Derelict boat removed after 3 years as Sarasota police crack down on abandoned vessels

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The Brief

  • Sarasota police removed a derelict boat from Hudson Bayou. The boat had been partially sunk for more than 3 years.
  • After Hurricane Milton, larger penalties were put into place for owners of derelict boats.
  • A grant from the West Coast Inland Navigational District paid for the removal. The owner must pay WCIND back for the cost.

SARASOTA, Fla. They’re an eyesore and a safety hazard. For years derelict boats have caused issues along Florida’s coast.

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