Nautical needs, maritime goods

Shoppers check out the offerings March 8 at the Cortez Nautical Flea Market at the Florida Maritime Museum. Vendors sold fishing and boating gear, arts and crafts and more. The museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, is celebrating Manatee County Heritage Month with events and classes. For more information, call 941-708-6120. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

June and Tom Beach of Sarasota converse with a shopper at their table at the Cortez Nautical Flea Market at the Florida Maritime Museum. The couple sold their boat and were selling their gear at the annual event on the museum grounds. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff