We have culture here in SW Florida. It's like when I was growing up in So Cal years ago. It's not sophisticated and with hundreds of years of history - I'm not comparing it to Italy, I'm comparing it to what So Cal became over my lifetime - and that's supposedly the entertainment "capital" of the world. Things are better here with Tiki bars and every corner, a musician or someone making artwork out of palm fronds. Glad I've read the comments here and the article - am inspired. Best wishes for your good life in Italy.