Sports & Recreation

Not surprisingly, many of the area's recreational opportunities involve water; the Gulf and numerous rivers and lakes provide miles of it to explore by boat. Fishy types will find plenty worth casting a line for, including redfish, sea trout, snook and the mighty tarpon, along with deep-sea species such as grouper and cobia. For a leisurely exploration of the region's many smaller waterways, rent a kayak or canoe.

Outdoor tennis courts are found at various hotels and resorts, with still more at county and city parks. And for those who make a sport of spectating, Major League Baseball is a local rite of spring, with two Grapefruit League teams-the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins-in residence in Fort Myers March through April. And at Germain Arena in Estero, the ECHL Eastern Conference champion Everblades hit the ice October through April. Also at Germain: Arenafootball2's Firecats play to enthusiastic crowds April through July; and the Florida Flame, part of the NBA's development league, hoop it up November to March.

BOATING & WATER SPORTS...

COLLIER COUNTY

Everglades City

Captain Doug's Everglades Safari, one mile past the bridge on State Road 29, (800) 282-9194. Learn about native plants and wildlife. Alligator park.

Eden of the Everglades, 903 Dupont Road, (800) 543-3367. One-hour Everglades boat tours. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Everglades National Park Boat Tours, State Road 29, Chokoloskee Causeway, (800) 445-7724. See mangrove forests, manatees, dolphins, bald eagles and roseate spoonbills. $21 adults, $11 children. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Everglades Private Airboat Tours, 31000 E. Tamiami Trail., (800) 368-0065. $30 adults, $15 children. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

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, State Road 29, (800) 432-3367. Everglades airboat ride. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Marco Island

Airboat Experience, 3200 Highway 92 at the Goodland Bridge, (239) 642-3141. See manatees, dolphins, birds and alligators. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

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

Cedar Bay Marina, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, (239) 394-9333. Boat rentals, fuel, bait, tackle, ice and ship's store. www.cedarbaymarina.com.

Caxambas Park, 909 S. Collier Court, (239) 642-0004. Boat ramp, restrooms, fuel, bait, tackle, refreshments and picnic area. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

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

Factory Bay Boat Rentals at Cedar Bay Marina, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, (239) 642-6717. Boats, dry storage and service.

Marco Island Ski and Water Sports, 400 S. Collier Blvd. at Marriott Marco Island Resort & Golf Club, (239) 642-2359 or 560 S. Collier Blvd. at Marco Island Hilton Beach Resort, (239) 642-3377. Parasailing, WaveRunners, eco-tours 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, tackle shop and ship's store, service and boat sales. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.marcoriver.com.

Sea Excursions, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, (239) 642-6400. Fishing, sailing, shelling and sunset tours. Dinner cruises, dolphin watching. www.seaexcursions.com.

Stop's Marine Charters, 385 Angler Drive at Calusa Marina, (239) 394-8000. Fishing, shelling and snorkeling. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday. www.stopsmarinecharters.com.

Naples

A & B Charters, at the City Dock, 880 12th Ave S., (239) 263-8833. Half-, full- and multiday deep-sea or inland fishing trips, shelling and cocktail charters. www.aandbcharters.com.

All Water Excursions, (239) 594-0213. Customized charters and water activities. www.allwaterexcursions.com.

Bayview Park, Danford Street off Thomasson Drive, (239) 353-0404. Two-lane boat ramp, restrooms, picnic shelters and playground. $3 ramp fee. Sunrise to sundown.

Cocohatchee River Park and Marina, 13531 Vanderbilt Drive, (239) 566-2611. Tackle, fuel, rental boats and dockage. Overnight dockage is also available. $3 ramp fee. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Collier Boulevard Boating Park, State Road 951 at County Road 952, (239) 353-0404. Two-lane boat ramp. Sunrise to sundown.

Collier Seminole State Park Boat Tours, 20200 E. Tamiami Trail, (239) 642-8898. See alligators, brown pelicans, bald eagles and more.

Day Star Charters, 1500 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 417-3474. Flexible private boat charters. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. www.daystarcharters.com.

Double Sunshine/Lady Brett, U.S. 41 at Tin City, (239) 263-4949. Double Sunshine offers nature cruises, dolphin watching and sunset cruises of Port Royal, $30 per person. Lady Brett offers offshore fishing and half-day trips, $60 per person.

Everglades Day Safari, Naples, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach. (800) 472-3069. Airboat and pontoon boat rides, nature walks and drives.

Everglades Excursions, 1010 Sixth Ave. S., (239) 262-1914. Full- and half-day tours of the Everglades from Naples and Marco Island. www.everglades-excursions.com.

Grand Slam Charters, Brookside Marina, 2023 Davis Blvd., (239) 793-0969. Backcountry and offshore fishing. Capt. Mike Friday, (239) 593-4357, In-shore backcountry guide.

International Yachting Services of Naples, 3295 70th St. W., (239) 262-8411. Cruisers, yachts and sport boats from 40 to 130 feet. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 435-4353. Beach chair, umbrella, cabana, pedal-boat, kayak, double-kayak and sailboat rentals. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples City Dock, 12th Avenue South, on Naples Bay, (239) 213-3070. Fuel dock, restrooms, bait and ice. Charter boats available. Open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Naples Dive Center, 1949 Davis Blvd., (239) 775-4357. A PADI five-star facility. Scuba instruction, travel, sales and service. Indoor heated pool. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. www.naplesdive.com.

Naples Landing, 1101 Ninth St. S., (239) 213-1819. Public boat ramp. Metered parking.

Naples Princess at Port-O-Call Marina, 550 Port-O-Call Way, (239) 649-2275. See the homes of Port Royal or watch the sunset aboard the Naples Princess, a 93-foot yacht. Daily cruises include lunch and sunset dinner cruises. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.naplesprincesscruises.com.

Nautilus Boat Tours, 179 S. Bay Drive, (239) 597-4408. Lunch and dinner cruises, private charters available. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.nautilusboattours.com.

Port of the Islands Island Nature Cruises, (239) 394-3101 or (239) 642-3133. Two-hour tour of the Ten Thousand Islands and the Everglades. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily.

SCUBAdventures, 971 Creech Road, (239) 434-7477. Snorkeling, scuba training, sales and rentals. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.scubadventureslc.com.

South Bay Marina, 179 S. Bay Drive, (239) 597-2063. Marina with fuel, bait, tackle and boat rentals.

Sweet Liberty, at the City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 793-3525. Beachcombing and dolphin tours on a 53-foot sailing catamaran. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; sunset cruises. www.sweetliberty.com.

LEE COUNTY

Bonita Springs

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

Big Hickory Fishing Nook Marina, 26107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-3945 or (239) 992-0991. Pontoon boats, kayaks, bait, fuel and slips. Landing for the Great Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak paddling trail.

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

Bonita Jet Ski and Parasail, 27908 Hickory Blvd., (239) 947-4460. Jet skis, chairs, cabanas, umbrellas and parasailing. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (239) 992-0487 for reservations.

Estero Bay Boat Tours, 5231 Mamie St., (239) 992-2200. See dolphins, manatees, bald eagles, ospreys and wading birds. Shelling, lunch or dinner cruises, fishing and private parties. $15 adults, $10 children. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fish Trap Marina, 4794 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-6055. Bait, tackle, rod and reel repairs, and backwater charter fishing. 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) 273-6122. Private charter fishing or sightseeing; boating and fishing instruction with a Coast Guard master-licensed captain. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.highhopescharters.com.

Imperial River Boat Ramp, 27551 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 949-4615. Restrooms, grills, fishing pier and more. Parking $3 per vehicle. Sunrise to sunset; boat ramp open 24 hours.

Cape Coral/Pine Island

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

Matlacha Boat Ramp, 4577 Pine Island Road N.W., Matlacha, (239) 283-4110. Two-slip boat launch with parking. Access to Matlacha Pass. Parking $3. 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Estero

Estero River Outfitters, 20991 Tamiami Trail S., (239) 992-4050. Canoe or kayak the Estero River to Estero Bay. Rentals and launch. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.esteroriveroutfitters.com.

Fort Myers

Adventures in Paradise and Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 472-8443. Fishing, sunset cruises, boat rentals, dolphin, shelling and snorkeling tours. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Back Country Fishing Charters with Capt. Paul Hobby, 13371 Electron Drive, (239) 433-1007. Light-tackle and fly-fishing for snook, redfish and tarpon. www.fishinghobby.com.

Davis Boat Ramp, 2227 Davis Blvd., (239) 728-2882. Community boat ramp with parking $3 per day. Dawn to dusk.

Fossil Expeditions, 213 Lincoln Ave., (239) 368-3252. Guided Everglades half- and full-day airboat and fossil tours. $60 adults, $55 children. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.fossilexpeditions.com.

GAEA Guides, Guided Kayak Tours, (239) 694-5513 or (866) 256-6388. Bird, manatee, archaeological, full-moon, sunset and bat kayak tours. $50 per person for full day. Reservations required. www.gaeaguides.com.

J.C. Sightseeing and Dinner Boat Cruises, 2313 Edwards Drive, (239) 334-7474. Lunch, dinner and sightseeing tours. www.modernsurf.com/jccruises.

Manatee World, 5605 Palm Beach Blvd., (239) 694-4042. Eco-boat tours. See manatees, alligators and birds. Gift shop and group tours. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mullock Creek Marina, 18501 Mullock Creek Lane, (239) 267-3717. Bait, tackle, fuel, boat charters. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Offshore Sailing School, headquarters at 16731 McGregor Blvd. Sailing courses at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, (800) 221-4326. Three- to five-day sailing courses, daily introductory clinics and beginner to advanced cruising. www.offshore-sailing.com.

Old Florida River Tours, 1300 Lee St., (239) 826-2457. Built in 1936, the 60-foot Black Tie yacht takes up to six people and crew on full-day and half-day river cruises. Bed-and-breakfast cruises $299 per couple.

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, 18500 McGregor Blvd., (239) 432-2006. Two double boat ramps, restrooms. Parking $3; ramp open 24 hours.

Southwest Florida Yachts/Florida Sailing and Cruising School, 3444 Marina­town Lane, Suite 19, (239) 656-1339 or (800) 262-7939. American Sailing Association courses. Powerboat cruising courses. Sail and power-yacht charters. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. www.swfyachts.com and www.flsailandcruiseschool.com.

Team Arcure, 9204 Pineapple Road, (239) 560-9366. Charter Capt. Sam Arcure's guided fishing in Pine Island Sound, Boca Grande and Sanibel.

Underwater Explorers, 12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. Scuba instruction, dive trips, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rentals. 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. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Fort Myers Beach

Big "M" Casino, 450 Harbor Court, (239) 765-PLAY. Gaming cruises featuring blackjack, roulette and slots. Buffet available on every cruise. Ages 21 and up. www.bigmcasino.com.

Captain Tony's Fish'n Express, 18800 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 415-0515. Deep-sea and half-day fishing charters. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fish Tale Marina, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3600. Full-service marina with dry or wet storage, ship's store and service. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.fishtalemarinagroup.cc.

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

Fun Rentals, 1901 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-8844. Harleys, WaveRunners and scooters. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Getaway Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 466-3600. Half-day deep-sea fishing trips on the 90-foot Great Getaway, or full days on the Island Lady. Sunset cruises on the Privateer IV. www.getawaymarina.com.

Paradise Parasail, 1130 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-7272. Parasail rides starting at $45 per person. Open 10 a.m. daily.

Ranalli Parasail and Watersports, 2000 Estero Blvd. at Diamond Head Beach Resort, (239) 542-5511. Parasailing, WaveRunner dolphin tours, cabana and umbrella rentals.

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. Waterfront dining, fishing and sailing charters, daily Key West ferry, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, service and repair. www.saltysamsmarina.com.

Seahorse Scuba, 15630 McGregor Blvd., Suite 104, (239) 454-3111. Scuba and snorkeling charters daily. $49 to $79. www.seahorsescubaftmyers.com.

North Fort Myers

Fish-Tale Marina at Caloosa Isle, 1687 Inlet Drive, (239) 656-1700. Fuel, overnight dock, restaurant, service, dry storage and parts.

Marinatown Marina, 3446 Marina­town Lane, (239) 997-2767. Overnight docking; restaurants. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Sanibel/Captiva Islands

Captiva Cruises, Captiva Island, (239) 472-5300. Daily trips to Cabbage Key, Useppa, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa. Wildlife cruises daily at 4 p.m.; sunset cruises. www.captivacruises.com.

Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa Marina, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (239) 466-4000. Cruises on the Sanibel Harbour Princess and eco-tours on the Sun Princess.

'Tween Waters Marina, 15951 Captiva Road, (239) 472-5161. Dockage, ramp, canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. $5 launch fee; $5 retrieve fee. www.tweenwaters.com.

Ultimate Charters, (239) 542-9315. Fly- and light-tackle fishing and shelling cruises around Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island. www.ultimatecharters.com.

GOLF...

COLLIER COUNTY

Marco Island

Public Golf Courses

Marco Shores Country Club, 1450 Mainsail Drive, (239) 394-2581. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,879-yard course.

Rookery at Marco, 3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 793-6060. 18-holes, 7,180-yards, par-72. 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Naples

Public Golf Courses

Arrowhead Golf Course, 2205 Heritage Greens Drive, (239) 596-1000. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,850-yard course. 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.

Cypress Woods, 7525 Northbrooke Drive, (239) 592-7860. Gordon-Lewis-designed 18-hole course.

Forest Glen Country Club, 3855 Forest Glen Blvd., (239) 354-1898. An 18-hole, 5,719-yard, par-72 course. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hibiscus Golf Club, 175 Doral Circle, (239) 774-3559. Par-72 course with PGA instruction. 7 a.m. to dusk.

Naples Golf Club South, 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, (239) 732-0034. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,476-yard course.

Riviera Golf Club, 48 Marseille Drive, (239) 774-1081. An 18-hole, par-62, 4,500-yard course. Nine- and 18-hole fees. 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valencia Golf and Country Club, 1725 Double Eagle Trail (239) 352-0777. An 18-hole, 7,145-yard, par-72 course. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Semiprivate Golf Courses

Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, 1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (239) 353-3699. An 18-hole, 5,648-yard, par-70 course. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Naples Lakes Country Club, 4788 Inverness Club Drive, (239) 732-6700. An 18-hole, 6,804-yard, par-72 course. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Tuesdays.

Resort Courses

LaPlaya, 333 Palm River Blvd., (239) 597-3123. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,907-yard course open to guests of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. www.laplayaresort.com.

Lely Resort Golf and Country Club, 8004 Lely Resort Blvd., (239) 793-2223. Two 18-hole courses. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Online at www.lely-resort.com.

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 434-7007. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,488-yard course. Off-season: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. In-season: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples Grande, 7760 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 659-3700. A 7,078-yard, par-72 course open to guests of the Registry Resort and Edgewater Beach Hotel & Club. www.naplesgrande.com.

Quality Inn and Suites Golf Resort, 4100 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 455-1010. An 18-hole, par-72 course with lighted driving range. 7 a.m. to sunset.

Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburón Drive, (239) 594-2040. Two 18-hole courses. Home of the Rick Smith Golf Academy. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. www.tiburongcnaples.com.

Practice Ranges

Briarwood Golf and Practice Center, 5051 Radio Road, (239) 262-4955. Grass tee areas, chipping and pitching greens, sand traps and elevated target greens.

Coral Isle Golf Center, 4748 Championship Drive, (239) 732-6900. Putting and chipping greens. Large section dedicated for children. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in-season.

Naples Golf Center, 7700 Davis Blvd., (239) 775-4242. Driving range, practice greens, pro shop and PGA instruction. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

LEE COUNTY

Bonita Springs

Semiprivate Golf Courses

Bonita Fairways, 9751 W. Terry St., (239) 947-9100. An 18-hole, 3,400-yard, par-61 executive course. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer. www.bonitafairways.com.

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

Hunters Ridge, 12500 Hunters Ridge Drive, (239) 947-6467. An 18-hole course. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in-season.

Resort Courses

Raptor Bay Golf Club, 23001 Coconut Point, (239) 390-4610. A 27-hole course open to guests of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort. 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cape Coral

Public Golf Courses

Cape Coral Executive, 1006 S.E. Fourth Place, (239) 574-4454. A nine-hole, 1,765-yard, par-30 course. 8:30 a.m. until dark; leagues 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 N.W. 28th Ave., (239) 573-3100. An 18-hole, 6,623-yard, par-72 course. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Semiprivate Golf Courses

Royal Tee Country Club, 11460 Royal Tee Circle, (239) 283-5522. Gordon Lewis-designed course. Pro shop open at 6:30 a.m.

Alden Pines Country Club, 14261 Clubhouse Drive, Bokeelia, (239) 283-2179. A 5,596-yard, par-71 course with 18 holes.

Resort Courses

The Golf Club, 4003 Palm Tree Blvd., (239) 542-7879. An 18-hole, par-71 course. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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.

Semiprivate Courses

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

Miromar Lakes Golf Club, 18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd. W., (239) 482-7644. An 18-hole, 7,400-yard, par-72 course. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.miromarlakes.com.

Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., (239) 948-4333. A 27-hole championship course.

Villages at Country Creek, 21131 Country Creek Drive, (239) 947-3840. An 18-hole executive course. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Fort Myers

Public Golf Courses

Eastwood Golf Course, 4600 Bruce Herd Lane, (239) 275-4848. An 18-hole, 6,772-yard, par-72 course. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Riverbend Country Club, 6121 Rivershore Court, (239) 543-2200. An 18-hole, 3,106-yard, par-60 course.

Summerlin Ridge Golf Center, 16750 Pine Ridge Road, (239) 432-0000. An 18-hole, lighted, executive course.

Terraverde,17000 Terraverde Circle, Fort Myers. (239) 433-7733. A par-3, nine-hole course. 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Semiprivate Courses

Bay Beach Golf Club, 4200 Bay Beach Lane, Fort Myers Beach, (239) 463-2064. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,091-yard course. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. www.baybeachgolfclub.com.

Colonial Country Club, 9181 Independence Way, (239) 768-2825. An 18-hole, 7,500-yard, par-72 course. www.colonialgolfclub.com.

Cross Creek, 13040 Cross Creek Blvd., (239) 768-1922. An 18-hole, par-60 executive course. 6:30 a.m. to dusk.

Crown Colony Golf and Country Club, 8985 Crown Bridge Way, (239) 590-9860. An 18-hole, 7,013-yard, par-72 course. 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.

Fort Myers Country Club, 3591 McGregor Blvd., (239) 936-3126. An 18-hole, par-71, 6,421-yard course. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gateway Golf Club, 11360 Championship Drive, (239) 561-1010. A par-72, 18-hole golf course.

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

Heritage Palms Country Club, 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, (239) 278-9090. A 36-hole championship course. Par 72 on both courses. Sable: 6,837 yards. Royal: 6,756 yards. 7 a.m. to sunset.

Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, (239) 275-5581. An 18-hole, par-67, 5,078-yard course. Open to the public in summer.

Legends Golf and Country Club, 8600 Legends Blvd., (239) 561-7757. An 18-hole, par-72 course.

Lexington Country Club, 16257 Willow Crest Way, (239) 437-1442. An 18-hole, par-72, 7,123-yard course.

San Carlos Golf Club, 7420 Constitution Circle, San Carlos Park, (239) 267-3131. An 18-hole, par-71, 6,465-yard course.

North Fort Myers

Semiprivate Golf Courses

Del Tura Country Club, 18621 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 731-7814. A 27-hole, par-61, 4,011-yard course. Open 7 a.m.; last tee time at 3 p.m.

El Rio Golf Club, 1801 Skyline Drive, (239) 995-2204. An 18-hole, par-60 executive course.

Herons Glen Golf and Country Club, 2550 Avenida Del Vera, (239) 731-4520. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,375-yard course.

Lake Fairways Country Club, 19371 N. Tamiami Trail, (239) 731-5220. An 18-hole, par-61, 3,142-yard executive course. Open to the public 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. off-season.

Lochmoor Country Club, 3911 Orange Grove Blvd., (239) 995-0501. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,908-yard course.

Sabal Springs, 3347 Sabal Springs Blvd., (239) 731-0101. 18-hole, 3,279-yard, par-60 course. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Solana Golf Club, 10662 Sun City Center Blvd., (239) 985-1707. An 18-hole, 6,900-yard, par-72 course. 7:30 a.m. until dark.

Sanibel/Captiva Islands

Public Golf Courses

Redfish Point at South Seas Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, (239) 472-5111. A Gulf-side nine-hole, 2,891-yard, par-36 course open to guests of the resort.

Semiprivate Golf Courses

Beachview Golf Club, 1100 Par View Drive, (239) 472-2626. An 18-hole, 6,320-yard, par-71 course.

The Dunes Golf Club, 949 Sandcastle Road, (239) 472-2535. An 18-hole, par-70, 5,578-yard course. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open to the public all year.

Professional Sports

City of Palms Park, 2201 Edison Ave., (239) 334-4700. Hosts Boston Red Sox spring training games in March. Call for additional information; seasonal hours.

Florida Everblades/Germain Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, (239) 948-7825. Florida Everblades hockey October-April; public skating daily.

Miracle Professional Baseball, Hammond Stadium, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, (239) 768-4210. Hosts Minnesota Twins spring training games in March. Open April-September. $6 box seats, $4 general admission.

TENNIS...

COLLIER COUNTY

Marco Island

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 lighted. Two indoor racquetball courts. 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

Cambier Park Tennis Center, 735 Eighth St. S., (239) 213-3060. Full-service center offering USPTA-certified instruction. Twelve lighted courts. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, (239) 793-4414. Eight lighted tennis courts; four lighted racquetball courts. 8 a.m to 10 p.m.

Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., (239) 353-0404. Four lighted tennis and racquetball courts. 8 a.m to 10 p.m.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 435-4351. Six Har-Tru clay courts and pro shop, open to the public.

Naples Racquet Club, 100 Forest Hills Blvd., (239) 774-2442. Seven Har-Tru clay courts, four lighted. Daily, weekly, monthly and annual passes available.

Pelican Bay Park Tennis, 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, (239) 598-3025. Eight lighted Har-Tru clay courts. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, (239) 566-2367. Four lighted tennis courts and racquetball courts. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd., (239) 353-9669. Four lighted tennis courts; four racquetball courts. Hosts Ralleyball for kids. 8 a.m to 10 p.m. daily.

LEE COUNTY

Fort Myers

Bay Oaks Community Park, 2731 Oak St., Fort Myers Beach, (239) 765-4222. Four lighted tennis courts. (No lights after 9 p.m. during turtle nesting season May 1 to Oct. 31.) Dawn to dusk daily.

Brooks Community Park, 50 South Road, (239) 432-2005. Four tennis courts. Dawn to dusk daily.

Fort Myers Racquet Club, 1700 Matthew Drive, (239) 278-7277. Ten lighted clay courts. 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.

Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., (239) 432-2005. Eight tennis courts; two racquetball courts. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Three Oaks Park, 18215 Three Oaks Parkway, (239) 590-0439. Eight tennis courts; two racquetball courts. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.