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On board with Paul and Maureen Petracca, owners of 49m superyacht Trending

After racking up 40 charters, the Petraccas decided it was time to buy their own boat – and all that experience informed one far-reaching refit, as they tell Tristan Rutherford...

The moment that Maureen and Paul Petracca knew they wanted to own their yacht came after 40 successful charters.“On our last trip the captain was the worst we’ve ever had,” says Maureen. “He even stranded our son and his fiancée on a tiny island off St Barths . Genuinely no one knew where they were.” After four hours playing Robinson Crusoe, the young couple were lucky to hitch a ride with a passing boat back to the Petracca family’s charter. “For the amount you pay for a week aboard, you want the charter experience to be perfect,” continues Maureen. “At that point Paul and I looked at each other and said: ‘We need to take control of this ourselves. Let’s buy a yacht of our own!’”

The result is Trending . “After 20 years of chartering several times per year we knew what we wanted,” says Paul. The twin-angled brief called for a shallow draught for cruising the Bahamas, the Petraccas’ nearest fly-in, kick-back island chain, plus a maximum length of 50 metres “because above that some ports need a pilot, and there are other regulations and entanglements”, says Paul. The equation delivered seven or eight possible yachts, leaving two 50 metre Westport 164s in contention. One became the perfect blank canvas for an ambitious overhaul into an understated and luxurious six-cabin superyacht that cruises across the Atlantic at up to 20 knots.

She’s certainly a step up from Maureen and Paul’s first foray on to the water. “We both grew up as lake people,” explains Paul. “Each of us had a summer house, and mine came with an aluminium boat with a nine horsepower engine.” As powerboats were a rarity, the family runabout was used to the full for fishing and racing. Maureen’s family was based on a lake on Cape Cod. “Our first boat was fibreglass with a six horsepower engine out back, and we graduated to a 5.8 metre on which we learned to waterski.” When married, the couple jointly purchased a 9.7 metre Edgewater. “We still use it to hop over to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard,” says Maureen.

From their Massachusetts home, the Petraccas’ career and vacation horizons broadened. Paul is now the chief investment officer at Pemco Management, which focuses on public equity investments, primarily in the technology and healthcare spaces. Maureen oversaw a far more important project: the annual yachting trips for their three children and family friends. After dozens of charters from the likes of Camper & Nicholsons , Fraser and IYC , the Petraccas knew precisely what they wanted from a week in the Mediterranean or Caribbean. “By the end of our charter life we started bringing our own specialised fishing gear,” she explains. “We sometimes brought our own divemaster. Once we even shipped in our own tender.”

Undersea exploration would play a pivotal part in the Petraccas’ charter adventures from 1996 to 2015. The entire family are PADI certified divers. The 700 islands of the Bahamas particularly appealed, not least the Exumas. Croatia also delighted the Petraccas a few years back with its countless wreck dives. It was Dubrovnik that entranced Maureen. “We toured the medieval walls and UNESCO-protected Old Town, which were beautiful.”

Before the Petraccas’ own Westport could set sail for Europe there was work to be done. “Our purchase was a 1980s throwback,” recalls Maureen. It contained thick rugs, and heavily upholstered furniture littered the voluminous interior. The vessel, formerly called Vango , had been owned by a retired couple who used it infrequently, “which was great because she had very low engine hours”, says Paul. It was Maureen who oversaw the interiors as part of an all-encompassing refit from 2015 to 2016.

Light marble and white stone were laid across the main saloon. Oversized windows pour light on to the chrome, taupes, mirrors and creams. Rainforest showers and double sinks grace every en suite. A hint of individuality is provided by Maureen’s underwater photography portraits from as far afield as St Barths, Barbuda and Saba, the Dutch Caribbean island that contains the Netherlands’ highest peak. “Our experience from 40 charters has been distilled into this space,” says Maureen. Most importantly, the finish isn’t regally stiff but royally comfortable, with sky blue fabrics and enough crystal glasses to decant the entire Napa Valley.

Stepping aboard, it’s clear why they purchased a Westport over any other yacht. “Quite simply, we knew we could modify the hell out of it,” says Paul. A bridge extension has been constructed behind the tri-deck’s upper saloon, creating an additional raised dining area for all 12 guests. “The view is great, but the privacy is priceless,” says Maureen. “As Trending is sometimes tied up in a Mediterranean port you get people promenading past.” And who wants them watching you having dinner? An illuminated bar sparkles in the night sky, as a sound system rocks the extra club area installed on the Portuguese deck just in front of the bridge. “We’re a little afraid of the sun these days so sails shade the top by day.” A therapeutic Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa with shaded lounging areas was added too. “I prefer pools that can accommodate many guests,” says Maureen. Hers can welcome eight.

Westport, based in Washington State, comes with five decades of North Pacific experience. “The company is up to hull No 15 or 16 for our largest model, the W164,” says Paul. “So most issues would have been resolved, which allowed us to incorporate those improvements in our yacht. We also knew we could get any spare parts as we’re based in the US.” Ultimately, the refit cost $5 million. “One name we thought of for the yacht was Legacy Killer, as it was just so appropriate,” he laughs. “This yacht keeps me coming to work and earning my keep.”

The electronics on board were a focus of Paul’s. “As guests aboard our own yacht we want to share videos from our iPhones directly on to all the screens,” he says. “I believe charter clients want to do the same.” His flotilla of toys, meanwhile, is truly enviable. There are Seabobs for speed snorkelling and glass-bottomed kayaks for slow drifts across virgin reefs. “When we bought the two RIBs I asked: what’s the biggest our crane can lift?” The result is four metre and 5.5 metre Novurania tenders, the latter with 120hp out back for fishing, diving, island picnics or secret beach retreats. Paul’s desire for perfection is ever present. “I’m a maintenance freak who wants every toy to work all of the time, for our sake and everyone else’s.”

The flotilla flagship is a 11.3 metre Boston Whaler. “Our son Christopher is a qualified captain in his own right so it’s his chance to drive,” says Maureen. The Petracca family uses it for sunset cruises, but only after speed records have been smashed via its triple 350hp outboards. The boat has “all the creature comforts” including electric shades, a barbecue, night vision equipment and an air- conditioned front cabin. Guests are welcome to invite Trending’s PADI instructor along for the ride. The Petraccas frequently use the boat for their latest craze – kitesurfing – which is best practised on the mirror-calm, searing-breeze waters off Barbados and the Grenadines.

Greater adventures await in the next two or three years. Maps have been consulted for a grand voyage through the Panama Canal. The route would allow for whale watching off Baja and leopard shark dives off LA’s Channel Islands, before passing Westport’s HQ near Seattle. Prince of Wales Island would then mark the gateway to an Alaskan summer. Will charter guests be able to book part of their route? “Sorry to disappoint, but it’ll be only us the whole time,” says Paul. “That is if I can keep myself away from the office for that long.” After 40 charters the Petraccas are now master of their own yacht.

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Superyacht Owner Adventures and 112 (37.2m) Flagship M/Y Serenity

Posted March 1, 2018 in Charter by Janine St.Denis

The 122-foot (37.2m) Flagship motor yacht SERENITY is a true testament to her name. Built in 1993, but fully refitted in 2017, SERENITY offers guests a tranquil oasis from which to explore the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Eight guests are welcomed aboard for the ultimate luxury adventure — which is exactly what her owners wanted. SERENITY is their first yacht; they purchased her in 2016 and have been delighted by her ever since. Avid charterers, the owners of SERENITY were keen to explore the incredible waters from Seattle to South Alaska; for them, owning their own yacht was the next step.

They spend between six and eight weeks a year on board in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Previously named TALOS, the owners dubbed their yacht SERENITY because “that is how we feel when we’re aboard. She is the perfect yacht for this region,” her owners say. There are lots of enclosed spaces, like the flybridge — which can be alfresco — and the skylounge, that allow you to enjoy the sights regardless of conditions. The region in which the yacht cruises is unlike the traditional tropical yachting hot spots. Which is just how her owners like it. They’re often on board in Alaska. First thing in the morning, the owner will enjoy a run on the yacht’s treadmill, then the adventures begin. SERENITY’s 29-foot Alaskan-style fishing boat, the SERENE MACHINE, is fully outfitted for exploration. It is perfectly suited to be independent of the main yacht for the day and comfortably accommodates eight people. The SERENE MACHINE has a stand-up day head and is enclosed in order to protect from the weather. The SERENE MACHINE is perfect to take guests ashore for hikes, get up-close-and-personal with glaciers, cast a line and hope to reel in the big one, and cruise alongside pods of orcas and other incredible wildlife. “We’ve had it only one season,” the owners say, “and it opened up the utility of the yacht in ways you never imagined.”

One of the owners’ favorite aspects of the yacht is the on-deck master. “It’s a huge plus as opposed to being downstairs,” they say, but also mention, “The yacht has great spaces for gathering with everyone on board, but it also has places perfect for some quiet time to read a book or watch the scenery go by.”

SERENITY’s owners love Alaska and Puget Sound; this region is their favorite cruising destination. “The beauty and the wildlife are incomparable to anywhere we’ve ever been,” they say. “From the islands and changing nature of the landscape to seeing whales, otters, eagles and bears, to going fishing and crabbing, there’s so much to do — we love enjoying the many things that part of the country has to offer.” Another favorite cruising location for SERENITY’s owners is New England along the Penobscot Bay of Maine and farther north into Canada. They also enjoy The Bahamas, specifically the Exumas — they really love the fishing there. But they maintain that no matter where else they have cruised, Alaska is by far the most unique. “It’s constantly changing and always surprising you,” they maintain, adding, “There’s one spot in Red Bluff Bay where you can nose the yacht to a tidal waterfall then cruise a couple of hundred yards and spot a bear fishing in a meadow, then in a few more hundred yards, you drop the shrimp pods to catch dinner.”

SERENITY is the perfect yacht in the perfect location for her owners. They enjoy every moment aboard and they offer her for charter, allowing guests to relish the luxury and incredible location that go hand-in-hand with SERENITY. “She was on the charter market when we bought her,” the owners say. “We expected to be aboard between six and eight weeks a year in Alaska and with her already consistent charter following, it made sense for us to make her available to others in those incredible waters. The responses from clients who cruise in that area are always the same — they are blown away. Unless you’ve spent a lot of time up there, it’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before. We also get a lot of compliments on our incredible crew, but what guests talk about most are their experiences in the hidden bays in which they anchor, and the incredible opportunities SERENE MACHINE has opened up.”

Charter guests get to enjoy everything from fishing to wildlife spotting — “one group of charter guests were out on SERENE MACHINE when a pod of orcas came by,” the owners say. “One of the whales was swimming on its back under the boat, getting a belly scratch from the keel.” Another favorite memory for guests is cruising past glaciers and picking up a piece of floating ice for cocktails that evening.

The captain and crew of SERENITY further enhance the onboard experience. From the captain with a 20-year Navy career and lots of big-boat experience to the chef who creates incredible Alaskan feasts from the fresh fish caught by the guests that day, the crew up the ante aboard SERENITY, ensuring an enjoyable, five-star experience for all.

After all, yachting is all about having fun! “We love being on the water,” the owners of SERENITY say. And their yacht allows them total flexibility and total peacefulness. “We love to anchor out in a beautiful bay with nothing around us but nature.”

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Pacific Mariner Yachts’ History

Founded in 1996 by the Edson family, Pacific Mariner quickly established itself as a competitive provider of luxury cruising yachts. Pacific Mariner was formed as a custom yacht building company in LaConner, Washington with a commitment to uncompromising quality and workmanship, determined to create exceptional custom yachts with every detail perfectly coordinated to create a harmonious whole. From the very first vessels produced by this enterprising company, the original Pacific Mariner 65 and Pacific Mariner 85, Pacific Mariner has focused on creating exceptional cruising yachts that are true turnkey vessels, delivered completely furnished with linens, flatware, and crystal already on board. That tradition still holds true today, with the latest Pacific Mariner sporting the same attention to detail, even containing a Starbucks Barista coffee pot ready for her owner.

While Jack Edson actually founded the company, Pacific Mariner Yachts’ history could be said to start with his father Orin Edson, the founder of Bayliner Boats, who raised his son with a love of the best quality marine designs. The original Pacific Mariner yachts were designed by renowned naval architect William Garden; while Pacific Mariner is now owned by the megayacht building Westport Yacht Company, the latest models of Pacific Mariner yachts show that same commitment to excellence.

To this day, Pacific Mariner has kept its focus on quality over quantity, building only a limited number of yachts each year. All areas of construction are completed onsite at the factory by skilled craftsmen, from the fiberglass hulls to the exquisite Dovetail accents on the cherry wood cabinetry. The latest motor yacht model, the Pacific Mariner 85, features superior sound and vibration insulation, delivering a virtually silent and vibration free cruise at all speeds – during trials, engine noise decibels never exceeded normal conversation levels even at max throttle!

Are you craving a Pacific Mariner luxury cruising yacht of your own? Atlantic Yacht & Ship has two Pacific Mariner yachts for sale, ready to surround you in turnkey-perfect elegance. Mai Kai VII, an exceptional 65’ Pacific Mariner 2005 for sale , is a one-owner beauty well maintained by her full-time captain and immediately ready to take her new owner for a cruise in elegant comfort. The customized touches that make this preowned 65’ Pacific Mariner yacht a turnkey dream of perfection are readily apparent in this elegant vessel featuring three owner & guest staterooms, each with oversize ensuite baths. Mai Kai VII is eager to cruise at the asking price of $1,199,000 USD. Call Christopher Carroll at 954-303-5604 or email him at [email protected] for more information.

Come fall in love with Sea Dreams, a preowned 65’ Pacific Mariner for sale that offers spacious accommodations for six owners and guests in three luxurious en-suite staterooms. Launched in 2003, she offers two additional berths located all the way aft with separate entrance that can provide quarters for crew, though this easy handling 65’ luxury cruising yacht can be effortlessly managed by a couple looking to enjoy a private adventure.Significant maintenance work has been done on all running gear and interior upgrades abound, including new “Fabrica” carpeting throughout. In excellent condition and seriously for sale, Sea Dreams is asking at $825,000 USD. For more information, call Andrey Shestakov at 954-274-4435 or email him at [email protected] .

For more than 53 years, Atlantic Yacht and Ship has been a leader in the South Florida yacht and ship brokerage  industry. Whether you are interested in selling, trading, or buying a yacht , our experienced yacht brokers can help you with every step of the transaction.

Contact  Atlantic Yacht & Ship  at 954.921.1500, or click here and let us help you find the vessel of your dreams!

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Pacific HQ Is The Ultimate Mother-Ship Yacht For Adventure

By Rob Bowman | Posted On Mar 31, 2019 Updated On Jun 03, 2020

If the idea of exploring the vast oceans of our planet in search of giant gamefish with no boundaries or limitations is your idea of paradise, Pacific HQ is the vessel of your dreams. Pacific HQ is a 95' Custom Jemison Luxury Motor Yacht  Mothership capable of long-range adventures and can take you anywhere in the world that big Marlin are calling. Packaged together with Hookin' Bull, a 2004 48' G&S Sportfish that has won multiple awards, Pacific HQ is capable of being self-sufficient for months on end and provides the ultimate experience of truly hunting big game whether they migrate. Pacific HQ is currently being offered for sale by itself for an asking price of $3,200,000 or can be sold as a packaged deal with Hookin' Bull for an undisclosed amount. For more information on either vessel, please contact United Yachts broker John Blumenthal  at (772) 215-2571.

The ability to travel to far-off destinations for fishing, diving, snorkeling, and exploration becomes possible with the diversity of applications that Pacific HQ can offer. Built in 1999, Pacific HQ underwent an extensive re-fit between 2010 and 2012 that included marine offshore and survey requirements to the design of Bakewell-White Naval Architects. In 2018, a further re-fit was completed by Oceania Marine in Whangarei that included two new generators installed and a completely new paint job. Cantalupi lighting was also installed throughout the entire vessel. Currently based in New Zealand, Pacific HQ is the ultimate luxurious mothership with the capability of long-range trips to anywhere in the world. She is considered to be in excellent, "turn-key" condition and has been maintained to the highest possible condition.

Whether entertaining guests for a short time or embarking with a group on a fishing expedition, Pacific HQ has the luxurious accommodations to help you relaxed after a long day in the sun. Pacific HQ features four spacious cabins that can comfortably sleep eight guests, however if needed, each cabin can convert to four large twin cabins expanding its occupancy. The master suite is located on the upper deck for some spectacular views from the King-sized berth. The master suite also features a study and a private deck with several sun loungers. Pacific HQ's master stateroom also features a flat screen television, bed side night stands, a win fridge, his-and-hers walk-in wardrobe closets, and ample storage opportunities.

(Seen below: Pacific HQ master stateroom)

Note the extensive windows in the master stateroom that offers great ventilation and an abundance of light.

The three additional guest staterooms on board Pacific HQ all feature King-Sized berths that can also be split into single beds. This has an excellent charter application as well should the new owner choose to offer it. All three cabins also include ensuite head and showers, ample storage, A/C controls, ventilation port holes, and ample storage space. All three guest staterooms are found on the lower deck of Pacific HQ.

(Seen below: Pacific HQ guest stateroom with the king-sized berth split into singles)

Entertaining on Pacific HQ while not fishing or diving is a breeze with a salon placed aft and connected to the cockpit dining space by a stainless steel door. The salon features a large wetbar, plush leather couches, 55' Samsung flat screen television, and formal dining table. There is a Yamaha RX-V767 sound system with multiple internal and external speakers for ambiance or a full on party. The dining area features Japanese slide doors to separate it from the galley.

(Seen below: Pacific HQ's salon is perfect for entertaining guests after a long day on the water.)

(Seen below: Pacific HQ has a formal dining area with a table for 10, large windows, and privacy thanks for the Japanese sliding doors.)

(Seen below: Pacific HQ Aft deck space has dining for at least 8 people and offers some spectacular views. Why ever eat inside?)

The bridge on Pacific HQ features a single captain's Offshore Marine Navigator helm seat, wrap-around helm electronics, ZF single-level gear and throttle, and a comfortable crew table that can seat 6 people. The electronics on board include a Furuno Nav Net 3D system, 3 LCD 24" screens, MaxSea Computer System, "Manage My Vessel" Program, Furuno auto pilot, and a plethora of other navigational and performance electronics.

Powered by a Caterpillar 3412 671HP diesel engine, Pacific HQ's engine room resembles that of a large ship. There is ample room to walk around and service the individual components throughout the engine room. Two new Kohler 55 KW 50 Hz generators were installed in 2018. Additionally, there is a work shop on board Pacific HQ that features a work bench with vice, equipment storage, two tool chests, industrial drill press, and a welder among other amenities. Pacific HQ can hold over 26,000 gallons of fuel and over 3,900 gallons of water (plus a water-maker on board) to really extend the long-range cruising capabilities.

Hookin' Bull is a G&S Custom Sportfish Gameboat that currently holds 29 world records to her name. Known as the some of the best custom boats in the world for sportfish thanks to their ability to jump and plane in reverse, Hookin' Bull is an excellent addition to Pacific HQ's mothership capabilities.

For more information on Pacific HQ luxury motor yacht mothership and Hookin' Bull, please contact United Yacht broker John Blumenthal at (772) 215-2571 or by email at  [email protected] . United Yacht Sales has the largest network or boat buyers and sellers in the world thanks to a team of over 150 yacht brokers worldwide in more than 25 offices. Whether looking to buy or sell a luxury motor yacht , custom sportfish , or other liveaboard style yachts, the professional team at United Yacht Sales can advise you to make the best decision.

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. ( WLUC /Gray News) - A shopping mall in Michigan has been closed for several days this week due to a reported electrical problem, but store owners say it’s because of a past-due bill.

On Friday, signs remained on the front entrance of the Westwood Mall in Marquette Township saying it was closed.

Business owners say the power at the mall has been shut off by the Marquette Board of Light and Power because of a past-due bill, and it’s not the first time.

“I want the people of Marquette to know that the management at the mall is not to blame for this, it’s the owner of the corporation, who’s not even a Michigan resident,” Avery Smith, owner of Timber Yeti Axe Range, said.

The Westwood Mall was sold in 2019 to Kohan Retail Investment Group, owned by Mike Kohan of New York.

According to records, Kohan owns 52 mall sites around the country and the company website states that it invests in local communities by purchasing shopping centers and working to revitalize them.

However, other shopping malls owned by Kohan seem to have had similar problems as Westwood.

In November 2023, the Marshalltown Mall in Iowa reportedly closed after an electric bill was left unpaid for 10 months.

This week, the Towne West Mall in Wichita, Kansas, has been closed since Wednesday for an unpaid electric bill, according to multiple reports.

The Marquette County Treasurer also reports that Westwood Mall Realty Holding owes outstanding taxes of $265,987.

Officials said if the 2022 taxes remain unpaid through March 31, 2025, the property will be forced to close.

Smith said he’d like to see a local owner take over the mall.

“Local ownership, that’s my thought. Somebody local who cares about it,” Smith said. “The guy that owns it now doesn’t care and it’s obvious.”

WLUC reports that Kohan management has not immediately responded regarding the situation.

Smith said he has been told that the Westwood Mall will remain closed until April 1.

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Who owns Moscow Crocus City Hall and claims responsibility for attack?

President Vladimir Putin has not yet made a public statement about the attack.

ISIS claimed responsibility for an assault at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow on Friday.

The attack resulted in at least 40 fatalities and over 100 injuries as attackers raided the venue with firearms and incendiary devices.

The terror group asserted accountability for the assault in a brief statement released by the ISIS-linked news agency Amaq on Telegram on Friday. However, the group did not present any evidence to substantiate their claim.

Moscow, Russia: At least 40 killed and 100 wounded in mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk. One shooter arrested. https://t.co/EUCm8zogBi pic.twitter.com/eXECxA6PZ3 — Channel3 Now (@channel3nownews) March 22, 2024

Crocus City Hall, a prominent establishment under the Crocus Group, is owned by businessman and construction tycoon Aras Agalarov.

Following the attack, Agalarov and his son Emin convened an urgent meeting with security personnel and management at the venue.

The Crocus Group, headed by Agalarov, is renowned as one of Russia’s largest construction firms and has secured government contracts for significant projects, including World Cup stadiums and sections of Moscow’s Central Ring Road.

Aras Agalarov, an Azerbaijani-born billionaire and real estate mogul based in Moscow, gained international attention when he met Donald Trump in 2013 while sponsoring the Miss Universe pageant in Moscow.

Moscow, Russia: At least 12 killed and 35 injured in mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk. https://t.co/9WBWvSSB5i pic.twitter.com/qTSei6vi9E — Channel3 Now (@channel3nownews) March 22, 2024

Correspondence revealed by Donald Trump Jr. indicates that Agalarov sought to arrange a meeting between members of the Trump campaign and Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya in June 2016.

According to Russia 24 state media, the roof of the venue has partially collapsed due to the attack. The incident occurred just before the music group Picnic was scheduled to perform, as reported by Russia 24.

The band’s manager, speaking to state media, confirmed that the performers were unharmed.

The Russia Prosecutor General’s Office stated, as reported by TASS, that “Unidentified individuals in camouflage attire forcibly entered Crocus City Hall and initiated gunfire prior to the commencement of the concert.

At least 12 killed and 35 injured in mass shooting at Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Russia. https://t.co/9WBWvSSB5i pic.twitter.com/rzYIyMsZpu — Channel3 Now (@channel3nownews) March 22, 2024

Regional governor Andrey Vorobyov assured that all efforts were being made to rescue individuals.

A SWAT team was dispatched to the location, with over 70 ambulance teams and medical professionals aiding the victims. TASS reported that approximately 100 individuals were evacuated from the premises by firefighters.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts focused on retrieving individuals from the roof, as stated by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation.

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