Good afternoon everyone,

Well, lots of progress since my last blog. I know there has been a long gap since my last but with my daughter's wedding in Ireland and a few surgery events I have been a bit ocuppied. In spite of my absence construction moves along. Funny how that happens without me....

First let me tell you it is Hot, Hot, Hot here. Index over 100 every day and 95% humidy. No rain for a week now following a solid 7 days of monsoons. What is going on? Anyway, it's mid simmer and hurricane season is cranked up so we're all watching the weather closely.

Tarpon don't seem to mind as we have schools of them in the marina now.

Here are some pics of the construction. We are now able to store boats properly on all the rack levels and will be announcing our first closing dates this week. The main storage facility is completed except for the doors which are being assembled today. They will hang them on Thursday. The electricity is on everywhere and we are pumping fuel again.

Today is a big day as they are hanging the large signs over the doors and we are all holding our breath to see the first one up. The fire sprinkler system is completed finally and we can now complete the air con in the amenities areas and ship store.

The sidewalks around the parking on the main lot are being poured this week along with the walls on the bridge. Soon the main parking area will be tarmac.

The other excitement of the day is that we are finally seeing the pavers go down on the promenade which is a huge step forward in terms of the overall look of things.

Crane hanging the sign.

Waiting to be hung

Pavers ready and now being placed.

There is a lot of work completed inside the building and it is difficult to show that in the pics. The glass partitions are all in place and the drywall is completed downstairs. This week the aircon will complete the upstairs and the drywall will finally go up. The rails are now in place at the pool deck and the outside of the building is getting its final coat of paint.

The restaurant is now getting the roof and being closed in. The bridge roof is completed and the side shutters will be next. You should see the view! We have a deal in principle with a great restaurant operator and are moving forward toward a grand opening in the late Fall but, believe me, it will be worth the wait. The new bar design is incredible and the entire restaurant and the food will be something special!

Well, time to get back to work. Safe boating.

Joe