Humans and animals can enjoy the fresh air on the Caloosahatchee River while making new friends with other passengers. Once on land at Picnic Island, guests and their pets will have the opportunity to frolic on the shoreline or simply enjoy the beauty of the island. Canines will receive the royal treatment with water, Frisbees and dog treats available for all of Pure Florida’s new furry friends. Guests can also enjoy soda, wine and beer, available for purchase.
The M/V Edison Explorer departs from The Marina at Edison Ford, located at 2360 W. First St. in Fort Myers. Registration for the tour is $39 per human. Reservations are required as room is limited to 25 passengers and their pet. All dogs that can follow basic commands are welcome. For more information or to book your ticket, call 239-919-2965, email info@PureFortMyers.com or visit the website at www.PureFortMyers.com.

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Aboard the vessel, guests are invited to relax, have a drink and enjoy the beauty of Naples. The cruise will coast by the luxurious mansions along the Naples Bay and will showcase the unique wildlife native to Southwest Florida. Once out to sea, the captain will stop the vessel as the sun begins to set so that guests can enjoy the famed Southwest Florida sunset.
Once the sun has dropped below the horizon, the M/V Double Sunshine will begin its return to Tin City, providing the opportunity for guests to enjoy the rich colors in the sky and twinkling evening lights on the river, set to the tune of the evening’s musical performance. Upon returning to the Pure Florida dock, guests can conclude their experience by exploring the local shops and restaurants of Tin City.

Registration for the Sunset Music Cruise is $35 per person. The M/V Double Sunshine departs from the historic Tin City, located at 1200 Fifth Ave. S. in Naples. Reservations are required. For more information or to book your ticket, call 239-494-5595 or visit www.PureNaples.com.

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The 1.5 hour cruise will sail out to the Caloosahatchee River, where students will work in groups to test local waterways for water temperature, salinity levels, pH, nitrate, ammonia and phosphate levels, and complete other related activities. The cruise will showcase the Southwest Florida ecosystem and the wildlife native to this area, providing the opportunity for students to connect new information to their firsthand experience on the water.

The upcoming Marine Science Cruise will depart from Four Freedoms Park in Cape Coral. Tickets for the cruise are $15 per person for residents and $23 per person for non-residents. To make your reservation, call 239-574-0804 or visit www.CapeParks.com. For more information on Pure Florida and its cruises, please visit www.PureFL.com.

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Barb Frederick, VP of Development of Pure Image Productions

Pure Florida has hired Barb Frederick as vice-president of development of Pure Image Productions. Frederick recently relocated to Southwest Florida from Los Angeles, bringing 20 years of video production and talent management expertise to the role. An award-winning video production company based in Naples, Pure Image Productions specializes in films, commercials, water production, corporate events and documentaries. As vice-president of development, Frederick is responsible for business outreach, new project development and sponsor procurement for special projects. In addition, Frederick will coordinate marketing and community relations projects for Pure Florida, a water-based attractions company with locations in Naples and Fort Myers.

A pioneer in the reality television industry, Frederick broke into the entertainment business with her role in the production of the critically acclaimed Discovery series “Eco-Challenge.” She then spent eight seasons working with Mark Burnett Productions on the program, “Survivor,” honing her skills in the field of international television production. Her experience piqued her interest in the talent industry and she soon began working in casting, eventually becoming the casting coordinator and producer for many Emmy-nominated shows that were aired on a wide variety of networks. Frederick began working in the talent management industry in 2006 and, in 2008, was employed as a talent agent for Innovative Artists where she worked closely for more than six years with many of the largest production companies in the world.
Frederick met the Julian family, owners of Pure Florida, while working on the set of Survivor, and was recently recruited to manage new clients and projects for Pure Image Productions.

“Barb brings a wealth of industry experience, knowledge and professional contacts to Pure Image Productions and we are fortunate to have her on board,” said Capt. Lance Julian, founder of Pure Image Productions.

In addition to Frederick, the Pure Image Productions team includes Director and Cinematographer John Scoular, Producer Madeline Scoular and Captains Lance and Harry Julian.
Currently, the Pure Image Productions team is shooting the documentary film “Artificial Reef” documenting the creation of one of the largest, master-planned artificial reef systems in the Western Hemisphere in the Gulf waters of Collier County. The project is expected to generate an estimated $30 million in economic impact in Collier County and will create vital marine life habitats off of the coast of Collier County.

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