Retired doctor Scott Burke busted with guns and drugs on his yacht in Nantucket lives in exclusive Florida enclave

A retired Colorado doctor arrested on drug and gun charges when police raided his luxury yacht lives in an exclusive Florida enclave filled with 'strange people' who have 'more money than God.'

Scott Burke, 69, practiced medicine in Denver, Colorado, but also has an opulent address at the Ocean Reef Club, a private, gated estate in Key Largo in the Sunshine State.

Those who are wealthy enough to be members of the club pay tens of millions of dollars to ensure their privacy while enjoying waterfront homes away from 'prying eyes.'

The area is known for opulent residences with one six-bed, 10-bath Ocean Reef home, for example, currently on the market for $35 million in the area.

Scott Anthony Burke, 69, is held on bail, in Plymouth District Court, by Judge James Sullivan

Burke, a retired Florida surgeon, is facing weapons and drug charges, related to an incident on his luxury yacht

Burke, 69, practiced in Denver, Colorado, but also has at an opulent address at the Ocean Reef Club, a private, gated estate in Key Largo, pictured above

Those who are wealthy enough to be members of the exclusive club pay tens of millions of dollars that ensure privacy while enjoying waterfront homes away from 'prying eyes'

'One of the great features of a private club such as Ocean Reef is the privacy. Many of our members can come with their family and feel that they are home, away from prying eyes and curious onlookers,' the website for the enclave reads. 

'Ocean Reef Club offers rich traditions that span generations and a membership that has always attracted entrepreneurs that value spending time with family.' 

The Key Largo hideaway features a marine, three 'championship' golf courses and its own private airport with security said to be so tight at the that even visitors are subjected to fingerprinting.

'They have more money than freaking God out there and they act like they can do whatever they want. It's like millionaires row … People come down here and they think there are no rules so they do stupid s***,' one longtime local resident told the New York Post. 

'You have to get your fingerprints taken there. It's too much.' said one local worker, a boat mechanic, to the Post.

'That's a secluded place. I can't go there even if the owner invites me to go to the bar because of the regulations of the club. If you don't live there, then forget it.' 

Pictures obtained by DailyMail.com appear to show Dr Scott Burke (right) spending the holiday season with his wife Ellen, 65, and two children Jessica and Connor on a similar boat in 2017 - also called the Jess Conn

 Scott Anthony Burke, 69, was taken into custody Tuesday morning and is facing drug distribution and weapons charges related to the incident and subsequent search of the yacht

Pictures obtained by DailyMail.com appear to show him spending the holiday season with his wife Ellen, 65, and two children, Jessica and Connor aboard a similar boat in 2017 - also called the Jess Conn

The worker noted how many 'strange people' also lived inside in the community.

'You don't see families living there. You see guys like that — people with private jets. They party for a week, then go away. The way they're protected, nobody can just knock on your door. There are no surprises,' he explained. 

'I know something is fishy there. If you ask anyone around, you know something is fishy there,' he added, speaking about its reputation.

Earlier this week Burke was charged with possessing a firearm without a permit, having ammunition, as well as possession and trafficking of Class A and B drugs.

Authorities boarded his boat named the Jess Conn in the harbor of ritzy island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. The 70-ft motor yacht is registered in the Cayman Islands.

Pictures obtained by DailyMail.com appear to show him spending the holiday season with his wife Ellen, 65, and two children, Jessica and Connor aboard a similar boat in 2017 - also called the Jess Conn.

Burke, was arraigned on Wednesday in Nantucket District Court in connection with the incident after authorities boarded Tuesday morning following a call about a woman who had possibly overdosed and wanted to leave the vessel.

The retired doctor appears to be the manager of JessConn Charters LLC – based in Florida - though it is unclear how much or if he was charging customers to travel on the vessel

The Key Largo hideaway features a marine, three 'championship' golf courses and its own private airport with security said to be so tight at the that even visitors are fingerprinted

Burke pleaded not guilty and was ordered held, pending the detention hearing in Plymouth District Court, the Boston Globe reported. It is unclear if he has since posted bail.

Investigators found cocaine, ketamine together with weapons and ammo in the main floor bedroom.

There was also a loaded gun rested on the bookshelf and a plastic bag of cocaine on the nightstand.

Burke claimed he has licenses for the guns but authorities said it had been issued outside Florida and expired last year.

Scott Burke, 69,  has been charged with possessing a firearm without a permit, having ammunition, as well as processing Class A and B drugs - he's pleaded not guilty

In a statement, Nantucket Police confirmed that the woman was taken to Nantucket Cottage Hospital after reports that she needed 'medical assistance' on Tuesday at 7.45am. 

They added: 'As a result of this information, the boat was identified and located within the Nantucket Harbor Anchorage. 

'Authorities responded to the boat and located the involved woman and identified the owner who was also onboard.

'The owner of the boat was arrested by Nantucket Police Department for one count of Possession of a Firearm without a license. This case remains under investigation at this time.'

Burke has also been charged with one count of trafficking a Class B drug, one count of possession to distribute a Class A drug, one count of possession of ammunition without a license and four counts of possession of a large-capacity feeding device.

Law enforcement sources told the Nantucket Current that sex workers were discovered aboard the boat during the raid.

Burke, who also owns a $2.3million mansion in Englewood, Colorado, appears to have named the vessel after his children.

The Coast Guard and Nantucket Police launched a probe after a woman was taken from the vessel, called the Jess Conn, after a 'wellness check'

The retired doctor, who set up a medical insurance company where both his children work, appears to have previously owned several other crafts. Pictured: Scott Burke (right) 

Law enforcement sources confirmed that other contraband was found alongside the guns, drugs and prostitutes, but did not go into further details

Authorities boarded the boat in the harbor of the ritzy Massachusetts island, with the 70-ft motor yacht being registered in the Cayman Islands

The retired doctor, who set up a medical insurance company where both his children work, appears to have previously owned several other crafts.

He is also the manager of JessConn Charters – based in Florida - though it is unclear how much or if he was charging customers to travel on the vessel.

The Coast Guard and Nantucket Police launched a probe after a woman was taken from Burke's vessel after a 'wellness check'.

The Jess Conn arrived in Nantucket Harbor on August 23 after a voyage from Newport, Rhode Island.

Law enforcement sources confirmed that other contraband was found alongside the guns, drugs and prostitutes, but did not go into further details.

It recently ran aground in Florida in May, but appears to have escaped without significant damage in the incident.

Coast Guard Station Brant Point's executive petty officer Jeff Wecal confirmed that his crew is assisting the Nantucket Police Department in its investigation.

The boat was designed by Jeff Leishman, and boasts four decks of over 24 meters each. 

It has three large guest cabins, an owner's cabin, a laundry room, as well as a main saloon and formal dining room. 

The yacht also has a hot tub on board, and can house up to eight guests as well as accommodation for two crew members.