Experiencing Olde Naples

If you’re seeking sunshine with a rich cultural experience ranging from historical to contemporary, Olde Naples is the place to experience it. From the fine dining, art, and theater, to seaside pleasures there is something for the whole family to enjoy. In the paradise that is Naples, Florida the warmth of the Gulf waters can be your new permanent residence or a wonderful escape from the mundane. Begin your day on 5th ave with some local coffee, play on some of the best golf courses in the world, hit the beach, or shop for a new sculpture. If you wish to find a place for yourself there reach out to us here.

Dining

Head to the Hotel Escalante for brunch at Veranda E so you can take in its rich history or dine at Tommy Bahama’s flagship location open since 1995 for their curated fare. When dining at one of the over 60 local eateries available to you in Olde Naples you’re in for a treat. 5th Ave would make great place for a food crawl as many of the local establishments have been open for more than a decade and offer some of the best seafood you can imagine, for that be sure to visit Sails Restaurant. As you make your way down 5th ave its rich history and flavors will surely give you endless reasons to make a pit stop to refuel. Whether you’re enjoying fine dining or a coffee on the go, all your cravings can be satiated here in Olde Naples.

Walkability is treasured in Olde Naples, and there are many desirable places to visit. The historic Naples Pier is located on the Gulf of Mexico at the West end of 12th Avenue South; Naples Pier, originally built in 1888, has been rebuilt five times evolving alongside beautiful Naples.

Art Galleries

There’s art available to suit all tastes and decorating needs, no matter the niche you can acquire it.

Aldo Castillo Galleries- Aldo Castillo is a tireless charitable fund-raiser, an ardent advocate of Latin American art, and a committed human rights activist. Artist, curator, and art dealer, he is known for his promotion of contemporary art and international artists. And for his human rights activism in AIDS, LGBT rights and political organizations.

Cocoon -offers an expansive selection of Cocoon accessories and ready to deliver furniture. Custom furniture or commission custom pieces are also available

Emillions Art– Emillions Art, LLC is a respected source for modern and old master pieces. As purveyors of contemporary works for collectors beginning to access the art market or established collectors pursuing specific works they are capable of facilitating all phases of the art collecting process.

Emily James-A native Floridian Emily James has her gallery and painting studio on 5^th Avenue.  With her watercolors, she is a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society, accepted into Watercolor U.S.A., and featured in the book, The Best of Watercolor. Emily also works with acrylic and oil on canvas for which Emily has received numerous Best-in-Show ribbons, and has had many one-woman shows, one of which sold out before it officially opened.

Eydel Fine Arts is a family owned business passionate about offering (and making) high-quality, interesting, and fun artwork that brings joy to the soul and enriches the community!

Gallery One has been showcasing fine quality Contemporary Art and Unique American Crafts since 1992. With more than 300 artists represented, their eye catching displays feature an extensive and diverse selection of colorful art glass, sculpture, original paintings, artesian jewelry.

Naples Art is a respected and award-winning non-profit organization that has served and enriched the Naples community since its inception in 1954. Naples Art serves as a vibrant, inclusive cultural destination for art education, art exposure, and experimentation. Their mission is to enlighten, engage, educate, and enrich the Naples community by providing a platform and programming to foster creativity through making, learning about, seeing, and discussing art.

Native Visions Gallery– represents many of the world’s foremost wildlife and native artists, carrying both traditional and contemporary works of fine art. Works include original paintings, bronze and stone sculpture, raku, glass and limited editions along with marine life.

Roots Studio– A collaborative Art Gallery & Hair Salon. Painter and Sculptor Marcus Zotter and Hair Dresser Beatriz Hernandez.

Shaw Gallery– In business for over 30 years Shaw Gallery offers the work of sculptors, painters and glass artists. They also host approximately seven to ten special events which range from large scale one man shows to private charitable exhibitions.

Sheldon Fine Art-An established art gallery for more than 25 years featuring traditional and contemporary originals and limited editions by world renowned national and local artists.

The Englishman Fine Art– The Englishman has been trading in the USA for nearly thirty years and has an extensive inventory of late nineteenth and early twentieth century oil paintings and a collection of quality furniture and furnishings from the eighteenth to early twentieth centuries.

Theaters

With two theaters on 5th Avenue there are always options for entertainment. The Naples Players; premier community theatre “seeking to inspire passion for the performing arts through unparalleled access to the process” allowing for volunteers to get their hands dirty if they desire. Another place to take in a show is with The Gulfshore Playhouse a professional theater experience “committed to enriching the cultural landscape of our region” by producing plays ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works. There is an abundant cultural experience for those who seek it in Naples and the unmatched walkability allows you to take in all there is to experience.

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