Pure Florida Announces New Director Of Educational Programming & Outside Sales, Merry Coffman

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Dec. 4, 2014 - PRLog -- Pure Florida has hired Merry Coffman as Director of Educational Programming and Outside Sales. In this role, she will coordinate group sales in Lee County for the Pure Florida Group and introduce a new environmental learning experience for students in the Southwest Florida area. The program will feature hands-on, minds-on programming, with engineering challenges that develop teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

“I am excited to bring unique STEM education to Pure Florida, specifically Pure Fort Myers,” commented Coffman. Students will be able to learn marine and life science right in southwest Florida’s natural environment using hands-on experiments and engineering challenges.”

Coffman has nearly 10 years experience in the tourism industry in Lee County, with a history of successful educational programming spanning all ages. She is also the former president of the Southwest Florida Attraction Association, serving five years on the Board, as well as an active member of the STEM Team of Southwest Florida. Coffman will continue to participate in the STEM Tour of Southwest Florida through Pure Florida.

For hotels, attraction partners and schools interested in group sales or hosting an event with Pure Florida or Pure Fort Myers, please contact Merry Coffman at (239) 793-7529 or email her at Merry@PureFortMyers.com. Pure Fort Myers anticipates welcoming school groups beginning spring 2015.

ABOUT PURE FLORIDA

Locally owned and operated by Captains Lance and Harry Julian, a father and son team, the Pure Florida Group owns and manages local water attractions Pure Naples and Pure Fort Myers. They are also partners in Marine Team International and Pure Image Productions, both credited with award-winning feature films, documentaries, television and video productions. Pure Florida and all their companies summarize five generations of maritime connections, bringing passion and expertise to the Southwest Florida area and worldwide. Visit www.PureNaples.com for more information.