These 8 Bradenton area convenience stores sold alcohol to minors, sheriff says
During a county-wide underage drinking operation, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office found eight businesses in the Bradenton area that sold alcohol to underage customers.
On Saturday, August 5, detectives visited 68 businesses that sell and serve alcohol.
Clerks at eight stores were issued notices to appear for selling alcohol to a minor, said a sheriff’s office press release issued Tuesday afternoon.
Serving, selling or allowing alcohol to be served to anyone under 21 is a violation of Florida Statute 562.11 and is a second-degree misdemeanor that can be penalized by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
The majority of the businesses were gas stations and convenience stores:
- Nick and Moe’s 14313 State Road 70 East, Bradenton
- 7-11 7305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton
- RaceTrac 6005 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton
- 7-11 4451 Tallevast Road, Sarasota
- Ellenton Quick Mart 2413 U.S. 301 North, Ellenton
- Marathon 2927 Cortez Road West, Bradenton
- Chevron 6724 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
- Chevron 2925 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
The operation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division in partnership with Drug Free Manatee.
