Construction has topped out on PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens, a ground-up marina redevelopment at 2385 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. Developed by PORT 32 Marinas, LLC and constructed by Miller Construction Company, the project reached structural completion on June 4 with a topping out ceremony marking the completion of all three buildings. The state-of-the-art marina is expected to open in December 2026.
The ceremony commemorated the placement of the final structural beam and brought together representatives from PORT 32 Marinas, Miller Construction Company, Watt, Inc., and additional project partners. A ceremonial beam was signed by project leaders and team members to mark the milestone. According to the development team, more than 150 construction workers and project personnel have contributed to the project to date.
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PORT 32 Regional Vice President Mike Vinson and Miller Construction Company Project Manager Harley R. Miller delivered remarks during the event, highlighting the project’s economic impact and its role within the marina’s broader redevelopment vision. The celebration also included guided project tours, a catered lunch, awards recognizing subcontractors for their performance throughout construction, and additional activities for workers and project partners.
“We are proud to celebrate reaching the topping out milestone on PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens,” said CEO Austin Schell. “The topping out ceremony is a significant milestone that represents the culmination of exceptional teamwork, craftsmanship, and dedication from our entire construction team, who are dedicated to this project.”
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“Topping out PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens marks a key construction milestone and continued momentum toward completion. We are thrilled to partner with PORT 32 Marinas on this transformative redevelopment, representing a significant investment in the future of boating in Palm Beach Gardens and our shared commitment to delivering a world-class marina,” said Brian Sudduth, president and CEO of Miller Construction Company.
Upon completion, PORT 32 Palm Beach Gardens will contain 471 slips, including 451 fully enclosed dry storage slips and 20 wet slips. Dry storage facilities will accommodate vessels ranging from small tenders up to 60 feet in length overall and 22 feet in height, while the wet slips are designed to serve vessels between 50 and 100 feet in length overall. The marina will also offer transient dockage, haul-out services, launch facilities, and provisioning services.
Credit: Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens
The redevelopment incorporates advanced marine infrastructure, including marina forklifts with a 75,000-pound lifting capacity and elevating operator cabs intended to improve precision, visibility, and safety during vessel handling operations.
Credit: Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens
Credit: Port 32 Palm Beach Gardens
The marina is also being designed as the only Category 5 hurricane-rated marina in Palm Beach County. According to the developer, the facility is engineered to withstand wind speeds of up to 180 miles per hour and is recognized by most insurance providers as an accepted hurricane dockage location.
In addition to marina operations, the property will feature approximately 31,296 square feet of commercial space dedicated to marine services and boat sales. The program includes climate-controlled marine offices and retail space, heated and cooled service units, as well as additional storage and flexible-use spaces.
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