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Marinas International Expands With Four New Acquisitions - Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Dallas, TX. Marinas International, today announced that it has acquired Eagle Cove and Holly Creek Marinas in Tennessee as well as Great Lakes Marina in Michigan and the 650 slip Marina and Resort—Brady Mountain in Hot Springs Arkansas. "These acquisitions will enable us to develop direct and long-term relationships with our boating members in each of these regions", said Marshall Funk, CEO and Stan Johnson, President and managing general partners for Marinas International.

Marinas International is thinking innovatively about how to bring better boating experiences to our members by providing water access at great marina facilities. Continuing to expand in the mid-south will solidify our position as one of the most experienced marina operators in America geared towards providing excellent customer service and redefining lifestyle choices for visitors, vacationers and residents of the mid-south. Our acquisitions are about energy, vision, excitement and providing the “preferred recreational experience”, said Gregg Kenney, managing partner. For instance, at Brady Mountain we have plans to extensively improve upon what the previous owner accomplished over the past 20 years. "Ned Bass did a great job in expanding Brady Mountain and in building the resort into one of the most popular marinas in Arkansas" said Gregg Kenney. Our General Manager,Mike Sindelar will be overseeing the day to day operations. Mike is a long time resident of the area. He and his family are very excited about the opportunity to continue to build upon the great Brady reputation

Marinas International To Manage Bluepoints Marina - Thursday, April 24, 2008

Bluepoints Marina at Port Canaveral announced today the signing of a management contract with Marinas International to become the operator of the Bluepoints Marina, currently under construction in Port Canaveral, FL.

Marinas International Management Division, based in St. Petersburg Florida, with their home office located in Dallas, Texas operates a variety of fresh and salt water marinas throughout the United States and the Islands of the Caribbean. Kirby Cay Scheimann, a Certified Marina Manager (CMM), is the Managing Director of Marinas International’s Management Division. As the director, Kirby will oversee the implementation of Bluepoints Marina’s policies, programs and day to day operations, as well as staffing the marina.

“While we interviewed several qualified marina management companies for this project, it became clear to us that Marinas International, and Kirby Scheimann, would be the best fit for our facility. We are looking forward to a long and successful relationship” proclaimed Harry Bergman, President of First Republic Corporation of America, the parent company of Bluepoints, based in New York City.

“The construction of Bluepoints Marina is great news for boaters from all over Central Florida and the Cape Coast.” stated Scheimann. “This beautiful facility will provide over 500 boat slips that will remain in the “for rent” market. Marinas International is dedicated to bringing the highest level of customer service for our Bluepoints Members.

The foundations have all been laid, and the erection of the Dry Storage Building is currently underway. Completion is scheduled by years end, but is cu

Holly Creek and Eagle Cove Resorts Come To Marinas International - Saturday, November 24, 2007

Marinas International is pleased to welcome Holly Creek Resort and Eagle Cove Resort to the Marinas International family of marinas. Holly Creek and Eagle Cove Resorts on Dale Hollow Lake in Tennessee provide exceptional houseboat vacations from mid-spring to mid-fall. In addition to houseboat rentals, Holly Creek Resort and Eagle Cove Resort have cabins and chalets and small boat and watercraft rentals. This recent acquisition enhances Marinas International's houseboat vacation program by providing more locations for family and group vacations. Holly Creek Resort and Eagle Cove Resort also provide moorage for local boaters. The resorts are also marinas providing wet slip leases to area recreational boaters and houseboat owners on Dale Hollow Lake year round.

Floating Home Community Comes To Lakefront Marina - Monday, January 22, 2007

Lakefront Marina in Port Clinton Ohio, makes way for Lake Erie Floating Homes, a planned community right in the water. The new development was unveiled at the 2007 Cleveland Boat and Waterfront Lifestyle Expo. These cozy cottages feature 460 square feet of living space beginning at $100,000.00. The units are arranged in a circle, joined by a common floating gazebo and barbecue area. Owners will be able to dock their boats next to their homes for a nominal lease and service fee. Each home rests on a floating docking system and an aeration system will be in place to prevent surrounding water from freezing in winter. These homes have been well received and sales are brisk. Phase I of the project is filling up quickly. Marina owner, Bob Faflik is pleased with the reception these homes have received and believes that they are the future of lake living. Lake front property prices have escalated and the availability has decreased over the past few years. Floating homes are the affordable alternative to a lake front lifestyle. Lake Erie Floating Homes are featured at www.lakefrontmarina.com and www.lakeeriefloatinghomes.com.