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While much attention last week focused on the Presidential election, Miami Beach voters considered three ballot questions about a local marina, too. They rejected some Miami Beach Marina redevelopment plans particularly related to air rights and acquiring more property. However, they also approved a further long-term lease for the site. A total of three ballotContinue Reading
In a little more than three months, the NFL plans to host Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay, Florida. Naturally, that means yacht owners will use their vessels as homes away from home at regional marinas. However, just one superyacht-specific marina is on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Head to Port St. Pete for Super Bowl LVContinue Reading
IGY Marinas has taken over management of Island Gardens Deep Harbour marina in Miami. The marina, purpose-built for megayachts, is now Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens. Situated on Watson Island, the marina is on city-owned property. Flagstone Island Gardens received a ground lease from the city in 2001 to develop it. Specifically, itContinue Reading
Each year, The Yacht Harbor Association (TYHA), among the oldest international yachting associations worldwide, solicits input from marina slip holders. Specifically, it asks them to vote for their favorite marina. TYHA has just granted Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas its Superyacht Marina of the Year award for 2020. What’s more, this marks the thirdContinue Reading
Development is underway for a 175-slip marina capable of accommodating yachts to 125 feet (38 meters) in northwestern Costa Rica. Marina Flamingo should conclude the first phase and open for bookings beginning next year. Marina Flamingo is in Guanacaste, a region in northwestern Costa Rica. It’s known for its beaches, diving, surfing, and sportfishing. InContinue Reading
Hong Kong is, of course, an international business hub. So, it comes as no surprise that it attracts tourists from around the world, too. Similarly, more yacht owners are pursuing Asian cruising. If the region is on your itinerary, the new Lantau Yacht Club marina in Hong Kong is completing the first of four stagesContinue Reading