Gary C. Matzner is the co-founder and former mayor of the Village of Pinecrest, Florida. he is considered the "founding father of Pinecrest" and one of the main advocates for incorporation of the area. He was elected to a four-year term as mayor in November 2004. The Village of Pinecrest, Florida is located within Miami-Dade County. He rallied the community to save the former Parrot Jungle site which is now known as Pinecrest Gardens.