PINE ISLAND is one of the largest mangrove islands off the Florida Coast – 17 by 2 miles, and quaint and secluded. Protected by three outer islands from the Gulf of Mexico it was fist settled thousands of years ago by the mysterious and ‘highly cultural’, Calusas Indians. Some of their shell mounds and archaeological sites are all that remain to intrigue and mystify modern visitors. Tourists and visitors enjoy the same views, fabulous fishing, waterways, marine, animal, bird and access to the Everglades that the ‘Ancients’ and following waves of Spanish, Europeans and Settlers that followed.
St. James City hosts most of the population with most homes on canals, while port of Bokeelia in the north is home to most of the commercial fishermen, marina, historic buildings and subtropical fruit and other agricultural production. Pine Island Center is the ‘commercial hub’ that offers the Shopping Center, School, Cultural and community Center, Sports, and Medical and Emergency Services.
Bottom line is – Pine Island is a natural place to relax, dine and wine, or to use as a stepping stone to cruise, kayak the waters of the surrounding islands, visit State Parks, and view the rare marine life, fish for that trophy or deliciously fresh meal. It’s ‘paradise found’.
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