Insider’s Guide: Southwest Florida’s Distinct Arts Scenes
For me, filling the role of arts and culture editor at Gulfshore Life boils down to two formidable…
The New Art Dealers of Southwest Florida
Delivery trucks rumble up to seaside penthouses and contemporary riverfront residences weighted down with carefully wrapped and crated…
Priced Out of the Picture: St. Petersburg artists ask city leaders for stability
The Brief St. Petersburg artists say soaring rent prices and a severe shortage of studio space threaten to…
Lehigh Acres Artist Caitlin Rosolen Finds Beauty in Decay
Set in front of a conservation area with a wildlife-filled pond, Caitlin Rosolen’s Lehigh Acres home studio feels…
Barbara Yeomans’ Fort Myers’ Arts Legacy
The creek of a backyard gate, the crunch of little feet on summer grass, a knock at the…
This Southwest Floridian Artist Turns Old Denim Into Art
It’s November 2025, and Richard Bravo moves through Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s Grand Atrium Gallery like…
Public Chooses Murals for New Luxury Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower at #PaintItPink Art Festival
#PaintItPink Festival showcases top local artists, with winning works earning a permanent home in visionary new residential tower…
For This Fort Myers Artist, Art Starts With a Gesture
In a moment of distress, artist Monika Larsen Dennis places her head in her hands. It’s a small,…
Enjoy an annual art festival and local exhibits this month in Tampa Bay
It’s February, so love and passion are on my mind, but not in the romantic sense. Instead, I’m…
City of St. Petersburg offers grants of $5,000 to fund the work of local artists
Artists in St. Pete will be able to apply for a $5,000 grant, which will be awarded to…
Fort Myers Artist Miguel Saludes Paints His American Story
Miguel Saludes has spent much of his artistic career traveling through America in search of connection. The Cuban…
The Southwest Florida Holiday Guide: Arts, Eats & Events
Your go-to guide for navigating the Gulf Coast’s cultural calendar, from regional holiday traditions to snacks that fuel discovery. …