DISCOVER GOLF, TENNIS, BOATING

Summerlin Ridge Golf Center, 16750 Pine Ridge Road, (239) 432-0000. An 18-hole executive lighted course. Range with grass tees. Pro shop and snack bar.

FORT MYERS

Semi-Private Courses

Colonial Country Club, 9090 Prosperity Way, (239) 768-2825. An 18-hole, 7,500-yard, par-72 course. Call for hours.

Cross Creek, 13050 Cross Creek Blvd., (239) 768-1922. An 18-hole, par-60 executive course. Open 6:30 a.m. until dusk.

Crown Colony Golf and Country Club, 8985 Crown Bridge Way, (239) 590-9860. A Ron Garl-designed 18-hole, 7,013-yard, par-72 course. Golf training center with turf practice range. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eagle Ridge, 14589 Eagle Ridge Drive, (239) 768-1888. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,660-yard championship course; golf club rental.

Fort Myers Country Club, 3591 McGregor Blvd., (239) 936-3126. Open 365 days, walking allowed at all times. A Donald Ross-designed, 18-hole, par-71, 6,421-yard course, established in 1917. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gateway Golf Club, 11360 Championship Drive, (239) 561-1010. A par-72 Tom Fazio-designed, 18-hole golf course featuring five sets of tees, a full PGA professional staff, fully stocked golf shop, clubhouse, driving range and practice area. Seasonal hours.

Golfview Golf and Racquet Club, 14849 Hole-in-One Circle, (239) 489-2264. Nine holes, par 27, 1,200 yards. Golf club rental, lessons.

Heritage Palms Country Club, Six Mile Cypress, (239) 278-9090. A 36-hole championship course. Par 72 on both courses; Sable: 6,837 yards, Royal: 6,756 yards. Lessons given, driving range and restaurant on site. Open 7 a.m. to sunset. Open to the public throughout the year; however, during the season the course is usually booked solid.

Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, (239) 275-5581. An 18-hole, par-67, 5,078-yard course. Pro Josh Meredith gives lessons. Restaurant on site. All major credit cards accepted. Open to the public during the summer.

Legends Golf and Country Club, 8600 Legends Blvd., (239) 561-7757. An 18-hole, par-72 course. Aqua driving range, full-service club. Annual memberships available.

Lexington Country Club, 16257 Willow Crest Way, (239) 437-1442. An 18-hole, par-72, 7,123-yard course. Restaurant and bar on site. Driving range. Lessons and clinics available. One pro on staff with assistants.

San Carlos Golf Club, 7420 Constitution Circle, San Carlos Park, (239) 267-3131. An 18-hole, par-71, 6,465-yard course. Practice range, lessons, golf-club rental. Lounge and snack bar on site.

FORT MYERS

Golf Practice Range

Golf World I, 19001 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 731-0130; Golf World II, 13451 Brookshire Lakes Blvd., (239) 561-2627. Brand-name golf equipment at discount prices. Try custom fit demo clubs before you buy. PGA professionals, lighted ranges. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

FORT MYERS

Tennis Courts

Fort Myers Racquet Club, 1700 Matthew Drive, (239) 278-7277. The lighted 10-clay court facility is used for casual, social and tournament play for all ages and levels. Pro shop and professional instruction. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Lochmoor Country Club, 3911 Orange Grove Blvd., (239) 995-0501. Two Har-Tru clay courts open to the public and available for walk-on play.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Boating

Big "M" Casino, 450 Harbor Court, (239) 765-PLAY. Play blackjack, roulette, let it ride and over 200 slots aboard the most luxurious gaming yacht in Southwest Florida. Afternoon cruises feature bingo. Evening cruises feature live entertainment. An optional buffet is available on every cruise. 21 and up. www.bigMcasino.com.

Captain Tony's Fish'n Express, 18800 Sand Carlos Blvd., (239) 415-0515. Deep-sea fishing, half-day charters. Catch gray snapper, lane snapper and grouper. Rods, bait and tackle included. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fish Tale Marina, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3600. A full-service marina offering dry or wet storage, ship's store and mechanical service on weekdays for all types of boats. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Fort Myers Beach Marina, 703 Fisherman's Wharf, (239) 463-9552. Gulf access, wet and dry storage, service center and fun-a-float rental boats. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Fun Rentals, 1901 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-8844. Harleys, bicycles, scooters and other equipment. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Getaway Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 466-3600. Deep-sea fishing on Great Getaway from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Island Lady Deep Sea Fishing, Getaway Marina, (239) 482-2005. Family owned and operated party boat on Fort Myers Beach since 1968. Daily and special Saturday night snapper trips and private charters available.

Paradise Parasail, 1160 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-7272. Parasail rides. Open 10 a.m. daily. Starting at $45 per person.

Ranalli Parasail and Watersports, 2000 Estero Blvd. at Diamondhead, (239) 542-5511. Parasail up to 1,200 feet. Take off and land right on the boat. Take a guided dolphin tour on a waverunner with you at the helm. Also rents cabanas and umbrellas. Diamondhead has a 600-foot beach and restaurant on site.

Rebel Watersports and Southern Parasailing, 1010 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3351. Tours and watersports. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Salty Sam's Marina, 2500 Main St., (239) 463-7333. An exciting Key West-style resort marina featuring open-air waterfront dining at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill and offering fishing charters, daily Key West ferry, sightseeing and dolphin watch tours, sailing charters, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, boating accessories and service and repair. www.saltysamsmarina.com.

Seashore Scuba, 15600 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 454-3111. Scuba and snorkeling charters daily in the Gulf of Mexico, $39 to $69 per person.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Public Golf Courses

Bay Beach Golf Club, 7401 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-2064. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,091-yard executive course. Driving range on site, irons only. Open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LEHIGH ACRES

Public Golf Courses

Admiral Lehigh Golf, 225 E. Joel Blvd., (239) 369-4075. Two 18-hole championship courses: Resort course, 6,308 yards, par 72; Mirror Lakes, 7,043 yards. Both open to those staying at the Admiral Lehigh Golf Resort and Spa. Open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Copperhead Golf Club, 20910 Copperhead Drive, (239) 369-8200. Just 10 minutes from Southwest Florida International. An 18-hole, 6,680-yard, par-72 course. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

LEHIGH ACRES

Semi-Private Golf Courses

Majestic Golf Club, 350 Homestead Road S., (239) 369-8216. An 18-hole, 6,825-yard, par-72 course. Lessons given, driving range and restaurant on site. Open sunrise to sunset.

Westminster Country Club, 2199 Berkley Way, (239) 368-1110. An 18-hole, Ted McAnlis-designed, par-72, 6,930-yard course. Lessons given, driving range and restaurant on site. Open every day 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MARCO ISLAND

Boating

Airboat Experience, 3200 Highway 92 at the Goodland Bridge, (239) 642-3141. Watch for manatees, bottle-nosed dolphin, birds and alligators. Explore the islands of the Everglades.

Blue Runner Charters, 610 Lewis Court, (239) 642-7585. Offshore fishing charters for groups up to six. Children welcome.

Cedar Bay Marina, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, (239) 394-3482. Your gateway to fun on the water. Boat rentals, gas, bait, fishing tackle, ice, ship's store and waterside deck and snack area. www.cedarbaymarina.com.

Eagle Excursions, 3200 San Marco Road, (239) 642-1925. Everglades, dolphin and manatee tours. www.eagleexcursions.com.

Factory Bay Boat Rentals at Cedar Bay Marina, 705 East Elkcam Circle, (239) 642-6717. Rental boats, dry rack storage, service department.

Marco Island Ski and Water Sports, 400 S. Collier Blvd. at Marriott's Marco Island Resort and Golf Club, (239) 642-2359 or 560 S. Collier Blvd. at Marco Island Hilton Beach Resort, (239) 642-3377. Parasailing, waverunners, ecotours, water trikes, guided Everglades excursions and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Marco River Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 394-2502. Daily shuttle to Key West. Rental boats of all types. Large fishing tackle shop with live bait and ships store with the latest fashions. Complete marine service and new boat dealer. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.marcoriver.com.

Sea Excursions, (239) 642-6400. Fishing, sailing, shelling and sunset tours. Dinner cruises, dolphin watching. Serving Marco Island and Naples. www.seaexcursions.com.

Stop's Marine Charters, 300 W. Goodland Drive at Calusa Marina, (239) 394-8000. Personalized Everglades adventures near Marco Island including fishing, shelling, snorkeling, sightseeing nature tours and bird, dolphin and manatee scouting. Thirty years' experience. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday. www.stopsmarinecharters.com.

MARCO ISLAND

Public Golf Courses

Marco Shores Country Club, 1450 Mainsail Drive, (239) 394-2581. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,879-yard championship golf course, driving range, practice green and bunker.

Rookery at Marco, 3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 793-6060. An 18-hole, 7,180-yard, par-72 course. Lessons available from professional staff. Open to guests staying at the Marriott Resort as well as the public. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

MARCO ISLAND

Tennis Courts

The City of Marco Island Racquet Center, 1275 San Marco Road, (239) 394-5454. Two hard-surface courts and six Har-Tru clay courts, all lit for night play. Two indoor air-conditioned racquetball courts. Operated by City of Marco Island. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

NAPLES

Boating

Cocohatchee River Park and Marine, 13531 Vanderbilt Drive, (239) 566-2611. Marina in Wiggins Pass area. Tackle, fuel, rental boats and dockage for vessels up to 50 feet. Overnight dockage also available. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Double Sunshine/Lady Brett, U.S. 41 at Tin City, (239) 263-4949. Double Sunshine offers 90-minute nature cruises, dolphin watching, sightseeing and sunset cruises of beautiful Port Royal, $23/person. Lady Brett offers offshore, deep-sea fishing and half-day trips every day, $50/person. Half day trips run from 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday.