On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:09:47 +0000, robbins.larry wrote:

Diana, thanks for the reply. I am a live sound engineer and think that
the best opportunities in my field are probably on the east coast,
although I may find that the cost of living is outrageously more
expensive and that there are good opportunities on the gulf coast. I
have been looking for work from afar and still need to wait out
hurricane season and sail up to the mainland. Sounds like Legacy at Ft
Myers is affordable. I bought my boat at a marina in Palmetto FL and
kept it there for 3 months while fitting and fixing. It was similarly
priced $350 plus inflation for a 37'.

I understand Larry... The east coast probably has more opportunities in
your field.. We came down the ICW in June, stopping along the way, and
found marinas expensive and full.. Dinner key marina did have some slips,
but I didn't determine at what price..

I can tell you this... If you wish to avoid being hassled by the
protectors of the environment, and the defenders of local law, I'd
seriously consider any place but SE Florida.. Just my opinion of course,
but I lived there for 9 years, on board and on shore, and I hope I never
go back..

I grew up (if I ever really did grow up) on snead island, 3 miles west of
palmetto... All I remember, from way back then, are the snead island boat
works, and the bradenton municipal marina.. I'm guessing there must be
more by now (?)

Good luck in your endeavors Larry...

Diana