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Preparing lans to deal with erosion, land runoff, waste storage, and wastewater treatment are just a few of the tasks developers of the proposed 116-slip marina near Island Blues must complete before they can break ground on the $5 million project. While giving green light to the venture, the St. John Coastal Management Committee also … Read moreCoral Bay Marina approved, BUT …
It’s been several months since we’ve written about the Summer’s End Group’s proposed megayacht marina out in Coral Bay, so today we’d like to give you a little update. Here’s a lot of information that was recently posted on Save Coral Bay’s Facebook page: It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted an update on the … Read moreAn Update on the Proposed Megayacht Marina in Coral Bay
We’ve written quite a bit about the proposed Coral Bay marina lately. And as you may know, the Coastal Zone Management committee approved permits for it on October 1. Well there’s part of this story that we’ve yet to write about … until now. What’s been happening in Coral Bay lately and, at the risk … Read moreCoral Bay Unites & Gains Overwhelming Support to Fight Marina
There’s been quite a bit of talk lately over two proposed marinas in Coral Bay. Well we can tell you today with certainty that at least one of the planned marinas is happening. “After nearly 5 years of painstaking research, studies and community input, the Summer’s End Group, LLC, sustainable developers of the St. John … Read moreIt’s Happening: Marina Coming to Coral Bay
The VI government hasn’t heard a ‘peep’ from the would-be developers of a marina in Coral Bay since they got a permit almost two years ago. Jean-Pierre Oriol, special projects coordinator for Coastal Zone Management, told the Coral Bay Community Council she will talk with CZM legal counsel to determine the marina’s status, according to … Read moreA marina in Coral Bay? Never heard of it.
An attorney says a group known as T-Rex St. John LLC (nice image, isn’t that?) plans to build a marina, condominium and commercial development on Moravian Church property in Coral Bay, according to the St. John Source. David Bornn was quoted saying while plans are preliminary, "We just finished documentation with the church." Bornn added, … Read moreA plan for Coral Bay’s other marina
The mystical maritime history of St. John has many layers. From ancient ships with inaugural arrivals of discovery on these shores to present day recreational chartering…Boats of all shapes, types and sizes are an integral part of both the history and the future of St. John. The history of ships in our harbors is diverse … Read moreCarrying on the Sailing Traditions of Coral Bay- S/V Pepper Returns to St. John
October is my absolute favorite month of the year. The Caribbean breezes will soon slowly begin to blow again, everyone who has been on lengthy off-season breaks are starting to return with stories to share from their time away…And, October is host to Halloween! A time of year that was MADE for scary story telling … Read moreHistory Unfolds in Coral Bay: A Shipwreck Sheds Light on the Past
It’s been a while since we chatted about the proposed mega yacht marina in Coral Bay, but it’s still on the table, as unbelievable as that is. For those of you who are rather new to the site, I will quickly catch you up to speed. Back in 2014, the Summer’s End Group announced its … Read moreProposed Mega Yacht Marina Still on the Table
Many of you have asked me over the past several months what the status of the marina over in Coral Bay is. It must be off the table considering the destruction that occurred over there, many of you commented. Well, back in the fall when the island’s residents were dealing with the hurricanes’ aftermath, the Summer’s … Read moreHow David Silverman Continued to Save Coral Bay Despite the Storms
