The Story of the “Marina Rose”

The “Marina Rose” was manufactured in Florida as a custom build named the “Sam Magee” for an outfit out of Fairbanks, Alaska. The vessel was operated on a river there for a time. A few years later the vessel was transported back down South to Florida where it was sold and renamed the “Southern Belle”. The vessel was unused for an extended period of time.

This is where Randall and Rosa Rossi began their dream.

The year was 2013, Randi & Rosa had been speaking with a friend, who happened to be a realtor here in Hernando Beach, FL about what would be a good business to bring to this area, and their 5 year old daughter “Marina Rose”, spoke up and said “lets take people out on the boat and show them a good time.”

So they began the search for a vessel that would be appropriate for this area.

God led them to the “Southern Belle”.

After the logistics, the restoration of the vessel began with the help of many of their friends along the way and many obstacles to overcome.

By the grace of God, it was completed, and their lifetime passion for pleasure boating, and sunsets, with a desire to share with others the joy of being out on the water was possible.

Their motto goes back to Marina’s statement “Lets take people out on the boat and show them a good time.” That is the Marina Rose Experience!

This is where our story begins. Our names are Pat and Sheryl Coggins, When we moved to Hernando Beach in 2021, the first thing we did was to book a dinner cruise on the Marina Rose. We figured this was the best way to checkout the local waterways, support a local business, and have fun.

This is where we first met Randy and Rosa. We were impressed with the food, the level of service, fair prices, and the feeling of being part of their family.

We have been on many cruises on the Marina Rose and it has always been an amazing experience. We have brought friends visiting from around the country on the cruise, because of the consistent and pleasurable experience.

Over the years we became close friends with Randy and Rosa, when we heard that they were considering selling to spend more time ashore we didn’t hesitate.

We couldn’t imagine some corporation buying it and changing everything or worse yet moving it to another city. They were were also happy to know that we would carry on their dream. So here we are!

Welcome To “The Marina Rose Experience” We will do our best to maintain the high standard and sense of family
that has been the hallmark of this local family business.