COASTAL, COMMUNITY-BASED living seamlessly pairs the land and the sea. With convenient water access and top-of-the-line marine facilities showcased in many of these developments, how do you decide which one is right for you? The choices seem endless with stellar amenities such as challenging golf courses, active clubhouses, tennis courts, pools, spas, walking and biking trails, and palate-pleasing Read More
Florida’s West Coast Sweet Spots
LIKE NIGHT AND DAY, the glitz and glamor of Florida’s East Coast gives way to nature and nurture on the state’s laidback Florida West Coast. Here, crowd-free white sand beaches stretch along the Gulf of Mexico; vast preserves are packed with more fish, bird, and wildlife than people; and smaller cities wear their history and Read More
Environmental Twists and Turns
COVID-19 MAY HAVE put a new spin on how we boat, but it has not put a stop to the boating lifestyle — perhaps just the opposite. Many brokers are reporting a spike in boat sales as people look for new ways to enjoy the outdoors safely and maintain social distance. That is not saying Read More
Dry Tortugas – A Grand Adventure
CRUISING TO THE Dry Tortugas National Park by boat can be the most challenging part of this amazing destination. Locals warn about two seasons: Winter Storm (December-March) that features high winds and rough seas, and Tropical Storm (June-November), that features more of the same. April and May are known to be delightful. We’d talked about Read More
St. Petersburg, Florida
ALREADY HERALDED AS a great destination, St. Petersburg just added a spectacular new venue that has everyone buzzing. After $92 million in renovations, St. Pete’s Pier opened in July 2020 and dazzled the city with 26 eco-friendly acres of fun and food jutting out into Tampa Bay. Highlights include sunny and shaded walkways, landscaped green Read More
Marathon Marina, Boatyard & RV Resort General Manager – Susan Prichard
General Manager Marathon Marina, Marathon, FL How long have you been in the marine industry? It happened gradually over the last 27 years. My background is in finance and business management. While working full time in the legal field, I took a part-time finance job at a marina. From then on, I kept growing away Read More
Marina Jack – Sarasota, FL
SITUATED ALONG DOWNTOWN Sarasota’s Bayfront where sugary white beaches meet burnt orange sunsets, Marina Jack is Southwest Florida’s premier destination. As the gateway to the Gulf Coast, the full-service marina boasts 298 wet slips for vessels up to 150 feet, more than 25 boatlifts for up to 53 feet and 85+ mooring balls for traveling sailors. Read More
Yacht Management
DID YOU BUY your boat for weekend recreation and find it takes four days of maintenance for every two days of enjoyment? Have you canceled a summer vacation on the boat, because the air conditioning wasn’t working? Do you live more than a few hours away from where you keep your boat? Do you love Read More
Sunset Harbour Yacht Club – Miami, FL
AMIDST THE HUSTLE and bustle of booming Miami Beach, a secluded paradise awaits. Sunset Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) overlooks a stunning view of Biscayne Bay where the Venetian Islands meet Miami’s cityscape. This full-service marina, located on the west side of Miami Beach, is protected from prevailing winds and easily accessible from the ICW. With $7 Read More
Family Beaches on the East Coast
ARE YOU HANKERING for fresh, salty air after hunkering down all winter? Here are eight family beaches where you and your family can stretch out and breathe easy again. After spending a chunk of early 2020 not going anywhere except the grocery store, the prospect of salty air and endless space seems like a dream. Read More