Broward County
Suntex Acquires Seahaven Superyacht Facility
Marina properties owner and operator Suntex Marina Investors on Tuesday announced it has acquired Seahaven Marina located in Dania Beach, Fla.Broward County’s premier luxury protected harbor for superyachts, Seahaven Marina’s location offers an unparalleled yachting experience by land and by sea, Suntex said. Mere minutes from Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Seahaven provides easy, drawbridge-free access to the Atlantic Ocean for vessels up to 250 feet. The marina touts the region's most discreet and secure yacht harbor…
Bradford Marine sold to Fort Lauderdale Yacht Harbor
Bradford Marine rang in the new year with new ownership closing on January 2, 2019. Fort Lauderdale Yacht Harbor (FLHY) acquired Bradford Marine's Fort Lauderdale and Bahamas refit-service shipyards and its brokerage division.Paul Engle will continue as Bradford's president; he told YachtingJournal.com. “To fund improvements, the new owners will be injecting additional capital into both yards.”Incorporated in 1969, Bradford aims to be a megayacht destination shipyard, insomuch as it is surrounded by South Florida’s marine industry titans…
ACR Electronics Named South Florida Manufacturer of the Year
Broward County based survival gear manufacturer catering to the marine, outdoor, aviation and military markets has announced that they were named South Florida’s Manufacturer of the Year. ACR Electronics, Inc. was recognized by the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) at their “Annual SFMA Recognition of Excellence” banquet and awards presentation, hosted at The Signature Grand where there were over 400 people in attendance. The SFMA celebrates excellence in manufacturing by recognizing companies that have demonstrated success in leadership…