Have been to that area since 2005 at least once a year, often twice and love it there. Than Corona came and as a European, you know...
Still have stuff there stored with good friends, hope they stil keep it.
Shopping there is at Miromar Outlets next to I 75, approx. 80 minutes from Pine Island (depending on where you stay there). Or go to Coastland Mall in Naples. Always travel with my wife, so I do know what you mean
Matlacha on Pine Island is fun if you like crazy people and art, there is Bert`s Bar in Matlacha, always worth a visit (for me). Sitting outside and just enjoy or have a night out with live music there.
Do not miss to visit Sanibel Island, go to Lighthouse Beach there and take the Sanibel walk (collecting shells early in the morning), it is one of the best places for it in the world! Go up north there to Captiva Island (connected with Sanibel and to reach only via Sanibel). Check on the mansions there and cry about your poverty
. Bubble Room is a fun place to eat there.
Ford and Edison in FM ist nice, the old town of FM as well. There is a flew market on weekends (fleamaster fleamarket) about 10 minutes form downtowm FM to the east, sometimes worth a visit if you are in for such a thing.
If you have enough time go to the Everglades, it is only about a short ride from FM (approx. 70 minutes). Take the I 75 to Naples and change to the old 41 there, you will find the smallest post office on old 41, can take an airboat ride in Everglades city and see lots of gators all around. Do not stop for a "men`s break" in the woods, gators are almost everywhere
You will love it there, enjoy and have a great time.
omoskito
