South Florida’s marine economy continues to evolve as two leading boat rental marketplaces announce a merger, creating one of the largest peer-to-peer boating platforms in the industry. This consolidation reflects sustained growth in recreational boating, experiential travel, and technology-driven access to on-water experiences across the region. As demand for flexible, experience-based recreation increases, South Florida…
Read MoreVision Marine’s New Flagship Marina Expansion Vision Marine Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: VMAR) has taken a major step in its growth strategy by securing a strategic flagship marina in Fort Lauderdale through its Nautical Ventures division. The move is expected to significantly boost the company’s operational footprint, recurring storage revenue, and service capabilities in the heart…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SVN Marinas Brokers Sale of 335-Acre Waterfront Destination: Coles Point Marina & RV Resort HAGUE, VA — SVN Marinas is proud to announce the sale of Coles Point Marina & RV Resort, a 335-acre waterfront marina, RV resort, and hospitality destination on the Potomac River in Hague, Virginia. The property was purchased…
Read MorePENSACOLA, Fla., October 27, 2025 — David Kendall, CCIM, Senior Advisor and national marina and marine dealership specialist with SVN Marinas, has announced the successful sale of L&M Marine, a premier full-service marine dealership headquartered in Stapleton, Alabama, with a satellite location at Day Break Marina on Bayou Chico in Pensacola, Florida. The transaction closed…
Read MoreWarwick, RI — September 26, 2025 – SVN Marinas is pleased to announce the successful sale of Harbor Lights. This premier marina and golf destination on Narragansett Bay features over 200 wet slips and a nine-hole golf course The transaction was completed on behalf of the owners of Flying Bridge Marina, a full service marina…
Read MoreA company linked to wealthy businessman Michael Bozzuto purchased a Palm Beach Shores marina that’s next door to a home he owns for $25 million. PBS Marina LLC, a partnership between Jared Frydman of JSB Capital Group and Ryan Johnston of Johnston Group Development, sold the 54-slip marina on 1.51 acres plus one commercial condo…
Read MoreOn August 1, 2025, the sale of Day Break Marina in Pensacola, Florida, to Windward Marina Group was finalized, marking a major milestone in Gulf Coast marina investment activity. The transaction was exclusively advised by David Kendall, CCIM, of SVN Marinas, and is now featured in the August 2025 edition of Marina World Magazine. About…
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Global firm acquires largest US marina from Sun Communities. Blackstone Infrastructure funds have agreed to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas from Sun Communities for $5.65 billion in a deal that could have sizeable implications for the rest of the yachting industry. “Marinas benefit from key long-term thematic tailwinds including the growth of travel and leisure as well as…
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Jacksonville, FL Jupiter, FL — SVN | Marinas, a specialty marina & marine business advisory practice, hasarranged the sale of Fort George Island Marina in Duval County, FL to Yamaha Motor CorporationU.S.A. Coordinating the sale on behalf of the buyer was David Kendall, a founding partner of SVN | Marinas. Fort George Island Marina is…
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St. Augustine Marine Center St. Augustine, FL (June 26, 2023) – SVN | Marinas is pleased to announce it has advised the Windward Marina Group (“Windward”) on the sale of the St. Augustine Marine Center (“SAMC”) to the Monument Marine Group. Windward acquired SAMC in 2018 and transformed the operation into a world-class service center,…
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