Matlacha Fun Facts:
- Founded: 1926
- Population: 938 (2016)
- Matlacha is one of five communities on Pine Island
- Elvis’ 1962 movie “Follow that Dream” told the story of when Matlacha Pass was dredged
Pine Island Fun Facts:
- Founded: 1873
- Population: 1737 (2016)
- Pine Island is the largest island in Florida
- Pine Island is 17 miles long and 2 miles wide