PALM ISLAND TRANSIT, INC.
PLACIDA, FLORIDA

Palm Island Transit, Inc., established in 1988 following the merger of Island Transit and Palm Island Transit, provides comprehensive water transportation services between Placida and the barrier islands of Palm, Knight, Lignumvitae Key, and Don Pedro. Operating from 6:30 A.M until 10:00 P.M., seven days a week—with extended hours on Friday and Saturday nights—Palm Island Transit offers ferry transport for vehicles and walk-on passengers to residents, contractors, and visitors. The service includes accommodations for medical or emergency situations with captains and mates on call at all times. Throughout its history, Palm Island Transit has significantly expanded and upgraded its fleet, from wooden barges with outboard motors in the early 1980s to current operations using two state-of-the-art tug/barging units. In 2010, the company logged over 106,000 vehicle trips, indicating a reliable level of service for residents and visitors. The mission of Palm Island Transit is rooted in providing safe, punctual ferry transport and water taxi services while promoting ecological balance with surrounding environments and community engagement. Their staff of five captains and seven mates ensures customer safety and offers local insights upon arrival and departure from the ferries. They also celebrate community spirit through occasional musical performances by the Captains. As a Florida registered company (Domestic for Profit, Filed Number K41836), Palm Island Transit operates from 7092 Placida Rd., Placidia, FL, with incorporation dated October 28, 1988. Contact can be made via phone at (941) 839-2101 or (941) 697-8809. For updated ferry information and community news, their official website and Facebook pages are crucial resources. The company is guided by officers and directors such as Adam Beckstead (President/Dir.) and Kathryn McFarland. The annual report for the year 2024 was filed on March 12, highlighting ongoing commitment to service excellence and regulatory compliance. Palm Island Transit prides itself on maintaining an adaptable communication strategy through its website accessible via smartphones or tablets and actively sharing real-time updates pertinent to ferry operations.