Must-see shopping in Southwest Gulf Coast

If Matlacha is unexpectedly groovy for such a sun-faded fishing village, you can thank artist Leoma Lovegrove. Her gallery has transformed a fishing shack…

A dozen or so hip galleries occupy quirky, parrot-colored bungalows in this artists colony. The most lively time to be here is during the art walk on the…

At one of the region's best farmers markets you can find organic produce and lots of artisan products – bread, soaps, jams, woven baskets and more.

Riding Fort Myers' upsurge in artsy cool, this gift store and gallery represents more than 60 local artists and businesses, which rotate often. Great for…

For seaside trinkets, pink flamingos and 'Mommy needs a time-out' T-shirts, head to this jaunty harborside tourist trap.

Huge used bookstore perfect for cheap beach reading.