Marinas information

BALD RIDGE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marina has 24/7 access. Phone: 770-887-5309 Website: www.baldridgemarina.com Location: 1850 Bald Ridge Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: Covered & uncovered. On-site eatery: Smokey Q BBQ Store hours: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat./Sun. Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $4.79; $4.79 diesel (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.) Security: 24/7 security, gated Additional amenities: Full-service department, parts department, boat body work and yacht repair.Boating supplies/commissary/dry goods/retail clothing.

GAINESVILLE MARINA Hours of operation: Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week. Phone: 770-536-2171 Website: www.gainesvillemarina.com Location: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., Gainesville Types of slips available: 600 slips, dry stack covered up to 25', wet covered & uncovered up to 80'. Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $5.59 (Dock open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.) Ship Store Seasonal: Open May-September On-site eatery: Skogies Menu: BBQ, seafood and American fare. Phone: 678-450-1310 Security: 7 days a week Additional amenities: Parts department, land service shop, climate-controlled bath houses, pump-out stations, security 7 days a week/video surveillance. Sales of new, used and brokerage boats.

HABERSHAM MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Dock/Store, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5432 Website: www.habershammarina.com Location: 2200 Habersham Marina Rd., Cumming Types of slips available: 600 slips for dry storage up to 28’ Store: Yes Types of fuel: 90 Recreational fuel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $4.69 Security: Yes Additional amenities: Repair services, detailing and bottom cleaning. Also bathroom and shower facilities are available.

HARBOR LANDING Hours of operation:Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Types of slips: Houseboats only. 18x60, 22x80 Types of fuel: Diesel, non ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.49 non-ethanol, $6.29 diesel (Gas is not sold after 4:30 due to volume return of boats.) On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville, daily pontoon boat rentals (no overnights). Luxury houseboat program. Call for details. HOLIDAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.) Phone: 770-945-7201 Website: www.holidaylakelanier.com Location: 6900 Holiday Rd., Buford Types of slips available: 22-100' Uncovered including 80, 90, and 100' Breakwater Slips; 26-85' Covered Slips totalling 1238 Slips Store: Yes; Convenience items and basic boating supplies. Types of fuel: Premium, unleaded & diesel, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.49 premium; $6.49 unleaded; $6.79 diesel On-site eatery: The Twisted Oar Menu: Fresh seafood to savory chicken and steak Phone: 678 714-7572 Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Boat rentals, repair service, pumpout station, boat sales, TowBoat US

at Holiday on Lake Lanier

LAZY DAYS (at Holiday on Lake Lanier) Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 6 days a week. Closed on Tuesdays.. Phone: 770-945-1991 Location: 6700 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford Types of slips available: Concrete Wet Slips from 50 - 125 foot covered & 100 foot open slips; 554 covered dry stack spaces up to 36 feet Types of fuel: 90 Non-ethanol marine fuel treated with ValvTect; diesel Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.49 regular Security: 24/7 surveillance monitoring Full Service Department: Barefoot Boating, 770-820-5949 Boat Club: Carefree Boat Club, 678-725-0730 Additional Amenities: Bath house facility with individual private units. Trailer storage, dock carts, ice available, boat detailing service, free pump out for customers; Dry Stack-Boat Cloud smartphone app to control launch/retrieval of boat. Pre-Fueling service, wash racks; Wet Slips-gated/private parking, golf cart valet service, in-slip pump out.

PORT OF INDECISION MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 470 323-3465 Website: www.margaritavilleatlanierislands.com Location: 7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy. Store: Yes; only open on weekends. Types of slips available: 14x32, 14x36, (254 units, up to 40’), all covered Types of fuel: non ethanol. Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.49 regular, non-ethanol On-site eatery: Various restaurants including Landshark, Cantina, Tiki Bar Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Margaritaville

PORT ROYALE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Leasing/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week; Service Store/Ship Store, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week Phone: 770-887-5715 Website: www.bestinboating.com/port_royale Location: 8800 Port Royale Dr., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered, 20' to 80'; covered, 24' to 106' totaling 815 slips & dry stack storage (521) for up to 39'. Types of fuel: 90 non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $5.49 regular (Pay at the pump closes same time as restaurant.) On-site eatery: Pelican Pete's Bar and Grill Menu: Burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings and more Security: Gated, 24/7 Additional amenities: Climate controlled bath house with showers, 24/7 self-service pump out, rental boats, courtesy dock for dry stack, two ship stores, full-service center, largest floating gas dock in Ga., 16 gas pumps, houseboat rentals.

SAFEHARBORAQUALAND MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Leasing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat.; Closed Sun. Phone: 770-967-6811 Website: www.aqualandmarina.com Location: 6800 Lights Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Houseboats, covered cruisers, & all types of open slips plus covered & open dry slips, totaling 1,725 wet docks and 460 dry docks Store: Yes Types of fuel: Non-ethanol, 90 octane Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.49, non-members; $5.99, members (Dock/Ship Store open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.) On-site eatery: Pig Tales Menu: BBQ, burgers, wings and more Security: 24/7, gated Additional amenities: Self service work yard with deep draft well & marine travel lift, houseboat launching ramp, pump-out station, bathhouses with showers, laundry facilities, wet slips with private gated parking.

SAFEHARBORHIDEAWAY BAY MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock - 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week.) Phone: 770-967-5500 Website: www.hideawaybaymarina.com Location: 6334 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch Types of slips available: Wet (510) Dry (150) Type of Fuel: 90 octane, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.49, non-members; $5.99, members On-site eatery: Fish Tales Lakeside Grille Menu: Grouper fingers, sandwiches, salads and more Security: 24/7 manned security Showroom: Atlanta Marine Additional amenities: Full Maintenance, Repair and Service on site: Harbor Marine & Associates. Bathhouse w/ locked showers and AC, laundry, pump out, trailer storage.

SUNRISE COVE MARINA Hours of operation: Office/Store/Dock, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.Mon. Closed Tuesday. Phone: 770-536-8599 Website: www.sunrisecovermarina.com Location: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., Gainesville Types of slips available: Uncovered-20-70'; Covered-24-50'; to include an exclusive 44' Sailboat Breakwater Dock. Total Wet Slips 688 and nine (9) Dry Storage Spaces (boats on trailer). Store: Yes (Sandwiches and wraps only available in summer) Types of fuel: 90 recreational, non-ethanol Price of fuel: (as of 10/20/22) $6.59 with 5 percent off with Advantage Membership. Security: 24/7 Additional amenities: Club House, bath house, laundry facility. Pump out open only during office hours.

By Pamela A. Keene

From fire pits to one-stop customized outdoor kitchens don’t need to be complicated. Paradise Grills, which opened recently in Buford, can design a functional expanded outdoor living space to increase property values and reasons to entertain. “If you have a particular style and budget in mind, we can help you create the perfect outdoor kitchen for your lifestyle,” said Jonathan McKay, salesperson with the company’s newest retail showroom. “And once we’ve developed your design in store with our FlexBuild system, we can have it installed at your home in as little as 10 to 14 business days.”

Headquartered in Orlando, Paradise Grills is the nation’s largest manufacturer of outdoor kitchens. With 40 retail stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Texas, the company is planning to add at least 10 more retail locations in early 2023.

Kitchens include professional refrigerators, grills, cooktops and storage, plus island seating, countertops for food preparation and serving. Choose from six different bar systems with wine and liquor storage, sinks, professional grills and entertainment packages.

“Our kitchens are turn-key with exclusive professional features such as rapid installation, quick-leveling system and plug-nplay electrical system, no permitting required,” McKay said. “The refrigerators and other electrical components can be connected to a power source by regular household outlets or extension cords, because they are prewired.”

Constructed of welded tubular aluminum frames, the kitchens are durable. They can be installed on concrete pads, decks, patios or pavers and range from four to 14 feet long. Countertops of Avellaero Italian stone are available in three shades of neutral colors.

“Basic designs can be galleyor L-shaped,” he said. “And the generously sized islands can be purchased with bar stools to create an inviting seating and conversation area.”

In addition to custom outdoor kitchens, Paradise Grills sells outdoor and patio furniture, umbrellas and fire features.

Paradise Grills, located at 1695 Mall of Georgia Blvd. in Buford, is open Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info, visit www.paradisegrills.com or 770 886-0704.

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PHOTO: PARADISE GRILLS By Pamela A. Keene

Three Lake Lanier real estate agents brought home awards from the recent Lake Homes Realty’s 9th Annual National Agent Summit, held October 4-6 in Birmingham, Ala.

Agents Josh Grindle and Robin Cole were given the Big Wave Award for their achievements in real estate.

Between the two, they were honored for a total transaction volume of $6 million or greater between Sept. 1, 2021, and Aug. 31, 2022. Cole has been selling Lanier properties since 1998. Josh, her son, followed in her footsteps and founded Grindle Real Estate in 2009.

Jill Baugus received the Aqua Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit. It’s given to agents with a total transaction volume be-

tween $3.5 million and $10 million with 20 or more transition sides with a total transaction volume of $2.5 million or greater between Sept. 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022. She has been selling homes on Lanier for nearly 30 years. Lake Homes Realty (LakeHomes.com) is a multi-state real estate company focused on lake homes and land. The Alabama-based brokerage has been named six consecutive times as one of the fastest-growGrindle ing companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine. Lake Homes Realty is a licensed real estate brokerage in 35 states.

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