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BONITA SPRINGS

Boating

Back Bay Marina, 4751 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-2608. Bait, boat rentals, fishing equipment, fuel, lift facilities, service and parts.

Big Hickory Fishing Nook Marina, 26107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-3945. Pontoon boats, kayaks, bait, fuel, slips and sundries. Great landing for the Great Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak paddling trail.

Bonita Boat Rentals, 26395 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-2137. Pontoon boat rentals, 22-foot boats. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Bonita Jet Ski and Parasail, 27908 Hickory Blvd., (239) 947-4460. Rents Jet Skis, chairs, cabanas and umbrellas, and offers parasailing. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 992-0487 for reservations. Accepts all major credit cards.

Fish Trap Marina, 4794 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-6055. Bait, tackle, rod and reel repairs and backwater charter fishing. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Hickory Bay Charters, 4242 Mariner Lane, (239) 947-3851. Bay and pass fishing and sightseeing.

High Hopes Charters, 229 W. Third St., (239) 495-7589. Specializing in reef, pass and backwater private charter fishing or sightseeing. Also provides boating or fishing instruction. Coast Guard master's licensed captain. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.highhopescharters.com.

BONITA SPRINGS

Public Golf Courses

Raptor Bay Golf Club, 23001 Coconut Point, (239) 390-4600. Guests of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point can play this Audubon International Gold Signature Sanctuary certified, 27-hole, Raymond Floyd-designed course. Open 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

BONITA SPRINGS

Semi-Private Golf Courses

Bonita Fairways, 9751 W. Terry St., (239) 947-9100. An 18-hole, 3,400-yard, par-61 executive course. Driving range and lessons available. Restaurant facility. Home of the annual Pat Montgomery Women's Golf Tournament to benefit Bosom Buddies in the fight against breast cancer. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; until 6 p.m. during summer.

Bonita Springs Golf Club, 10200 Maddox Lane, (239) 992-2800. An 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 course. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; until 6 p.m. during summer.

Hunters Ridge, 12500 Hunters Ridge Drive, (239) 947-6467. An 18-hole championship golf course, beautiful preserve setting. Two-day advanced tee times. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. in season.

CAPE CORAL

Boating

Aqua Nut Boat Rentals at Tarpon Point Marina, 1430 Rose Garden Road, (239) 542-5001. Pontoons, deck boats and bowriders. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Dockside Boat Rentals, 2401 Andalusia Blvd., (239) 772-4463. Suzuki dealer and boat transporter. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

CAPE CORAL

Public Golf Courses

Cape Coral Executive, 4003 Palm Tree Blvd., (239) 574-4454. A nine-hole, 1,765-yard, par-30 course. Leagues start at 7 a.m. and end at 8:30 a.m. Open 8:30 a.m. until dark.

Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 N.W. 28th Ave., (239) 573-3100. An 18-hole, Arthur Hills-designed championship course. 6,623 yards, par 72. Local pro Gary Carpenter gives lessons. Driving range and restaurant on site. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memberships available.

CAPE CORAL

Semi-Private Golf Courses

Royal Tee Country Club, 11460 Royal Tee Circle, (239) 283-5522. A Gordon Lewis-designed course with four sets of tees. Pro shop opens at 6:30 a.m.

The Golf Club, 4003 Palm Tree Blvd., (239) 542-7879. As one of Dick Wilson's finest designs, this 18-hole, par-71 championship course provides players of all skill levels a pleasurable and challenging round of golf. Aqua driving range, putting greens, club rental and storage, fully stocked pro shop, clubhouse, locker facilities and PGA professional instruction available. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

ESTERO

Boating

Estero Bay Boat Tours, 5231 Mamie St., (239) 992-2200. Travel the backwaters of Estero Bay to see bottle-nosed dolphin, manatees, bald eagles, osprey and wading birds. Informative, licensed guides explain about the bay and wildlife. Also shelling trips, lunch or dinner cruises, back-bay fishing and private parties. $15/adult, $10/child under 12 years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Private charters available (reservations must be made three days in advance).

Estero Island Historic Cottage and Nature Center, 161 Bay Road, (239) 463-0435. Located next to the entrance of the Matanzas Pass Preserve, this nature center has many artifacts and photos preserving the history of Fort Myers Beach. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Preserve open from dawn to dusk.

ESTERO

Public Golf Courses

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., (239) 948-3933. An 18-hole, par-72, 7,353-yard course. www.stoneybrookgolffm.com.

Villages at Country Creek, 21131 Country Creek Blvd., (239) 947-3840. An 18-hole executive course with PGA professional golf shop, lessons available, top brand-name clubs and apparel, restaurant and lounge. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

ESTERO

Semi-Private Courses

Grandézza Golf Club, 11471 Grande Oak Blvd., (239) 948-2900. Darwin Sharp III designed this 18-hole, 7,089-yard, par-72 course. Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., (239) 948-4333. A 27-hole championship course designed by Chip Powell and Mike Hill. Teaching facility available. Only open to the public during off-season.

EVERGLADES CITY

Boating

Eden of the Everglades, Dupont Road, (800) 543-3367. One-hour scenic boat tours through the Everglades. Ten Thousand Islands tour, $19.50/adult, $8.50/children, three and under free. Airboats also available. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Everglades National Park Boat Tours, State Road 29 Chokoloskee Causeway, (800) 445-7724. See one of the world's largest mangrove forests at the Everglades National Park, along with manatees, dolphins, bald eagles and roseate spoonbills. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Everglades Private Airboat Tours, 31000 E. Tamiami Trail, (800) 368-0065. Airboat tours.

Everglades Wildlife Safari Tours, 31222 E. Tamiami Trail, (877) 695-2820. One-hour airboat rides, safari rides. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jungle Erv's Airboat World, 804 Collier Ave., (800) 432-3367. Airboat ride in the Florida Everglades. Small six-passenger airboat for the more adventurous. Alligator Park included with all tours. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FORT MYERS

Boating

Adventures in Paradise and Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 482-5296. Backwater fishing, sea-life encounter tours, sunset cruises, powerboat rentals, eco-dolphin tours, shelling and snorkeling tours, trolley tours and canoe trails. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Back Country Fishing Charters, 13371 Electron Drive, (239) 433-1007. Super light-tackle and fly-fishing for snook, redfish and tarpon. Specializing in fly-fishing. Predawn lure fishing for larger snook during warmer months, as well as big tarpon on fly tackle, 16-foot Egret flats boat. Fish off Sanibel, Captiva and Pine islands.

Estero River Tackle and Canoe Outfitters, 20991 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 992-4050. Canoe or kayak along Estero River down to Estero Bay. Full-line bait and tackle shop. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call for special tour times.

GAEA Guides, Guided Kayak Tours, (239) 694-5513 or (866) 256-6388. Spend a day traveling by kayak with a professional naturalist through back bays, aquatic preserves, wildlife refuges, creeks, bayous, rivers and mangrove forests. Specialty trips include bird rookery, manatee, archaeological, full moon, sunset and bat tours. Pick-up at convenient locations. $50/person for full day (shorter tours available). Reservations required. www.gaeaguides.com.

Southwest Florida Yachts/Florida Sailing and Cruising School, 3444 Marinatown Lane, Suite 19, (239) 656-1339 or (800) 262- 7939. Offering American Sailing Association courses from basic to advanced. Powerboat cruising courses; single and twin engine. Sail and power yacht charters from 24- to 42-feet bareboat or with a captain. Cruise the barrier islands of Southwest Florida aboard your private yacht. All courses live aboard. Minimum two students, maximum four/vessel. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. www.swfyachts.com and www.flsailandcruiseschool.com.

Fossil Expeditions, 213 Lincoln Ave., (239) 368-3252. Guided Everglades half- and full-day tours with airboat rides, or stroll the boardwalk into the cypress swamp to view alligators. Guided fossil tours for shark teeth, mammoth, camel, sloth and whale bones. $60/adult, $55/child. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.fossilexpeditions.com.

J.C. Sightseeing and Dinner Boat Cruises, 2313 Edwards Drive, (239) 334-7474. Several boating and cruising options. Lunch, dinner, sightseeing tours, private parties. Year-round cruising. www.modernsurf.com\jccruises.

Manatee World, 5605 Palm Beach Blvd., (239) 693-1434. Ecological boat tours offer the opportunity to view manatees, alligators and birds in a natural, non-captive setting. Gift shop, group tours and a school presentation. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mullock Creek Marina, 18501 Mullock Creek Lane, (239) 267-3717. Bait, tackle and fuel. Charters. Open daily. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cabana area with refreshments.

Offshore Sailing School, office headquarters located at16731 McGregor Blvd., sailing courses located at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, (800) 221-4326. Three- to five-day sailing courses plus daily introductory clinics, beginner through advanced cruising and racing, and new sailors clinics. Discover the fun and excitement of sailing. www.offshore-sailing.com.

Old Florida River Tours, 1300 Lee St., (239) 826-2457. The Black Tie is a 60-foot charter yacht built in 1936 that will accommodate up to six people and crew on full-day and half-day river cruises. Also bed and breakfast cruises ($299 per couple). Lunch served. Departs from the City Yacht Basin in downtown Fort Myers. www.ofrt.com.

Underwater Explorers, 12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. Scuba instruction, dive trips, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rental. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Underwater Specialists, 13388 N. U.S. 41, (239) 656-DIVE. Scuba-diving instruction, equipment sales and service, local trips and dive travel. A PADI five-star facility. Full line Dacor dealer. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

FORT MYERS

Public Golf Courses

Bay Beach Golf Club, 4200 Bay Beach Lane, (239) 463-2064. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,091-yard course. Visiting pros, practice range, lessons and fully stocked pro shop. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Eastwood Golf Course, 4600 Bruce Herd Lane, (239) 275-4848. An 18-hole, 6,772-yard, par-72 course rated one of America's top 50 public golf courses by Golf Digest magazine for 13 consecutive years. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lessons available with pros.