Treasure hunting in Cortez

Ava Graham of Bradenton walks the plank under the watchful eye of “Whitebeard” at the Anna Maria Island Privateers booth during the Cortez Nautical Flea Market March 14 at the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson

The Eason family — Scott, Kourtney and Cooper, 2, — pose with some of their finds from the Cortez Nautical Flea Market March 14 at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez.

Terri Morrill, left, Gloria Zarotny, center, and Karen Fuller check out the books and artwork offered by the Cortez Village Historical Society during the Cortez Nautical Flea Market March 14 at the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez.

Joe Vandernoth looks for just the right fishing rod March 14 while browsing tackle offered for sale during the Cortez Nautical Flea Market.