Wave of boating enthusiasts hits Sarasota Bay

The annual Suncoast Boat Show will be at Marina Jack through Sunday.

  • By Brynn Mechem
  • | 12:14 p.m. April 26, 2019
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Boat lovers of all kinds flocked to Marina Jack for the 37th annual Suncoast Boat Show on Friday. 

Visitors could peruse hundreds of boat types such as cruisers, bow riders and yachts. Additionally, vendors that sold anything from marine-themed clothing to boat insurance were on site. 

The show will continue Saturday and Sunday. The tickets are $15, though children 15 and under can get in for free. 

Bob and Chris Ricker proudly show off the 270 vantage Boston Whaler they bought from MarineMax employee Rob Birchfield.
Bob and Chris Ricker proudly show off the 270 vantage Boston Whaler they bought from MarineMax employee Rob Birchfield.
Owner and operator of Tiki Taxi Eric Grossarth checks out the show with his son Wyatt.
Owner and operator of Tiki Taxi Eric Grossarth checks out the show with his son Wyatt.
This Crownline was one of the boats on sale.
This Crownline was one of the boats on sale.
Ed and Annelise Gillespie
Ed and Annelise Gillespie
Maria Shay shows of Mindy, a dog available for adoption at Satchel's Last Resort.
Maria Shay shows of Mindy, a dog available for adoption at Satchel's Last Resort.
Bill and Cindy Heringer
Bill and Cindy Heringer
This 2016 Marlow 88 Explorer was on sale for nearly $4 million.
This 2016 Marlow 88 Explorer was on sale for nearly $4 million.
Gary and Lynch Anderson
Gary and Lynch Anderson
3-year-old River loved looking at the big boats with his dad Gabriel Finfrock.
3-year-old River loved looking at the big boats with his dad Gabriel Finfrock.
Boats of all sizes were available for guests to tour.
Boats of all sizes were available for guests to tour.
Linda and Jamie Berger
Linda and Jamie Berger
Alexis and Alan Brown
Alexis and Alan Brown

 

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