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Boateka's Pre-Owned Boat Retail Center Opens In Clearwater
Boateka of Greater Tampa will host a grand opening sales event May 4 at its new Clearwater location.

CLEARWATER, FL — A new 22,000-square-foot boat retail center opened Wednesday in Clearwater, according to a news release.
Boateka of Greater Tampa, located at 1721 Gulf to Bay Blvd., specializes in direct-to-consumer pre-owned boats sales through its digital platform and dealership model, according to a news release.
The company, a business of Brunswick Corporation, specializes in refurbishing boats through its 100-point inspection.
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Boateka’s flagship location opened in 2021 in Merritt Island, Florida. It also opened another retail center in LaGrange, Georgia earlier this year.
“This new (Clearwater) location represents another important milestone as we expand the Boateka brand and engage one of the most active boating communities in Florida,” Brenna Preisser, president of business acceleration for Brunswick Corporation, said. “We look forward to further serving the Tampa Bay market by offering a pathway to certified pre-owned boats with a warranty.”
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Boateka will host a grand opening sales event in Clearwater on May 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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