Heading down last weekend of Sept for a week. Staying in a canal close to KingFish ramp. Where some good hang-out spots to check out and good bars to boat to? Or just any advice.
Thanks

The Moose Lodge is the place to be.

Floridays,( one of Jimmy Buffet's places) is directly across the intracoastal waterway from you, (east side of manatee sr64 bridge). Nice docks, pool,bar. Decent food.

Heading south, we've just opened Nautilus bar at Bradenton Beach Marina, (sw corner of Cortez bridge).
Shore restaurant and Mar Vista are both upscale drinks/dining at Longboat pass with excellent docks.
Across sarasota bay ,you'll find Marina Jack's.
I'm ops manager at Bradenton Beach Marina, call me if you have any questions. 941 681 1870 Bill.

Will check it out. We planned on docking at the Pier and spending most of the day on Bridge st. The Lodge is right there.

Thanks for the info Bill. We will swing by Nautilus one of the days and will shoot you a text.
Sammy

Helene changed our plans and didn't make it. And now MIlton on way. Yall be safe down there.

Sadly the Moose Lodge got hammered. Good luck to everyone down there.

In the eye of the storm as we speak...

Hope the best for everyone down there