Wed Ellis-Naegeli

Adam and Marianne Ellis of Cortez proudly announce the marriage Nov. 16, 2024, of their son — and the namesake of their restaurant, Blue Marlin — Marlin Ellis to Brianna Naegeli, daughter of Michael and Angela Naegeli. The wedding took place at the Ellis family's property in Myakka. Brianna is a labor and delivery nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital and Marlin is a marine mechanic, working for the past four years at Bradenton Beach Marina. The couple dated for 10 years and honeymooned in Hawaii. They reside in Cortez.