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US Marina Group Instrumental in Securing Marina Management Deal
US Marina Group has an affiliated partnership with Oasis Marinas and played a major role in landing the marina-management contract with Fernandina Harbor Marina. Using its vast marine industry contacts and resources, USMG was able to find, coordinate, and ultimately...
Marina Business is in More Demand than ever!
August 25, 2020…COVID and the resulting world chaos of shutdowns and health issues is not what anyone would have ever anticipated. But neither would anyone ever thought it would boost the marine industry!? Boating and boat businesses have seen a substantial increase...
17th Street Yacht Basin News
What a year it’s been in our country, our industry, and in the yachting hub of Ft. Lauderdale! Even with all the distraction of COVID19, there is plenty going on in 2020 in the yachting capital of the world! Physical updates, new construction and improvements are...
Outside 3rd Party Marina Management–The Service You Didn’t Know You Needed
Here it is, 2020. The future is upon us and the marina industry is booming. Marinas are being acquired at a rapid pace by large private equity groups and smaller investors alike. Some are stand-alone marinas while others are part of development projects.
New Assistant Dockmaster at 17th Street Yacht Basin. Welcome, Aubree Dunbar.
There is a new smiling face at 17th Street Yacht Basin, Ft. Lauderdale’s premier marina that boasts 850 feet of Parallel Superyacht FaceDock directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. Aubree Dunbar, a 4th generation Floridian with a degree in Human Sciences from Florida...
US Marina Group to Manage New Luxury Marina in Panama
Buenaventura is an exclusive coastal community located in Farallón near the Pacific coast, 80 miles outside of Panama City, Panama. Sprawling over more than 1,200 lush acres, this remarkable property offers the utmost in luxury living, restaurants, retail shops,...
Industry Icons at the Helm of Marina Management Company
US Marina Group (USMG) is comprised of a duo who have had extraordinary careers and are now sharing that knowledge with a new venture. Individually, both Jim Bronstien and Kevin Quirk are known in the industry for their extensive experience and expertise in executive...
The Business of Yachting: Interview With Jim Bronstien
Miriam Lach, the Yacht Girl, Interviews Jim Bronstien about the marine industry and marina management, to understand what goes on behind the curtains in businesses like boatyards and marinas.
US Marina Group adds to current Marina Management Portfolio…continues to grow industry footprint
17th St Yacht Basin (Hilton Marina in Ft. Lauderdale) is also managed by our group. This iconic superyacht facility handles yachts up to 300′ on the face dock in addition to 25 additional slips surrounding the property. Our team was engaged as of June 2018 following a...
LISTEN TO A PODCAST ON MARINA OPERATIONS
Capital Gains Podcast – Capitalism.com In this episode of the Capital Gains podcast, Jim Bronstein of Marine Business Advisors shares why investing in marinas and boat yards could be worth your while. Jim has been in the boat yard and marina business for more than 35...
Fort Lauderdale Hotel and Marina Sells for $171 million
The Blackstone Group has sold the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina to Brookfield Asset Management for $170.6 million. The RealDeal.com reports that the sale of the complex, which includes a 33-slip marina and a 589-room hotel, is one of the largest hotel sales in South...
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