Good Morning from Florida's Indian River Lagoon
Good morning from Sebastian Saltwater Restaurant, Marina, and Lodge along Florida's Indian River Lagoon in Sebastian FL. Today is Friday November 6, 2026. This is the weekend report!
Welcome to today's Lagoon Life Report, where we explore the weather, wildlife, waterfront communities, parks, local food, and everyday moments that make life along the Indian River Lagoon so special.
Lagoon Conditions
Time: 11 AM
Air Temperature: 81 - high of 82
Humidity: 70%
Wind Direction & Speed: NE at 4 MPH
Tide Stage: 8 AM HIGH and 2:30 Low
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent - rise at 4 AM and set at 4 PM
Water Conditions: Dropping slightly but still high and brown
Today's Lagoon Life:
I saw a large (10 feet +) swimming outside the marina in the lagoon this AM. I didn't have my phone on me so I didn't capture any video or pics, dang it! That said it was LARGE. Better then the 10' long snake that crawled under the house I'm at in Barefoot Bay! Nature can be scary!
Lagoon Living Tip of the Day:
🌊 Lagoon Living Tip of the Day: Check the Water Before You Wade!
After this week's heavy flooding, remember that clear water doesn't necessarily mean clean water.
Stormwater runoff can carry bacteria from sewage, pet waste and other sources into the Indian River Lagoon. These contaminants can pose health risks to swimmers, especially anyone with open cuts or wounds.
Today's tip: Before swimming or letting your pets into local waterways, check for water-quality advisories. Give recently flooded areas extra time to recover.
Learn more: Florida Department of Health Water Quality
Wildlife & Nature
10 foot snakes and 10 foot alligators! Like the Jurassic epoch. Everything has been displaced. For example look at the roaches using a floating flip flop like a life raft earlier this week!
Today's Lagoon Spotlight
💚 Indian River County Do-Gooder: Keep Indian River Beautiful
Sometimes protecting the Indian River Lagoon begins with something as simple as picking up a piece of trash.
Keep Indian River Beautiful is a Vero Beach nonprofit that brings volunteers together for litter prevention, recycling, conservation education and community beautification.
The organization also promotes reuse and upcycling, helping residents keep usable materials out of landfills.
Volunteers can participate in neighborhood cleanups and other projects that make Indian River County cleaner and healthier.
Why they matter: Every piece of litter removed from our streets is one less piece that could eventually reach our waterways.
Official Website: https://www.kirb.org/
Lagoon Lifestyle & Real Estate
🏡 Real Estate Tip of the Day: Moving Within Florida? Take Your Tax Savings With You!
Florida homeowners who sell one primary residence and purchase another may qualify for a valuable property-tax benefit called Homestead Portability.
Portability allows eligible homeowners to transfer up to $500,000 of their accumulated Save Our Homes assessment benefit to a new Florida homestead.
The benefit isn't automatic. Homeowners must apply, and the new homestead generally must be established within three assessment years after abandoning the previous one.
Today's tip: Before selling your Florida home, ask your property appraiser about portability. You may be able to preserve substantial property-tax savings when you move.
Learn more: Indian River County Property Appraiser
Thinking About Life Along the Lagoon?
Whether you're planning a visit, considering a move, or simply enjoy following life along Florida's Indian River Lagoon, I hope these daily reports help you experience one of Florida's most beautiful regions.
If you're looking for local insight about waterfront living or real estate anywhere along the lagoon, I'd be happy to help.
Every report is another chapter in the story of life along Florida's Indian River Lagoon. Thanks for following along.
Chris Norris
Broker Associate | Treasure Coast Realty
Serving Florida's Treasure Coast along the Indian River Lagoon.
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