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Coast-to-Coast

Where to Boat in Florida [Our 5 Favorite Spots]

November 11, 2021
5 min read

With over 8,000 miles of shoreline and 7,000 lakes calling the state home, boating in Florida is one of the most enjoyable things you can do. From splashing around in the ocean waves to air boating around the Everglades, the Sunshine State has some of the most stunning waterways you’ll ever see. Boating in Florida will give you some of the…

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Coast-to-Coast

Boating on Lake Okeechobee

Nov 4, 2021

Our guide to boating, fishing and having fun on one of Florida’s best lakes.  In a state with thousands of lakes, it’s obvious that Florida is one of the best…

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Boating in Florida
Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Florida Boating and Drinking Laws: What You Need to Know

Sep 2, 2021

The Sunshine State loves to have fun, both on and off the water. With commercials and country songs that sing about the joy of cracking a cold one on the…

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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear

What You Need to Know About Florida’s Life Jacket Laws

Feb 16, 2021

Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket. Florida, otherwise known as the Sunshine State, has some of the best sparkling water in the nation,…

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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

Boat Registration Guide: Florida

Feb 12, 2021

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a boat in Florida. Florida is famous for its sparkling waters, whether you’re a beach fanatic, a river fiend…

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

Protecting Florida’s Manatees

April 10, 2019
5 min read

Florida’s Manatees Florida’s manatees are large aquatic mammals which are recognizable from their thick, gray wrinkled skin. They can be found in fresh, brackish and salt water throughout Florida, including navigable canals. They’ve even been know to get through lock systems to move further up river and into canal systems. Manatees can be slow moving creatures, spending most of their…

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Boating Safety

Florida’s Life Jacket Laws and Muffler Requirements

Mar 25, 2019

All boats in Florida are required to carry a Coast Guard-approved life jacket for each person aboard the boat. Additionally, boats 16 feet in length or greater must also carry a…

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Boating Safety

Florida Boating Safety Requirements

Feb 4, 2019

Laws in regards to boat safety equipment requirements vary depending on the state you’re boating in and the size of boat you’re operating. Minimum Florida Boat Safety Equipment Requirements  In…

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Coast-to-Coast

A Boaters Guide to Cruising the Florida Coast

Aug 24, 2018

When it comes to a boater’s paradise, you don’t need to look any further than the sunshine state of Florida. With the second-longest coastline in the U.S.A, Florida boasts 1,350…

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