Dave Osborn
West Marine is closing its two East Naples stores and next week will open a new, larger store in Naples.
The stores — at 2025 Davis Blvd. and in the Courthouse Shadows shopping center, 3360 U.S. 41 E. — will close Sept. 20.
The new store — nearly 14,000 square feet — will open Sept. 21 in the former Books-A-Million in Naples Plaza, across from Coastland Center. The other two stores combined are about 18,000 square feet.
"This is the new West Marine, the new large format stores," said Stephen Baglio, the store's general manager. It will feature greatly expanded selections of engine and boat parts, fishing products and clothing accessories, he said.
"The feel and look is totally different," Baglio added.
About 98 percent of employees from the two closing stores will work at the new store, he said.
West Marine is based in Watsonville, Calif. Information: www.westmarine.com
Viechec named top salesperson at Florida Home Realty
Michael M. Viechec has been named top salesperson for August at Florida Home Realty.
Viechec, former president of the former Citizens National Bank of Naples, has been a Naples resident for 44 years and a licensed real estate agent for 41 years.
Joel Kessler forms business firm
Joel Kessler has formed Joel Kessler Strategic Services.
The Naples-based firm works with businesses and not-for-profit organizations in strategic planning, marketing, sales presentations and strategies, operational budgets, fundraising, staff training, board development and board responsibilities.
Kessler most recently served as executive director/CEO for the Naples Art Association at the von Liebig Art Center. Information: 239-248-1641 and jkessler58@earthlink.net
Remodeled McDonald's holds grand reopening Saturday
The McDonald's at the Shoppes of Pebblebrooke, Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard, will hold a grand reopening Saturday.
The restaurant, 15291 Collier Blvd., has undergone a more modern makeover inside and out. The celebration, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., includes activities for families, such as Golden Gate Fire & Rescue fire truck tours, a Drug Abuse Resistance Education car, a coloring table and more.
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West Marine will still rob you blind
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