Scott Burt

(850) 527-2882
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Scott has over 38 year's professional experience in the marina business. He is well versed in dry storage, harbor and marina management, yacht and commercial vessel operations and special event promotion. Scott believes in the integration of upland amenities with marina operations and the connectivity of marine components such as comparable marinas and yacht clubs, boat dealerships and marine service centers.
He has:
  • Served on the steering committee with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection to create the widely recognized and acclaimed certified Clean Marina Program.
  • Been recognized as a Certified Marina Manager.
  • Maintained an active membership of the Association of Marine Industries since 1985
  • Served as Director of the North West Florida Marine Industries Association.
  • Currently serving as Chairman of the Northwest Florida Marine Trades Association. During his term as Chairman, membership in the Association has grown by 20%.
In 2006 Scott joined with Galati Yacht Sales to create Coastal Marina Management which offers effective and creative management solutions for today's waterfront marine developments. CMM's mission is to be an active and passionate advocate of the boating lifestyle by delivering across-the-board service, dynamic marina management, innovative consulting for waterfront development and design, and exciting special events.

Presently CMM operates eight marinas, 6 of which are located in Florida, 1 in Alabama and 1 in Texas. The newest addition is in Surfside Beach, Texas. The CMM managed marina family represents a combined excess of 1000 slips under management and consisting of upland amenities, nationally recognized fishing tournaments, boatyard and repair facilities and major transient yacht destinations.

Born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, Scott is based in Panama City, Florida and is married to his wife of 32 years and has one 19 year old son. His hobbies include boating, motorcycling and flying.

"Boating is just the beginning."