The West Marine project is an example of Stiles executing on its business strategy to actively acquire land for development, retail centers and office buildings throughout Florida. For example, Stiles Financial Services arranged financing for the project. Stiles Real Estate Investment Services procured the land and the tenant commitment.

Meanwhile, Stiles Development was responsible for obtaining governmental approvals and coordinating all aspects of the project and will oversee its completion, while Stiles Construction serves as the project's general contractor. The store has been designed by Bergmeyer Associates Inc. in conjunction with West Marine's Visual Merchandise and Store Design team as well as Stiles Architectural Group, who is serving as the architect of record.

“This project offers Stiles a rare opportunity to invest in and develop a superior quality retail store with a significant long-term tenant in an excellent location where we already have a track record for success,” says Robert Breslau, president of Stiles Real Estate Investment Services. “West Marine has built a strong presence not only in this city, but also throughout the country, and we believe this new superstore will further establish Fort Lauderdale as the yachting capital of the world.”