We are so lucky to live in an area that is one of the largest estuaries in the state. I like to say that I live in a nursery. In the spring there are a lot of “baby fish” out there, but that’s not what I’m targeting…well, not exactly. When baby fish are present, that [...]
When the weather is this beautiful, you’ve gotta get out on the boat - no matter what! And to all the new mommies and daddies out there, yes, you can even bring the little ones along. Here’s a guide on ways to keep it safe (and keep yourself sane) when bringing an infant or toddler on [...]
We love Japan. We love the people and their culture. We are especially passionate about the long and endearing relationship we have with our Yamaha family in Japan – our special connection has enriched us both personally and professionally. Thankfully, the Yamaha team was not directly impacted by the tragedies that have been unfolding since [...]
We love to hear a good fish story. And hearing about someone’s first catch is always a good tale. Ray Markham tells about some of the “firsts” he gets to experience as a captain. He loves taking kids out for their first fishing trip and showing people how to use an artificial lure for the first time, [...]
Ah, it’s the time of the year that everyone loves – Spring Break! Now is your chance to kick off those snow boots and head south to beautiful, sunny Florida! Break out your bikini, dust off those flip-flops and hit the beach! If you are going to be enjoying some time on Anna Maria Island [...]
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune announced this week that Cannons Marina won the 2010 Sarasota Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Boat Dealer.” This makes us so happy, we just want to do a little happy dance and scream “Woo-hoo!” But more importantly, we want to say, “Thank you, Sarasota! You rock!” Herald-Tribune readers were asked to vote on the best businesses in several [...]
Cannons Marina Named Best Boat Dealer For Second Consecutive Year By Sarasota Herald-Tribune! Longboat Key based Florida boat dealer – Cannons Marina has been overwhelmingly voted the 2010 “Best Boat Dealer” by readers of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, the daily newspaper serving Sarasota and Manatee counties on the Gulf coast of Florida. This is the second consecutive year Cannons [...]
With all of the romance in the air this Valentine’s week, it has us thinking about one thing – weddings! Since Anna Maria Island is considered the #1 destination in Florida for beach weddings, we have a few insider tips for those of you who are thinking about walking down the aisle on one of [...]
Chocolates and roses are nice, but chocolates and roses on a boat? Even better! Bringing a date out on your boat or rental boat is a completely unique and romantic way to spend this heart holiday. Since you will be the Cruise Director and Captain of your love boat, Cannons Marina has a few ideas [...]
Winter Florida fishing in my back yard here in Manatee County is hard to beat. I complain when It’s 54-degrees out, but when some of my favorite Snow Birds fly in to fish with me we compare notes. My Massachusetts friends arrive talking about the 12-degree weather and snow drifts they left, while I complain [...]
