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WORLD NEWS TEI buys Altamer Resort ANGUILLA: The luxury Altamer Resort on the western end of Shoal Bay has been sold to Time Equities, Inc, (TEI) of New York. The sale includes 46 acres of undeveloped land, prime for the construction of a megayacht marina, 134 cottages and condominiums, a 30-room hotel, restaurants, shops and recreational amenities. The resort currently comprises three ocean-front super villas and a modern conference centre. According to CBRE Group, which handled the sale in conjunction with Smiths Gore, the marina has received Viking withdraws from development role USA: Viking Developers has withdrawn from its role as master developer of the Riviera Beach Marina, Florida. The Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Viking have spent ten years developing and readjusting the vision for a 5 million marina transformation. Around million in public funds has so far been invested in the project. “The CRA will continue to work with Viking as one of the landowners at the marina. We enjoy mutual respect and will cooperate with each other’s plans and timelines,” said Riviera Beach CRA executive director, Tony Brown. “Viking is an exceptional corporate citizen and Clearwater updates waterfront plans full planning approval from the Anguilla Government and will include the conversion of an existing salt pond on the point that separates Altamer from the neighbouring Cap Juluca resort. The marina will serve as an official point of entry for Anguilla, with full customs and immigration services. TEI will be looking for a joint venture partner to develop and operate the marina. has done so much for our community in Riviera Beach.” Work so far includes a two-storey marina events centre, due to open in the spring, and a redesigned park. The public investment is intended to spur private development in and around the marina, eventually spreading out to Broadway and beyond. Future plans include a waterfront row of restaurants, a public market, shops, offices and a hotel. The City and CRA are soon to start discussions with potential new partners. USA: Recommendations for the City of Clearwater’s Comprehensive Boating Plan received a public airing in mid-December last year. The goal of the project is to benefit the public and nearby businesses, and make Clearwater the boating capital on Florida’s west coast. Moffatt & Nichol presented updated recommendations, based on public input gathered at a previous meeting, to enhance the city centre marina, Seminole boat launch and the Clearwater Beach Marina. “Broad based public participation is essential to construct a plan to best activate our waterfront and its connections with our downtown, adjacent neighbourhoods and nearby amenities,” said Bill Morris, the city’s marine and aviation director and harbourmaster. “The importance of public interaction helps focus our plans for future enhancements to the waterfront to maximise activity and increase its utilisation.” EXPERIENCE INTEGRITY PASSION VISION LEADERSHIP C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 70 Pantone 295 CVC C: 0 M: 0 Y: 0 K: 100 Pantone DS 214-2 C www.marinaworld.com - January/February 2016 7 MW2016JanFeb.indd 7 05/01/2016 09:31:50

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