Gulfport Marina commercial slip prices rise

People who rent slips at the Gulfport Municipal Marina will soon see their rates go up by as much as $700 a month!"It's definitely challenging to try and wrap my head around it," said Jonathon Ross, a charter captain in Gulfport. Ross operates a boat charter out of the Gulfport Municipal Marina and said he may be moving his business if slip fees increase.The majority of the businesses are trying to figure out what their next move is going to be. Are they going to stomach it and just swallow the pill, or are they just going to try to relocate to other marinas that are offering a lot more in exchange for these expensive rates? Ross said.The City of Gulfport voted to increase slip rental fees for everyone back in September but most recently, the city also voted to add on a commercial slip surcharge. Starting Feb. 1, 2027, a six-pack charter boat could see a $200 monthly fee, with that surcharge increasing to $400 a month starting in August."It's been a nightmare," said Ross."It just see