Derecktor granted Foreign Trade Zone designation

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 [...]

2024-01-11T08:47:01-05:00Jan. 11, 2024|

Waves of activity

Impactful statistics and testimonials tell the story when it comes to the popularity and importance of recreational boating on the Treasure Coast.

2023-07-07T18:59:13-04:00Jul. 5, 2023|

Engaging high school students in manufacturing careers: Skilled Trades Bootcamp offers hands-on training and networking opportunities

Engaging high school students in manufacturing careers: Skilled Trades Bootcamp offers hands-on training and networking opportunities The Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA), in collaboration with the Marine Industries Association and the Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association (TCMA), is proud to announce the upcoming Skilled Trades Bootcamp, designed to engage high school students and introduce them to [...]

2023-06-29T09:06:13-04:00Jun. 29, 2023|

Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation holds 5th annual On the Water Poker Run

Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation holds 5th annual On the Water Poker Run The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation, the charitable arm of the Fort Pierce Yacht Club, invites you to participate in their annual charity On the Water Poker Run, Saturday, April 1st from 12 noon to 4 pm.  From 4pm to 8 pm, participants will meet [...]

2023-03-20T18:08:23-04:00Mar. 15, 2023|

Are You in for the 49th Annual Stuart Boat Show?

Are You in for the 49th Annual Stuart Boat Show?  AllSports Productions, LLC, the leading producer of sports-related events and consumer shows, is all set for the 49th Annual Stuart Boat Show, Jan. 13-15, 2023. The largest boat show along Florida's Treasure Coast has everything from fishing to cruising to water sports in a family- [...]

2023-01-05T11:44:48-05:00Jan. 5, 2023|

Old Evinrude Site in Stuart revived with incoming Atlantic Point Marina

Old Evinrude Site in Stuart revived with incoming Atlantic Point Marina     The marine industry is one of Martin County's "Hubs of Excellence" and vital to its history and economic strength. A new marina was proposed for downtown Stuart to replace the inactive site that was once a bustling hub of somewhat mysterious marine [...]

2022-07-11T13:11:31-04:00Jul. 7, 2022|

Wave of newcomers joins Treasure Coast’s expanding boating industry

Wave of newcomers joins Treasure Coast’s expanding boating industry Three workers at Pursuit Boats in Fort Pierce apply resin and woven Fiberglas, a step in the lamination process that strengthens the hull. PURSUIT BOATS Companies cite port location, a skilled workforce as reasons for moving to the area BY BERNIE WOODALL Explosive growth [...]

2021-04-30T21:49:25-04:00Apr. 30, 2021|

Triton Submarines opens new high-tech facility in Sebastian

SEBASTIAN – Triton Submarines, LLC, the leading manufacturer of personal submarines designed for yacht and cruise ship deployment, has opened its new facility in Sebastian. With the demand for submersibles steadily increasing, Triton outgrew its previous facility in Vero Beach, opting to relocate to a larger space just down the road. After a long run [...]

2019-01-21T17:28:20-05:00Jan. 14, 2019|

Fishing tournaments, boat shows and seafood fests reel in big bucks

BY GREG GARDNER Boat shows and fishing tournaments bring a huge economic impact to the Treasure Coast, but a much larger benefit is the growth of appreciation for the marine environment. “With tournaments comes environmental awareness and safe practices for the fishermen and the fish species,” says April Price, president of Marine Industries Association of [...]

2016-05-30T10:12:12-04:00May. 30, 2016|

Local business awarded boat supplier of the year

STUART – The Independent Boat Builders Incorporated (IBBI) recently awarded its suppliers during the annual Purchasing Meeting and Vendor Expo conference in St. Louis. Lenco Marine received their supplier of the year award for the third consecutive year. Richard DeVito, President of Lenco Marine, Inc. says, “This award is not one to be taken lightly. [...]

2016-04-04T08:57:13-04:00Apr. 4, 2016|
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