Manatee County to buy Seafood Shack for $13 million

Manatee County commissioners authorized executing a $13 million purchase agreement for the Seafood Shack in Cortez.
Manatee County commissioners authorized executing a $13 million purchase agreement for the Seafood Shack in Cortez.
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Manatee County is buying Seafood Shack, Marina, Bar & Grill, which has been around since 1971. The county has agreed to pay $13 million for the waterfront property on approximately 8.9 acres in Cortez, which it plans to develop into a public boating access facility, according to a statement.

 

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