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<![CDATA[Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals - Blog]]>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:58:45 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Manatee Migration Season]]>Fri, 28 Nov 2014 14:53:47 GMThttps://www.sharkbaitbeachgearrentals.com/blog/manatee-migration-season

MIAMI (AP) - State wildlife authorities want boaters to make note of seasonal manatee protection zones that take effect this week.

Many of the zones take effect statewide on Saturday.

Florida's manatees typically migrate to warmer waters in November. The large, slow-moving marine mammals will swim along rivers, bays and coastal areas searching for warmer temperatures in freshwater springs, canals and power plant outflows.

In spite of their heft, manatees lack blubber to insulate them from cold water temperatures, so they must migrate to survive the winter.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission urges boaters to protect manatees by slowing down and looking for them in the water.

Anyone who spots an injured manatee is encouraged to call wildlife authorities.

Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals offers personalized kayak and paddle board tours where you can see manatee and bottle-nose dolphin in their natural environs. "You need to be aware that it is against the law to (harass) manatee in any way." says Shark Bait CEO Scot Caviness. "We can get near them but FWC and federal regulations are fairly strict. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules governing manatee observation prior to setting out on an adventure"

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

 How to avoid harassing manatees
To avoid charges of harassment, DO NOT:

give food to manatees
use water to attract manatees to your boat, dock or marina (etc.) where manatees may be harmed
separate a cow and her calf
disturb manatee mating herds
pursue manatees or chase them from warm water sites
disturb resting manatees
hit, injure or harm manatees
jump on, stand on, hold on to or ride manatees
grab or kick manatees
block a manatee's path if one or more moves toward you
hunt or kill manatees
use your vessel to pursue or harass manatees
"fish" for or attempt to hook or catch manatees

]]><![CDATA[Shark Bait on South beach Park]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:47:30 GMThttps://www.sharkbaitbeachgearrentals.com/blog/shark-bait-on-south-beach-park

Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals gives thanks to Vero Beach Lifeguards on Thanksgiving Weekend Grand Opening

Vero South Beach, one of Vero’s nicest beaches with manicured lawns, clean cabanas and restroom facilities, beautiful paths winding through a lush sea grape hammock and inviting wide expanses of soft sand now has quality beach chairs and umbrellas for rent.

Beach goers can now forgo carrying their gear and rent comfortable solid oak chairs and wide stable umbrellas for just $20 a day. Those who frequent the beach can also get discounted weekly rates and they can even join Shark Bait’s Beach Club where guests can buy multiple rentals and gain free days making it even more affordable.

A percentage of each rental goes to the city and for the first week Shark Bait is donating a portion of sales to the Vero Beach Lifeguard Association (VBLA.org). Scot Caviness, Shark Bait’s CEO, a VBLA board member and local waterman has long advocated strong lifeguard coverage throughout Vero’s beaches. “With the word beach in the city’s title and tourism being a prime mover for the area’s economy, it seems only logical that our beaches should be maintained to the highest standards and well-guarded.”

Caviness reminds everyone to read the beach information signs which are carefully updated daily and to swim near a lifeguard. “Vero’s lifeguards are a great group of people and if you have any safety related concerns they are always ready to assist and advise.”

Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals, a subsidiary of Shark Bait International is a Vero Beach, Florida based company providing quality beach and aquatic equipment rentals and instruction throughout the Indian River County area. Since 2011 Shark Bait has consistently provided quality beach services for Vero Beach’s finest resorts. Shark Bait staff have performed 14 rescues and assists since commencing operations. For more information on Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals, please call 561-248-5695 or visit http.www.sharkbaitbeachgearrentals.com.

]]><![CDATA[How Big is the Indian River Lagoon]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2014 05:26:52 GMThttps://www.sharkbaitbeachgearrentals.com/blog/how-big-is-the-indian-river-lagoon

The Indian River Lagoon is 156 miles, extending from Ponce de León Inlet in Volusia County, Florida, to Jupiter Inlet in Palm Beach County, Florida, and includes Cape Canaveral. Lake Okeechobee is connected to the lagoon by the Okeechobee Waterway and the St. Lucie River meeting in Sewall's Point.

Starting in the North the lagoon is comprised of:

Mosquito Lagoon, from Ponce de Leon Inlet to the north end of Merritt Island, connected to Indian River by Haulover Canal.
Indian River, the main body of water, from the north border between Volusia and Brevard Counties along the western shore of Merritt Island, southward to St. Lucie Inlet.
Banana River, an offshoot of the Indian River, northward making up the eastern shore of Merritt Island.
Eau Gallie River
Crane Creek (Melbourne, Florida), Crane Creek is a 3.3 mile long tributary of the Indian River in Melbourne, Florida.
Turkey Creek Sanctuary,turkey creek sanctuary is a county wildlife reserve and nature trail system located along they shores of Turkey Creek. A tributary of the Indian River, in Palm Bay Fla.
Turkey Creek (Indian River),A tributary of the Indian River in Palm Bay Fla.
St. Sebastian River
Hobe Sound, the portion of the lagoon from St. Lucie Inlet to Jupiter Inlet.

Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals offers kayak and stand up paddle board tours on the Indian River Lagoon.

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Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals gives thanks to Vero Beach Lifeguards on Thanksgiving Weekend Grand Opening

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission