NOTE: This story has been updated with new information on the cost of the Tribby Arts Center. The building cost $25 million, not $15 million (the original estimate). A Shell Point publicist revised that figure on March 3.
Lee County’s newest arts center just opened at Shell Point Retirement Community, but don’t go looking for tickets yet. It’ll be a while before most people can see art exhibits there or watch concerts in its 400-seat theater.
Blame it on COVID-19.
The two-story, $25 million center opened last week to Shell Point residents only. It won’t open to non-residents until after the pandemic ends, says marketing director Lynn Schneider.