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72 73 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 GREEN TURTLE CLUB RESORT & MARINA 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 www.bristol.bs The leading purveyor of premium wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in the Bahamas. A proud supplier of The Green Turtle Club Resort & Spa