Photos: At Pine Island's Tarpon Lodge, a taste of Old Florida

Tarpon Lodge was originally built in the 1920s as a private fishing lodge. The building was transformed into a hotel and restaurant by the Wells family.

Rob Wells owns Tarpon Lodge and its sister property, Cabbage Key.

Seasonal fruits and vegetables along with local seafood highlight the lunch and dinner menus at Tarpon Lodge.

Mushroom ravioli with Gulf shrimp from Tarpon Lodge.

Sunset is a magical time of day at Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island. The property sits on 32 acres overlooking Pine Island Sound.

A skewer of Gulf pink shrimp can be added to any entree at Tarpon Lodge.

Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island is a stunning getaway, be it for dinner or a long weekend.

Tarpon Lodge also offers steaks finished with various sauces and toppings.

The sunsets at Tarpon Lodge are magnificent. As the sun goes down, the restaurant comes alive.

In addition to seafood and steaks, Tarpon Lodge offers a full bar of cocktails, beer and wine.

Shohreh Durkin is the food and beverage director for Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island.

The fresh catch at Tarpon Lodge could mean grouper, snapper, hogfish or any other local Gulf fish.

The Tarpon Lodge still has its original 1926 flooring and fireplace.

Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island is known for its chocolate mousse cake with a crisp Graham cracker crust.

In the 1980s, Tarpon Lodge was “The Cloisters,” a rehabilitation center for those battling addiction. It has been transformed into a waterfront hotel, restaurant and event space.

Creme brulee is a classic dessert from Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island.