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IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FORT MYERS Cruise the Calusa Blueway with Pure Florida’s river and sunset cruises. Get up close to the unique ecosystem to see and learn about the mangroves, wildlife, and the birds who call the rookeries home. This 90-minute eco- experience also includes interesting narration about the history of the river, fun stories about the first settlers of Lee County and the original “snowbirds” Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Pure Florida’s specialty cruises include a monthly Bark on the Ark cruise that transports guests and their dogs to Picnic Island, a local favorite. Cruise to Matlacha Island, a hidden gem, where guests meet famed local artist Leoma Lovegrove at her bright, whimsical gardens and enjoy a historical walking tour of the island with True Tours. Pure Florida’s Fireworks Cruise on July 4 in Naples or Fort Myers gives you the best seats to see the fireworks show! In addition to river, sunset and specialty cruises, Pure Florida also offers guests the opportunity to be your own captain with a pontoon boat rental. Take the boat to Fort Myers Beach or go fishing along the Sanibel Causeway or through Pine Island Sound. Located at the Marina at Edison Ford, visitors from around the world can enjoy three great experiences; being on the water with Pure Florida, delicious seafood at Pincher’s Restaurant, and history, innovation, and beautiful gardens at the neighboring Edison & Ford JET SKI RENTALS & TOURS SIGHTSEEING, RIVER & SUNSET CRUISES FISHING & CHARTERS Fort Myers Naples ECO-SHELLING DOLPHIN TOURS BOAT RENTALS JET BOAT THRILL RIDES Experience the Natural Beauty of Fort Myers by Water Explore Naples Bay & The Gulf of Mexico Winter Estates. NAPLES Only a short distance away, Pure Florida’s Naples location is a popular day-trip that offers the best of deep sea or back-bay calm fishing and mor