Tony Esposito
Tony Esposito has been developing marketing strategies for and reporting on the US recreational marine industry since 1994. Having worked for a variety of businesses from biotech to boating as well as US government and politics at local, state and federal levels, since 1980, he has developed a unique understanding and insider’s perspective to his business coverage.
NewsPatrick Industries president resigns, successor named
Kip Ellis has left his position to pursue interests outside the company
NewsFire destroys yacht at Myrtle Beach area marina
The vessel was docked at a marina in Coquina Harbour on the Intercoastal Waterway
NewsHong Kong show sees growing industry participation
The four-day event highlighted the city’s expanding influence in marine tourism
NewsThree years on, Fort Myers Yacht Basin still facing permitting delays
Developers, local officials, and residents voice growing frustration as state and federal permit delays, worsened by the recent US government shutdown, hinder project progress
MarinasHurricane repairs begin at St Augustine Municipal Marina
Restoration is expected by March following 2024 storm damage
MarinasSureshade founders to develop US$40m Pennsylvania marina complex
Ron and Dana Russikoff have acquired a 6-acre parcel to build One River Marina
MarinasAustralia’s on-water berths are “liquid gold”
Thriving boating culture fuels high demand for scarce berths and waterfront properties
MarinasDelays and challenges mount as Florida marina rebuild progresses
City Marina in Dunedin, Florida plagued by unforeseen delays
MarinasSouth Korea begins Suyeong Bay Yacht Marina redevelopment
The project will deliver a world-class marina with 567 berths by late 2027
NewsIntrepid Powerboats adds MarineMax dealers in Florida, New York
The additions expand builder’s presence in two states on opposite ends of the east coast
NewsDeveloper pulls US$33m Florida marina proposal over community concerns
Tierra Verde Marina would have been the state’s second-largest dry boat storage location
MarinasNew Jersey marina plans major upgrades in 2026
Seaside Park marina will undergo major renovations including 2,300ft of new bulkhead, finger piers, and updated electrical and water systems
MarinasBahamas marinas off 60%, boat show feedback points to increased boating fees
Marinas across the Bahamas are bracing for a catastrophic winter season
Marinas£3m marina to boost nautical tourism in ‘Greek Caribbean’
A new marina on Lefkada is the first step in securing the Ionian Islands’ reputation as the Caribbean of Greece
NewsNautical Ventures sees 40% growth in FLIBS sales
Vision Marine’s US retail arm posts strongest Ft Lauderdale results since pre-pandemic
NewsNautical sector “red tape” sees yachts and boats fleeing Italian flag
Vessel cancellations surge 256% over five years as regulatory complexity drives owners to seek alternative flags
NewsSafe Harbor to purchase US shipyard?
Unconfirmed reports suggest the Maine facility could become the latest addition to the marina operator’s expanding portfolio
NewsMarineMax ends fiscal ’25 on a soft note
Store rationalisation efforts contributed to a Q4 revenue decline, with the marine retailer strategically closing 10 locations since summer 2024
NewsOneWater closes fiscal 2025 “well-positioned” for fiscal 2026
The US dealer chain completed its strategic exit from discontinued brands, sharpening focus on its core portfolio
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