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Sarasota boaters,
Nereus knows these waters.

From Big Pass to New Pass to Siesta Key — get real AI diagnostics trained on NMEA-certified field data, tide-aware navigation intel, and a network of verified local marine pros.

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Best tide window to run Big Pass outbound?
Big Pass can get snotty on outgoing tide with any wind from the west or southwest — that's when it stacks up against the Gulf swell. Your best window is typically slack high or incoming tide. Watch the shoaling on both sides of the channel — it shifts after big blows. New Pass up north is often a better alternative when Big Pass is rough. Heading offshore to the Nokomis reef, check afternoon thermal buildup forecasts. What's your boat size and target depth?
// Local Intel

What Nereus knows about
Sarasota waters.

Not just generic AI. Nereus is trained on the specific hazards, regulations, and local quirks that matter to Sarasota County boaters.

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Sarasota Waters

Big Pass, New Pass, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Intracoastal, Sarasota Bay. The passes, keys, and bay depths that matter.

  • Big Pass tides & shoaling
  • New Pass running conditions
  • Sarasota Bay depths
  • Longboat Key & Lido Key
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Fishing Grounds

Offshore reefs, Nokomis reef, Big Pass tarpon run, snook on the flats, and Gulf grouper grounds.

  • Big Pass tarpon (May-July)
  • Nokomis reef offshore
  • Snook on the flats
  • Gulf grouper grounds

Marine Regs

Sarasota County and FWC-specific rules. Real enforcement patterns and what Marine Patrol is actively watching.

  • Sarasota manatee zones
  • Big Pass idle zones
  • Longboat Key no-wake
  • Required safety gear by vessel size

Electronics & Engines

Garmin, Simrad, Raymarine, Furuno, Yamaha, Mercury — brand-specific diagnostics from an NMEA-certified knowledge base, not a spec sheet.

  • NMEA 2000 network troubleshooting
  • Chartplotter & radar setup
  • Outboard overheating & impeller
  • Trim/tilt hydraulic issues

Weather & Hurricanes

Sarasota Bay storm surge, Gulf hurricanes, afternoon thermal buildups. Nereus helps you decide when to pull, when to run, when to stay.

  • Sarasota Bay surge forecasts
  • Marina hurricane plans
  • Afternoon thunderstorm patterns
  • Cold front Gulf crossings
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Service & Storage

Dry storage, wet slips, haul-out yards, and mobile mechanics. Nereus connects you to verified Sarasota-area businesses.

  • Local haul-out capabilities
  • Mobile mechanics who come to your dock
  • Bottom paint & hull service
  • Emergency towing (Sea Tow, BoatUS)
// Sarasota Marine Pros

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When you need hands-on help.

When Nereus identifies something that needs a real pair of eyes, we connect you to certified marine businesses serving Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key.

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