THEA approves $362M South Selmon expansion
THEA has approved a $362 million South Selmon Capacity Project to add lanes, modernize bridges and deliver community upgrades from Riverview to downtown Tampa.
MarineMax Clearwater named official dealer for Cruisers Yachts
MarineMax Clearwater was named the official dealer for Cruisers Yachts, offering the full lineup of luxury yacht brands including the GLS series, Cantius range and the newly launched 57 FLY. Cruisers Yachts expands MarineMax Clearwater’s offerings for customers in the region. “Our team is ready to help customers explore these American-made yachts,” said Collin Heimensen, … Read more
4th Annual Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix set for October
The Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat P1 Grand Prix returns for its fourth year, with a weekend of high-speed racing, from October 18-20. The event, held at the downtown waterfront and Pier District, is the finale of the P1 Offshore race season, during which championship titles will be decided. The weekend kicks off with a … Read more
Margaritaville comes to Port Tampa Bay
Margaritaville at Sea’s newest ship has arrived in Port Tampa Bay for new departures, setting sail this month. The new ship, “Islander,” provides a variety of family-friendly offerings and entertainment options to create a personal paradise. Entertainment aboard includes live music, outer deck adventures, an all-ages lounge and arcade and a first-ever, challenge course that … Read more
MarineMax launches superyacht division after a series of acquisitions
MarineMax (HZO) became the largest superyacht services company in the world, after a series of acquisitions that included Fraser Yachts, Northrop & Johnson, Fairport Yacht Management, SuperYacht Management (SYM) and Atalanta Golden Yachts. Now, the company is creating a new division to bring the company’s new superyacht brands into one global support structure and allow … Read more
MarineMax expands operations in the Florida Keys
MarineMax, based in Clearwater, will expand its footprint to Islamorada, Florida, with the addition of Native Marine. Native Marine was founded by Florida Keys natives Tommy, Sarah and Brett Brashares. As an authorized Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine dealer, they have served the boating community from Tavernier to Key West. The expanded MarineMax presence in … Read more
Tampa to get a Bowlus showroom with Lazydays partnership
Bowlus, a woman-owned luxury recreation vehicle manufacturer, has announced an exclusive national partnership with Lazydays. With this partnership, Bowlus plans to open five new dealerships in Lazydays’ showrooms in Tampa, Denver, Houston, Knoxville and Vancouver, Washington. All five Bowlus locations, created as an exclusive and dedicated sales and service experience at each Lazydays location, will … Read more
MarineMax to open sales and service centers in Palm Beach
MarineMax, based in Clearwater, plans to open MarineMax Jupiter and MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center. MarineMax Jupiter will feature brands such as Azimut, Bertram Yachts, Boston Whaler, Cruisers Yachts, Galeon, Ocean Alexander, Sea Ray, Aviara, Aquila Power Catamarans, Saxdor, Scout and MJM. The MarineMax Palm Beach Service Center will be situated alongside MarineMax Jupiter, providing … Read more
Morgan Automotive Group acquires Wilde dealerships in Sarasota
The Morgan Automotive Group, based in Tampa, has acquired Wilde Automotive Group’s Sarasota dealerships. The three dealerships will be renamed to be the all-new Lexus of Sarasota, Honda of Sarasota and Jaguar Land Rover Sarasota, according to a statement. “We have been doing business in the Sarasota market now for over a decade with our … Read more
BREAKING: Morgan Auto Group acquires Reeves Import Motorcars
Tampa-based Morgan Auto Group has reached an agreement to acquire Reeves Import Motorcars, also based in Tampa. The acquisition is the largest in Morgan Automotive’s history and doubles its footprint in the luxury market, according to Brett Morgan, CEO of Morgan Auto Group (pictured above). In a recent mailing to Reeves customers the Reeves family … Read more