It was great to be back at Marina Jack again for the Boat Owners Warehouse 2023 Suncoast Boat Show. The show itself is always one of my two favorites annually and as the weather always seems to be better it seems to end up at the top of the list and this year was no different!

It seemed they had everything from kayaks and dinghys to huge center consoles and luxury yachts and everything in between. It was great to see everyone seemingly back to prepandemic inventory levels and the crowds were an indication of their appreciation of the same.

The St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show never disappoints and has grown to be the biggest, and maybe the best, show on Florida's west coast! Every dealer of note from Sarasota to Tarpon Springs representing every manufacturer that you can imagine and a few that you've probably never heard of. If you happened to miss it this year do yourself a favor and be sure to calendar an afternoon next year to see boating's latest and greatest!

We had a great time at the 2024 Suncoast Boat Show taking in all of the latest and greatest of the marine industry, with the best prices of the year, in the beautiful surroundings of Marina Jack in Sarasota! Over 25K visitors took advantage of the opportunity to review the 250 exhibitors and over 400 boats on display, and over 65K square feet of dock space!

From micro-skiffs, kayaks and tenders to huge center consoles, cruisers and luxury yachts... you could see it all at the Suncoast Boat Show! Our heartfelt thanks to Boat Owners Warehouse, the signature sponsor, who has really staked their claim to the City of Sarasota with their leadership in supporting such a great event.

The docks at Marina Jack are packed this weekend with some of the most impressive boats on the Gulf Coast, and the Suncoast Boat Show is delivering exactly what you’d expect—sleek express cruisers, serious fishing machines, and head-turning yachts all in one place. From the moment you step onto the waterfront, it’s a full-on immersion into boating lifestyle: polished hulls, open cockpits, and plenty of opportunities to climb aboard and get a real feel for what’s out there.

If you’re even thinking about upgrading, comparing models, or just getting a better sense of what fits your style, tomorrow is the day to go. The crowds are manageable, the vendors are ready to talk, and you’ll get far more insight walking the docks than scrolling listings for weeks. Show up with a plan—know the size range you’re targeting and a few must-see brands—and you’ll walk away with clarity instead of just ideas.