Captiva
South Seas buys 22-acre artist retreat
The owners behind the South Seas resort on Captiva have bought 22 acres from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, a New York based arts nonprofit. The property sits near the entry to the resort and Captiva Village. It includes 10 buildings and waterfront footage along both the Gulf and Pine Island Sound, according to a statement. A South Seas spokesperson says the owners are not releasing the sale price and the foundation did not respond to questions. Lee County records have not been updated. The property, according to the foundation’s website, once served as the home and studio of 20th century artist Robert Rauschenberg. South Seas, in a statement announcing its purchase, says development plans have not yet been finalized and that it “is exploring options that align with the reimagined resort.” As part of that process, it is “looking at ways to honor the legacy of Robert Rauschenberg and his visionary artistry as plans develop for the property.”…