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LIVE THE MARGARITAVILLE LIFE WITH THE HARTS
Caroline and Laurie Hart aren’t just artists – they’re storytellers and community builders who pour their hearts into every canvas. Whether you’re exploring the HART Gallery, getting creative at Sip & Paint, or stopping by the Paradise Market, you’ll feel their passion for art and love for life in everything they do.
At Camp Margaritaville Auburndale, we’re proud to call the Harts a part of our family. Their art is more than decoration – it’s an experience that lets us all escape to a world filled with good vibes, bold colors, and a little bit of magic.
We invite you to visit the HART Gallery, sign up for a Sip & Paint class, or swing by the Paradise Market to enjoy their work. Whether you leave with a new piece of art or just a smile, you’ll feel the real meaning of what it’s like to live with a little “Margarita vibe” in your heart.
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Caroline and Laurie Hart
are imaginative souls, combining their creative minds to every piece brought to life.
Caroline and Laurie Hart are partners in life and work, becoming residents of Winter Haven, Florida in 2019, having moved from Massachusetts, and full time artists since 2021.
Caroline studied art in England, taking many college courses from the history of art, portraiture, graphic design, and photography.
“My first love was always art; from the youngest age I would spend hours engrossed in any form I could put my hands on. As I got older, I revered the impressionists, I especially admired the French artist, Claude Monet. I absolutely loved visiting his exquisite house and gardens in Giverny, France, and saw for myself why he was so inspired by their outstanding beauty.” Explains Caroline.
Laurie' s talent shined through for fourteen years as a professional wedding photographer, capturing not only the love but the details to tell the story.
“My once hobby of reviving old wood has flourished into a full time artist. I consider my self a colorist, because picking the perfect color palette, makes for a beautiful piece of art. ” Says Laurie.
Together they hit upon the idea “HART ART” inspired by the places and things they love from life experiences. Combining their talents to create unique, original pieces of art. It truly is a labor of love from the Hart's.
Since becoming full time artists, Caroline and Laurie have created hundreds of paintings. Their work has been featured in the
Haven Magazine, CNN and Best of the Bluegrass on LEX 18.
"We loved being involved in our local community, this gave us the opportunity to meet and talk to art lovers, who have embraced our style." Laurie explains.
In 2023, HART ART was approached to showcase and sell their art at Camp Margaritaville Auburndale's Paradise Market.
"Our artwork has found the perfect home at Camp Margaritaville, since moving to Florida we have found so much inspiration from our tropical surroundings."Caroline explains.
"Through our life experiences and love for the one and only Jimmy Buffett, we create our own "Margarita Vibes"."Says Laurie.
Whether it's a HART ART ORIGINAL or our popular ART PRINTS we're always grateful when someone wants to take a piece of us home with them.
Currently, you can find HART ART at Camp Margaritaville's PARADISE MARKET in Auburndale, FL. Book them for private SIP & PAINT EVENTS at the resort, or visit the HART Gallery, located in the heart of paradise. Gallery hours vary, check with resort
when planning a visit.
HART Art gives back
Since 2024, HART Art has been a PROUD SUPPORTER of Save the Manatee Club, raising thousands of dollars for manatees and Florida Conservation, through their manatee inspired art.
The HART'S deep love for Jimmy Buffet raised $1000.00 for Jimmy's charity Singing for Change Foundation on
JBD (Jimmy Buffet Day) Day of Service, for two consecutive years. Creating HART Originals with a splash of "MARGARITA ViBES"
Also, on the day, HART Art raised funds for kidsPack. A Polk County, Florida based nonprofit that provides weekend food packs to homeless and hungry children. By creating a community painting and spreading the importance of community love and support.
On May 2, 2026 HART Art partnered with ZooTampa at Lowry Park, for their first ever
Manatee Festival Celebration,
raising funds for the well-being of all zoo animals.
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2026 PARADISE MARKETS
Paradise Pavillion
Camp Margaritaville Auburndale
361 Denton Ave
Auburndale, FL 33823
6/7 10AM - 2PM
7/12 10AM-2PM
8/9 10AM-2PM
9/13 10AM -2PM
