Re: Marco Island
There aren't many manatee zones, but all the canals in the residential areas are no wake zones. The Marco River and Intracoastal Waterway up to Naples are 30MPH zones, except for a short stretch from about the Snook Inn to the Gulf, and when going around Goodland. The Gulf is usually pretty flat so you can do what you want out there. Usually we take our boat down to Cape Romano or Keewaydin Island and anchor at the beach. Our dog LOVES the beach! It's only 96 miles to Key West. One of the growing problems in Florida is boat access, including slips, ramps, and trailer parking. The reason Marco Island is so popular is because 80% of the single family homes are waterfront with docks and lifts, so there is no access problem for us. Also, we do not have any locks or lifts like they have in Cape Coral, which can create some big delays trying to reach the gulf. If you are looking to buy, pay close attention to direct access vs. indirect access, depending on what size boat you want. Having your boat out back on a lift is AWESOME.<br />