January 2026 Newsletter

Dear Valued Customer,

Happy New Year Everybody! All of us here at “The Busy Marina” wish you and yours a happy and healthy New Year! The pace around here remains brisk, and we were happy to do some Christmas Boat deliveries right before the holiday. There’s no question that the population of Vero Beach is up. Parking spots are few and far between and waiting through two changes of a traffic light are not uncommon this time of year. With Christmas and New Year’s Day in the middle of the week it made for many people questioning what day it actually was! As we ease into 2026, I can look at my calendar and predict a busy start to 2026 and we’re ready.

Our “winter” weather started off with the first cold front of the year and most of the East Coast of Florida saw low temperatures in the 40’s but a few days later we were back out on the water in the warm Florida sun. Even if we get a cold snap every once in a while, our winter weather is still better than just about everywhere else! Over the holidays we had friends and family in town and did our best to spend plenty of time aboard the boat. We’re lucky to be “who we are, where we are”! January starts off with Grady Guys and Grady Ladies at the Vero Beach Yacht Club with the Guys on January 7th and the Ladies on January 14th. The Yacht Club has been a great spot for these casual get togethers and the fun and fellowship always makes for a good time. This year marks the 38th Year for the Grady Bunch…yes, time does fly when you’re having fun on the water! Also, this month we’re once again proud to be a sponsor of the Annual Quail Valley Charities. As always, we will be sponsoring the Tennis Tournament which runs from January 14th – 17th. Please support the many local organizations that benefit from this excellent local event.

In the sales department Artie and Bobby continue to do what they do best which is helping you select the RIGHT boat for you and your family. Remember, the worst boat you can buy is the WRONG one… Our inventory is solid with a great selection of both Grady White and Robalo boats. Grady White as well as Yamaha have a “winter” sales promotion that offer both savings and additional engine warranty. Between sales promotions, our current selection on the lot, and what we have on order with Grady White and Robalo we can get you out on the water when you’re ready! As always, Artie and Bobby have the details and have fun doing what they do! Let us know what you’re thinking and we’ll get to work making good things happen. Be sure to look for us on the docks at the Stuart Boat Show on January 16th, 17th, and 18th. We always like to welcome aboard new members to the Vero Marine Center family and this month we welcome Mr. Ray Freeman, Mr. & Mrs. George Zengo, Mr. Michael Kiernan, Mr. & Mrs. Max Ciccarelli, Mr. Roger Glynn, Mr. Ronald Glynn, and Beck Brothers Enterprises. We thank you for your business and look forward to seeing you out on the water.

As we continue to stand the test of time, 2026 brings us to our SIXTY-EIGHTH YEAR of serving boaters on the waterfront. We continue to represent the best brands with Grady White (44 Years), Yamaha Outboards (42 Years) and Robalo Boats (11 Years). Consistency is just one of the keys to our success. A dedicated crew that works together with your best interest in mind is another. But you, our loyal and valued customers and friends, are what really keep us going! We're happy to be who we are, where we are and we love what we do! We're thankful to live, work and play in a year-round boating town. The moral to the story is that we thank you for your business, your kind referrals and your loyalty. We will continue to Take Your Boating Fun Seriously!

Happy New Year & Happy Boating,

  Brian Cunningham

P.S. An invitation to the Annual Grady Bunch Banquet being held on Sunday, February 1st has been emailed and we hope to see you all soon! Please make your reservations via the link in the email and don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions.

 “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” ~ Vern McLellan 

The Olson Crew in the Vero Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The Old Barber Bridge at Royal Palm Pointe