Suntex Marinas expands marina network in Florida Keys

Suntex Marinas has acquired The Wharf in Marathon in the Florida Keys and, after a significant investment, will re-launch the property as Ocean View Marina. The new acquisition establishes a significant foothold for Suntex in the Keys following the purchases of Faro Blanco, Caloosa Cove and Garrison Bight within the past year.

The property features the newest dry storage facility in the Florida Keys, developed in 2021. After construction is complete, Ocean View Marina will be a full-service marina, offering an easy to access fuel dock, boat rentals, a ship’s store and 165 racks with dry storage for up to 40-foot boats in two dry storage barns that are each covered on three sides. 

“In just the short year that we’ve owned Faro Blanco, we’ve seen the incredible draw of this region and when we got the opportunity to acquire the facility a mile down the road, we had to take it,” says David Filler, investments partner at Suntex Marinas. “We are looking forward to taking the reins and completing the construction.” 

Marine owner and operator, Suntex Marina Investors completed its integration with Westrec Marinas in April 2022, following the announcement of the two companies’ merger in 2022.

It’s located one hour north of Key West and two hours south of Miami, and near the famous Seven Mile Bridge. The area provides access to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Situated between Islamorada and Key West, Ocean View Marina’s central location is ideal for boaters and visitors, providing access to all the action and amenities that the area has to offer within a short distance such as dolphin experiences, museums, private beaches, diving excursions and great restaurants.

“We are committed to acquiring select locations with tremendous potential to offer guests once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” says Bryan Redmond, CEO, Suntex Marinas. “We are excited for the opportunity to transform Ocean View into a boater’s preferred marina.”