is a unique and vibrant community. We often hear people compare it to the Key West of years ago. It’s a small place that’s big with color, personality and
population of approximately 700 people — living on a whopping two-tenths of a square mile. B.J. Hickey has owned Great Licks Ice Cream since he
heart — and it’s said that if you stand around too long you risk being painted with the vibrant hues we’re known for. If you want to get away from the norm, it’s this funny
moved to Florida in 2006, and he feels the Matlacha vibe appeals to both residents and visitors. “We’re a funky, old Florida key with historically-
“It’s a small place that’s big with color, personality and heart — and it’s said that if you stand around too long you risk being painted with the vibrant hues we’re known for.” — Lisa Timcak
little place just not like anywhere else.” She smiles. “But shush, we kind of want to keep it that way.”
designated buildings, an artsy community and a lot of laid back people,” he says. “Some folks are old time hippies, everybody knows everybody, and often we don’t even know each other’s last names. I’m just the ice cream man, and that’s cool.”
The United States Census Bureau definesMatlacha as a “census designated place” with a total
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