Lee Commissioner supporting the arts

Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is supporting local artists by giving them an opportunity to display their artwork in her Fort Myers office.

This month North Fort Myers resident Gary Olson will have his colorful artwork on display in Hall's office through Sept. 20. The watercolor display depicts historic downtown Fort Myers and includes prints of The Veranda, Arcade Theatre, Langford Kingston House, & the Burroughs Home. The public is welcome to view the artwork and learn more about. The artwork can be purchased.

"The arts are an important part of the cultural development of our community," Hall said. "I believe that government can play an important role in providing assistance in public awareness, developing the use of public spaces for display and interaction of art, and for the encouragement and commitment of continued financial support both public and private of all the arts."

Hall's office is on the first floor of the Old County Courthouse, 2120 Main Street in downtown Ft. Myers. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ¦