Visitor's Annual: Sports & Recreation

Our lush, palm-fringed golf courses bear the signatures of the greatest golfers and course designers of our time. The Captiva Golf Club’s oceanfront course at South Seas Plantation has been called one of the top five short courses in the world. Golf magazine recently picked Greg Norman’s Tiburón at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples (home of the annual PGA Tour and the Merrill Lynch Shootout) and the Jack Nicklaus Old Corkscrew Golf Club as the top two in the region.

This year, Boston Red Sox fans flock to Fort Myers’ City of Palms Park for their team’s 16th spring training season at City of Palms Park, while Minnesota Twins fans can be found cheering their team on for the 19th year at Hammond Stadium in the Lee County Sports Complex. When the Major Leaguers head back north, our own Fort Myers Miracle keep the fans cheering all summer long.

Our Gulfshore is also a cyclist’s dream. Stunning Gulf, bay, river and lake views make the coastline from Fort Myers Beach all the way to the Everglades one of the prettiest bicycle rides anywhere.

Captain Doug’s Everglades Safari, one mile past the bridge on S.R. 29, (800) 282-9194. Learn about native plants and wildlife.

Everglades National Park Boat Tours, S.R. 29, Chokoloskee Causeway, (800) 445-7724. See mangrove forests, manatees, dolphins, bald eagles and roseate spoonbills.

Jungle Erv’s Airboat World, S.R. 29, (877) 695-2820. Everglades airboat ride. www.jungleervairboatworld.com.

MARCO ISLAND

Blue Runner Charters, at Marco River Marina, (239) 253-4805. Offshore fishing for groups up to six. Children welcome. www.bluerunner-charters.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. daily.

Marco Island Ski and Water Sports, 400 S. Collier Blvd. at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, (239) 642-2359; or 560 S. Collier Blvd. at Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort, (239) 642-3377. Dolphin-watch, sunset tours aboard the Calusa Spirit parasailing, WaveRunners, eco-tours and more. www.marcoislandwatersports.com.

Marco River Marina, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 394-2502. Half-day and full-day boat rentals, dockage, tackle shop and ship’s store, service boat sales and repair. www.marcoriver.com.

Marina at Factory Bay, 1081 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-2929. Seventy-two floating docks to 107 feet. Short- or long-term, water, cable, clubhouse with wireless Internet, laundry, showers, restrooms, ice and free pump-out. www.themarinaatfactorybay.com.

Marco Island Sea Excursions, 705 E. Elkcam Circle, (239) 642-6400. Offers support services to meeting planners for all water activities available in the area. www.seaexcursions.com.

Stop’s Marine Charters, 385 Angler Drive at Calusa Marina, (239) 394-8000. Fishing, shelling, sightseeing, eco-tours and snorkeling. www.stopsmarinecharters.com.

Marco Island Princess, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 642-5415. Daily cruises include lunch buffet, sightseeing, sunset hors d’oeuvres and sunset dinner buffet cruises. www.naplesprincesscruises.com.

NAPLES

A & B Charters, at the Port of Call Marina, (239) 263-8833. Half-, full- and multiday deep-sea or inland fishing trips, shelling and cocktail charters for up to 12 passengers. www.aandbcharters.com.

All Water Excursions, (239) 594-0213. Customized sunset charters, eco-tours, fishing excursions, luxury charters, party boats trips,water activities and regularly scheduled tours. www.allwaterexcursions.com.

Bayfront Marina, Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41, (239) 775-5300. Short-or long-term dockage. Slips accommodating yachts up to 40 feet in length. Restrooms, showers, restaurants and shops.

Bayview Park, Danford Street off Thomasson Drive, (239) 252-4000. Two-lane boat ramp, restrooms, picnic shelters and playground. Sunrise to sundown.

Collier Boulevard Boating Park, S.R. 951 at C.R. 952, (239) 252-4000. Two-lane boat ramp. Sunrise to sundown.

Day Star Charters, (239) 417-3474. Private boat charters, deep-sea and backwater fishing, dolphin watches, sightseeing cruises, restaurant trips and sunset cruises. www.naplescharterboats.com.

Double Sunshine/Lady Brett/Capt. Paul, U.S. 41 at Tin City, (239) 263-4949. Double Sunshine offers nature cruises, dolphin watching, sightseeing through Port Royal and sunset cruises. $30 per adult; half price for children under 10. Lady Brett offers offshore fishing and half-day trips. $75 per adult; $60 children under 10. Capt. Paul runs bay fishing excursions twice every day. $75 per adult; $60 children under 10. www.tincityboats.com.

Grand Slam Charters, Port-o-Call Marina, Port-o-Call Way, (239) 793-0969. Backcountry and offshore fishing.

Capt. Mike Friday, (239) 593-4357. In-shore backcountry guide.

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. www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples City Dock, 12th Avenue South on Naples Bay, (239) 213-3070. Accommodates vessels up to 120 feet. Fuel dock, restrooms, bait and ice. Charter boats available. www.craytoncove.com/citydock.htm.

Naples Landing, 1101 Ninth St. S., (239) 213-7120. 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 96-foot yacht. Daily cruises include lunch buffet, sightseeing, sunset hors d’oeuvres and sunset dinner cruises. www.naplesprincesscruises.com.

Nautilus Boat Tours, 179 S. Bay Drive, Vanderbilt Beach Marina, (239) 597-4408. Lunch, sunset and dinner cruises; kids programs; private charters available. www.nautilusboattours.com.

SCUBAdventures, 971 Creech Road, (239) 434-7477. Snorkeling, scuba training, sales rentals. www.scubadventureslc.com.

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

Sweet Liberty, at the City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 793-3525. Beachcombing, dolphin tours and sunset sails on a 53-foot catamaran. www.sweetliberty.com.

BONITA SPRINGS

Big Hickory Fishing Nook Marina, 26107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-3945. 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. Twenty-two-foot pontoon boats for rent. Choose either 35 horsepower with seating for up to 10 passengers or 50 horsepower with seating for up to 12 passengers. Rates start at $70 for two-hour charter up to $200 for a full day. www.bonitabr.com.

Bonita Jet Ski and Parasail, 27908 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-0487. Jet skis, chairs, cabanas, umbrellas and parasailing. www.bonitajetski.com

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.

Fish Trap Marina, 4794 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-6055. Bait, tackle, rod and reel repairs and backwater charter fishing.

High Hopes Charters, depart from Bonita Beach, (239) 273-6122. Private charter fishing, sightseeing or instruction with a Coast Guard master-licensed captain. www.highhopescharters.com.

Imperial River Boat Ramp, 27551 Tamiami Trail S., (239) 949-4615. Restrooms, grills, fishing pier and more. Parking $5 per vehicle. Sunrise to sunset; boat ramp open 24 hours.

CAPE CORAL/PINE ISLAND

Matlacha Boat Ramp, 4577 Pine Island Road N.W., Matlacha, (239) 283-4110. Two-slip boat launch with parking. Access to Matlacha Pass. Parking $5. 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. www.all-florida.com/swestero.htm.

FORT MYERS

Adventures in Paradise and Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 472-8443. Fishing; trolley; canoe and kayak; dolphin, shelling and snorkeling tours; sunset cruises; boat rentals and dockage. www.adventureinparadiseinc.com.

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) 690-5030. Community boat ramp with parking $5 per day. Dawn to dusk.

Getaway Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 466-3600. Offers an assortment of boat charters and rentals including theDelta Lady. www.getawaymarina.com/private.htm.

J.C. Sightseeing and Dinner Boat Cruises, 1300 Hendry St., (239) 334-7474. Lunch, dinner and sightseeing tours aboard a 600-passenger, triple-deck paddle wheeler. www.modernsurf.com/jccruises.

Mullock Creek Marina, 18501 Mullock Creek Lane, (239) 267-3717. Bait, tackle and fuel. www.mullockcreek.com

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, 18500 McGregor Blvd., (239) 461-9422. Trailer and car parking $5 per day, 72-hour maximum. Restrooms, two boat slips. www.leeparks.org.

Snook Bight YC & Marina, behind Publix on Fort Myers Beach, (239)
765-4371. Wet and dry storage marina with rental boats. Located mid-island on Estero Bay. New marina and yacht club, with restaurant, pool and hot tub. Live bait. www.snookbightmarina.com.

Southwest Florida Yachts/Florida Sailing and Cruising School, 3444 Marina-town Lane, Suite 19, (239) 656-1339 or (800) 262-7939. American Sailing Association courses. Powerboat cruising courses. Sail and power-yacht charters. www.swfyachts.com or
www.flsailandcruiseschool.com.

Team Arcure, 1439 S. Larkwood Square, (239) 225-5211. Capt. Sam Arcure’s guided fishing in Pine Island Sound. Offers fly-fishing and light tackle. www.teamarcure.com.

Underwater Explorers, 12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. Scuba instruction, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rentals. www.underwaterexplorers.net.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Captain Tony’s Fish’n Express, 18800 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 415-0515. Deep-sea and half-day fishing charters.

Fish Tale Marina, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3600. Full-service marina with dry or wet storage, ship’s store, rentals and service. www.fishtalemarinagroup.cc.

Fort Myers Beach Marina, 703 Fisherman’s Wharf, (239) 463-9552. Gulf access, wet and dry storage, service center and rentals. www.ftmyersbeachmarina.com.

Fun Rentals, 1901 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-8844. Rent Harleys, WaveRunners and scooters. www.funrentals.org.

Getaway Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 466-3600. Deepwater marina specializing in fishing trips aboard the 90-foot Great Getaway. Private charter, jet skis, boat rentals. www.getawaymarina.com.

Offshore Sailing School, 275 Estero Blvd., at Pink Shell Beach Resort, (800) 221-4326. Three- to five-day sailing courses, daily introductory clinics and beginner to advanced cruising, coastal navigation, performance sailing, offshore sailing adventures or women’s-only offered. www.offshoresailing.com.

Paradise Parasail, 1160 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-7272. For all ages, fly up to four people at a time. www.paradiseparasail.com

Ranalli Parasail and Watersports, 2000 Estero Blvd. at Diamondhead 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.

Salty Sam’s Marina, 2500 Main St., (239) 463-7333. Waterfront dining, fishing and sailing charters, daily Key West ferry, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, ships store, service, storage and repair. www.saltysamsmarina.com.

Seahorse Scuba, (239) 872-6295. Private instruction and certification for adults and children, summer camp. www.seahorsescubaftmyers.com.

Snook Bight Yacht Club and Marina, 4675 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-4371. Wet and dry storage, rental boats, fine dining restaurant, pool, hot tub and live bait. www.snookbightmarina.com.

NORTH FORT MYERS

Marinatown Marina, 3446 Marina-town Lane, (239) 997-2767. Live-aboard marina, laundry facilities, showers and restrooms, water, power, and wireless Internet hookup and pump-out service. www.marinatown.net.

SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ISLANDS

Captiva Cruises, Captiva Island, (239) 472-5300. Daily trips to Cabbage Key, Useppa, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa. Wildlife cruises, sunset cruises with live entertainment, sailing charters.
www.captivacruises.com.

Jensen’s Resort & Marina, Captiva Island, (239) 472-5800. Water taxi service to Cabbage Key, North Captiva and outer islands.

Offshore Sailing School, 5400 Plantation Road. Held at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, (800) 221-4326. Three- to five-day sailing courses, daily introductory clinics and beginner to advanced cruising, coastal navigation, performance sailing, offshore sailing adventures or women’s-only offered. www.offshoresailing.com.

Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa Marina, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, (239) 466-4000. Sunset dolphin watch and the Cabbage Key lunch cruise are among the trips offered on the Sanibel Harbour Princess. www.sanibel-resort.com/marina.

’Tween Waters Marina, 15951 Captiva Road, (239) 472-5161. Dockage, charter boats and kayaking excurions, ramp, canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. www.tween-waters.com/marina.cfm.

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

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

The Rookery at Marco, 3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 793-6060. An 18 hole, 7,180 yard, par 72 course at the Marco Island Marriott. www.rookeryatmarco.com.

NAPLES

Arrowhead Golf Course, 2205 Heritage Greens Drive, (239) 596-1000. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,850-yard course. www.arrowheadgolfnaples.com

Cypress Woods, 3525 Northbrooke Drive, (239) 592-7860. Par-72, Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole course, pro shop. www.cypresswoodsgolf.com.

Forest Glen Country Club, 3855 Forest Glen Blvd., (239) 348-1332. An 18-hole, 6,532-yard, par-72 course. www.forestglengcc.com

Hibiscus Golf Club, 5375 Hibiscus Drive, (239) 774-3559. An 18-hole, par-72 course with PGA instruction. Clubhouse with pro shop. www.hibiscusgolf.com.

Eagle Lakes Golf Club, 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, (239) 732-0034. An 18-hole, par-71, 7,145-yard course. www.eaglelakesgolfclub.com.

Riviera Golf Club, 48 Marseille Drive, (239) 774-2011. An 18-hole, par-62 course. Three sets of tees ranging up to 4,512 yards. www.rivieragolf.com.

Valencia Golf and Country Club, 1725 Double Eagle Trail, (239) 352-0777. An 18-hole, near 7,000-yard, par-72 course. www.valenciagolfandcountryclub.com

Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, 1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (239) 354-3167. An 18-hole, 5,648-yard, par-70 course. www.gleneaglecountryclub.com

Naples Lakes Country Club, 4788 Inverness Club Drive, (239) 732-6700. An Arnold Palmer Signature course. Six sets of tees ranging from 4,535 yards to 6,665 yards. www.napleslakesfl.com.

LaPlaya Golf Course, 333 Palm River Blvd., (239) 254-5001. An 18-hole, par-72, 6907-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. Three championship courses. www.lely-resort.com.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 261-2222. Par-72, 6,488-yard championship course. Warm-up range, short-game area.

Naples Grande Golf Club, 7760 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 659-3700. Designated as one of the 10 Best New Golf Courses in Florida by Travel + Leisure Golf. Private instruction and clinics offered to all ages through Durland Golf School. www.naplesgrande.com.

The Club Pelican Bay, 707 Gulf Park Drive, (239) 597-1183. Three, nine-hole golf courses. www.theclubpelicanbay.com.

Quality Inn and Suites Golf Resort, 4100 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 455-1010. A family-friendly 18-hole, par-72 course with lighted driving range. www.naplesgolfresort.com.

Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburón Drive, (239) 594-2040. Two 18-hole courses. Home of the Rick Smith Golf Academy. www.tiburongcnaples.com.

Coral Isle Golf Center, 4748 Championship Drive, (239) 732-6900. Putting and chipping greens.

BONITA SPRINGS

Bonita Fairways, 9751 W. Terry St., (239) 947-9100. An 18-hole, 3,400-yard, par-61 executive course. New pro shop and restaurant. www.bonitafairways.com.

Hunters Ridge, 12500 Hunters Ridge Drive, (239) 947-6467. An 18-hole course, 6,636-yard championship course. www.huntersridgegolf.com.

Raptor Bay Golf Club, 23001 Coconut Point, (239) 390-4610. A 27-hole course open to guests of the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort. www.coconutpoint.hyatt.com.

CAPE CORAL/PINE ISLAND

Cape Coral Executive, 1006 S.E. Fourth Place, (239) 574-4454. A nine-hole, 1,765-yard, par-30 course.

Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 N.W. 28th Ave., (239) 573-3100. A 6,623-yard, par-72 course. www.coraloaksgolf.com

Alden Pines Country Club, 14261 Clubhouse Drive, Bokeelia, (239) 283-3766. A 5,596-yard, par-71 course with 18 holes.

ESTERO

Old Corkscrew Golf Club, 17320 Corkscrew Road, (329) 949-4700. Award winning Jack Nicklaus-designed course and Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. www.oldcorkscrew.com.

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

Grandézza Golf Club, 11471 Grande Oak Blvd., (239) 948-2900. A 7,089-yard, par-72 course. www.grandezzacc.com.

Miromar Lakes Golf Club, 18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd. W., (239) 482-7644. An 18-hole, 7,400-yard, par-72 Arthur Mills Signature championship course. www.miromarlakes.com/miromargolfclub.

Pelican Sound Golf and River Club, 4561 Pelican Sound Blvd., (239) 948-4333. Three, nine-hole courses ranging from 4,600 to 7,100 yards. www.pelicansoundgrc.com.

Villages at Country Creek, 21131 Country Creek Drive, (239) 947-3840. An 18-hole executive course. www.villagesatcountrycreek.org.

FORT MYERS

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

Riverbend Country Club, 6121 Rivershore Court, (239) 543-2200. An 18-hole, executive, par-60, 3,075-yard course. www.riverbendcountryclub.com

Terraverde Country Club, 1000 Terraverde Circle, Fort Myers. (239) 433-7733. A nine-hole 1,260-yard course.

Fort Myers Beach Golf Club, 4200 Bay Beach Lane, Fort Myers Beach, (239)
463-2064. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,091-yard course. www.fmbgolfclub.com.

Colonial Country Club, 9181 Independence Way, (239) 768-9421. An 18-hole, 7,385-yard, par-72 course. www.colonialgolfclub.com.

Cross Creek, 13040 Cross Creek Blvd., (239) 768-1922. An 18-hole, par-60 executive course. www.crosscreekcountryclub.com.

Crown Colony Golf and Country Club, 8985 Crown Bridge Way, (239) 590-9044. An 18-hole, 7,013-yard, par-72 course. www.crowncolonygcc.com.

Eagle Ridge, 14589 Eagle Ridge Drive, (239) 768-1888. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,500-yard championship course. www.playeagleridge.com.

Fort Myers Country Club, 3591 McGregor Blvd., (239) 936-2457. An 18-hole, par-71, 6,421-yard course.

Gateway Golf and Country Club, 11360 Championship Drive, (239) 561-1014. A par-72, 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed course. Ranked in the top 50 in the U.S. by Golf Digest. www.gatewaygolf.com

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

Heritage Palms Country Club, 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, (239) 278-9090. Two 18-hole championship courses. Par 72 on both courses. www.heritagepalmscountryclub.com.

Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, (239) 275-5581. An 18-hole, par-67, 5,002-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. www.legendscc.com.

Lexington Country Club, 16257 Willow Crest Way, (239) 437-3380. An 18-hole, par-72, 7,123-yard course. www.lexingtoncountryclub.com.

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

Del Tura Golf and Country Club, 18621 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 731-7814. A 27-hole, par-61, 4,268-yard course. www.delturagolf.com

El Rio Golf Club, 1801 Skyline Drive, (239) 995-2204. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,004-yard 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 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 731-5220. An 18-hole, par-60, 3,142-yard executive course.

Sabal Springs Golf and Racquet Club, 3347 Sabal Springs Blvd., (239) 731-0101. Eighteen-hole, 3,279-yard, par-60 course.

Egret Golf Course at Pelican Reserve Golf Club, 10662 Pelican Reserve Blvd., (239) 985-1707. A nine-hole, 6,429-yard, par-72 course.

SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ISLANDS

Captiva Island Golf Club at South Seas Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, (239) 472-5111. A Gulf-side nine-hole, 1,394-yard, par-27 course open to guests of the resort. www.southseas.com.

Beachview Golf Club, 1100 Par View Drive, (239) 472-2626. An 18-hole, 6,320-yard,
par-71 course. Open to the public. www.beachviewgolfclub.com.

The Dunes Golf Club, 949 Sandcastle Road, (239) 472-2535. An 18-hole, par-70, 5,570-yard course. www.dunesgolfsanibel.com.

Tennis

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.

NAPLES

Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park, 735 Eighth St. S., (239) 213-3060. Full-service center offering USPTA-certified instruction. Twelve lighted Hydro-grid Har-Tru courts. www.allentenniscenter.com.

East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, (239) 793-4414. Eight lighted clay tennis courts, four lighted racquetball courts, soccer and softball fields, walking trail, lighted skate park, lighted hockey rink and community center.

Golden Gate Community Park, 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., (239) 353-3636. Four lighted tennis and racquetball, bocce and shuffleboard courts.

Greater Naples YMCA, 5450 YMCA Road, (239) 597-8431. Ten lighted tennis courts and full-service pro shop, a fitness center, basketball courts, heated swimming pool with diving boards and child watch. www.ymcapalms.org.

Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 261-2222. Six Har-Tru clay courts and pro shop. www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples Tennis Club and Resort, 4995 Airport-Pulling Road N. (239) 261-5777. Thirty-seven Har-Tru lighted courts. www.naplesbathandtennis.com.

Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, (239) 566-2367. Four lighted tennis courts and racquetball courts.

Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd., (239) 353-9669. Four lighted tennis courts, four racquetball courts. Hosts ralleyball for kids.

FORT MYERS

Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak St., Fort Myers Beach, (239) 765-4222. Four outdoor tennis courts.

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

Fort Myers Racquet Club, 1700 Matthew Drive, (239) 321-7550. Eight lighted clay courts, two hard courts.

Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., (239) 432-2005. Eight tennis courts, two racquetball courts.

SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ISLANDS

Beachview Tennis Club, 1101 Par View Drive, (239) 472-9099. Five Hydro-grid courts. www.beachviewgolfclub.com

The Dunes Tennis Club, 949 Sandcastle Road, (239) 472-3522. 14 Har-Tru courts, clinics, leagues, weekly tournaments. www.dunesgolfsanibel.com/tennis.