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IMMOKALEE, Fla. (April 11, 2019) – Lynda Carter debuts her new show “THIS LIFE My Music My Story” with a multi-city tour that spans the country and makes a stop at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. A brief Q&A session will follow the show. Advance tickets are on sale now for $39 and are available online at www.moreinparadise.com. Attendees must be 21 years of age.
Best known for winning our hearts as TV’s iconic Wonder Woman and a career in television and film, Carter is also an acclaimed singer who has performed to rave reviews before sold-out audiences around the world and commanded the stage with many of the world’s most popular singers, actors, and performers.
Hitting the stage at age five, Carter’s passion for music was known early and has lasted a lifetime. She made her professional singing debut at age 14 in Tempe, Ariz. By age 16, she was captivating audiences from Las Vegas to the Catskills as she toured nationwide.  Soon after, Carter’s self-penned single “Toto” from her album “Portrait” on EPIC Records was a hit with fans worldwide.
She holds the singular distinction of producing and starring in five, multi-EMMY nominated CBS television specials where her vocal, dance, and performance talents wowed national audiences.  Carter’s EMMY-winning special “Celebration” earned CBS the highest ratings of the year.
“THIS LIFE My Music My Story” will delight fans old and new as Carter and her ALL-STAR BAND of recording legends take the audience on a visual and musical journey of her amazing life and music.
About Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
Open 24/7; 365 days a year, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is Southwest Florida’s premier gaming and entertainment destination. The 51,000-square-foot plus casino offers 1,400 slots and 38 live table games including Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, Blackjack Switch and Spanish 21. Dining options include the award-winning 1^st Street Deli, Asian fusion restaurant Lucky Mi Noodle House, and the recently renovated and 24-hour EE-TO-LEET-KE (“The Camp”) Grill. Seminole Casino Hotel’s nightlife is highlighted by the Zig Zag lounge, home of the Zig Zag Girlz, “where the party never ends” featuring nightly live entertainment and no last call, as well as the new Corner Bar. Additional entertainment and events are held at the Seminole Center, an indoor/outdoor special event center featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. The new Seminole Casino Hotel is the first upscale hotel to open in or near Immokalee and offers suites and deluxe guestrooms with modern décor and features, plus amenities including a swimming pool with private cabanas, 24-hour fitness studio and free Wi-Fi.
Located at 506 South 1^st Street in Immokalee, Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee is easily accessible to all of Southwest Florida via I-75 and Southwest Florida International Airport is only a 45-minute drive from the casino. Located between Miami and Naples, north of Alligator Alley on Highway 846, it is five blocks south of Highway 29. Approximately 30 minutes from Naples and Fort Myers, the casino is a 90-minute drive from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Seminole Casino Hotel participates in the Seminole Players Club Wild Card Rewards Program whereby players earn and redeem comp dollars at all Seminole Casinos in Florida. For more information, call toll-free (800) 218-0007 or visit moreinparadise.com  or facebook.com/SeminoleCasinoHotel/.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 11, 2019) — If the water could talk, you’d hear its voice loud and clear on Calusa Culture Night. That’s when the brilliant history of Southwest Florida’s water takes center stage at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers. Storytellers, historians, artists and musicians will come together for a one-of-a-kind show on Wednesday, April 24, during Calusa Waterkeeper’s Big Calusa Week water celebration and cleanup. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event runs from 6:30-9 p.m. Reservations are required. Limited seats are still available for $20 online at https://www.sbdac.com/calusa-culture-night.
“To truly understand the intrinsic value of the water that makes Southwest Florida what it is, we need to hear from the people who know it best,” Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani said. “The gifted speakers and entertainers at Calusa Culture Night will give us all a new appreciation for what we have right here in our own backyard.”
Speakers include fifth-generation Fort Myers resident Woody Hanson, third-generation Sanibel native Ralph Woodring, Seminole Tribe member Brian Zepeda, Randell Research Center Coordinator Cindy Bear, The News-Press journalist and historian Amy Bennett Williams, and lifelong environmentalist and educator Dr. Bill Hammond. Cassani will also present, and the electric-acoustic duo Roots 2 Vine will premiere a song written for the occasion called “The Big Calusa.”
All of it will take place in front of a Seminole dugout canoe on display along with water-themed works of art by prominent Naples-based painter Paul Arsenault and noted Sanibel artist Myra Roberts.
“The talented individuals we have gathered under one roof for this exceptional evening of water culture tell us we were perhaps better stewards of the water at one time than we are today,” said Calusa Waterkeeper Executive Director and creator of The Big Calusa, KC Schulberg.  “On Wednesday, we will listen and learn. Future generations are counting on us to get this right.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Email Schulberg at [email protected] to find out how to get involved. For the latest on The Big Calusa, go to calusawaterkeeper.org/bigcalusa or follow Calusa Waterkeeper on Facebook at facebook.com/calusawaterkeeper.
Big Calusa sponsors already include “Golden Sawfish” sponsors Pinchers Marina at Edison Ford and Severus Foundation; “Silver Manatee” sponsors Manatee Eco & River Tours and CONRIC PR & Marketing; “Roseate Spoonbill” sponsors Millennial Brewing, Captains for Clean Water, Kayak DIY, Three Fishermen Restaurant, Edison Sailing Center, Pure Florida, Metro Blinds, Keep Lee County Beautiful, Jensen’s Cottages and Marina, Hans Wilson Associates, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill, Breeze Newspapers, Marcus Jansen, Myra Roberts and Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center; “Blue Heron” sponsors Edison & Ford Winter Estates, John R. Wood, Caloosa Coast Rowing Club, GAEA Guides, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, Lee County Parks & Recreation Conservation 20/20, LightHawk Environmental Flights, The Little Toot & Captain Chris Robin, and CCRC; and Official Hotel Sponsor Best Western Waterfront Hotel.
Volunteers are welcome to participate in Big Calusa events throughout the week. Fill out a volunteer form at calusawaterkeeper.org/events/big-calusa/ or email [email protected] for volunteer opportunities.
About Calusa Waterkeeper
Calusa Waterkeeper (CWK) is a donation, member and grant-supported Fort Myers-based 501(c)3 whose mission is to “Protect and Preserve the Caloosahatchee River from Lake Okeechobee to the Coastal Waters.” CWK’s project area covers more than 1,000 square miles, and its work includes testing and reporting, regulatory advisories, educational and community outreach and public advocacy. CWK is a member of the international Waterkeeper Alliance, the largest and fastest growing nonprofit solely focused on clean water, with more than 300 Waterkeeper Organizations and Affiliates on the frontlines of the global water crisis, patrolling and protecting more than 2.5 million square miles of rivers, lakes and coastal waterways on six continents.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 10, 2019) – Hammond Stadium will become the official hangout for Southwest Florida dogs during 2019.

The Fort Myers Miracle are doubling the number of Bark in the Park dog-friendly events this season, offering 10 dates where pooches can sit in the grandstands and take in a ballgame.

“Bark in the Park is a three-hour social event for dogs and their owners, and it’s traditionally one of our most popular promotions,” said Chris Peters, president and general manager of the Fort Myers Miracle. “It doesn’t get any better than watching a professional baseball game with your family, and every Saturday night at Hammond Stadium, that will include your dog.”

Early arriving pooches will receive a special doggy bag filled with treats, and pups of all sizes will be able to cool off at designated doggy pools located throughout the concourse. Lee County Domestic Animal Services is returning as the presenting sponsor for Bark in the Park and will bring several adoptable dogs to each event this season.

Bark in the Park will be held at every Saturday home game during the 2019 regular season: April 20, April 27, May 11, May 18, June 8, June 29, July 6, July 27, August 10 and August 31. All Saturday games begin at 6 p.m..

Hammond Stadium is located at CenturyLink Sports Complex, 14400 Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Fort Myers. General admission tickets start at $7.50 in advance or $9 on game day. There is no charge for four-legged spectators.

For more information about baseball tickets and game-day promotions, please call 239-768-4210 or visit MiracleBaseball.com.

About the Miracle

The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class-A Advanced Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and have played home games at Hammond Stadium since 1992. The Miracle won the 2018 Florida State League Championship, the team’s second title in five years. Notable Miracle alumni include Joe Mauer, Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano and Torii Hunter. Follow the Miracle online at MiracleBaseball.com or through its social media channels: Twitter (@MiracleBaseball), Instagram (fortmyersmiracle), Facebook (Fort Myers Miracle) and Snapchat (ftmyersmiracle). For questions or ticket information, call the Miracle at 239-768-4210.

Thursday April 11th 6pm-8:30pm
Bell Tower Shops, Center Court
(Pre-registered guests enjoy early entry at 5pm)
The 11th Annual World Wine Tour is presented by Coldwell Banker. Wine lovers will travel the world, tasting over 20 outstanding domestic and international wines, hand selected by Cru’s Executive Chef Bob Boye, all while taking in tunes by New Beginnings Events and indulging in light bites from participating Bell Tower Shops Restaurants. Big thanks to our partners, Bell Tower Shops and Cru, for helping us put on this awesome event! We also thank our Presenting Sponsor, Coldwell Banker and our Gold sponsor, Aubuchon Team of Companies!
Complimentary valet parking will be available at the main entrance near Grimaldi’s and Blue Pointe 

Local attorneys, judges seek golf partners for charity
Lee County Bar Foundation tournament benefits SWFL nonprofits
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 9, 2019) – Attorneys, judges and golf enthusiasts are coming together for a good cause. The public is invited to join Lee County Bar Association members for 18 holes plus contests, prizes, breakfast, lunch, refreshments and live and silent auctions at the annual Lee County Bar Association Foundation Charity Golf Tournament. The funds raised at the event on Saturday, May 4 at The Forest Country Club’s famed Bear Course will benefit several Southwest Florida charities that receive aid from the foundation.
“You get to hit the links and help the community at the same time,” said attorney Ken Jones, co-chair of the event. “There’s no better way to spend a Saturday.”
Last year’s tournament raised $22,000, and foundation proceeds benefited more than a dozen local organizations dedicated to aiding children, like the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, feeding the hungry, like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, healing the sick, like Partners for Breast Cancer, and more.
Check-in gets underway at 7 a.m., and the four-player scramble begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. Putting, long drive and closest-to-the-pin contests will take place within the round, as will several other opportunities to win prizes.
A light breakfast and coffee will precede tee time, with players welcome to visit attorney Brian Cheffer’s Build Your Own Bloody Mary table or the CopyLady’s famous mimosa stand. A catered luncheon in The Forest’s new clubhouse will follow the golf, along with the auctions. A trip to Key West, golf vacations, autographed sports memorabilia and more were among the items up for bid in last year’s auctions.
“It’s so much fun, and it makes so much of a difference for people right here in our community,” attorney and event co-chair Shannon Puopolo said. “A lot of the giving the foundation was able to do last year, and much of what we’ll give out this year, is a direct result of the money that we raise at the golf tournament.”
Sponsorships are available, and auction items are still being accepted. Player registration ends on April 26, with early bird rates of $125 per player and $450 per foursome valid through April 5. After that date, the costs are $150 per player and $550 per foursome.
“This is just one more way the bar and the bar foundation are working to create positive change in Lee County,” said Lisa Poulin, the bar’s executive director. “We encourage everyone to come out, have fun, and join our attorneys and judges in making a real impact.”
Register to play at leebar.org/golf. Call Poulin at 239-334-0047 or email her at [email protected] to learn about sponsorships, auction donations and other ways to support the foundation.
About the Lee County Bar Association Foundation
The Lee County Bar Association Foundation was established in 2016 to bring the charitable outreach of the Lee County Bar Association into the community at large. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the foundation raises money to distribute grants to organizations making a profoundly positive impact on Lee County. Its mission is to promote the provision of legal aid to those in need, support and participate in charitable endeavors benefiting children and the underprivileged, encourage and promote education and community awareness of the law, and provide for the establishment of scholarships. Learn about the foundation’s grant giving process at leebar.org/about-us/lcba-foundation.
 About the Lee County Bar Association
The Lee County Bar Association, a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization, has served the citizens and legal community of Lee County since 1949 and has a current membership of almost 800. Its purpose is to further the education of its member attorneys and create meaningful interaction among them, and to inform the community on important legal matters. The bar strives to serve as a leader in advancing ethical conduct, excellence and the professionalism of its members. For more information, visit leebar.org or contact Executive Director Lisa Poulin at 239-334-0047 or [email protected].

BASE OPERATIONS AT PAGE FIELD
VOTED AMONG THE BEST FBOs IN THE AMERICAS
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 4, 2019) – Base Operations at Page Field has been ranked in the top 10 percent of fixed-base operators in an international survey conducted by Aviation International News (AIN). This is the seventh consecutive year Base Operations at Page Field has been named a top fixed-base operator by AIN. Base Operations ranked first in the Fort Myers/Naples area, had the third-best score in the facilities category and landed in the top 20 overall for FBOs in the Americas. The FBO Survey is conducted annually and asks pilots, flight attendants and dispatchers to provide feedback on the level of customer care at individual business and general aviation service providers throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South and Central America and the Caribbean.
AIN conducts the survey year-round online and calculated cumulative averages from 2013 to present for this year’s results. The survey asked qualified subscribers to evaluate FBOs they visited the previous year in five categories: line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities and customer service representatives.
Aviation International News (AIN) is a monthly trade publication focusing on the business aviation market and covers news, features, special reports and survey results. AIN is delivered in print and digital format to more than 38,000 qualified readers around the world. AIN has been conducting surveys and providing industry reports on service since 1981.
The Lee County Port Authority operates Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field in Fort Myers. Page Field provides services to corporate, commercial and private aviators through their business arm, Base Operations at Page Field. For more information, please visit www.BaseOperationsFMY.com.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 4, 2019) — People in desperate situations all across Lee County are turning to Andrew Banyai for help. The legal assistance that Banyai, the executive director of the Lee County Legal Aid Society, provides for free at the Clerk of Court’s Self Help Center is one of many reasons county commissioners on Tuesday presented him with the prestigious Paulette Burton Citizen of the Year Award.
The accolade goes each year to a Lee County citizen who has provided outstanding civic contributions to Lee County government. It was created in 1991 to memorialize Burton, a longtime Sanibel resident and government watchdog who died tragically in an automobile crash.
“It is such an incredible honor to be recognized along with Burton and all the vastly accomplished people who have won this award in the past,” Banyai said. “This, really, is about making Lee County a better place and the contributions all of us can make toward that goal.”
Banyai spends every Tuesday afternoon answering legal questions of all kinds at the Self Help Center, offering as much insight as he can to help people who can’t afford an attorney sort through cases too complex for them to effectively resolve on their own. People emerge with a sense of relief, direction, and a fighting chance against potentially devastating outcomes.
“A lot of these people are desperate and scared, and all they really need is just some basic guidance,” Banyai said. “Not everyone can afford an attorney, but everyone should be able to obtain a basic understanding of their legal circumstances and how to deal with them. That’s what we’re trying to provide access to here.”
Banyai pursues the same goal throughout his work with the Legal Aid Society, which is committed to justice for those who need it most. He dove head-first into his work when he started in February 2018, a culmination of a life-changing series of events.
He had spent more than a decade as a trial attorney when a freak accident destroyed his right eye and triggered the onset of a latent genetic defect in his left eye. It left his vision profoundly and permanently compromised, and he could no longer perform some of the basic functions of his job.
That’s when he sought the position he has now, for which his disability is no hindrance.  Within months, he’d cut the time it takes Legal Aid to respond to people who reach out for help from between six and 10 weeks to a mere 72 hours. He helped forge a partnership between Legal Aid and the United Way to help struggling clients get basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter. And Legal Aid has begun offering advice and counsel, if not formal representation, to a broader segment of the public.
“We have an opportunity to serve the community in a more holistic way than we have in the past,” Banyai said.
Banyai recruits other attorneys to address the vast need for legal assistance in Lee County through his role as co-chair of the Lee County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee. He’s also an active board member with After the Rain, a Lee County organization providing transitional housing for women recovering from addiction, homelessness and domestic violence. Thanks in part to Andrew’s work, county judges have grown to have an uncommon level of trust in After the Rain and often make referrals.
What time Andrew has that isn’t dedicated to civic duty he spends with wife Cindy and three young children, ages 9, 6 and 2.
Learn about Banyai’s background and his work with the Legal Aid Society at leecountylegalaid.org.
About Lee County Legal Aid Society Inc.
Lee County Legal Aid Society Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization that provides free legal aid to low income residents of Lee County. Established on March 27, 1967, it is a community-based agency with a team of professionals who act as legal representatives, counselors, community supporters and educational providers. The Legal Aid Society seeks justice for those who need it most by collaborating within the legal community and with for-profit and nonprofit agencies to improve access to justice, education, health services and more. Visit leecountylegalaid.org to learn about the help available.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 3, 2019) – Get ready to take aim, Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) will host the inaugural “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays, 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis.   All proceeds will benefit LARC’s newest program – LAB: Learn, Achieve, Become.
 
Registration begins at 8:45 a.m., a mandatory safety meeting is at 9:30 a.m., and at 10:00 a.m. shooters will head out to take their best shot in support of people with disabilities.  Lunch and awards will immediately follow.  The entry fee is $500 per foursome or $125 per person and includes breakfast and lunch, ear protection, 50 targets, 2 boxes of ammunition and golf cart.  Participants must be 18 years old.  Shotgun rentals are available for an additional fee.  Trophies will be awarded to 1st through 3rd place teams.
 
“We are encouraging shooters of all skill levels to join us for this fun morning benefiting LARC’s newest program, LAB,” said Angela Katz, LARC Development Director.  “LAB will offer an experiential learning environment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  LAB transforms traditional program areas into spaces for innovation, vocation, demonstration and learning. Five Labs will focus on skills that maximize independence and employment success.”
 
Established in 1954, LARC is a training center for success for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. LARC serves more than 300 individuals annually and participants range in age from 23 to 75.  LARC offers vocational training, community residential services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis.  LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, and has a satellite campus in Bonita Springs.  LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes located in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.
 
The event is sponsored by Mark Loren Designs and Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group.  Additional sponsorship opportunities that include shooting foursomes and event recognition are available.
To register or learn more about sponsorship opportunities visit www.larcleecounty.org or contact Angela Katz, Development Director at 239-334-6285 x229 or [email protected].
 
About LARC
 
Established in 1954, LARC Inc.’s mission is to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to reach their full potential. LARC is a 501(c)3 that provides programs and services for approximately 300 local men and women annually. The nonprofit offers vocational training, community residential services, and a vast array of other state-of-the-art community inclusion services on a full-time, year-round basis.  LARC’s main campus is located at 2570 Hanson Street, Fort Myers, and has a satellite campus in Bonita Springs.  LARC also operates two Residential Group Homes located in Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.   For more information, contact Angela Katz at 239-334-6285 x229 or visit www.larcleecounty.org.
 
 
 
 
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 3, 2019) – A key figure in the Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is getting recognized for making a difference. Lee County Chief Deputy Tax Collector Noelle Branning is a finalist for the 2019 Women of Distinction and Woman of the Year awards given annually by the Republican Women of Cape Coral, Federated. The awards recognize women who exhibit leadership, teamwork, integrity, compassion and dedication to the community.
 
“I am humbled and blessed to have been selected as a finalist,” Branning said. “My goal is to make a positive impact for the citizens of Lee County every day, and it’s heartwarming to receive affirmation that I’ve chosen the right path.”
 
Six Women of Distinction and one Woman of the Year will be named from among the finalists at a ceremony on Friday, April 12 from 6-9 p.m. at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.
 
“Noelle is a tremendous asset to the Tax Collector team, and she’s been instrumental in so many of innovations we’ve made to improve service for our customers,” Lee County Tax Collector Larry Hart said. “Bottom line, she is an achiever. She gets so much done here and in the community.”
 
Branning has tirelessly volunteered her time to more than a dozen community-focused endeavors. Through her work as a board member and former board president of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, she coordinated efforts with court personnel to facilitate the creation of the therapy dog program in the 20th Judicial Circuit. The initiative allows therapy dogs to be present in the courtroom for abused and neglected children facing difficult family and legal situations.
 
She and her two children arranged through the Children’s Advocacy Center to volunteer in Pine Manor at Thanksgiving, helping young people from vastly different walks of life find common bonds and collaborate to serve beverages for a community meal. Branning and her children plan to perform the same service again this year.
 
Professionally, Branning is known for her leadership. She received Advanced Leadership Certification and Leadership MBA Lite Certification, both from the Florida Sterling Council, and she is a Florida Tax Collectors Association Executive Leadership Academy Graduate.
 
Branning has been tapped as a speaker for numerous prestigious engagements, including a Lee Republican Women’s Club forum where she spoke about her role on the 2016 Lee County Charter Review Commission. She also spoke as part of the Lee Government Resource & Orientation Workshop Series, better known as LeeGROWS, and the Lee County Association of Legal Professionals.
 
“Noelle is a major force for what’s good and what’s right in Southwest Florida,” Hart said. “She understands the problems our community faces, and she meets them head on. She is, without a doubt, a woman of profound distinction.”
 
See the customer services Branning helps the Tax Collector’s Office provide at leetc.com.

FORT MYERS & NAPLES, Fla. (April 3, 2019) – Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location will celebrate Mother’s Day Sunday, May 12 by offering moms free cruises aboard all sightseeing cruises when accompanied by a full-fare paid adult or child admission.
Guests departing from Fort Myers will cruise the Caloosahatchee River aboard the M/V Edison Explorer which departs from The Marina at Edison Ford, located at 2360 W. First St. in Fort Myers. Fort Myers cruises depart at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Adult admission is $32.50 and children’s admission is $16.25.
Visitors to Pure Florida’s Naples location will embark the M/V Double Sunshine departing from Tin City at 1200 5th Ave. S. and cruising along the Gordon River out to the Gulf of Mexico. Reservations are required. Naples cruises will depart at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Adult admission is $39 and children’s admission is $19.50.
Mother’s Day cruises cannot be combined with any other discounted offer. Refreshments are available for purchase on-board. For more information on Pure Florida, or to register for a Mother’s Day cruise, visit www.PureFL.com or call Pure Florida’s Fort Myers location at (239) 919-2965 or Naples location at (239) 263-4949.
Narration on local history, wildlife and ecology is provided by Coast Guard certified captains. Aboard the vessels, guests are invited to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Southwest Florida and observe the wildlife native to the region. While Pure Florida cannot guarantee animal sightings in the wild, the captain will alert passengers to wildlife such as dolphins, eagles, manatee, native birds and more.
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Download Photo: Pure Florida’s Fort Myers and Naples locations will celebrate Mother’s Day with sightseeing cruises May 12.
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About Pure Florida
Pure Florida is a water attraction company helmed by father-and-son duo Captains Lance H. and Harry Julian.  The company offers a variety of unique eco-excursions for its visitors that incorporate maritime history, tourism, sightseeing and entertainment. Pure Florida features 19 vessels for sunset and specialty cruises as well as boat and jet ski rentals, fishing charters, group events and educational field trips for schools and students from marinas in Naples and Fort Myers.
In addition to Pure Florida, the founders are also partners in Marine Team International and Pure Image Productions, providing professional marine consulting, television and video production and photography services. With a long history in maritime productions, Lance and Harry Julian have helped to create some of the most memorable water scenes in film production, with credits including “Titanic” and “Waterworld,” and television credits such as the reality show, “Survivor.” As the fourth and fifth generation working within the maritime industry, Lance and Harry Julian enjoy sharing their passion and expertise with fellow adventurers in the Southwest Florida area. For more information, visit www.PureFL.com or call its Naples location at 239-263-4949.
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