Seafood Shack Named Anna Maria Island Chamber Large Business of the Year
Seafood Shack Marina, Bar & Grill is honored to have received the Large Business of the Year Award for 2018 from the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce at their annual Installation Banquet held on November 6. The prestigious award has over the last 30 years 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 50+ and ownership, Vandyk Group of Properties, which purchased the iconic property just 3 years ago from the original owner and began its restoration. Other winners 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.
“Good food is such a small piece of the puzzle to what makes a profitable, successful restaurant,” said Liza Kubik, Director of Marketing for Seafood Shack. “Our thanks go to out to the wonderful guests and staff who keep us going so we can focus on continued business growth and community stewardship.”
Image caption: It was reported that squeals of joy erupted from the table when the Shack staff heard they had won. Pictured here (left to right) are Seafood Shack employees Event Manager Brandy Hudson, Office Manager Cassandra Rush, COO Jed Lippincott and Director of Marketing Liza Kubik.