Boating

Fort Myers Beach holds its 37th annual boat parade to usher in "season." An awards party is set for Dec. 11.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Station on Fort Myers Beach will host a "Boat America" Responsible Boating Course on Dec. 20 from 8 am to 5 pm at the Pine Ridge Community Center, 15660 Pine Ridge Road, Fort Myers. The session will cover safe boating practices, navigational tools, equipment use, and more.

Construction is set to start Monday on the Sanibel Boat Ramp Dock Replacement Project with the boat ramp expected to be closed for up to 60 days, weather permitting.

New Punta Rassa boat ramp opens to the public at noon on Thursday.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Fort Myers Beach Flotilla 91 is promoting water safety awareness in the summer heat.

Lavender’s Landing boat ramp will remain open for upcoming Independence Day weekend but then close for renovations.

Florida is the boating capital of the USA. With over one million registered vessels and over $6.4 Billion in boating sales, the waters are always packed during a holiday weekend.

The W.P. Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River in Alva will be temporarily closed on Tuesday.