Suntex Marina Investors has opened Las Olas Marina, a 70-slip mega-yacht marina which took two years to complete.
The marina was designed to be an integral component of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s $130 million investment in public parking, promenades, parks and public walkways.
Work on the marina included the installation of more than 7,000 linear feet of floating concrete docks, 2,000 linear feet of new seawall, and over 40,000 square feet of new restaurants, offices and marina amenities.
The marina has been designed to accommodate some of the largest yachts in the world, ranging from 65 to 315ft, with Bellingham floating docks, shore power and amenities for captains and crew members.
The marina also has retail and office space, a luxury captain’s lounge with a large-format kitchen, rooftop lounge with plunge pool, and an outdoor kitchen, and a nearby beach.
As part of the redevelopment project, three acres were converted back to water and natural habitat and provided seawall improvements to protect against sea level rise.
The marina is designed to be certified as a clean and resilient marina.
Our marina is more than just a place to dock, it’s a gateway to the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.
McLayne Sisk
“In the heart of Fort Lauderdale, our marina is more than just a place to dock, it’s a gateway to the city’s rich history and vibrant culture,” says McLayne Sisk, general manager of Las Olas Marina.
“We pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art facilities and services that cater to guests and enhance and support our local community.”
Suntex’s initial bid was selected by the city in 2016 and the lease was signed in 2018.
The City Commission gave final site plan approval in 2019 and the transition of ownership and operation began in 2021 with the redevelopment project beginning in the first quarter of 2022.
Suntex will own and operate the Las Olas Marina for 50-years in partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale.
The Suntex portfolio includes marinas located in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia.
