Pine Island Florida Map

About Pine Island, Florida

Pine Island is a locality in Hernando County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 123. The population density is 336.0 people per km². Pine Island is located at 28.5753°N, 82.6526°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34607.

Pine Island lies like a broad, sun-drenched palm frond cast upon the Gulf of Mexico, its shores a mingling of soft sand and stubborn mangrove roots. It lies 10.3 miles north-west of Spring Hill, FL (from Spring Hill, FL: bearing 311°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-north-west of North Weeki Wachee. The air here hangs heavy and sweet, a humid embrace scented with salt and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil. Broad, flat expanses of land stretch inland, punctuated by the occasional cluster of live oaks draped in Spanish moss, their gnarled limbs reaching skyward as if in silent supplication. Water is everywhere, a constant presence, whether it’s the shimmering expanse of Matlacha Pass to the east, the whispering channels that lace the island's interior, or the restless churn of the Gulf itself, its surface catching the late afternoon sun and scattering it in a million dazzling fragments. Life on Pine Island moves with a languid grace, dictated by the tide and the slow, deliberate arc of the sun across the vast Florida sky. The history of Pine Island is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the fertility of its soil, a narrative of resilience and adaptation. Once a vital hub for the Calusa people, its rich shell middens speak of a long and enduring relationship with the sea. Later, hardy pioneers arrived, drawn by the promise of abundant harvests, and Pine Island became renowned for its vibrant citrus groves and its prolific tomato farms, the distinctive red blush of ripe fruit a common sight against the verdant green. Though the land still yields its produce, the economic pulse of Pine Island now also beats with the steady rhythm of tourism and the quiet hum of local fishing fleets, their weathered boats bobbing gently in the harbors. Art galleries and small, independent shops have sprung up, reflecting a creative spirit that thrives in the island’s unpretentious atmosphere, a testament to a community that cherishes its unique character and the enduring allure of its coastal charm.

About This Pine Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pine Island, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Pine Island and Hernando County.

Detailed location data for Pine Island includes the ZIP code (32424), telephone area code (850, 813, 727), county seat of Hernando County (Brooksville), and school district assignment (Hernando County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pine Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.