The Blue Mangrove Gallery began as a seed in the back of the owner, Christie Marcoplos' mind many years ago. Although she owned a Florist/Gift Shop with a Plant Design and Maintenance Service in New Hampshire for quite some time she yearned for a tropical setting supporting creative artists .When the time was right she packed up her car and drove as far south as possible landing on Marco Island in Florida. After five years of playing in the sun, exploring the Everglades, swimming with the dolphins, being stung by a sting ray along with several interesting jobs Christie felt her entrepreneurial spirit continue to surface. December 2006 the doors opened to her Fine Hand Crafted Art Gallery. Having the support of new found southern artists as well as previous contacts,acquaintances and friends nationally, the Blue Mangrove Gallery became a reality. In the spirit of renewable resources and treasuring a favorite hand crafted gift the Gallery has continued to grow and become a destination shop. Make sure when you come visit you take your time as you won't want to miss a thing ! You will find an ever changing selection of hand-blown glass, ceramic, metal and wood, jewelry, art, photography, children's toys and so much more . You'll also find one of kind art, copper mangrove tables, hand painted furniture, local crafts and national creations as well. Not to mention the beautiful line of TROLLBEADS, the real artistic "build your own" charm/bead jewelry line with the largest selection available in South Florida. Knowing each item in the Gallery was made by hand with thought, care and positive creative energy can only help this crazy, intensely over stimulated, fast growing world stabilize to hold onto lasting goodness.