Photo by: Ran Hwang: Becoming Again, image courtesy of Artis—Naples.

Immerse Yourself In

Arts, Culture & History

Arts, Culture & History

With the Paradise Coast’s natural beauty as inspiration, it’s no surprise that the area is a haven for the arts.

Immerse yourself in culture with music and theater, museum exhibits, galleries and other arts and culture attractions – and let Paradise be your muse. Then, get to know the area's history, from the Calusa and, later, Seminole Indians to the settlers who farmed the land and the wealthy northerners who vacationed on our white-sand beaches in the 1920s. Old Florida communities like Everglades City, Immokalee, Chokoloskee and Ochopee offer glimpses into the days of yesteryear.

Florida Gulfshore Ballet
5636 Youngquist Road, #1 & 2
Fort Myers, FL 33912

Florida Gulfshore Ballet is a new ballet company in Southwest Florida under the direction of the internationally renowned dancers, Iliana Lopez and Fr...

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Clay Place
1555 Shadowlawn Dr.
Naples, FL 34104

Home gallery of noted local sculptor Jim Rice, featuring colorful hand-painted pottery, including dinnerware, tiles and murals.  His brightly colored,...

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Journeyman Photo Gallery
2220 J & C Boulevard
Naples, FL 34109

Gallery owner Josh Manring showcases his acclaimed landscape, wildlife, and cultural photography that spans more than 20 years and 50 countries....

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Open House first Friday of every month
Germain Arena
11000 Everblades Pkwy.
Estero, FL 33928

Located in Estero, Florida, Germain Arena is Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue offering a wide variety of choice entertainment.  Home to...

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