I've been a huge fan of Clyde Butcher since I learned about him shortly after moving to Florida…read more He's been called the Ansel Adams of Florida, which I'm sure is a great honor, but I think he's an artist further of his own casting. It seems to me that the Everglades are a very tough and unforgiving environment to photograph with the ever changing weather patterns and the brutal heat and humidity in the warm season. Moreover, the views are not like pointing a camera at a majestic mountain; the imagery involves multiple depths of frame and objects to consider and the brightness of the Florida sun and sky produce reflections off the water which are hard to contrast with the scenery. Big Cypress Gallery is right off Highway 41, the famed "Tamiami Trail", in Collier County, on Florida's western half. On our trip in early January, we witnessed much wildlife, including many alligators. The gallery is beautifully done; the impressive large-framed prints of Clyde's many photographic works draw you in. I didn't realize how many accolades (including from US Presidents) and awards he has received over his long career and there are documentaries that follow his work and contributions which I hope to watch. It is not an understatement to say that Clyde Butcher and his photographs revealing the pristine and quiet beauty of the Everglades have been a major force behind preserving this unique ecosystem. I visited not only to see the art gallery but to take the tour of the swamp behind the gallery on the 13 acre property. From the moment Scott (my tour guide) and I stepped down into the pleasantly cool water (it was on average about knee-deep that day) I was fascinated and captivated by all I witnessed first hand as we made our way through the terrain. The pictures I took don't do it justice, in fact. I highly recommend the tour and I think it would be especially memorable for kids!

Last year we drove right by this place without stopping. I am not sure that I knew this was Clyde…read moreButcher's gallery. Having done a lot of photography in the past I was familiar with his work. Wow these are fantastic works of art to see up close and in person. The fact that he would wade into swamps with that huge camera, gators and snakes is crazy but the end product is worth it. What an artist. I cannot afford these prints but it was great seeing them in.

Located off the beaten art path of gallery night walks, it's a refreshing change of pace to find…read morefine art just down the road at your shopping watering hole. They are just changing calendars and will be offering local and international artists both emerging and established, and looks exciting. Their one man show of Duda Penteado is reverberating and worth discovering.

From the owner: "Empowering Creativity, Inspiring Collectors."…read more OMSA Gallery is dedicated to fostering a vibrant artistic community, curating and exhibiting exceptional works of art from international and local, emerging, mid-career and established artists as well as from the secondary market. We seek to cultivate new art collectors, connecting them with unique works and artists, while also providing unparalleled service and support to seasoned collectors.

Nice little roadside museum. Two short but informative movies on Collier, Collier County and the…read morecompletion of the Tampa Miami highway, the Tamiami Trail. Friendly people.

A very nice surprise, if you're interested in how the heck southwest Florida was settled, this…read moremuseum is very informative. No charge for admission, donations only, the museum focuses primarily on Barron Collier's vision and commitment to building a city in south Florida and the Tamiami Trail from Tampa to Miami.

One of Estero's best kept secrets ... Also has collected, curated, and displayed an amazing…read morecollection of art at the Miromar Design Center off of Corkscrew Rd. in Estero Florida. This diverse collection features sculptures made of stone, glass, metals, and wood. Paintings using oil, water colors, acrylics, and mixed media. I f you enjoy art ... This is a must see! Art is dispersed throughout all three floors of the building! Go check it out .. you'll be glad you did!

Love this place.... with its two locations in the Miromar Design Shops. Check out the unique art…read moredisplayed for purchase. Feast for the eyes! When looking for a rainy day activity, check out the plethora of art in both stores!

They are so welcoming and extremely well I organized. The classes are selected by the director who…read moredoes a great job with variety of one night; one day; 3-4 day; and demos to accommodate any level of experience.

I have attended at least 5 youth plays at Center for the Arts in Bonita and have never been…read moredisappointed!! They always exceed my expectations! A step above any of the local school productions I have seen (and I have seen many)! For a non-profit community theater with a limited budget, these plays are really awesome!! It is so neat to see the talent and passion for theater in our local youth, and it's obvious they are given top-notch acting and singing training at CFABS to develop their talents! Craig Price does an amazing job directing these plays and making it a fun and positive atmosphere for all the youth involved! I've also attended a couple of the "Improv Tonight!" shows the first Saturday of every month, and have enjoyed these a lot as well! If you're looking for some fun, reasonably priced entertainment which showcases some very talented local people volunteering their time because they love theater and enjoy entertaining you, you WON'T be disappointed!!

Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful gallery & nature walk on the property. If you love nature, plan to…read morestop by.

A fantastic gallery for one of florida's leading artists. The people are always friendly, and if…read moreClyde is there he's fasinating to talk to. Do make sure and stop in to see pictures of Florida and the world like you can only imagine.

Kari, Brian, the rest of the staff made my sorority's event absolutely fantastic. They responded…read morepromptly and made any and all changes I requested. The space is not only affordable but completely customizable to basically any event you could imagine. The food got rave reviews and they have a huge array of options to choose from! If I ever need to host a large event again I will choose the Venue Naples.

A clean, simple look...but with movable walls and lighting, it can be transitioned from a gallery…read moreinto a beautiful event venue. I hosted our Top Doctors at Venue Naples -- and have heard nothing but positive feedback from our attending 2018 Top Doctors and their guests.

DAAS stands for David Acevedo Art Studio. Acevedo founded this art gallery along with Xavier…read moreBrignoni who came up with the name. Their first venue opened in 2006 on Broadway Street in downtown Fort Myers. While there, they were instrumental in creating the Fort Myers Art Walk which has been going on for ten tears. Later on they became daas Gallery and now their current incarnation is DAAS CO-OP Art Gallery & Gifts. In addition to running the gallery they stage different events throughout the year. Check out their Facebook page for dates and times. Today, DAAS is a cooperative that provides space for local artist to exhibit and sell their work. Support small businesses! The gallery is located in the Gardner's Park District along with other other businesses in the same complex including a garden store, coffee and food shop, and a butterfly aviary. Items they had for sale included wall art, mugs, jewelry, sculptures, magnets, notecards, and clothes to name just a few of the items. I saw so many things that would make a great gift for someone special or for yourself. This is a really cool gallery to browse. Thank you Rachel M for your review. If you like it, you know I will!

This is a subjective opinion but I was disappointed in the gallery. The art was very selective and…read morenot anything I would purchase. Slightly gothic and unrefined.

Lovely shop, beautiful jewelry. Staff was beyond helpful. Best way to spend a relaxing Saturday…read more Treat yourself to a lovely shopping experience.

Lovely boutique on Matlacha with a few of their own parking spaces which is rare here. They had so…read moremany cool handmade items here like glass, wall decor, jewelry and more. Loved the earrings I found here and bought a pair to wear. Their walls art is pretty expensive so be prepared. It is a cool place to browse as well and everyone working here was super nice and helpful

I am a long-time fan of Blue Mangrove Gallery and have been visiting the shop for the past 10…read moreyears. On February 4, 2023 I stopped in to buy two prints that I adored and was very excited about. I wrote the following email to the owner to share my disappointment. I didn't receive a reply or an apology. Dear Sir or Madam, Unfortunately, the gentleman helping me out was rude. I asked about shipping and or extra packaging to protect the prints on the airplane. His response was short and again rude and that he didn't have anything to wrap or protect the prints in. He asked if I still wanted them and I did purchase the prints. I was also not thanked for my purchase. It's now disappointing that I have the memory of two beautiful pictures being tied with the poor customer service I received. I would appreciate an explanation and an apology as to why I was treated in rude manner and not thanked for my $200 purchase. Regards, Jill

Beautiful store with unique gifts!! A bit spendy but definitely high quality and gorgeous…read more I really wish that they'd bring in more scrapbooks like they had last year... absolutely perfect for Christmas gifts to remember our annual visit by!!