Yay!
My boat turned up tied to a dock at a public boat ramp in sarasota. No , there was not a note attached. I dont know exactly the condition, but the guys at the tow yard where the cops had it hauled say its fine. (not that they would be able to tell). Anyway, now I have to go through the process of getting it back, which will no doubt be a pain in the butt from Rhode Island, but thank you everyone for keeping your eyes peeled, I'll let you know if they ever figure it out, but i suspect it was drunk kids pulling a malicious prank by pushing it out to sea and probably a good samaritan who towed it in and tied it up.
thanks again
charlie