Lazaro Peña, of Peña Superior Flooring, installs carpeting in the lobby of Opera Naples on Friday morning, Aug. 25. The building was flooded by Hurricane Ian, causing severe damage. Photo by Darron R. Silva
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Pushed to the brink
In 2020 and 2021, arts organizations nationwide were severely crippled, losing much— some up to 75%—of their income when the pandemic closed all public venues. At least three arts organizations here threw in the towel.