Paradise Coast Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 32) SIGHTSEEING Holocaust Museum of Southwest Florida Naples Museum of Art u The mission of the museum is to teach the history and lessons of the Holocaust; to prevent its recurrence; and to perpetuate understanding, compassion, mutual respect, tolerance and diversity. g 4760 N.Tamiami Trl., Ste. 7, Naples, 239-263-9200, www.hmswfl.org. u Southwest Florida’s first full-scale art museum features 15 galleries and showcases a variety of works by acclaimed artists from around the world. q 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, 800-597-1900, www.thephil.org. of a lifetime. Fishing or exploring remote islands, beaches, flats and rivers. q P.O. Box 663, Everglades City, 239-695-2029, www.evergladesfishingcharters.com. Capt. Pete’s Bait, Tackle & Fishing Charters They specialize in booking fishing charters and supplying live frozen bait. “Capt. Pete’s is Florida’s #1 source for the Crippled Herring and Kandlefish metallic jigs.” Meet personally with Capt. Pete, the inventor of these jigs. q 550 Port-O-Call Way, Naples, 239-643-4466, www.captpeteinnaples.com. u Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre Professional-quality musicals, comedies, dramas, adult and children’s classes, children’s theater and much more. Presented year ’round on two state-of-the-art stages in a beautiful multimillion dollar theater in the heart of Naples. u One of the oldest and biggest historical cattle ranches in continuous use in Florida. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places on Oct. 4, 2003. q g 1215 Roberts Ave., Immokalee, 239-658-2466, www.colliermuseums.com. u qg 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, 239-434-7340, www.naplesplayers.org. Capt. Will Geraghty, Fishing Guide Fishing in the pristine backcountry waters of Naples and Marco Island, as well as offshore wreck and reef fishing. q g 550 Port-O-Call Way, Port-O-Call Marina, Naples, 239-793-0969 u Marco Island Center for the Arts Home to The Art League of Marco Island and celebrating 39 years of art. Admission is free to visit the galleries, the outdoor art shows, and Sunday programs and gallery openings. Art education available. q g 1010 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, 239-394-4221, www.marcoislandart.com. u Philharmonic Center for the Arts Hosting more than 400 events a year, including world-class theater, dance, comedy, classical and popular music. Home to the Naples Museum of Art, the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and west coast home to Edward Villella’s Miami City Ballet. u Captain Barry’s Fishing Charter Fish the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park with multiple tournament champion Capt. Barry. Tackle, bait, ice and license provided. q 525 Newport Dr., Naples, 800-379-7440, www.see-manatees.com. u qg 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, 800-597-1900, www.thephil.org. Marco Island Historical Museum - Shops at Olde Marco Spanning Marco Island history from the archaic period to modern times with emphasis on Calusa culture, discovered in 1896. The artifacts at this location are some of the most important finds in North American pre-Columbian archeology. Second floor open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. q 168 Royal Palm Dr., Marco Island, 239-389-6447, www.themihs.org. u United Arts Council of Collier County The most comprehensive information about the arts in Collier County. Visit www.collierarts. com for a calendar of events. Includes information on music, theater, dance, visual arts, photography, museums, galleries, local artists and performers. 2335 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 504, Naples, 239-263-8242, www.collierarts.com. u Captain Bill Miller, Fishing Guide Fish out of the historical Rod and Gun Club on the Barron River, Everglades City, Florida. P.O. Box 83, Everglades City, 239-695-4488 u u Captain Les Lezak “There’s absolutely no one who knows the backwater of Northern Collier County better than Capt. Les.” USCG Masters Certified; IGFA member; more than 1,300 snook caught. All lures and tackle provided. q 97 Shores Ave., Naples, 239-272-1303 Marco Island Historical Museum “Key Marco Museum” Spanning Marco Island history with emphasis on early pioneers. Located in the Marco Island Area Association of Realtors office. Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 140 Waterway Dr., Marco Island, 239-389-6447, www.themihs.org. The von Liebig Art Center The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center is dedicated to promoting and advancing education, interest and participation in the contemporary visual arts through exhibitions, art festivals, studio classes, workshops and other programming. q g 585 Park St., Naples, 239-262-6517, www.naplesart.org. u u Captain Tony Brock Everglades National Park Guide. U.S. Coast Guard. Masters license. Fish the Ten Thousand Islands. Experience the beauty of nature while catching snook, redfish, trout and more. U.S. 29/School Drive, Everglades City, 239-695-4150 u The Museum of the Everglades Located in Everglades City, just off the circle in the center of town. A showcase for the history of the region, the museum presents the story of 2,000 years of human habitation with artifacts and period photographs. Education programs, lectures and events are presented throughout the year. g 105 W. Broadway, Everglades City, 239-695-0008, www.colliermuseums.com. u FISHING A & B Charters Deep-sea and inland fishing trips. Half- and full-day sailing charters, shelling trips and cocktail charters to Keewaydin Island. q g 678 - 14th Ave. S., Naples, 877-263-8833, www.aandbcharters.com. Captain Tony Polizos Fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park allows the angler to fish with light tackle for snook, redfish, tarpon, trout and other species found in the backcountry. Twenty-foot flats boat with seating for up to three anglers. 406 S. Storter Ave., Everglades City, 239-695-2608, www.evergladesabsolutefishing.com. u u Naples Fine Art Dealers Association An association of Naples fine art dealers providing education, events and promotion of fine art. Headquarters at Weatherburn Gallery at Bayfront. q g 452 Bayfront Pl., Naples, 239-263-8008, www.nfada.net. u Anglers Charters Captain Jim Ponder In addition to family fishing charters and “pro” fishing charters, they offer manatee tours and dolphin watches on backcountry eco-tours. Picnic lunches are available for beach activities. Naples - Ten Thousand Islands, Naples, 239-404-9036 u Chokoloskee Charters and Everglades Kayak Fishing Everglades National Park is one of the most pristine fisheries in North America. Never be blown out in the park’s sheltered waters. Traditional guided and mother boat shuttled kayak fishing. Thirty minutes from Naples/Marco. Fishing the park since 1972. u Naples Historical Society - Palm Cottage Naples’ oldest home, built in 1895 by Walter Haldeman using “tabby” mortar. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Palm Cottage historic house museum is the headquarters of the Naples Historical Society. q g 137 - 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-261-8164, www.napleshistoricalsociety.org. u Capt. Becky Campbell Come join Capt. Becky in the beautiful Everglades National Park/Ten Thousand Islands. Whether it be fishing, shelling, picnicking or sightseeing, you don’t want to miss this experience u q 238 Mamie St., Chokoloskee, 239-695-9107, www.evergladeskayakfishing.com. 32 LEARN MORE:www.paradisecoast.com http://www.evergladesfishingcharters.com http://www.thephil.org http://www.hmswfl.org http://www.captpeteinnaples.com http://www.colliermuseums.com http://www.naplesplayers.org http://www.marcoislandart.com http://www.thephil.org http://www.see-manatees.com http://www.collierarts.com http://www.collierarts.com http://www.themihs.org http://www.collierarts.com http://www.themihs.org http://www.naplesart.org http://www.colliermuseums.com http://www.aandbcharters.com http://www.evergladesabsolutefishing.com http://www.nfada.net http://www.napleshistoricalsociety.org http://www.evergladeskayakfishing.com http://www.ParadiseCoast.com/
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