Pine Island Florida
Pine Island (in Lee County) is the largest island (17 miles long and 2 miles wide) on the west coast of Florida, just 15-20 minutes from Cape Coral, 30 minutes from Ft. Myers and one hour from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Pine Island's secluded, quaint and "country waterfront" atmosphere is a huge part of its charm. Fringed with mangroves rather than white sand beaches, Pine Island has escaped the concrete, blacktop and skyscrapers found in the more touristy, beachy communities.
Pine Island is just 30 minutes from Ft. Myers, but the secluded, small town atmosphere is a world apart! One of the largest islands off Florida’s coast, Pine Island is rural, sparsely populated and a true anomaly, allowing it to occupy a rare and special place.
Pine Island's remote and natural environment is home to many varieties of exotic and tropical wildlife. There are more than eighteen, active American bald eagle nesting sites. Other island birds include the osprey, heron, roseate spoonbill, endangered wood stork, egret, brown and white pelicans, pileated woodpecker, ibis plus the usual array of hawks, owls and songbirds.
Pine Island consists of Matlacha, Pine Island Center, Bokeelia, Pineland and St. James City. Each community treasures its own distinctive ambiance.
You can find information about Pine Island Florida attractions at www.southwestfloridatravelguide.com. The site is also an excellent source of info about Pine Island Florida accommodations.
