New Art-O-Mat at the Center for the Arts

New Art-O-Mat at the Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts on Marco Island recently added a new way to purchase art for those visiting the facility at 1010 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island. The art-o-mat. This machine is made from a re-purposed cigarette machine offering each person that visits a very easy and affordable way to purchase a small piece of handmade art.

The Inspiration for the invention of the art-o-mat machine came from the artist Clark Whittington while he observed a friend who fell in love with the crinkle of cellophane. When Clark’s friend heard someone opening a snack, he had an uncontrollable urge to go and have a snack as well. Clark Whittington used a recently banned cigarette machine to create the first Art-o-mat as…

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Kid-Friendly Activities on Marco Island

Marco Island is a small barrier island off the southern coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. It is home to many of the world’s best beaches and most impressive golf courses, resort hotels, homes, and amazing lagoons. There are several fun things to do on the small piece of Florida's tropical paradise. It can sometimes be hard to decipher what would be the best activities to take part in when you have your kids with you.

Here are some of the best kid friendly activities to enjoy on and near Marco Island

Keewaydin IslandKID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES ON MARCO ISLAND

This is a small 8-mile long island off the coast of Naples Florida. It is about 28 minutes away from Marco Island. It is an amazing spot for family fun with very little cost. This is a…

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The Best Food on Marco Island, FL 

If you’re planning on traveling to Florida, here are some savory dining options that will be the highlight of your trip! From family-friendly dining to a romantic sunset dinner, here are some places on Marco Island you won’t want to miss. 

Mango’s Dockside Bistro Mango’s Dockside Bistro

Mango’s is a locally owned and operated bistro offering a family-friendly, fun tropical atmosphere with a beautiful view of the marina while you dine. Their fresh seafood menu is touted as the best in the area, with Blackened Whitefish and Twin Lobster Tails being a couple of the highlights on their menu. To complement their delicious meal options, they serve a bountiful specialty drink list, including an Espresso Martini that will make your mouth…

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Tips for Shopping the Farmers Market on Marco Island

Marco Island is known for many things. Beyond its amazing beaches, amazing homes, and incomparable restaurants is the famous farmers market. The iconic Marco Island Farmers Market will soon be opening up in November. At the market, you can find a large selection of locally grown produce, handmade arts and crafts, unique souvenirs, fresh seafood, gourmet homemade foods, clothing, wood carvings, freshly prepared foods, pottery, jewelry, and much more.Tips for Shopping the Farmers Market on Marco Island

Some Good Information to Know About the Farmers Market

The farmers market on Marco Island is open from November to April every Wednesday between the hours of 7:30 AM to 1 PM. The market is located at Veterans Community Park on Park Avenue and is…

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Keewaydin Island Day Trip - May 15, 2021

Just north of Marco Island, situated between Naples and Marco, is a spit of sand call Keewaydin. On the north end of the island there are impressive luxury homes that can only be reached by boat (or helicopter). But, on the south end of the island near the tip is a boating and beaching paradise! If you pull up on the sandy bar on the "inside", you will be joined by dozens of friendly boat-going partiers . On the outside, you can anchor up just off the beach (bow out) and walk onto the beach with your chairs, coolers, and beach games. Then enjoy a pristine, laid back, easy going afternoon on one of the most unspoiled, beautiful beaches in the world! 

We spent the afternoon today on the outside of Keewaydin…

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