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CHARLOTTE COUNTY
Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Fantasea Scuba, 3781 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, 941-627-3888. Offers dive courses; equipment rentals and service; plus charters and trips. fantaseascuba.com
Holidaze Boat Rentals, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, (941) 505-8888. Rent boats from 17 to 25 feet, center consoles, pontoons, deckboats, kayaks and SUPs. holidazeboatrental.com
Punta Gorda Fly Fishing Charters, Punta Gorda, (941) 628-7895. Capt. Michael Manis fly fishes through the mangroves and grass flats of Pine Island Sound, Boca Grande and between Matlacha and Punta Gorda. puntagordaflycharters.com
Smoke and Roses Private Sailing Charters, 140 Leland St. SE, Port Charlotte, (605) 366-7673. Charter this 47-foot sailing catamaran. smokeandroses.com
Golf
Heritage Landing Golf & Country Club, 14701 Heritage Landing Blvd, Punta Gorda, (941) 347-2222. An 18-hole course remastered by Gordon Lewis with a pro shop and practice facilities. heritagelandinggc.com
King's Gate Golf Club, 24000 Rampart Blvd. Port Charlotte, (941) 627-6200. The gated, 55+ community hosts an 18-hole executive course and nature preserves. kingsgatehomes.com.
Riverwood Golf Club, 4100 Riverwood Drive, Port Charlotte, (941) 764-6661. A Gene Bates-designed, par-72 championship course with a heavily wooded front nine and wetlands in the back. riverwoodgc.com
Twin Isles Country Club, 301 Madrid Blvd., Punta Gorda, (941) 637-1232. A Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary with a 6,722-yard, par-72, 18-hole golf course, plus Har-Tru clay and DecoTurf all-weather tennis courts. twinislescc.org
Tennis and Pickleball
Gilchrist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, (941) 575-3324. This park along Charlotte Harbor has tennis, pickleball and basketball courts; a playground; fishing pier; and picnic shelters. ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte, (941) 627-1074. Tennis, pickleball, baseball, softball, basketball and volleyball. Plus picnic and grill areas. charlottecountyfl.gov
Pickleplex of Punta Gorda, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda, (941) 451-9923. Located at Florida SouthWestern State College with 16 regulation courts with bleachers. pickleplex.org
South County Regional Park Recreation Center, 670 Cooper St., Punta Gorda, (941) 505-8686. Amenities include lit areas for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis and pickleball. charlottecountyfl.gov
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COLLIER COUNTY
Everglades City
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Capt. Mike Merritt's Native Guide Service, various locations, (561) 795-3437. Everglades City native takes you out on a 22-foot Pathfinder. everglade-angler.com
Everglades Adventures Kayak & Eco Tours, 605 Buckner Ave. N, (239) 294-3393. Kayak and canoe rentals, plus tours of the Everglades, including a package with the Ivey House Everglades Adventures Hotel. evergladesadventures.com
Everglades City Fishing Charters, 406 Storter Ave. N., (239) 695-2029. The guide, Florida native Capt. Becky Campbell, has more than 50 years of experience. evergladesfishingcharters.com
Everglades Old Time Charters, 404 Storter Ave. N, (239) 241-1482. Explore Ten Thousand Islands and Everglades National Park. evergladesoldtimecharters.com
Tightline Fishin’ Charters, various locations, (239) 227-3144. Eighth-generation Chokoloskee native Capt. Scout Morris takes you in his 22-foot Sea Chaser. tightlinefishincharters.com
Marco Island
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Breakwater Adventures, 909 Collier Court, Marco Island, (305) 902-4772. Private boat tours, plus wakeboarding, tubing and shelling. breakwateradventures.com
Key West Express, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 463-5733. Running to and from Key West, this air-conditioned boat—complete with a full bar—departs from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island. keywestexpress.net
Marco Island Princess, 951 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 642-5415. Offers sunset, nature and history cruises. themarcoislandprincess.com
Marco Island Watersports, 400 S. Collier Blvd., 600 S. Collier Blvd., 560 S. Collier Blvd., (239) 642-2359. Sunset, and eco-tours, plus parasailing and WaveRunners. marcoislandwatersports.com
The Marina at Factory Bay, 1081 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-2929. Find 72 large boat slips for short- or long-term, and a clubhouse with Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and ice. themarinaatfactorybay.com
Scuba Marco, 1141 Bald Eagle Drive, (239) 389-7889. A full-service dive shop offering certifications, trips and equipment. scubamarco.com
Golf
Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club, 1370 Borghese Lane, (239) 389-6611. Find an 18-hole championship course. marriott.com
Marco Golf & Garden, 971 Winterberry Drive, (239) 970-0561. A challenging, tropical 18-hole miniature golf course more geared toward adults. marcogolfandgarden.com
The Rookery at Marco, 3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 642-2796. This 18-hole, 7,180-yard, par-72 course is at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. marriott.com
Tennis
City of Marco Island Racquet Center, 1275 San Marco Road, (239) 394-5454. Offers lighted hard-surface courts and Har-Tru clay courts, plus indoor racquetball courts. cityofmarcoisland.com
Naples
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
All Water Excursions, (239) 594-0213. Includes sunset charters, eco-tours, fishing excursions, luxury charters, party boats and water activities. allwaterexcursions.com
Bayfront Marina, Goodlette-Frank Road and U.S. 41, (239) 434-2300. Offers short-term or long-term dockage, with 33 slips for crafts up to 40 feet in length, plus showers, restaurants and shops. bayfrontmarina.com
Cool Beans Cruises, 377 Capri Blvd., (239) 777-0020. Private catamaran charter cruises. coolbeanscruises.com
Corey Billie’s Airboat Rides, 20610 Tamiami Trail E., (239) 389-7433. A native Seminole guide tours you through a 200-acre private piece of the 'Glades. cbairboatrides.com
Grand Slam Light Tackle Sportfishing, Port O Call Marina, (239) 571-2878. Capt. Will Geraghty offers backcountry and offshore fishing charters. naplessportfishing.com
Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club, 7065 Hamilton Ave., (239) 775-0506. Near Rookery Bay, this boathouse can hold 325 boats up to 55 feet long. It’s Clean & Resilient Marina Program-approved with fuel and a bait shop. hamiltonharboryachtclub.com
Island Sailing Naples, 800 12th Ave. S., (239) 398-1483. Here, you can charter a sailboat or helm one by yourself. sailnaples.com
Manatee Sightseeing Eco-Tourism Adventure, 525 Newport Drive, (239) 642-8818. Manatee sightings guaranteed on this waveless ride aboard a covered boat. see-manatees.com
Mangrove Outfitters Fly Shop, 4111 Tamiami Trail E., (239) 793-3370. Backcountry fishing guides who operate out of a full-service fly shop. mangroveoutfitters.com
Ms. B. Haven Fishing & Eco Charters, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 825-4292. Inshore fishing, offshore fishing and eco-tours. fishinnaples.com
Naples Bay Resort & Marina, 1500 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 530-5134. This marina has 97 slips, a fuel dock, overnight boat dockage, captain’s lounge and kayak, and paddleboard and bike rentals. naplesbayresort.com
Naples City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 213-3070. The docks can accommodate 30- to 60-foot vessels with deep water. Fuel dock, restrooms, bait and ice; close to restaurants, ships’ store and trolley service. naplesgov.com
Naples Nantucket Yacht Group, 1001 10th Ave. S., (239) 331-6868. Private charters on yachts like the 95-foot Sunseeker. naplesnantucketyachtcharters.com
Naples Princess, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 649-2275. See Port Royal or watch the sunset aboard a 105-foot yacht. naplesprincesscruises.com
Nauti Exposures, (239) 313-1024. A Mobile kayak rental company that also offers tours. nautiexposures.com
Port of Naples Marina, 550 Port O Call Way, (239) 774-0479. In addition to a tackle shop, food and space for events, the marina offers boat rentals and cruise charters. portofnaplesmarina.com
Pure Florida, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., (239) 263-4949. Sightseeing and sunset cruises aboard the Double Sunshine; deep-sea, coastal or calm bay fishing; jet boat thrill rides; eco-tours; and Jet Ski and boat rentals. purefl.com
Rising Tide Explorers, 1295 Capri Blvd., (239) 734-3231. Biologist-guided kayak and SUP tours through mangrove tunnels and estuaries, plus rentals and boat tours. risingtidefl.com
Scuba Outfitters Of Naples, 950 Third Ave. N., (239) 280-5500. This five-Star PADI TecRec Dive Center offers education, equipment, and an indoor heated pool. scubaoutfittersnaples.com
Scubadventures, 971 Creech Road, (239) 434-7477. Dive shop with scuba training and equipment rentals. scubadventureslc.com
South Bay Marina, 179 South Bay Drive, Suite 4, (239) 597-2063. This marina has fuel, bait, tackle, concessions, boat rentals and charters. southbaymarinafl.com
Sweet Liberty, City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 793-3525. Beachcombing, dolphin tours, cocktail cruises and eco-tours on a 53-foot catamaran. sweetliberty.com
Golf
Bear’s Paw Country Club, 2500 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 263-3007. An award-winning 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature championship course with a clubhouse and fitness center. bearspawcc.org
Bonita Bay Club Naples, 3700 Wildwood Blvd., (239) 353-5100. Two Tom Fazio-designed Audubon International Signature golf courses. bonitabayclub.net
The Club At Mediterra, 15755 Corso Mediterra Circle, (239) 254-3000. Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary-certified golf club, with Tom Fazio-designed courses, plus courts for tennis, bocce and pickleball. mediterraliving.com
Cypress Woods Golf & Country Club, 3525 Northbrooke Drive, (239) 592-7860. Par-72, Gordon Lewis-designed, 18-hole course and pro shop. cypresswoodsgolf.com
Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club, 11 Cypress View Drive, (239) 739-0500. Private golf community set on 300 acres with an award-winning course. eaglecreekgcc.com
Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, 1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (239) 354-3167. An 18-hole, 5,600-yard, par-70 course. gleneaglecountryclub.com
Grey Oaks Country Club, 2400 Grey Oaks Drive, (239) 262-5550. Three championship courses, a 30,000-square-foot wellness center, and tennis, pickleball and bocce. greyoakscc.com
Hole-In-The-Wall Golf Club, 3600 Goodlette-Frank Road, (239) 261-6481. Private golf course set among nearly 50 acres of wetland preserves. holeinthewallgolf.org
LaPlaya Golf Course, 333 Palm River Blvd., (239) 254-5001. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,902-yard course at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. laplayaresort.com
Lely Resort Golf and Country Club, 8004 Lely Resort Blvd., (239) 793-2600. Club offers three championship courses. lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com
Naples Grande Golf Club, 7335 Premier Drive, (239) 659-3700. Private instruction from South Florida PGA Teacher of the Year Mark Durland, plus a lauded course and tennis courts. naplesgrandegolf.com
Naples Lakes Country Club, 4784 Naples Lakes Blvd., (239) 919-1150. Club offers an Arnold Palmer Signature Course with six sets of tees ranging from 4,516 yards to 6,708 yards. napleslakesfl.com
Pelican Marsh Golf Club, 1810 Persimmon Drive, (239) 597-3000. This is a challenging, award-winning golf course that’s also an Audubon Certified Sanctuary. pelicanmarshgc.com
Tiburón Golf Club, 2620 Tiburón Drive, (239) 593-2200. Two 18-hole courses. Home to the QBE Shootout. tiburongcnaples.com
Vanderbilt Country Club, 8250 Danbury Blvd., 348-2662. This par-72, 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Kipp Schulties. vanderbiltcountryclub.com
Wilderness Country Club, 101 Clubhouse Drive, 261-6060. Arthur Hills-designed, 18-hole course, as well as a clubhouse and tennis facilities. wildernesscc.com
Tennis and Pickleball
Academia Sanchez-Casal Florida, 2035 Sanchez-Casal Way, 263-1818. This international tennis academy houses 38 tennis courts and a club. sanchez-casal.com
Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center, 735 Eighth Ave. S., 213-3060. Twelve lighted Hydro-grid Har-Tru courts with leagues, clinics and lessons. naplesgov.com
Pelican Bay Community Park, 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 598-3025. Lit clay tennis courts and racquetball courts. collierparks.com
Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd., 252-4105. Comfort-cushioned tennis courts and racquetball courts. collierparks.com
Courtesy Lely Resort Golf and Country Club
Lely Resort Golf and Country Club
Robert Trent Jones and Lee Trevino are two of the names associated with Lely Resort Golf & Country Club’s courses, including two with public access.
LEE COUNTY
Bonita Springs
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Bonita Bay Marina, 27598 Marina Pointe Dr SW., (239) 495-3222. Located on the Imperial River, with a waterfront restaurant open in season, slips, dry boat storage, fueling and mechanical services. bonitabaymarina.net
Big Hickory Seafood Grille and Marina, 26107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-0991. Pontoon boats, kayaks, bait, supplies, fuel and slips are all available. Landing for the Great Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak paddling trail. bighickory.net
Bonita Jet Ski & Parasail, 27908 Hickory Blvd., (239) 825-7559. Find Jet Skis, chairs, cabanas, umbrellas, paddleboards/boats, kayaks, sailboats and parasailing. bonitajetski.com
CGT Kayaks, 27313 Old 41 Road, (239) 221-8218. Specializes in Estero River paddling. Kayak and SUP rentals, plus guided tours, instruction, and sales. cgtkayaks.com
Ebb-N-Flow SUP Tours and Rentals, 4279 Bonita Beach Road SW, (239) 221-7853. SUP, kayak and bike rentals, plus tours of Turkey Bay. ebbnflowsuptoursandrentals.com
Fish Trap Marina Inc., 4794 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-6055. Offers bait, tackle, rod and reel repairs, along with backwater charter fishing. fortmyers-sanibel.com
Florida Excursions, 28651 Diesel Drive N., Unit 6, (239) 592-1200. Offers narrated boat cruises in a mangrove estuary, plus kayak and canoe rentals and scuba trips. cruisefishdive.com
Paddle Naples Tours & Rentals, Estero Boulevard, (239) 301-8888. Launch from Big Hickory Island in Estero Bay for guided kayak, SUP and fishing tours, as well as rentals. paddlenaples.com
Sweetwater Adventures, 27598 Marina Pointe Drive, (239) 405-7155. Sightseeing and fishing, plus kids’ camps. sweetwateradventures.com
Golf
Bonita Bay Club, 26660 Country Club Drive, (239) 495-0200. Multiple 18-hole, par-72 Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary courses designed by Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, along with Har-Tru tennis courts, gel-surface pickleball courts and a championship croquet court. bonitabayclub.net
Bonita Fairways, 26740 Samoset Way, (239) 947-9100. An 18-hole, par-61 executive course designed by Gordon Lewis. bonitafairways.com
The Colony Golf & Country Club, 4101 Pelican Colony Blvd., (239) 390-4700. An 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by former U.S. Open champion Jerry Pate. thecolonygolfcc.com
Hunters Ridge Golf and Country Club, 12500 Hunters Ridge Blvd., (239) 992-4900. This private club has an 18-hole, championship course. huntersridge-ca.com
Raptor Bay Golf Club, 23001 Coconut Point Resort Drive, (239) 390-4600. Ranked in the top 10 by Sports Illustrated, it's also certified by the Audubon International. raptorbaygolfclub.com
Shadow Wood Country Club, 22801 Oakwilde Blvd, (239) 992-6000. Private club with three championship courses, Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce ball courts and club houses. shadowwoodcc.com
Spanish Wells Golf and Country Club, 9801 Treasure Cay Lane, (239) 992-5100. Club features 27-holes of championship golf with courses designed by Gordon Lewis and Bruce Howard. Also offers Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce courts, clubhouse and a fitness center. spanishwellscountryclub.com
Tennis and Pickleball
The Club At Barefoot Beach, 105 Shell Drive, (239) 992-0024. Full-service beach club with two Har-Tru tennis courts. theclubatbarefootbeach.com
Peak Performance Pickleball Academy, 27200 Kent Road, (239) 221-7560. Pickleball lessons, clinics, drill and play sessions, leagues, tournament tune-up clinics and day camps at the Bonita Springs YMCA. swflymca.org
Pelican Landing Tennis Center, 24501 Walden Center Drive, (239) 947-5977. Features 12 renovated Har-Tru courts. pelicanlanding.com
Courtesy Naples Princess
Naples Princess boat charter
The Naples Princess boat charter recently added a 48-foot catamaran—the Miss Naples—to its fleet for intimate cruises, shelling adventures, sunset sails and events.
Cape Coral/Pine Island
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Florida Sailing and Cruising School, 5991 Silver King Blvd., Suite 108, Cape Coral, (239) 257-2788. An American Sailing Association certification facility with courses in powerboat and sailing instruction. flsailandcruiseschool.com
Gulf Coast Kayak, 4120 Pine Island Road, Matlacha, (239) 283-1125. Kayak and SUP rentals, tours and fishing excursions in the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve. gulfcoastkayak.com
Golf
Alden Pines Country Club, 14261 Clubhouse Drive, Bokeelia, (239) 283-2179. The only golf course on Pine Island, with a par-71 course with 18 holes. aldenpinesgolf.com
Coral Oaks Golf Course, 1800 NW 28th Ave., Cape Coral, (239) 573-3100. Public course with one of the largest practice facilities in the area. capecoral.net/coraloak
Tennis and Pickleball
Camelot Park, 1718 SW 52 Terrace, Cape Coral, (239) 573-3128. This 6.4-acre park offers tennis and pickleball courts, horseshoe pits, a playground and picnic shelters. capecoral.net
Joe Stonis Park, 3444 Ceitus Parkway, Cape Coral, (239) 573-3128. A 7-acre park with tennis/pickleball and shuffleboard courts. capecoral.net
Estero
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Estero River Outfitters, 20991 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 992-4050. Canoe, kayak or paddleboard the Estero River. esteroriveroutfitters.com
Golf
Breckenridge Golf & Tennis Club, 20091 Wimbleton Court, (239) 992-5959. An 18-hole, par-3 golf course, lighted Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts. breckenridgehomeowners.com
The Club at Grandézza, 11481 Grande Oaks Blvd., (239) 948-3569. Defined by undulating greens, rolling fairways and sharp elevation changes. grandezzacc.com
Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club, 18520 Miromar Lakes Blvd. W., (239) 482-7644. An 18-hole, 7,100-yard, par-72 Arthur Hills Signature course. miromarlakes.com
Old Corkscrew Golf Club, 17320 Corkscrew Road, (239) 949-4700. A Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course certified as an Audubon International Silver Signature member. oldcorkscrew.com
Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, 4569 Pelican Sound Blvd., (239) 948-4331. Three nine-hole private courses ranging from 4,600 to 7,100 yards. pelicansoundgrc.com
Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club, 21251 Stoneybrook Golf Blvd., (239) 948-3933. An 18-hole, par-72 course is 7,353 yards long. stoneybrookgolfestero.com
Villages at Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Drive, (239) 947-2050. A 3,871-yard, par-61, 18-hole course designed by Gordon Lewis. villagesatcountrycreek.org
West Bay Club, 4606 West Bay Blvd., (239) 444-2310. An 18-hole Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course. Also features a tennis center. westbayclub.com
Wildcat Run Golf and Country Club, 20300 Country Club Drive, (239) 947-6066. An 18-hole, par-72 Arnold Palmer Signature designed golf course, with Har-Tru tennis courts. wildcatruncc.com
Tennis and Pickleball
The Club At Rapallo, 8551 Via Rapallo Drive, (239) 949-3347. Located at Coconut Point, the club offers a tennis center, gym and kayaking club. clubatrapallo.com
Estero Park And Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., (239) 533-1470. Find nine indoor pickleball courts. leegov.com
Fort Myers
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Ace Performer,16842 McGregor Blvd , (239) 565-4860. Offers lessons, rentals and sales for kayaking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, windsurfing and winging. Ask about the wearable, swimmable mermaid tails. Services Fort Myers, Sanibel, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and Naples. aceperformer.com
Adventures In Paradise, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 472-8443. Eco-tours, dolphin watching, sunset cruises and fishing, plus trolley access. adventureinparadiseinc.com
Calusa Fishing Adventures, 17543 Taylor Drive, (941) 677-3474. Capt. Mark Yimin leads custom inshore and night fishing. calusafishing.com
Capt. Paul Hobby Fishing Charters, 13371 Electron Drive., (239) 850-2088. Specializes in light-tackle and fly-fishing for snook, redfish and tarpon. fishinghobby.com
Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club, 14500 Vista River Drive, (239) 433-5111. One of Fort Myers’ most prestigious communities has an 18-hole championship golf course, tennis courts and a deep-water marina. gulfharbour.com
Kayak Excursions, 17950 John Morris Road, (239) 297-7011. Kayak and SUP company with paddle rentals and sales, tours, lessons and fishing. kayak-excursions.com
J.C. Cruises, 1300 Hendry St., (239) 334-7474. Sightseeing tours aboard a triple-deck paddle wheeler on the Caloosahatchee River. jccruises.com
The Marina at Edison Ford, 2360 West 1st St., (239) 245-7049. Offers 45 public slips, pump-out services, electrical hook-up, showers, restrooms and a Pinchers restaurant. marinaedisonford.com
Offshore Sailing School, 16731 McGregor Blvd., Suite 110, (239) 454-1700. Beginner to advanced cruising, coastal navigation, liveaboard cruising, offshore sailing, performance sailing and racing. offshoresailing.com
Scubavice Dive Center, 12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. Specializes in scuba instruction, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rentals. scubavicedivers.com
Skyhigh JetPacks And Flyboards, 17590 East St., (239) 699-2487. Hover above the water with a flying hoverboard or water-powered jet pack. skyhighjetpacks.com
Golf
The Club At Renaissance, 12801 Renaissance Way, (239) 561-4170. A private club with an 18-hole golf course designed by Arthur Hills, championship red clay tennis courts, pickleball and bocce ball courts. theclubatrenaissance.com
Colonial Country Club, 9181 Independence Way, (239) 768-2825. An 18-hole, 7,385-yard, par-72 championship course. colonialgolfclub.com
Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, 8851 Crown Colony Blvd., (239) 590-9044. An 18-hole, Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. crowncolonygcc.com
Cypress Lake Golf Club, 6767 Winkler Road, (239) 481-1333. A member-owned club with one of the area’s oldest private golf courses, designed in 1959 by Dick Wilson and renovated in 2001. cypresslakegc.com
Del Tura Golf & Country Club, 18621 Tamiami Trail N., (239) 731-7814. Offers a 27-hole, presidential course, restaurant and pro-shop. delturagolfclub.com
Forest Golf & Country Club, 6100 Club Blvd. SW, (239) 482-8378. Features two tree-lined courses punctuated by lakes and streams—with a clubhouse renovation in 2019 for its 40th anniversary. theforestcc.com
Fort Myers Country Club, 3591 McGregor Blvd., (239) 321-7488. Club hosts the Yuengling Open, a pro-am golf tournament that began in 1963. cityftmyers.com
Golfview Golf And Racquet Club, 14849 Hole-in-One Circle, (239) 489-2264. Golfers can drive across the 4.5-acre lake on four holes, or stay inland with shorter tee shots. golfview.club
Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club, 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way, (239) 278-9090. Two 18-hole championship courses. hpgcc.com
Herons Glen Golf and Country Club, 2250 Herons Glen Blvd., (239) 731-4520. Club has an 18-hole, par-72, 6,468-yard semi-private course. hggcc.com
The Hideaway Country Club, 5670 Trailwinds Drive, (239) 275-6232. Club features an 18-hole, par-67, presidential-length course. Open to the public in summer. thehideawaygolf.com
The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club, 4425 S. Landings Drive, Suite 100, (239) 482-3211. Located on 250 acres of riverfront with an 18 hole, 3,078-yard golf course, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, plus a full-service marina. landingsygtc.com
Lexington Country Club, 16257 Willowcrest Way, (239) 437-3380. Designed by Kipp Schulties with water hazards, large greens and enhanced landscaping. lexingtoncountryclub.com
Pelican Preserve Golf Club, 9802 Pelican Preserve Blvd., (239) 985-1707. Here you’ll find 27 holes of championship golf by renowned course architect Chip Powell. pelicanpreservelifestyles.com
Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club, 3410 Clubview Drive, (239) 731-0101. A semi-private, 18-hole, 3,279-yard, par-60 course. sabalspringsgolf.com
San Carlos Golf Club, 7420 Constitution Circle, (239) 267-3131. This is an 18-hole, semi-private course, plus an aqua driving range, pitching and chipping area, practice bunker and a putting green. sancarlosgolfclub.com
Shell Point Golf Club, 17500 On Par Blvd., (239) 433-9790. Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole course. shellpointgolf.com
Terraverde Country Club, 17000 Terraverde Circle, (239) 433-7733. Club has a nine-hole, 1,260-yard course. terraverdecountryclub.net
Tennis and Pickleball
Fort Myers Racquet Club, 1700 Matthew Drive, (239) 980-7116. Offers 10 lighted tennis courts at the Sam Fleishman Regional Sports Complex. cityftmyers.com
Park Meadows Tennis Club, 1895 Park Meadows Drive, (239) 468-6292. Club features 10 clay courts. scatennis.com
Rutenberg Community Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., (239) 349-0397. Eight tennis courts sit on a 40-acre park, plus baseball and football. leegov.com
Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, (239) 432-2154. Center offers tennis and pickleball courts, plus a dog park, playground and pavilion. leegov.com
Fort Myers Beach
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Captain Tony’s Fishing Adventures, 18800 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 415-0515. Offers night, full-day and half-day charters. capttonys.com
Estero Island Parasail, multiple locations, (239) 994-1399. Flights for first-timers and for thrillseekers. esteroislandparasail.com
Gulf Star Marina, 708 Fishermans Wharf, (239) 463-9552. Opened in 2020 and said to be the first smart marina in the U.S., the facility offers high-tech, automated dry storage for boats up to 40 feet, concierge service, fuel, a restaurant and retail. gulfstarmarina.com
Fish Tale Marina, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3600. A marina with dry or wet storage, ship’s store, rentals and charters. thefishtalemarina.com
Fun Rentals, 1901 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-8844. Choose from Harley-Davidson motorcycles, WaveRunners, bicycles and scooters. funrentalsfmb.com
Get Hooked Charter Fishing, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 691-1464. Capt. Matt DeAngelis offers inshore saltwater fishing. gethookedcharter.net
Mid-Island Water Sports, multiple locations, (239) 765-0965. Operating out of the Sandpiper Gulf and Wyndham resorts; offers JetSki and SUP rentals, parasailing and WaveRunner dolphin tours. midislandwatersports.com
Ranalli Parasail, 3040 Estero Blvd., (239) 565-5700. Parasailing, WaveRunner dolphin tours, and cabana and umbrella rentals. ranalliparasail.com
Rebel Water Sports, 1010 Estero Blvd., (239) 677-6782 Dolphin tours, WaveRunner rentals, and rides aboard a banana boat. rebelwatersports.com
Salty Sam’s Marina, 2500 Main St., (239) 463-7333. Offers waterfront dining, fishing and sailing charters, daily Key West Express ferry, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, ship’s store, service, storage and repair. saltysamsmarina.com
Snook Bight Yacht Club & Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd., (239) 765-4371. Find wet and dry storage, rental boats, repairs and maintenance, laundry, restaurant, members’ benefits and live bait. snookbightmarina.com
Sanibel/Captiva Islands
Boat Charters, Watersports and Marinas
Captiva Cruises, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane or 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva. (239) 472-5300. Offers daily trips to Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa, plus wildlife and sunset cruises and sailing charters. captivacruises.com
Endless Summer Charters, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Sanibel, (239) 691-1966. Back-bay/inshore and offshore charters, eco-tours, sight-seeing tours and sunset cruises. sanibelislandfishingcharters.com
Jensen’s Twin Palm Cottages & Marina, 15107 Captiva Drive, Captiva, (239) 472-5800. A water taxi service to outer islands, plus boat rentals and charters. gocaptiva.com
The Marina At ’Tween Waters, 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, (239) 472-5161. Offers dockage, charter boats and kayaking excursions, plus canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. tween-waters.com
Royal Shell Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, Sanibel, (239) 437-1660. Offers 95 stationary docks, dry-storage, ship store, boardwalk, canoe and kayak tours. There's also showers, laundry and a restaurant. portsanibelmarina.com
Sanibel Harbour Resort And Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Sanibel, (239) 466-4000. Features 13 boat slips, WaveRunner, canoe and kayak rentals, dolphin adventure eco-tours and dinner cruises on the Sanibel Harbour Princess. sanibelmarriott.com
Yolo Watersports, 11534 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, (239) 472-9656. Tubing, WaveRunners and parasailing. Plus rentals for sailboats, SUPs, surfboards and beach equipment. yolowatersports.com
Golf
Captiva Course, South Seas Island Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva, (239) 579-1480. A Gulfside, nine-hole, 1,394-yard, par-27 course designed by Chip Powell. Also offers tennis with a pro shop. southseas.com
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, 949 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, (239) 472-2535. An 18-hole, par-70, 5,606-yard course, with Har-Tru tennis courts and tennis academy. dunesgolfsanibel.com
Sanibel Island Golf Club, 1100 Par View Drive, Sanibel, (239) 472-2626. An 18-hole, par-70, semi-private course—plus 13 Har-Tru courts, a tennis academy, clinics, pro shop and weekly tournaments. sanibelislandgc.com