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harbor, with a casual and fun atmosphere.
We all have lots to offer, so my focus is al-
ways attracting people to Green Turtle Cay
no matter where they stay.”
The last three years have been so suc-
cessful, it enabled the Club to do a total
overhaul of the property.All the villas have
been renovated,with special attention paid to
luxe bathrooms. Indoor and outdoor dining,
the Chandlery, Grog Shop, and Gift Shop have
been redone.The channel was dredged so
boats can come in on any tide,with a seven
foot mean low tide,which has made a huge
difference to marina traffic.More deep water
piers and finger piers were added. The mari-
na can fit everything from yachts up to 140
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ft.-to-center consoles. Most come from Flori-
da; the second biggest market is Texas; others
come from the northeast and Canada.
Sarah Ann acknowledges, “I definitely see an
opportunity for an increase in villas and rooms
over the next five to ten years. Our property is
14 acres, and cuts the island in half.We have a
sea to sea property, one side called Cocoa Bay
has the beach, the other side our Marina. So,
what my dad and I discuss over a glass of wine
at dinner is pretty endless about where we
want to develop the Club.”
Silver Airways has been a valuable partner for
six years. The Green Turtle Club combines dis-
counted Silver Airways flights with Club room
packages to offer Floridians a very competitive
price when they’re vetting vacations elsewhere.
The Club has also formed a unique partnership
with JohnWatling’s Distillery in Nassau.Their large
selection of rum and Vodka is featured on the
menu, and they do onsite events,where the Club
chef pairs delicious courses with signature drinks.
“Abaco Buzz is a new collaboration,” adds Sar-
ah Ann. “A friend of mine from New York started
it as a marketing website for the Abacos, from
the Spanish Cay down to Hope Town and, of
course, Green Turtle Cay. It’s a great collective
marketing space for these islands, where orga-
nization is usually difficult to manage. But, our
longest business relationship is with our next-
door neighbor, Brendal’s Dive Center. Brendal
grew up on Green Turtle Cay and has certified