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Local History & Heritage

Discover the story of Southwest Florida, from its ancient past and indigenous people to its pioneering spirit and remarkable natural history.

Visit local museums and historic sites in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades to get a more colorful, comprehensive picture of paradise. Dive into the region's history, from the ancient Calusa and resilient Seminole Indians to the pioneering settlers and glamorous 1920s elite who vacationed along our white-sand beaches. You'll see everything from ancient artifacts and historic cottages to modern art and award-winning nature photography .

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Alan Brown Gallery

One of the foremost sources for modern and contemporary works of art, Alan Brown Gallery advises corporate and private clients, as well as estates, on…

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Aldecor

Your project deserves the best. Let our expertise guide your vision. Our design ability and excellent craftsmanship can translate your framing…

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Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery

Arsenault Studio & Banyan Arts Gallery in Naples, Florida features paintings by contemporary impressionist Paul Arenault who has lived and painted in…

ArtisꟷNaples

Home of The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, Artis–Naples is unique among cultural institutions nationwide, equally dedicated to both the…

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ArtisꟷNaples, The Baker Museum

ArtisꟷNaples, The Baker Museum is one of the foremost fine art museums in Southwest Florida. Emphasizing modern and contemporary art, the museum hosts…

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Arts Center Theatre

Marco Island Center for the Arts brings a wide variety of arts to its community through art exhibitions, engaging educational programs for adults and…

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Bayshore Arts & Business Association

Bayshore Arts & Business Association, aka baba, shall promote, develop, encourage and enhance business, the arts and the residential interests of the…

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Bayshore Arts District, Inc.

For those working, living, and playing in the Bayshore area, we've seen creatives incubating their own distinctive scene since the early 1980s. In…

Bayshore Drive Community

Stretching nearly 2 miles in unincorporated Collier County, Bayshore Drive has evolved over the last several decades from a 2-lane corridor of…

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Betty Newman Art Gallery

Betty Newman offers bold, exotic, contemporary art. She specializes in coastal contemporary work and is widely known for her whimsical heart and…

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Blue Mangrove Gallery

Jewelry, Fine Art & Photography, Gifts Florida handcrafted gift gallery with a captivating selection of traditional, timeless & whimsical treasures.…

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Bower School of Music & the Arts at FGCU

Host to more than 150 local and visiting arts events each year, the Bower School serves as the hub of campus cultural life while preparing students to…

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