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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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Artis-Naples

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

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History

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 Cultural and Performing Arts Center

In 2007 the newly-formed CAPA Board of Directors created a bold mission to build a state-of- the-art center with space to showcase local visual and…

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History | Parks & Gardens | Outdoors

Cambier Park and Norris Center

This lovely park is located right in the heart of downtown Naples, just South of prestigious 5th Avenue South. The park is home to many art and other…

Fifth Avenue South BID

Fifth Avenue South, the main street through downtown Naples, welcomes residents and visitors with its pedestrian-friendly walkways, sidewalk seating…

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Florida Gulfshore Ballet

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

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Germain Arena

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

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Grand Piano Series

Grand Piano Series is a non-profit concert and education organization committed to presenting and preserving extraordinary music repertoire. Through…

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Gulfshore Playhouse

Naples' first and finest award-winning professional theatre company. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 1-866-811-4111.

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History

Island Theater Company

The Island Theater Company is a new community theatre group founded by the trio of longtime theater aficionados and Marco Islanders' Pat Berry, Jean…

Marco Mystery & History Tours

Marco Mystery and History Tours takes you back to the time of hidden secrets, hard times and tragic tales of SW Florida. Tales of folklore, legends,…

Theaters & Performing Arts | Art & History

MauRich Productions & Events, Inc.

MauRich Productions & Events, Inc. is focused on the support of the visual arts, their development, and the production of artistic experiences in…

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