Operation Sandshaker
Operation Sandshaker was a three-year investigation, between 2000 and 2003 in the Pensacola area that resulted in the arrest of more than thirty residents, many of them respected individuals within the community. The individuals were suspected in trafficking cocaine from Miami into the Pensacola area. The cocaine ring was centered on a small bar, the Sandshaker, on the island town of Pensacola Beach.
The arrested included a millionaire, a middle school teacher, and a substance abuse counselor.
The Bar
The Sandshaker Lounge, Package Store and Sandwich Shop, located at 731 Pensacola Beach Boulevard, Pensacola Beach, Florida, consists of two small bars and lounge area totaling approximately 1,978 square feet (183.8 m2). The total lot size is .54 acres (2,200 m2). The bar opened in 1977 and is credited with creating Pensacola's own drink, The Bushwacker.
Auction and Reopening
The business operation was closed on September 16, 2004, due to Hurricane Ivan. The Sandwich Shop was not in operation prior to the hurricane. All accounts, contract rights, accounts receivables and general intangible rights relating to or otherwise existing as a consequence of the operation are included in the auction. The beverage license is a class 4 COP license. Bidding for the Sandshaker Lounge, Package Store and Sandwich Shop started at $295,000.