"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 such as Clyde Butcher (pictured above with Christie), 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.

      Please come visit our new location at the same Marco Town Center Mall just to the opposite corner....just a few steps west.