On-site at the Shack

Vehicles and equipment are idle April 10 in Cortez between the former Seafood Shack building and Annie’s Bait and Tackle. Manatee County now owns the properties, which will be redeveloped for a public marina. Contractors were to begin mobilizing for demolition April 15, after The Islander went to press. Site clearing operations on land were to begin April 16. According to Capt. Scott Moore, island fishing guide, some work in the area began April 11 with the removal of derelict boats at the defunct marina. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Boat removal is underway April 11 at the Seafood Shack marina and Annie’s Bait and Tackle in Cortez.

Derelict boats left behind and other defunct equipment from the Seafood Shack marina after two hurricanes hit in 2024 are removed to a barge. Islander Photos: Capt. Scott Moore