Matlacha News

Tropical Storm Alberto is stirring up concern over the completion of the new Matlacha Bridge.

Couple in their 90s celebrating 69 years of marriage take to the air in a 1940s-era biplane for a... 2012 has been a stunner of a year so far - at least, as seen through the eyes of Tropicalia readers.

Kenneth John Vath, 64, of Matlacha, Fla., formerly of Rochester, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012.

Boaters use the area, off Old Burnt Store Road, to go from the northwest section of the Cape to Matlacha.

Each new fire in Matlacha rekindles a sense of unease, with residents and business owners wondering whether a suspected serial arsonist has struck again.

A popular Matlacha restaurant goes up in flames, leaving residents and business owners wondering if it's the work of an arsonist.

The Toucan Seafood Restaurant damaged by a fire that broke out Friday night, May 4, 2012.

Firefighters are responding to a fire at Moretti's Seafood at 4200 Pine Island Road in Matlacha.

The Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce is opening up in a temporary location after a fire destroyed their building in January.