Our boat club has taken a couple of trips recently. One was a trip to a marina on Fort Myers Beach. Once you turn off the gulf and come in behind Fort Myers Beach, it is a long way down a channel to the maria. It is a long ride in a no wake zone. It gives you plenty of opportunity to check out homes and boats.
While on that ride I found these troubled boats
I think he was here during the hurricanes
Did you remember to put your plug in?
Wow! This is really low in the water.
I think maybe he should be on the other side of that sign.
Geez! I think this boat needs a little polish…and maybe a few other things.
You could practice some social distancing on this boat.
Another trip was on the island of Captiva. Once we got to that marina, there was this cute little manatee there
He is playing hide and seek
Now you can see his face. Such a little face for such a BIG body!
And what is with all the bubbles? 
Yup…he was farting! I had a good laugh over that. That is the first time I’ve seen a manatee up close in a long time. And the first time I have seen a one fart 
Each morning, as I made my trek to hit the land head early, I’d see this beautiful sun rise. 
I am so grateful I can live here and see this.
Touch of Class 
This is the law about abandoned boats in Florida. If you find an abandoned or derelict vessel, the first step you must take is to report it to law enforcement. Next, an investigation will occur for which you will be charged a fee. This fee typically runs anywhere between $300 and $600 depending on the individual circumstances of the case. Understand that the investigation process can take between 45 and 120 days, sometimes longer. If the boat is claimed by its original owner during the investigation, unfortunately, you are out of luck. However, if the owner does not come forward, law enforcement may decide to allow you to claim the boat. If this is the case, you will be presented with an Abandoned Property Certificate FWCDLE-003. Using this document, you should apply for the boat’s title at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. This is the final step in the process. Once the boat’s title has been passed to you, it’s your responsibility. You must care for the boat. If you abandon the boat or leave it derelict at this time, you will be legally responsible, and penalized accordingly. No wonder nobody cleans up around there. If you don’t follow those steps it’s considered theft. You should start a BEAUTIFY FLORIDA group and change the laws.
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