The dockmaster is a terrible, Napoleon-type dictator who is mean, rude and has no business dealing…read morewith people! He thinks he runs the show and calls the shots, regardless of rules or laws. He's a two-faced liar who ridicules tenants behind their backs, talks badly about them to other people (who can overhear, as I did), and has a personal vendetta against people he just doesn't like, kicking them out despite a lease being in place. The staff here are not helpful or friendly, and they have no security on site. Cars in the parking lot are hit and vandalized, and there is no camera footage or protection for tenant cars. Their docks and facilities are sub-par, and the entire marina needs to be redone with new staff hired. The restaurant looks great, overlooking the water, but the service and food is terrible, and not at all worth the long walk down the dock to get there. Don't bother with this place, and keep on boating instead!

Was told by the dock master that you need to have at least a $150K boat to get an annual slip there.read more

This was a nice marina with great facilities Be warned…read morethere is a pretty strong current in and around the marina and the marina is pretty tight so know how to handle your boat before you go it. I would not recommend this marina if you are not confident is your handling skills. The Marina itself is very nice with lots of amenities. They have multiple large, clean, bathroom/showers. They have laundry service and a business center but I did not make use of those. A nice pool that I made use of while there and a little marina store that sells ice and such. The staff were helpful and nice when I interacted with them. There are a lot of fun restaurants within a short walk of the boats.

The marina is not maintained well. - Trash bins overflow…read more - Waste hoses are left on the dock. - Dock boards cracked and curling - Marina staff are not very welcoming - High turnover of dock staff, you never know who will be there. Classic case of an owner milking a facility for money. Beautiful location draws you in like a siren's song. Go elsewhere, you'll be happier.

The team at Manatee Landing is great. They have a master Yamaha mechanic who is fantastic. Every…read moreother engine repair experience I've had consists of dropping the boat off and it sitting for weeks without anything getting done and no communication from the marina. My recent experience with Manatee Landing Marina, Master mechanic Brad, his wife Lisa and their team was a completely different experience. Brad had to do a complete rebuild on my 2009 Yamaha F350. Someone on their team was in constant communication with me, explaining what work was done that day and next steps. They pushed to get the boat done as quickly as possible while going through the proper channels at Yamaha to ensure all parts and labor would be covered under warranty. The team at Manatee Landings Marina is top notch. I'll be using them exclusively to service my Grady White and other future vessels!

I'm not sure who the "boss" is there but worst customer service I have ever experienced. Was told…read morekindly by one employee to move our boat and that he would move a jet ski so we would have room to dock...this "boss" comes out with an immediate attitude and we explain the situation and she said we are not moving any jet ski that's not our problem that you don't have room to dock....and proceeded to remove our dock lines from the dock while throwing one in my face and calling me an expletive!!! I'm in shock that this person is in charge of anything she should be fired immediately if this business wants any type of future...maybe this is the reason they have so many openings available...

Formerly Rivertown, NOW Blenker BoatWorks…read more I took my boat there for some repairs and was quoted a little better than $1000. I was told it would take about two days to do the job. Over a week later, get a call telling me to pick up my boat. The total bill was $800+ over the quoted price. They don't answer the phone calls, they lost my boat cushions (which will be $3-450 to replace). A simple phone call would have sufficed. I heard from three other people within the same week, something similar happened to them as well. I absolutely, DO NOT recommend this Marina!

Attentive service, great food selection and a nice patio area overlooking the marina.read more

The 4 of us wanted to try something new along the water. We chose to sit outside on the deck next…read moreto the marina. It was nice to look at all the boats sitting in the water. Loved the atmosphere. They had a good band playing. If you're looking for romantic, you won't find it with the loud music. The others in my group went with beer but I decided to try the Hawaiian. It sounded good, looked pretty, but had no discernible flavor. It almost seemed like they put a splash of Hawaiian Punch in seltzer water. For starters we shared the Calamari. The breading was good and crunchy. The Calamari had a nice taste but was very chewy. We also shared the Coconut Shrimp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly & the coconut breading was delicious. The dip was delicious, had a nice bite to it & perfectly complemented the shrimp. For our meals I had the Crab Cake Sandwich with a side of Coleslaw. The coleslaw was mushy but had a good flavor. The Crab Cake was mostly filler. It did have a nice flavor, but I prefer more crab meat to filler ratio. DH had the Blackened Grouper Tacos. He said it was just ok. The highlight of his meal were the delicious fries that he got with cheese & bacon on them. Our friends had the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos & the Surf & Turf Tacos with a side of fries. They were not impressed with their meals. They said they wouldn't get them again. Will we be back? Nope.

For the past six years Cortez Cove Marina technicians and management have maintained and repaired…read moreour boat - bottom jobs, mechanical maintenance and fiberglass repair, hull painting and bottom jobs and multiple wood working and electrical retro-fitting projects. Always professional, always meeting our expectations, always accommodating to our schedule. Have traveled the ICW from Norfolk to Brownsville and would rank Jon Lynch and his technicians and staff among the best yards in my thirty years of boating. Bill Amt M/V Charisma

Despite other boaters who are supposedly "grandfathered in", and any "wink-wink" agreement, this is…read moreNOT a liveaboard marina. The overall marina is very run down and in shambles, and not likely to be repaired soon since it is in the middle of a sale. Many of the dock were torn apart during a late season storm, which wasn't even close to a hurricane. They only have one gentleman who repairs the docks, and he is overwhelmed with too many repairs to make. The bathrooms are dingy and run down, and the associated restaurant closes at 9 p.m., so you can't even go and watch a game there. The food is overpriced, and happy hour is not very happy! George, the assistant dockmaster (and manager in the restaurant - watch out!), is a complete A-hole and has no business dealing with the public. When the dockmaster, Harley, is off on Mondays and Tuesdays, he harasses and threatens the tenants and acts like he's God, making all the decisions to kick out those people whom he dislikes. Harley is a likeable fellow, but leaves at 2 p.m. and isn't readily available. The guy who is really in charge of it all - supposedly - is COO Joe Rogers, who refuses to meet with the public although he's the one calling the shots above Harley. If the man makes a decision that affects me, I want the opportunity to schedule a meeting and talk to him about it! This is a huge property, and despite them having ample parking with three lots, they are extremely picky about who parks where, and hate having golf carts, scooters, and more than one car per boat. Considering that this is directly across the Cortez Bridge from Anna Maria Island - which is absolutely overrun with golf carts, scooters, slingshots, etc. (they rent them everywhere) - it's absolutely INSANE that they have a problem with this! This marina is absolutely not friendly to boaters of any type, for any length of time, and I'd definitely advise against. If I had the $10 million myself, and the estimated $3 million that needs to be put into repairs and upgrades, I'd buy it myself and turn it into the gem of the island! There are houses and a bunch of property associated with it, so if there are any prospectors out there, it's a great deal at $10 million! Come save us!

We are staying on Anna Maria Island and this was the very first restaurant we decided to try…read more location was wonderful. it was a breezy evening but the boats in the marina blocked a lot of the wind and sitting outside was still very comfortable. crab legs were delicious. french fries were probably our favorite french fries that we've ever had and that says a lot because my daughter is a connoisseur of french fries! Also tried the fish dip which was good, a spinach salad and clam chowder which was excellent!