In The Media
2021 Young Leader Awards
Marina Dock Age and the Docks Expo also recognized 20 men and women under the age of 40 for their dedication and ongoing efforts to improve the marina and boatyard industry at the 2021 Young Leader Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 1. This year’s award...
Upgrades to Texas Dry Stack Marina
Since it bought Marina Bay Harbor Marina in Clear Lake, Texas, VIP Marinas has been upgrading and improving the dry stack facility. The company’s goal is to create a premiere, best-in-class, top-service dry stack marina in an area that has the third largest...
Northshore Marina Sets its Sights on Being a Destination on Lake Travis
As boaters arrive at Northshore Marina on Lake Travis in Jonestown, Texas, a massive 12-foot-tall steel statue greets them as they make their way to their slips. The abstract piece depicting a boat rooster tail, was the brainchild of recently retired Northshore Marina...
New owners of Meridian Marina planning renovations, expansion of facility
Austin and Jenny Cameron, of Austin, Texas, took over ownership of Meridian Marina in Palm City in January. The Camerons are planning extensive renovations including repairs to and expansion of the current storage facility, opening a repair shop, boat sales and a...
AMI Elects New Board Members
The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) elected its 2020 officers and directors at its annual International Marina & Boatyard Conference (IMBC) held January 14 to 16, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Chris Petty of Suntex Waterfront Management was appointed chair;...
Meridian Marina Renovates Storage and Plans More
In January 2021, Austin and Jenny Cameron, owners of VIP Marinas, bought the Meridian Marina in Palm City, Florida. The marina, located on the banks of the St. Lucie River, was in foreclosure as the previous owner had declared bankruptcy. The 62,000- square-foot dry...