County, local and state officials celebrated with Matlacha residents Tuesday at a ribbon cutting ceremony Lee County Parks & ...

Hurricane Ian made landfall on Cayo Costa, just north of Pine Island, on Sept. 28, 2022, as a Category 4 storm.

This quiet Florida beach town is a hidden gem perfect for an April escape with colorful streets, fresh seafood, and a ...

A community that's endured three hurricanes in four years celebrated the reopening of its gathering spot Tuesday.

Matlatcha is home to brightly-painted galleries that will have you pulling off the road to check them out. Hunt for treasures made by local artists at Matlacha Menagerie or browse the old Matlacha ...

A tiny, quaint fishing village is no match for a monster, Category 4 hurricane. We found this out a year ago when Hurricane Ian slammed the Southwest Florida coast and turned Matlacha upside down and ...

Matlacha’s total area covers less than one mile and most of that is water. With 579 citizens, the town’s population could fit in most high school gyms. But there are few places in the state that ...

The pint-size town of Matlacha is noted for the vivid splashes of color that enliven the exteriors of its numerous art galleries, seafood restaurants, shops, bars and private residences. Miami Herald ...

What was once a color, vibrant artist colony and fishing village is no more. Hurricane Ian's ferocious storm surge and un-relentless winds all but destroyed not only an historic place but a highly ...

How do you pronounce Kissimmee, the city near Walt Disney World? Kiss-SIM-ee? KISS-uh-mee? What about Lutz? Havana? Matlacha? Dunedin? And if you think the locals pronounce Havana, Florida, the same ...

Matlacha is in old Florida town off Fort Myers. Hurricane Ian heavily damaged the community of colorful cottages and boutiques. Here’s what to know about Matlacha: Population: 850 Pronunciation: ...