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Boating access and controlling depth Is there direct boating access on the property? If so, how large a boat can you have behind the home? This is determined by what we in the Keys call controlling draft or depth. For example: If a boat is under 30ft in most cases 3 ft draft is OK. Draft means......

Buying a waterfront home First off, congratulations at looking to the Keys for a possible vacation home. The good news about the Keys from an investment angle are: There is only so much waterfront or Coastal property available.The Keys have strict environmental laws that affect building permits. ...

Fishing Capital of the World ! Fishing and The Florida Keys are the perfect match!  There are two main types of fishing: Backcountry and Offshore or Deep Sea fishing Backcountry or Flats fishing is done with a guide and generally in small skiffs which are usually between 16-20 feet long, and hold...

Diving Capital of the World! The Florida Keys are home to the only living coral barrier reef in North America, offering some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling  in the United States. Frequently called “The American Caribbean”, with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream just offshore, there is a...