Daily News Roundup: September 6, 2024
Iconic Cortez Marina and Restaurant Acquired by Manatee County for Public Use
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The iconic waterfront destination known as The Shack, previously called the Seafood Shack, has a new owner as the Manatee County Commission unanimously approved its purchase during Thursday’s Land Use Meeting. The 8.9-acre property, located at 4110 127th St. W. in Cortez, includes a 120-slip marina, a 650-seat restaurant, and a banquet hall, and is a st…
Suspect in Palmetto Trunk Murder Extradited to Manatee County
A 20-year-old man accused in the death of Manuel Escobar, whose body was discovered in the trunk of a car at the Palmetto Estuary Nature Preserve, has been extradited to Manatee County. Idus Murkerson was arrested last week in Santa Rosa County and is one of the suspects connected to Escobar’s murder.