- April 23, 2025
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Leslie O'Connor and Brian Langowski at the Suncoast Boat Show, held April 21-23, 2023.
Photo by Ian Swaby10-year-old Morgan Welling fishes using a pole he gained from the fishing clinic.
Photo by Ian SwabyErik and Karen Bergenholtz browse woodcarvings at the boat show.
Photo by Ian SwabyMaggie Kern, Lacey, and Eric Lerch
Photo by Ian SwabyThe Suncoast Boat Show was held from April 21-23 at Marina Jack.
Photo by Ian SwabyStella Barone and Dana Gliniecki test a boat's relaxation factor as they talk with James Engelder of Cortez Cove Yacht Sales.
Photo by Ian Swaby7-year-old Jett Claymore, Kristen Shepherd, and 5-year-old Bodhi Claymore
Photo by Ian SwabyJoe Grodzik and Cathy Roberson explore a yacht.
Photo by Ian SwabyLogan Gardner and Lauren Uslin browse the boats on display.
Photo by Ian SwabyMadeline Giordano, Guy Salani, and Jenna Salani
Photo by Ian Swaby6-year-old Vivian Koller, Ross Koller, and 3-year-old Colette Koller
Photo by Ian SwabyAnthony Mottaz helps Becky Mottaz onto a boat.
Photo by Ian SwabyWalter Turek and Paul Bloom discuss the boats on display.
Photo by Ian SwabyBoats line the docks beside Marina Jack.
Photo by Ian SwabyJoe Grodzik said he couldn't afford a yacht, but he was still eager to explore the yachts included in the more than 200 boats on display at Marina Jack during the Suncoast Boat Show, April 21-23.
“Beautiful stuff — you can’t beat it," he said. "It’s a pleasure to come out and enjoy this beautiful day and beautiful show.”
Business Development Manager Nickolas Pantner said the selection this year at the Suncoast Boat Show marked an increase over previous years, a change which did not go unnoticed by guests.
“It seems bigger and better than it has in years,” said Paul Bloom. “There are more boats, and there are larger boats.”
Pantner said in addition to featuring a large number of boats, the show was also intended to offer something for every guest.
“We have everything from the smallest paddle board to an 80-foot yacht,” he said.
He said visitors can buy whatever supplies they may need in addition to simply obtaining a boat, describing “hats, fishing poles, you name it — all that good stuff."
The event also offered extra entertainment for kids, with a daily fishing clinic that supplied a free rod and reel for participants to keep.
