Loaded Cannon Distillery in Lakewood Ranch is first distillery in Manatee County

Gasparilla may be over, but Lakewood Ranch has some pirates of their own at Loaded Canon Distillery. Located in a commercial district of the community, the pirate-themed distillery is award-winning (seriously, expect a "yo ho" when you arrive), from its vodka to its gin. It's the hobby of founder Steve Milligan, who takes great pride in creating different options for his customers.