34th annual Suncoast Boat Show set for April 15-17

The 34th annual Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota takes place Friday, April 15 to Sunday, April 17 at Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota. Hundreds of exhibitors will showcase a selection of boats ranging from motor yachts and fishing boats to cruisers, runabouts and personal watercraft.  Also on display will be a full range of marine electronics and products as well as paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and other on-the-water toys.

This year’s show, which will be the largest number of boats and exhibitors in the show’s history, will feature a collection of new boats and motor yachts never before seen on the Gulf Coast, including the Carver 37 and 40, Cobalt 40, Galeon 50, Hatteras 45, Ocean Alexander 85, Protector 30, Sea Hunter 32 and 37, Viking 75, and the Wajer & Wajer 38, among many other new and brokerage boats. The largest yacht on display will be a 101-foot Hargrave motor yacht on display with Galati Yacht Sales.

“This market attracts many buyers looking for new boats and the Suncoast Boat Show delivers a great selection,” said Chris Fleming, exhibitor sales development with Show Management, the company that owns and produces the show. “Over the last several years, it has earned a reputation as the leading boutique boat show on the Gulf Coast.”

Nearby public and private parking options are located within walking distance of the show and at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, where a free, convenient shuttle will operate daily. Signage will direct visitors to parking locations.

Attendees are invited to enjoy two onsite restaurants, concessions and scenic waterfront views. Sarasota is a unique destination for boating enthusiasts, with its pristine beaches, water sports and outdoor activities, in addition to renowned museums and galleries, aquariums, botanical gardens and other attractions.

The 34th annual Suncoast Boat Show in Sarasota is presented, managed and produced by Show Management and sponsored by Budweiser, Gosling’s Rum, Sarasota Magazine, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and WWSB ABC7. Show Management, also produces the renowned Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Yachts Miami Beach, the Palm Beach International Boat Show, and the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show.

For more information, including prices and location information, call 800-940-7642 or visit ShowManagement.com. To make travel arrangements, contact the show’s official travel partner at 866-877-3083 or visit BoatShowHotels.com.