Word on the Island: Why come to the Boca Grande Masters Art Festival?

Lisa Spanninger, Massciarelli Wines, Englewood: "I work with Patrick's Thai Bistro and Vino Loco. I really wanted to be a part of the Masters Art Fest."

Mara Balodis, artist, Bokeelia: "I've done this show two years in a row and each year has been a great year."

Mary Taglieri, artist, Rotonda West: "I specialize in landscapes and the water around Gasparilla Island is just enchanted by the skies."

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Lisa Spanninger, Massciarelli Wines, Englewood: “I work with Patrick’s Thai Bistro and Vino Loco. I really wanted to be a part of the Masters Art Fest.”

Mara Balodis, artist, Bokeelia: “I’ve done this show two years in a row and each year has been a great year.”

Mary Taglieri, artist, Rotonda West: “I specialize in landscapes and the water around Gasparilla Island is just enchanted by the skies.”

Jason Marien, artist, Sarasota: “What better way to show off coastlines artwork than at the area. Boca Grande is one of my best-selling coastlines.”

Richard Sullivan, promoter, Naples: “We’ve been here five years and we’re beginning to be cherished as an island event.”

Jason Marien, artist, Sarasota: "What better way to show off coastlines artwork than at the area. Boca Grande is one of my best-selling coastlines."

Richard Sullivan, promoter, Naples: "We've been here five years and we're beginning to be cherished as an island event."