News

Winter, 2009 - Landing the Perfect Marina

July, 2009 - Marina Mangers Conference in Portsmouth, UK (page 13)

November, 2009 - Marinas are still good investments in today’s volatile economy

October, 2009 -Showin' Off an Old Trumpy

March, 2009 - Vinings Marine Group (VMG) - Setting a New Standard
Peter Anzo’s commitment to customer service and knowledge of the marina industry has been the driving force behind the Vinings Marine Group (VMG), established in 2004. The VMG vision and company philosophy are based on creating a new type of marina experience and raising the bar for competitors. Rooted in the VMG vision is outstanding customer service and exceptional, state-of-the-art facilities. Anzo is determined to make all 15 of the VMG branded marinas places where service and amenities are above average and where boaters can expect a professional staff and a consistent experience.

September, 2008 - LaPrades Lives On - Among the most beloved traditions in the North Georgia Mountains, the venerable Sunday fried chicken dinner at LaPrade's Fishing Camp on Lake Burton seemed gone for good when investors bought the fading enterprise in 2002 for land development.

Press Release - Vinings Marine Group (VMG) and its affiliates are please to announce the purchase of the majority interest in Taylor's Landing Marine Center, Norfolk, Virginina.

Monday Feb 4, 2008 - Vinings Marine Group (VMG) is expanding its management team along with its portfolio of assets.

Monday Jan 7, 2008 - VININGS MARINE GROUP (VMG) is pleased to announce the hiring of David Teusch as Vice President of Development.

Press Release - An affiliate of Vinings Marine Group, LLC announced the acquisition of Point Lookout Marina in Ridge, Maryland.

Press Release - An affiliate of Vinings Marine Group, LLC and Exeter GC, LLC announced the acquisition of Glen Cove Marina in Glen Cove, New York.

Press Release - Acquisition of Dockside 500 Marina in East Patchogue (Long Island), New York.

Press Release - Acquisition of Saylorville Lake Marina in Polk City, Iowa.

Press Release - Acquisition of Blue Creek Marina in Dadeville, Alabama.

Thursday May 24, 2007 - LaPrade's Getting Bold New Look
Lake Burton's former LaPrade's Camp is receiving a brand new look. Article by Donald Fraser
Staff Writer The Clayton Tribune.

Wednesday May 2, 2007 - Shallowbag Bay, featured Marina.
Please visit www.outerbanksboatslips.com.

Monday Jan 1, 2007 - Acquisition of Toledo Beach Marina in La Salle, Michigan
Vinings Marine Group ("VMG") and its affiliates are pleased to announce its ninth marina acquisition in a two year period.

Thursday, May 11, 2006 - Acquisition of LaPrade's Marina
Vinings Marine Group (“VMG”) and its affiliate LaPrade’s Marina, LLC announced the acquisition of LaPrade’s Marina on Lake Burton, Georgia.

Friday, March 10, 2006 - Acquisition of Shallowbay Bay Club Marina & Anchor Bay Marina
An affiliate of Vinings Marine Group, LLC ("VMG") announced the acquisition of an additional two marinas, Shallowbag Bay Club Marina ("SBM") located in Manteo, North Carolina and Anchor Bay Marina ("ABM") located in Eclectic, Alabama.

Wednesday, November 2, 2005 - Acquisition of Lake Perry Marina
Lake Perry Marina, LLC announced the acquisition of Lake Perry Marina, Jefferson Kansas.  The property contains approximately 23-acres, 360+ wet slips, restaurant and lodge, service center, offices, gas and ship store.  In addition, the marina has numerous boat docks, paved and graveled roads, and parking areas.

Saturday, August 20, 2005 – 2nd Annual Duck Tape Regatta to benefit CHKD
Willoughby Harbor Marina will hosted the 2nd Annual Duct Tape Regatta which benefits the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, a full-service pediatric hospital for children up to 21 years old.

Saturday, August 13, 2005 - Little River Marina celebrated its first annual National Marina Day. Marina Day recognizes the important recreational, environmental, social and economic contributions marinas make to thousands of waterfront communities across the United States.

Monday, August 1, 2005 - Little Creek Regatta gives safe harbor to St. Jude
The Little Creek Regatta is a unique maritime event that combines sailing, power boating and fishing into a fun-filled weekend for the participants and a fantastic fund-raising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In the five years the event has benefited St. Jude, more than $600,000 has been raised.