You do if you were born after Jan 1, 1988. This is a Florida State Law. A Boaters’ License from another state is fine, or you can take a quick 20 question test through FWC that will give you a temporary license to operate boats and jet skis for 90 days. The Lifetime Boater Safety Certification through FWC takes about 3 hours and is accepted throughout the US.
Yes, depending on the water access to the dock. Some areas of the Keys have deep water at the dock, but the access to get there can be treacherous. The best thing to do is call with the address and we will let you know whether it is safe to take the boat to your rental house or not. If you cannot keep it at the location you are staying it can stay at our dock, which is an open marina, and our boats are free to come and go as you please.