Mercury Marine continues to grow its presence in key saltwater markets including a record-setting presence at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Mercury outboards accounted for almost half of all engines in the on-water display at the show and had more outboard engines on display throughout the entire show than any other engine manufacturer. …
A pair of major marine industry shows offers something for everyone this month. IBEX, the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference, takes place October 2 to 4 at the Tampa Convention Center, in Tampa, FL. FLIBS, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, happens October 31 to November 4, across seven waterfront locations in the event’s namesake…
He sits at the helm of the largest marine trade organization in the Southeastern U.S, one that represents nearly 140,000 employees, injects $11.5 billion into the regional economy and draws visitors from 50-plus countries to its Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. There is no one with a better pulse on the South Florida marine…
Fort Lauderdale is known as the ‘Yachting Capital of the World’. A new study by Thomas J. Murray & Associates and released by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Release confirms that the entirety of South Florida’s Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties earn this moniker especially…
New R58 from Roscioli Donzi Yachts Versatility and top performance makes the completely redesigned R58 Sport Cruiser the ultimate vessel for cruising, entertainment and relaxation. Features of the custom-crafted yacht include an interior headroom of 6-ft. 8-in, stand-up engine room (5-ft 10-in) in which is located massive C-32a 1900hp Caterpillar engines, and the incorporation of…
When patriarch Enoch Schrader started making mattresses out of a small rented building in West Palm Beach back in 1956, he never imagined that 60 years later his namesake company, the E.J. Schrader Mattress Company, would have grown into a third generation business. Yet it’s done just that thanks to son Blair and wife Diane…
MIASF and Show Management Announce FLIBS Agreement FORT LAUDERDALE – The Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and Show Management have signed a 30-year agreement to produce the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. “Our marine industry has become a prominent job creator, and our region is a world-leading marine sales, refit and repair hub,” said…
Everglades Boats announces 360LXC — the most luxurious way to spend a weekend Everglades Boats is excited to announce the release of another industry-driving model at this year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show: the 360LXC. Maintaining their irrefutable reputation for innovation and top-notch quality, the team at Everglades Boats is thrilled with the brand-new 36-foot overnighter….
The “Italian Guy from the Neighborhood,” local restaurateur and celebrity chef Steve Martorano, took the stage to “referee” and emcee at Galley Wars during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. Top yacht chefs in four teams battled it out to become the star of the first incarnation of what could be come…
The Perfect Setting Tabletop Challenge held annually at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will be hosted this year by International Crew Training (ICT). The event will take place on Friday October 26th during the day and will be followed by the prize giving reception at 1830 hrs (location to be determined). Yacht Next, the former…