Sounds like you were busy, and hopefully had an enjoyable trip. No doubt a learning experience also as to what not to do next time.
I live in Vero Beach for 7 years now after having lived in the keys for over 10 years. Lots of good fishing in the area from
Sebastian inlet to Ft Pierce inlet and below. Ft Pierce has the better facilities for launching adjacent to the inlet which is also friendlier than is Sebastian. After owning twin powered boats in the 25' class for many years, I now find myself very happy with a 17' Key West sportsman with a single 90 and a bow mounted 55 rip tide. At 81 I have no problem launching and retrieving it alone at the many free
launch sites along the indian river between those inlets or beyond if I choose. And a bonus, within an hour from home I can have the same boat sitting on a picturesque lake fishing for bass and crappie/panfish. The St Johns river system which includes numerous lakes,
originates just west of Vero Beach in the marshes adjoining Blue Cypress lake, and runs (north) before emptying into the Atlantic at
Jacksonville. That system alone could require a lifetime to fully explore.
Just a few things to think about before your next trip.