Oscar Breeding does bear some resemblance to Captain Merrill Stubing of television’s The Love Boat — just less formal. Though the two share a profession, “I don’t wear a uniform,” Breeding points out. The yacht captain has been a resident of Port St. Lucie, with wife Debbie, for just a year —but he has had his captain’s license for 45.
Martin County welcomes Weedoo Boats Weedoo Boats will celebrate the opening of its 27,000-square-foot facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1340 S.W. Commerce Way, Stuart. Weedoo Boats was founded more than 20 years ago by Tara Lordi and her late husband, John Grimes, who worked side by side from the beginning to develop environmentally responsible solutions [...]
Marine industry veteran steps into president position at BDB An accomplished leader in the marine industry is now taking the helm of the BDBMC board of directors. Dan Romence, president of the Indiantown Marine Center, brings a deep understanding of this legacy industry to the organization. Joining the BDBMC in 2023 as the appointee of [...]
17th annual Indian River Boat Sale returns to Vero Beach The 17th Annual Indian River Marine Flea Market & Boat Sale is set to take place on Nov. 1-2, 2025, at the Indian River Fairgrounds in Vero Beach. This highly anticipated event brings together boating enthusiasts, seafood lovers, and families for a weekend of marine [...]
Maverick Boat Group celebrates 40 years of crafting exceptional boats Maverick Boat Group (MBG) marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating four decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and a steadfast commitment to delivering an unmatched on-the-water experience. Since its founding in 1985, MBG has remained at the forefront of boatbuilding, earning the trust of anglers and families by [...]
Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosts 3rd Annual Chart Your Course Career Expo The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation hosted the 3rd Annual Chart Your Course, a maritime and marine industry career expo at the Fort Pierce Yacht Club and Fort Pierce River Walk Center. In attendance were 103 students from St. Lucie Public Schools [...]
Mac Keen named MIATC Executive Director The Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast (MIATC) announced the hiring of Rob Mac Keen as its new executive director. A seasoned veteran of the industry, Mac Keen’s extensive and experience outshined the strong slate of finalists, says Dan Romence, chair of the MIATC board of directors as [...]
E.A.S.E/Deep Six wins award The Eastern Academy of Scuba Education (EASE) and Deep Six Dive and Watersports was recently presented with a prestigious award from the Professional Assocation of Dive Instructors. The Deep Six family of Dive and Watersports stores has been providing diving services and equipment sales on the east coast of Florida since 1979. The [...]
Derecktor granted Foreign Trade Zone designation Derecktor Fort Pierce was recently designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone, offering substantial benefits to clients in the maritime industry. The FTZ status allows for a streamlined process, alleviating duty and taxes on imported boat parts and foreign-built yachts within the zone. Under the FTZ designation, foreign-built yachts can be brought [...]
Impactful statistics and testimonials tell the story when it comes to the popularity and importance of recreational boating on the Treasure Coast.