork, but also a great reminder of the strength and beauty of Pine Island.

Zan is a Pine Island artist best known for her watercolor scrolls, some up to 30 feet in length. To see more of her work please visit www.zanlombardo.com

Each issue we feature local businesses, restaurants, services, artists, and local real estate agents. We, at Paradise Publishing pride ourselves in “Keeping it Local.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Support Island Events!

December 6-8, 13-15

Pine Island Players Present: A Christmas Carol

December 6 - 8

Holiday House of HOPE @ Tarpon Lodge Fri. 6-9pm, Sat. 4-9pm, Sun. 1-4pm

December 6th

@ 6pm Matlacha Christmas Tree Lighting

December 7th

@2-5pm St. James City Civic Assoc. 60th Anniversary Party in the Park

December 14th

@ 6pm St. James City Boat Parade

December 15th

@4pm-8pm European Market

Matlacha Civic Assoc. 4613 Pine Island Rd

December 20th

@ 6pm Pine Island Tree Lighting

January 12th

Pine Island Sounds Blair Crimmins & the Hookers, Captiva Cruises

January 26th

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE INSPECTIONS, INC.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1996

Home Inspections

Condo Inspections

4 Point Inspections

Wind Mitigations

Air Quality/Mold Testing

Pre-Selling Inspections

Michael Rolewicz

Owner - Inspector Cell: 239-851-8746

Mike@prei-swfl.com

HI9285

Stone Crab Fest

ON GOING EVENTS

Second Saturday of each Month

October through April

Potters’ Guild Show featuring Island Artisans @ Koucky Studios

Last Saturday of each Month

October through April

Island Market

@Fishers of Men Lutheran Church

Check our Facebook page for more local events!!!

621 RUM RD

UPPER CAPTIVA

Canal home, 80’ dock, elevator, new roof, 3bd/den, screened pool, great views of preserve.

$1,995,000

4551 BARTLETT UPPER CAPTIVA

Walk to the beach in 5 min from this 3 bd/ 2,5 bath on secluded lot. Lots of decks.

$999,000

570 CORAL CIR

UPPER CAPTIVA

Build your dream home here and experience Spectacular Sunsets. Just a short walking distance to the beach.

$175,000

5131 SANDPIPER DR

SAINT JAMES CITY

Canal lot 80’x90’ w/ new lift, new electric box. Canal leads to PI Sound and outer beaches. Good access.

$174,900

4809 SANDPIPER DR

SAINT JAMES CITY

Full size lot in Flamingo Bay 80’x180’. Use the ramp for quick access to the islands. Volunteer HOA.

$99,000

331 SPANISH GOLD UPPER CAPTIVA

A spacious & luxurious home w/ 4 BR/4BA & den on a canal, two dock slips, pool, impact windows. Must see!

$2,190,000

4686 SANDPIPER DR. SAINT JAMES CITY

“Two Perfect” 2 BR, 2BA, 2 sheds, 2 carport spaces, Neat, Clean & Cute. Your own “Margaritaville.”

$199,000

7160 ORANGE AVE. BOKEELIA

Desirable historic Pineland neighborhood, close to marina, restaurant, Calusa Indian Mounds. Build a getaway cottage here.

$29,000

4771 FLAMINGO DR. SAINT JAMES CITY

Very pretty furnished home move in ready. On a direct access canal leading to outer islands and beaches.

$370,000

3252 EIGHTH AVE

SAINT JAMES CITY

Wide canal, quick access to open water.

Short ride to Picnic Is., Ft. Myers Beach & Sanibel.

$239,00

$399,900

St. James City Condo offers ‘DIRECT ACCESS to the Gulf of Mexico’ in this fully furnished ‘Turnkey’ property. Just minutes to Pine Island Sound, renowned for the world’s best fishing.

$699,999

Gorgeous Direct Gulf Access Home. This spacious 3 Bedroom home has all the best from travertine flooring to beautiful granite in the gourmet kitchen. Breathtaking views from this picture perfect location.

$925,000

Bayfront gulf Acess home with too many upgrades to list. Home was completely remolded before receiving damage in Hurricane season. This incredible location speaks for itself and with a little love you will have an incredible home.

$399,999

This Gulf Access Home is ready to be restored to its old charm, raised 5’, and cleared for your new dream! Amazing Opportunity in Paradise!

$995,900

Stunning 3 bd/2 bth well-appointed, completely redone waterfront home. Top floor: spacious master ensuite with generous walk-in shower. Main level: 2bdrms, bath, and ample storage.

Castaways Island Realty & Rentals

can help you land your island dream, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent, you’ve come to the right place!

No one knows the island better than the team at Castaways. Many of us are lifelong residents who live, work, and play here and we are personally invested in the Pine Island Community.

$519,900 $800,000

Very well maintained 3/2 pool home in desirable St. Jude Harbors. Lots of great upgrades. No flooding ever! Come cook up your dreams in this amazing Chef’s kitchen!

Nestled within the beautiful neighborhood of Bayview Acres. Expansive and spacious open layout. Upon entering, one is greeted by the upper level’s inviting, airy living area.

Multiple Buildable

Lots in St. James and Bokeelia

5997 Little House Ln, Bokeelia

$65,000

3582 Snow Bird Ln, St. James City

$50,125

2413 York Rd, St. James City

$145,000

Bocilla Island Club

Multiple lots in Bokeelia

Starting at just $200,000

Stephen M Longest

2566 Second St, Matlacha

This gulf access, income producing duplex is just steps away from downtown. Currently one side is an annual rental and the other is rented as a popular vacation rental. Storm repairs being made.

Priced at $525,000

5520 Phillips St, Bokeelia

Move In Ready!!! Walking distance to everything “the Center” has to offer. Offering 2 beds and 2 baths, this great condo also has an attached garage. Relax on the screened lani. Inexpensive HOA!

Priced at $290,000

2685 Clyde St, Matlacha

Solid block construction, this charming house needs just a few touches to be a great income producer! Impact windows and sliders!

Priced at $399,000

4736 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha

Breathtaking Sunset views from this incredible Matlacha Property. Custom pool. Create your own Florida Island dream home! Home can be lift ed, repaired in place, or start fresh!

Priced at $499,000

2605 First St, Matlacha

Right in the heart of Matlacha this great residence offers an amazing back yard. With brand new Bahama Shutters this home is ready to be revived!

Priced at $5 25,000

Tour the Painted Poles

Sponsored by the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce.

When driving onto Pine Island, visitors and residents will notice painted power poles lining the main roads from Matlacha to Pine Island Center, Bokeelia to St. James City. Painting the power poles on Pine Island is a 20-year tradition. This community project has been interrupted from time to time by various events.

Last April, the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce reached out to island artists, encouraging them to take a break from day-to-day activities and put fresh paint on our poles. The project was well received as the community spirit of the Island is strong.

drawing to the Chamber of Commerce, which, working with LCEC (who own the poles), approves the design and decides on a location. The artists then begin their painting.

Currently, the Island has 100+ new or restored painted poles. Explore them all. These poles depict what this Island is all about: birds, trees, fish, flowers, and fruits, to name a few. Each artist submits a

One of the Island slogans is “Honk to show your support,” so travelers know what to do if they see an artist at work on their pole!

Check out the Chamber of Commerce website for pictures of the poles and other fun activities on the Island. www.pineislandchamber.org

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Reitz Property Advisors

Property

Brandon Reitz Fathom Realty

Tarpon

Calusa

7. Island Exchange Realty

Greater

Street Eatz

Pine

John R. Wood Bokeelia

Greater

Stearns

Useppa Island Club

Cayo Costa State Park

How Home Buying Will Be Different

Changes to Real Estate After the NAR® Settlement

The National Assiociation of Realtors® has changed some of it’s rules based on a settlement, these changes started on August 17th. A judge has granted preliminary approval of these changes, but the final approval hearing isn’t scheduled until November 26th. For Now here are the changes you can expect:

Here is what the settlement means for homebuyers: You will have to sign a written agreement with your Buyer’s agent before touring a home in person or virtually.

Before signing this agreement, you should ensure it reflects the terms you have negotiated with your agent and that you understand exactly what services and value will be provided, and for how much.

The buyer agreement must outline your Buyer’s Agent compensation. This agreement will dictate how much your agent is paid for their professional services.

Things to Remember:

Real Estate Commissions have always been and continue to be negotiable. In the past, sellers have generally offered to pay both Realtors from their proceeds.

Your Buyer’s Agent can negotiate with the Seller’s Agent to pay all or part of the commission. Commissions will become just another aspect of the offer. You can still ask the seller for concessions such as closing costs, or allowances for home repairs. You do not need a written agreement if you are just speaking to an agent at an open house or asking them about their services.

Agents may charge varying professional fees based on the services they offer. There are different Buyer Agreements. Be sure you sign the one that fits your needs.

Source: https://www.nar.realtor/the-facts

How Home Selling Will Be Different

Here is what the settlement means for home sellers:

You still have the option to offer compensation to buyer brokers. This may make your listing more attractive to buyers.

Your listing agreement with your Broker will outline any payment your agent recieves and any offer of payment offered to a Buyer’s Agent.

Your Broker may not advertise any cooperating compensation on a MLS.

Your agent can advertise compensation on platforms such as social media, flyers, etc.

You as the seller can still offer buyer concessions on an MLS (for example, concessions for buyer closing costs).

Even if you don’t initially offer to compensate the Buyer’s Agent, a buyer can negotiate compensation into the terms of an offer.

FAQ’S

We are home buyers. Where do we even start?

The two first steps you should take when considering buying a home are: 1. Shop for a Local Realtor ®. It’s important to find someone you trust, who will provide the services you need to buy a home. 2. Establish your budget. If you are financing your agent can help you find a reputable Lender to work with.

We are home sellers, Will we save money if we don’t offer a Buyer’s agent compensation?

It depends! Buyers can always ask you to pay their agent as a term of their offer. Ask your agent to provide you with a Net sheet for different scenarios. In some cases you may save a few dollars, but you may allienate potential buyers who can’t or won’t pay thier agent directly.

What is a fair price to negotiate for an agent compensation?

You will likely find a variety of agents offering different rates, but you should be aware of what each agent provides in value for their compensation. It can be a good idea to negotiate with your agent, but remember that an agent that can’t negotiate their value may struggle to negotiate the value of your home or your offer on a home.

Business Directory

REAL ESTATE

Realtors®

Kelly Perkins (p. 6)

Sarah Chido (p. 12-13)

Stephen M Longest (p. 16)

Jay Johnson (p.21)

Christine Remler (p. 21)

Marion Briggs (p. 23)

Greg Lehman (p. 23)

Brandon Reitz (p. 28

Heidi Choiniere (p. 33)

Russ Mattson (p. 35)

Becky White (p. 37)

Team Shevlin (p. 38-40)

M ichael Shevlin

Carlyn Herring

Tonya Player

Kristi Dunfee (p. 42)

Leslie Osborne (p. 43)

Lori Caldwell (p. 44)

Capstone Luxury Group (p. 47)

David Pellegrin

Evelyn Pellegrin

Brokers

Islander Realty (p. 9)

Castaways Island Realty (p.15)

Coldwell Banker Realty (p. 17)

Island Exchange Realty (p. 21)

Sun Country Realty (p. 23)

Property Management

Reitz Property Advisors

Property Management (p. 28)

Mortgage Lenders

Tonya Sample (p. 8)

Real Estate Photographers

RealTours (p. 14)

Title Companies

Crossroads Title (p.21)

Home Inspectors

Professional Real Estate

Inspectors (p.7)

Manufactured Home

Retailers

LEECORP Homes (p.11)

Surveyors

Plan Right Surveying (p. 41)

HOME SERVICES

Building Contractors

Stearns Custom Builders (p.2-3)

J. F. Smith (p. 4-5, 48)

LeeCorp Homes (p. 7)

Sun Country Homes (p. 23)

Cleaning Services

A Way Out Cleaning Service

Licensed & Insured

239-339-3525

Let us be your way our of cleaning

Electricians

Sound Electric 863-558-3939

Flooring

Josh Davis Flooring (p. 22)

Garage Doors

The Door King (p.29)

Home Watch

Islander Home Watch (p. 20)

Pest Control

Pine Island Pest Control (p.22)

Plumbers

Nordic Plumbing 239-944-0076

Joel’s Plumbing 239-283-7888

Pool Builders

Artesian Pool Construction (p. 34)

Roofers

Story Roofing (p. 25)

Seawalls

Seawall Savers (p. 24)

Septic Services

Honc Industries (p. 35)

SHOP LOCAL

Artisans

Koucky Studios (p. 9)

Sweeneys S.O.S. (p.19)

Shops/Galleries

Island Bikeworks (p.10)

Sweeneys S.O.S. (p. 19)

Matlacha Menagerie (p. 21)

Island Tactical (239) 558-4925

CW Fudge

4548 Pine Island Road Matlacha, FL 33993 239-293-9911

Hair Stylist and Barbers

Angle’s Hair

239-283-5222

4673 Pine Island Road NW Matlacha, FL 33993

Adventures/Activities

Island Bikeworks (p. 9)

Koucky Studios ( p. 9)

Carmen’s Kayaks

239-333-7332

Museum of the Islands (239) 283-1525

Farms

Patch of Paradise 12303 Christi Way Bokeelia, FL 33922

239-841-2714

Restaurants

The Waterfront Restaurant (p. 6)

Blue Dog Bar & Grill (p. 10)

Spots Ice Cream (p.14)

Paradise Deli (p.18)

The Eagles Nest (p. 19)

Salty Girl Island Café) 239-558-4912

Lodging

Angler’s Inn (p. 29)

Groups/Clubs

Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce (p. 20)

Matlacha Civic Association (p. 46)

Boating

Marine Body Guard (p. 18)

Dockshare (p. 22)

Island Time Canopy (p. 23)

Say you saw it in the Greater Pine Island Real Estate Guide

7731 Bocilla Ln # 12 Marina Gardens condo surrounded by saltwater bays on 3 sides! Only 2 units per building, each unit has its own dock. Living room and kitchen have panoramic views of Charlotte Harbor & boat basin.

5651 Marina Dr

Unique 3/2 with large porch and pool. Living area on top floor and huge garage on ground floor perfect for mechanic, hobbies, storage.

4839 Flamingo Dr

HOUSE NEVER FLOODED!! 2 /2 Gulf access home with a detached 2 car garage and tons of storage. With street to canal lot, composite dock and boat lift.

16111 Tortuga

Classic Florida fishermans’s cottage, Incredibly well maintained. Currently used as a very successful vacation rental.

—THE

3342 Pinetree Dr 3/2 Waterfront pool home. Wraparound dock with 2 boat lifts, Carolina Skiff included! Super clean & neat, tile floors, no-mow landscaping

3057 Sloop Ln

This 3/2 +den home with large great room is turnkey, move-in ready. Perfect for all your living & entertaining needs. Boat lift and direct Gulf access!

16276 Nautical Way Captain’s Harbor Condominium, “IF YOU WANT THE BEST” Corner Unit 2/2-with 2 car garage and dock!

2744 Sanderling Ct

2744 Sanderling Ct

Very cute, 2-bedroom cement block home with single garage, utility room, screened porch. Known storm damage and being sold “as-is”.

Very cute, 2-bedroom cement block home with single garage, utility room, screened porch. Known storm damage and being sold “as-is”. $399,000

7836 Grande Pine

3/2.5 piling house with large 2-car and HUGE shop on the ground floor. Located in Pineland near Pineland Marina and Tarpon Lodge.

3083 Sloop Ln

Cherry Estates. Partially furnished 2/2 home on 1 1/2 lots with a hobby room, open floor plan, hurricane windows, heated splash pool, screened porch.

16649 Bocilla Palms

Bocilla Island Club Condo. Great views of Jug Creek & pool area. Kitchen & main living area on 1st floor with1/2 bath and porch. 2 master suites on 2nd floor. Dock included!

$699,500

2831 Janet St.

Elevated (9.5”) 2/2 with 2-porches, Dock/10,000lb lift and Beautiful Tropical Landscaping.

141 SW 57th St Cape Coral

4/4.5 Pool home, 3 lots, direct access canal. Totally restored large family home, large lot, deep water canal, very close to River. Take a look at this special property TODAY !

16100 Tortuga

Super Cute WATERFRONT cottage, Steps away from Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass, Pine Island Sound and Jug Creek Marina.

7744 Farrell Rd

Large 3/2 Mobile located in 55+ community with $45 per year HOA. Plenty of room for all your projects. Great investment/rental property!

12279 Matlacha Blvd

2/2 waterfront with double lot. Spacious living and kitchen area, Mexican floor tile throughout. Canal is known for manatee visits.

2763 Sanderling Ct

Waterfront with direct access to San Carlos Bay and The Gulf of Mexico. Cement Block & Stucco 1400 sq ft, 3/2 with pool. The House is completely gutted and ready to be restored.

$2,900,000 $330,000

7372 Pomegranate 4/2 with great tiki hut located in Pineland. 2-story home with 2/1 on each level. Outside is where the FUN starts! Colorful paths lead to Tiki hut!

13841-13845 Robert RD

Historic 2-story house on one of the tallest Calusa Indian mounds in Pineland. 7+ acres with 2 additional cottages. One of a kind opportunity!

4195

PINE ISLAND RD

The property has parking and LAND available. There is a private bay that wraps around the property with miles of mangrove for privacy. Re-locate or rebuild the buildings closer to the waterfront for great views. Live and have a business at the same property

in the heart of Pine

4 fully

and the

split the largest into two smaller units. Great investment opportunity!

9848 STRINGFELLOW RD

Well established (1980) Beauty Salon on Pine Island conveniently located in the Winn Dixie Shopping Center just south of the center. EVERYTHING IS NEW! Salon is fully stocked and an ongoing business.

4590 Pine Island Rd

Historic “Downtown” Matlacha directly on Pine Island Rd. This building has been a restaurant for many years but could be retail or business.

• 43 Acres with approximately 3,000 mango trees $3,750,000

• 14344 Harbor Dr. 9 Acres MANGO NURSEY $6,500,000

• 8913 Evergreen Ln, 1.25 acre wooded lot $89,000

• 100 Acres Stringfellow frontage $45,000 per acre

• 18 Acres Samadani $720,000

• 10 acre palm grove $725,000

• 56 acres on Arden Lakes $699,000

7759 Bocilla Lane

The Malu Lani Inn. Old Florida Charm! Two buildings, 5 units! Waterfront at the tip of Bocilla Island at the north end of Pine Island.

5110-5120 Pine Island Rd

5 Bay addition to Calusa Cay Publix. 2 bays are leased to Doc Watson’s Liquors. The other 3 are waiting for your finishing touches. Excellent investment opportunity.

6 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK BEFORE YOU HIRE A REALTOR

For many years, Sellers have negotiated commissions with their Listing Agent for both the Listing and the Buyer’s agent who assist in selling their home. With new changes coming, Buyer’s may be responsible for directly compensating their real estate agent. While Sellers can still offer a buyer’s agent compensation, they may not. Buyers may now expect to sign a Buyer Broker agreement to work with an agent. Buyers and Sellers alike will need to be diligent in ascertaining an agent and negotiating their compensation. We’ve complied a list of 6 questions you should ask before you hire a Realtor®.

HOW FAMILIAR ARE YOU WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD?

Asking this exact question should give you insight into the agent’s knowledge of the local market. A Realtor® should be able to confidently discuss recent sales, current listings and any issues or conditions unique to the area.

HOW WILL YOU ENSURE WE STAND OUT?

If you are listing your home, make sure the Relator® and their Brokerage offer diverse and ample marketing of your home. If you are buying a home, a Realtor® should guide you in composing an attractive and competitive offer.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE CLOSE ON A SALE?

The best Realtors® have a post-closing plan. They will follow-up with you after closing to ensure your satisfaction and address any of your needs.

DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF REFERENCES?

Just because an agent “puts on a good show” in your first meeting doesn’t mean they will be the Realtor® you need. Even a Realtor® with less experience should be able to offer several references.

WHAT DESIGNINATIONS AND TRAINING DO YOU HAVE?

The National Association of Realtors® offers a multitude of designations. Local MLS Boards typically offer advanced agent training. Finding a knowledagle agent is important.

WILL YOU REDUCE YOUR COMMISSION?

Realtors® help guide you through buying and selling one of the largest investments in your life. A good Realtor® will be able to articulate their value and the value of the services they provide.

The most important thing is finding a real estate agent YOU trust to represent YOU. Different agents will offer varying levels of service, experience, training, local knowledge, and rates. You should always interview a few real estate agents before you commit to working with one. A good Realtor® will carefully guide you through a real estate transaction and may even become your friend in the process!

LOOK WHAT SOLD!

$443,750 Average Sale (Dry Property)

$710,500 Average Sale (Gulf Access Property)

$757,500 Average Sale (Dry Property)

N/A

$125,000 Average Sale (Dry Property)

$1,087,500 Average Sale (Gulf Access Property) N/A

$802,450 Average Sale (Gulf Access Property)

*Year to Date Data from Royal Palm Coast MLS as of November 2024

Bokeelia

5781 / 5783 Marina Dr.

Updated deluxe duplex, each unit offers 2bds/2 bths, vaulted ceiling’s, kitchens with soft-close cabinets, quartz counter tops, pantry, breakfast nook, screened lanais and a one-car garage.

Flamingo Bay

4921 Sandpiper Drive $369,000

Recently updated, 1,120 sq’ waterfront 2/2 furnished home built in 2006 offers new granite countertops, soft close cabinets, pantry, new 7,000 lb boat lift and sits on a 80’ x 180’ lot. This home had no interior damage from the Hurricane.

Bokeelia 5831 Samoa Dr $299,900

This 3/2 spacious split floor plan home offers vaulted ceiling’s, nice sized kitchen, a two-car garage, new roof 2023

Flamingo Bay

5099 Flamingo Drive. $124,900

This water access home was damaged in Hurricane Ian and is in need of repair or start fresh with a new one

2652 York Rd $499,000

Turnkey Furnished 2/2 on the sought after Monroe Canal with a 10K lb covered boat lift, newer roof, gutters and siding, and only minutes to the Intracoastal Waterway that takes you to the the Gulf of Mexico, Outer Islands and some beautiful beaches.

Geography

Greater Pine Island is a collection of places in unincorporated Lee County. These include Matlacha Isles, Matlacha, Little Pine Island, Pine Island Center, Bokeelia, Pineland and St. James City. North Captiva, Useppa, and Cayo Costa are often included as the most direct route to reach these islands is from Pine Island.

Pine Island is the longest island in Florida spanning just over 17 miles long. a large percentage of Greater Pine Island is protected mangrove estuaries giving the area a lot of natural beauty.

Population

The population of the area varies greatly depending on the time of year. According to the 2020 Census the island has about 9,000 permanent residents. The median age on the island is 62, and over 43% of the population is over the age of 65.

Local Government

The entirety of Great Pine Island is unincorporated and as such it’sgovornered by Lee county. The county courthouse is located in downtown Fort Myers.

Hospitals

The closest hospital is in Cape Coral, but there are a handful of Doctor’s offices and Urgent Care Offices within a short distance to the island.

Ambulance Services

Lee County provides emergency support services to all of Greater Pine Island.

Fire Protection

Greater Pine Island is serviced by the Matlacha-Pine Island Fire control District. The district has 4 fire houses, and is headquartered at Station 1 at Pine Island Center.

Police Protection

Greater Pine island is served by the Lee County Sheriff’s office. The 6th Precint office is located in St. James City.

Library

The Pine Island library building is located at Pine Island center on Russell Rd. It is open to all, and is a part of the Lee County system.

Swimming

Phillips Park at Pine Island Center opened the first public pool in Lee County in 1973 and in 1986 was the first heated public pool in the county. There is a nominal fee for entry.

Tennis

Phillips Park offers public tennis courts.

Hiking

There are multiple trails for hiking on Pine Island. Many are part of the Calusa Land Trust.

Kayaking

There are multiple places on the island to launch a kayak and paddle the Great Calusa Blueway. Two of the more popular launches are in the Matlacha Community Park and Pineland.

Important Phone Numbers

Lee County Sheriffs Office

Matlacha-Pine Island Fire

US Coast Guard

239-477-1000

239-283-0030

239-463-5754

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222

Cape Coral Hospital 239-424-2000

Lee County Emergency Management

239-533-0622

Lee County Government

Animal Services

Appraiser

Health Department

Mosquito Control

Tax Collector

Utilities

LCEC

239-533-7387

239-533-6100

239-332-9501

239-694-2174

239-339-6000

1-800-599-2356

Pine Island Water Association 239-283-1071

Comcast 1-800-934-6489

Century Link 1-844-736-9465

Lee County Utilities

Get Involved on Pine Island

239-533-8845

(Clubs and Community Organizations)

American Legion

Beacon Of Hope

Calusa Land Trust

F.I.S.H (Fellow Islanders Sending Help)

Friends of Cayo Costa State Park

Friends of Pine Island Library

Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce

Greater Pine Island Civic Association

Kiwanis Club of St.James City

Matlacha Civic Association

Matlacha Hookers

Museum of the Islands

Pine Island Art Association

Pine Island Garden Club

Pine Island Lions Club

Pine Island Loyal Order of Moose

St. James Civic Association

Veterans of Foreign Wars

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