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Panther Key

Location: Gulf of Mexico
Mile Marker: Mile 56.5 - Florida West Coast
Lat / Lon: N 25° 51.860' / W 081° 32.860'
Depth: 7-10 Feet
Description:
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

5.00

(3)

5.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Good, Soft Mud

Wind Protection:

4.67

Somewhat Exposed South

Current Flow:

3.67

Wake Protection:

3.67

Somewhat Exposed South

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

5.00

Pet Friendly:

4.67

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

3.00

Review for Panther Key

Reviewed by: Mike Beck on Feb 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

Great anchor spot. Nice places to dinghy to the beach. A couple boats used the beach to put up tents and camp. We love the scenic view and the beautiful sunset from the gulf. Definitely coming back.

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Review for Panther Key

Reviewed by: Bill Sheridan on Dec 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

3

This was an Ideal anchorage with a nice feeling of isolation. We had 1 other boat in this space that anchored over a half-mile away. Good holding in a mud bottom. Minimal tidal current for a pass like this. Watch your charts to stay outside of the shorelines very large low tide shelf of 2 feet and less! Well Protected from north and south; decent protection from east. Minimal protection from pure west winds.

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Review for Panther Key

Reviewed by: Kim Brown on Apr 23, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.3'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

2

There this weekend w/ 11 other boats. Lots of room and one corner or another will provide wind protection as needed. Are some flats boats about but nothing big plowing through anchorage. No amenities except wilderness. Surprisingly no bugs yet (late april). Irma stripped the trees and knocked over more than a few but didn't see any changes to depths in anchorage or obstructions. Cell was spotty and seemed to depend on phone. Some were showing 4G and I showed 1x for connectivity ;-) Came through Big Marco River to get there and it is without any new issues (had a +1.2' tide and saw nothing under 5.2' ) as always the issues are at the bridge in Marco and exiting at Coon Key in Goodland.

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