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Madeira Beach Shock: John’s Pass Unaccounted For—Did He Vanish? Residents and visitors in Madeira Beach were left stunned this week by the mysterious disappearance of local resident and scenic landmark advocate John Ruiz, whose boat, John’s Pass, was last seen unaccounted for off the coast of Madeira Beach. The unsolved vanishing of John has ignited community concerns, reignited speculation, and raised urgent questions about safety, oversight, and survival in one of Florida’s most beautiful coastal regions. ### The Disappearance That Shook Madeira Beach On a quiet morning near the crystal-clear waters of Madeira Beach, John Ruiz’s vessel John’s Pass—a modest but cherished boat he used for eco-tours, local fishing expeditions, and community outreach—shadowed the shoreline before vanishing from radar. Despite immediate search efforts, no wreckage, distress signal, or trace of John has been confirmed. Local authorities describe the disappearance as baffling given the remote yet monitored waters and the vessel’s known activity in the area.