Suntex Marina Investors has merged with Windward Marina Group in Florida, taking Suntex’s total marina properties past 100, including 34 locations across Florida.
The strategic merger, through a joint venture with Centerbridge Partners, adds Windward’s 13 marinas and more than 3,000 berths to Suntex’s portfolio.
The newly added marinas span Amelia Island, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, Port Orange, Micco, Fort Pierce, Port Charlotte, Englewood, Panacea, and Pensacola, offering diverse boating experiences across Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, and Panhandle. These destinations support a broad range of boating lifestyles from fishing and cruising to sailing.
The merger expands the company’s presence in the region and enables the company to utilise Windward’s local expertise.
In less than seven years, Windward grew from a single marina into a leading Florida platform encompassing more than a dozen premier properties. The company’s expansion was driven by a disciplined operating model and expertise in complex waterfront infrastructure including seawalls, docks, dredging, and long-term asset stewardship.
Suntex has been on a rapid expansion journey in recent years. In 2025, the US-based marina owner and operator also acquired multiple properties across the US, including marina properties in Key West, Dallas, Texas, and continued expanding in California.
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Bryan Redmond, CEO & cofounder of Suntex, says: “Today’s announcement is a meaningful step forward in how we grow – intentionally, collaboratively, and with the boater experience guiding every decision. Windward has assembled an exceptional portfolio of marinas across Florida’s most compelling boating destinations.
“Together, we are creating a highly connected coastal network with Suntex marinas positioned near major inlets from Miami to Amelia Island. With a nationwide network of more than 100 marinas, Suntex is aligning brand standards and experiences across iconic waterfront destinations to deliver greater value for boaters.”
“This transaction marks another important milestone in executing Suntex’s strategy of expanding in high-growth, coastal markets, particularly in Florida, where demand fundamentals remain favourable and barriers to new supply remain incredibly high,” says Matt Dabrowski, senior managing director and co-head of real estate at Centerbridge Partners.
“Suntex brings operational depth, brand stewardship, and a long-term mindset that aligns perfectly with how we view the future of our marinas,” says Stefan Johansson, founder & CEO of Windward Marina Group. “This merger allows us to preserve what makes each Windward marina special while unlocking new opportunities for innovation and guest experiences that will benefit our boaters.”
As part of the integration, Suntex brand standards will be thoughtfully introduced across the portfolio, including enhanced guest services and technology-enabled communication all designed to improve access, consistency, and enjoyment on the water. The collaboration results in continuity for local teams while aligning the best operational practices across the combined platform.
“Our growth strategy has always been about quality, not just scale,” Redmond added. “By expanding our presence through a collaborative merger like this, we’re creating outstanding experiences that matter to boaters and building a resilient marina network positioned for long-term success.”
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