Two marinas which we are familiar with on the East coast of Florida which allow live aboard boaters are: (1) Fort Pierce City Marina. Good location; Farmer's market on Saturday mornings; good restaurants in the area; ship's store; laundry facilities, etc. Friends spent two winters there. (2) Harbortown Marina in North Fort Pierce; Perhaps the only fresh water marina just off the ICW (has a fresh water creek that flows through the marina); great restaurant / bar on premises; laundry on premises; walking distance to many stores - food, liquor, barber, etc. and West Marine. Full service repair yard next door with travel lift and full repair capabilities, including a canvas shop. We kept our boat there over a winter when we were on the Loop. John and Judy Gill Two Js V, a 36 ft. Carver Mariner Slip E-26, Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown, MD AGLCA Life Members, Gold Flag Loopers & Harbor Hosts USPS Life Members & CPS-ECP Members eMail: < jjgill@twojscom.com > Website: <http://www.twojscom.com/GreatLoop/>