FAU names Michael Twardowski Endowed Professor Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in optical oceanography and marine sensing technologies, has been appointed the Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The appointment marks the first endowed professorship at FAU Harbor Branch and was made [...]
Four Fish Yacht Club and Marina opens Integra Marinas, the marina platform of Miami-based real estate investment and development firm Integra Investments, has opened Four Fish Yacht Club and Marina following a multi-year redevelopment of the waterfront property. The redevelopment is anchored by a fully enclosed, Category 5 hurricane-resistant dry stack building with 141 dry [...]
Our Lagoon—Our Legacy Saturday, September 19th Visit “Our Lagoon---Our Legacy” exhibits and programs Saturday, September 19th at 2 pm at the St. Lucie (Village) School, and explore how you can help benefit our local Indian River Lagoon, North America’s largest biodiverse estuary of 156 miles of waters and shoreline and over 4,000 species of animals [...]
Engineers, volunteers restore Piper’s Landing mangrove island Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club has launched a community-led restoration of a mangrove island that protects its deep-water yacht basin on the St. Lucie River. The island, which has experienced decades of erosion, is being rebuilt with long-term shoreline protection and thousands of new mangrove plants. While a [...]
Waterway & Bridge Update Lunch Join the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast on Wed.May 20, 2026, at the Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club for the Waterway and Bridge Update Lunch. The event will bring together marine industry professionals and community stakeholders to discuss important issues impacting local waterways, navigation, and marine infrastructure. Event details and [...]
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 [...]