Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill has received the Large Business of the Year Award for 2018 from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at the annual Installation Banquet. Since 2011, the prestigious award has recognized Anna Maria Island Chamber businesses that exemplify growth, productivity, customer service, job creation and overall contribution to the community. “The Shack,” as it is known to the locals, has been in business for 45 years. Liza Kubik, Director of Marketing and Jed Lippincott, COO accepted the award on behalf of the property’s staff of 48 and ownership, Vandyk Group of Properties, which purchased the iconic property just three years ago and began its restoration. Other winners of the evening included Allegra Printing and Signs for the medium-sized business award and Jen and Mark Bowman of Keller Williams on the Water accepted the award for the best small-sized business.

Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill