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December 15, 2021

SOUTHERN MARINAS ACQUIRES HARBORTOWN MARINA

Popular Marina in Florida’s Space Coast Region Added to Growing Marina Portfolio

Harbortown Marina

North Palm Beach, Fla. – Southern Marinas Holdings II, LLC, a partnership between a Denver-based private investment firm and Southern Marinas, LLC, announced today the purchase of Harbortown Marina in Merritt Island, Florida.

Harbortown Marina is a beautiful, full-service marina nestled in a naturally protected harbor in the Space Coast region of Florida. It is centrally located between the Indian and Banana rivers (ICW-Barge Canal) and has nearby, deep-water access to the Atlantic Ocean. The property features wet slips, covered and uncovered dry storage, a ship’s store, fuel dock, service department, on-site restaurant, heated pool, shower and laundry facilities, a dog park, and a member pavilion. Located only a short distance from Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, the Kennedy Space Center, and other popular Space Coast attractions, Harbortown Marina is an ideal location for local and transient boaters alike. It is also just 40 minutes away from Orlando attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, and more.

“The purchase of Harbortown Marina marks our reentry into the flourishing Florida boating scene, and is the perfect addition to our rapidly growing portfolio,” said Mitchell Jones, principal with Southern Marinas. “It is truly a beautiful property, and we are looking forward to further enhancing the amenities, services, and overall experience for our members and guests.”

This purchase marks Southern Marinas’ eighth acquisition in 2021. Southern Marinas’ portfolio includes locations in Florida, Idaho, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington state. For more information on Southern Marinas and its current portfolio, please contact or visit www.southernmarinas.com.

Bio Coming Soon...

Kyle Bogardus serves as a Senior Accountant for Southern Marinas. His core responsibility is to prepare financial statements for numerous properties in accordance with US GAAP standards. Prior to Southern Marinas, Kyle was based in New York City serving as a Senior Accountant in the Technology sector. Kyle holds a BS in Accounting from Siena College.

Prior to joining the Southern Marinas' accounting team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, Teresa Phillips was the Business Office Administrator at Dale Hollow State Park Marina in Kentucky.  Teresa came to Kentucky by way of Kansas where she established an extensive history of bookkeeping experience in both the Dairy and Construction Industries. 

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Adam Rosmarin has more than 16 years of experience across a wide array of industries; including marinas, finance, hospitality, and real estate. Prior to joining Southern Marinas, Adam worked as lead strategist and media buyer for a premier marketing and consulting firm. During his tenure, he managed outbound marketing budgets and website development for Loggerhead Marinas' portfolio of properties from lease up through sale. Additionally, Adam was responsible for allocating annual marketing spends for VanEck, an asset manager and ETF provider. While engaged with VanEck, he contributed to the launch of more than 60 exchange-traded products and helped grow the brand from inception to $50B AUM. Finally, Adam has worked alongside Southern Marinas since its inception to develop branding and the website platform used across the portfolio of marinas. In his role as VP of Business Development, he will source, evaluate, and close deals to grow the platform. Adam is a family man and a true southern sportsman. When he is not in the office, you will likely find him somewhere between the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas and the backwoods of Georgia.