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Fort Myers

Giant boat dealer expands with new facility

MarineMax, the Pinellas County boat retailer and marina operator, has opened a new facility in Fort Myers. The yacht sales and service center is at 14030 McGregor Blvd. and sits on 23 acres of waterfront property. It has 276 rack storage spaces, 128 wet slips, a 75-ton lifting capacity and 40-foot-high bays. MarineMax President and CEO Brett McGill says in a statement that the facility is over 30,000 square feet and “significantly enhances our capabilities.” MarineMax, founded in Clearwater and now based in nearby Oldsmar, has at least 120 locations worldwide, including more than 70 dealerships and 65 marina and storage facilities. According to its third quarter earnings report in July, its revenue decreased 13.3% to $657.2 million for the three months ending June 30 when compared to the same period last year. Same-store sales were down 9% for the quarter.