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Bridgewater Inn hopes that the Events Calendar below will be a valuable resource in planning your activities in the Matlacha and Pine Island area whether you are a visitor or a local resident.

Looking for something to do after a great day of fishing? Need a quick idea for something to do with the kids? We've got just what you're looking for with everything from events and festivals to arts and live entertainment happening throughout the year and attracting thousands of people annually to our area.

Please note that all dates, times and locations are subject to change and that some events require tickets or may charge fees for attendance. Check with event organizers for the most up-to-date information.

 

Events Calendar
   
Florida's Creative Coast Weekend
Date: January 6, Friday - January 8, Sunday
Time: All day
Location: Matlacha and Pine Island shops and galleries
Description:

Friday:
Bert’s Bar & Grill presents music Bobby Hubcap 7:300m. Matlacha.
Nav-A-Gator Grill in Port Charlotte presents “Breakfast with Hippo” from 7 – 9am. Live remote – come promote your business and enjoy a great breakfast!  Lake Suzy, Port Charlotte.
Tarpon Lodge holds its “Mystery Tasting and Music” with music by Susie Hulcher. 6 – 8:30pm. Pineland. Reservations recommended for dinner.

Saturday:
Nav-A-Gator Grill presents Jim Morris, 2 – 5pm, Port Charlotte.
Bert’s Bar & Grill presents “Mixed Business” at 7:30 pm. They are the most requested national band act that has played at Bert’s – their third appearance here in the past 5 years. Matlacha.

Sunday:
Bert’s Bar & Grill presents live entertainment with Jim Morris, 2pm. Matlacha.
Pine Island Writers presents local author Robert Macomber, 10am – 12 noon, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, St. James City. Topic is “Planning Your Writing Career.” $10 fee, contact Lynne at 239-282-1464 for information.
Nav-A-Gator presents music by Gary & Kerri from 2 – 5pm, Lake Suzy.

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.
Don’t forget to purchase your personal copy of the Pine Island Puzzle! They make great holiday gifts and souvenirs. We have them pre-wrapped at the Chamber Welcome Center. We are now open 7 days a week!
Pine Island FISH is “selling” Christmas stockings to help support their Christmas Basket Brigade. For a $5 donation, you can help support FISH – stockings are available at the Chamber Welcome Center and area banks.