Boating

With Southwest Florida's waterways experiencing a massive surge in summer boat traffic, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91 is holding a Boat America Responsible Boating Course on Saturday, June 20.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 91, Fort Myers Beach is hosting a “Boat America” Responsible Boating Course. It’s designed to prevent accidents and decrease the risk of death for local boaters, with summer boating season beginning.

Lee County Parks & Recreation announces upcoming improvements at the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, where an articulated concrete block mat will be installed to protect the ramp from erosion caused by boat loading and unloading.

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.