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These "saltwater cowboys," as they were called, maneuvered the intricate waterways of the Ten Thousand Islands, often outsmarting federal law enforcement agents who struggled to navigate these complex routes. This symbiotic relationship between locals and newcomers sparked a new economy—one less dependent on traditional resources and more aligned with the underground market. Residents revealed a sense of camaraderie, where entire families got involved in this covert industry, forever altering the town’s demographic and economic landscape.