New property on the Imperial River

ALDABRAMAN said:

Trespassers and Gawkers.

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~ The property is located on the Imperial River which is a direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. We see many boaters, canoes and rafts during the heavy rain season. There are also commercial hired canoe guided tours, seems to be very popular on the river. The laws for boaters and canoes are well defined, however i truly do not think any local or state law enforcement agencies have any assets that actively patrol this river. Since we have owned this property there have been many trespassers that litter and steal the fruit from our trees. I have placed several no trespassing signs, however most simply ignore them.

ALDABRAMAN said:

healthy river system

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~ Other than fishing and the bats, there is many critters than seem to thrive here, probably mainly because of the river. Just a few random pictures i have taken while working on the property of the wildlife population.

That's sad how people trash others stuff. As a kid growing up on 5 1/2 acres in a neighborhood setting, I know the destruction/garbage adults and kids mostly can do.
Your going to have too get tuff with them and let them know it no longer is vacant unattended land. Don't give an inch, cuz they will take a mile.
With the manatees there, I would have hoped some agency would care.
Cameras might be your next best move. Good luck with protecting what's yours.

Btw, love the pic of the single guy with his hands up. The young couple will be trouble. They didn't look like they cared or had a clue.
Love the variety of wildlife.

Aldabraman are you going to be building a house at this location and living there?

wellington said:

Your going to have too get tuff with them

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~ I am hoping that the additional signs will help. The law for trespassing is very weak in Florida, basically simple trespass (misdemeanor) requires a warning first. The theft issues are another story, seems they only jump the fences when no one is there. At this point there is not much else i am going to do, unless anything would escalate. Once the property is developed, there will be better measures taken.

Toddrickfl1 said:

Aldabraman are you going to be building a house at this location and living there?

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~Yes, providing we can get the necessary variances, etc.

ALDABRAMAN said:

~ I am hoping that the additional signs will help. The law for trespassing is very weak in Florida, basically simple trespass (misdemeanor) requires a warning first. The theft issues are another story, seems they only jump the fences when no one is there. At this point there is not much else i am going to do, unless anything would escalate. Once the property is developed, there will be better measures taken.

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Post signs that say "Trespassers will be gifted with lead projectiles"!

wellington said:

Btw, love the pic of the single guy with his hands up. The young couple will be trouble. They didn't look like they cared or had a clue.

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~ That was just two examples i took pictures of, the old man simple had no clue, i honestly think he could not see well. The two younger couple starter to get a little mouthy, i simple acted as if i were calling the police....they left fast without any further issue.

I just hope that you're able to prevent the quick theft if your precious assets from invaders on the river. Druggies may invade once the value of your product is realised. Strong walls and barbed wire may be the ugly answer. Today's society is sooo sad.

orv said:

prevent the quick theft if your precious assets from invaders on the river. Strong wallsToday's society is sooo sad.

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~ Yes sir, so true. I believe in hardened targets.

orv said:

prevent // theft

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~ One thing i have done since ownership is plant "tons" of new cactus pads. Basically i have saturated every possible available space with a pad that is not going to be used, mainly right of ways, offsets, easements, etc. Many have grown and are now producing many new pads that i routinely harvest and use as a food food source.

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I just would be sad if your view of the river is tainted simply because of the idiots out there.

I'm sure once they realize it's not abandon any more and specially once you start building, you won't have too many problems. Let's hope anyway.
A camping trailer set up too look like someone is staying in it, might help when building supplies and the early stages of the build starts. Just an idea. I would hate to see your supplies stolen or vandelized.

ALDABRAMAN said:

~ Other than fishing and the bats, there is many critters than seem to thrive here, probably mainly because of the river. Just a few random pictures i have taken while working on the property of the wildlife population.

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Beautiful!!

NorCal tortoise guy said:

Beautiful!!

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~ Thank you, we have been cleaning out all the dead bamboo, what a mess!

Most excellent Greg

ALDABRAMAN said:

there have been many trespassers that litter and steal the fruit from our trees.

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~ Of course more stealing. As i drove in i noticed two subjects over the fence where all the mango trees are. As i neared they went back over the fence and acted as if they were getting the ones on the other side near the public right of way near the sidewalk. They pretended not to speak English and drove off.

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~ Yes sir, so true. I believe in hardened targets.

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(razor wire across the top)
Plus you have the four legged alarm system.