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Business for Sale

Asking Price: $125,000

Caribbean Tropicals Inc. is a fully licensed Tropical Fish and Marine Life Collection and Wholesale business located in the Florida Keys. Established in 1984 and operated by the current owners since 2014, the business is now available due to retirement.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Florida Marine Life Endorsement — a limited-access, transferable permit that cannot be newly issued and must be acquired from an existing holder.

The business is fully operational, debt-free, and turnkey, with all assets included for immediate continuation.

Key Highlights

  • Transferable Florida Marine Life Endorsement

  • Established business with decades of industry presence

  • Located in Key Largo, Florida

  • Fully turnkey and operational

  • Minimal overhead

  • Direct-to-consumer and wholesale model

  • No outstanding debts or liabilities

  • Training and transition support included

Financial Overview

  • Established and recurring customer base

  • Proven revenue model

  • Low fixed operating costs

  • Financial details available upon request to qualified buyers

 

Assets Included in Sale

This sale includes all equipment and infrastructure necessary to operate immediately.

Vessel & Marine Equipment

  • 2001 Cobia 25' Walkaround

  • 2023 300HP Suzuki Four-Stroke Engine (approximately 300 hours)

  • Brand new air compressor

  • Garmin Fish Finder / Chart Plotter

  • Preloaded productive collection locations

Dive & Collection Equipment

  • Complete dive gear (wetsuits, tanks, etc.)

  • Nets and specialized marine collection tools

Holding & Filtration Systems

  • Multiple aquariums

  • Pumps and protein skimmers

  • Medicated holding systems to maintain specimen health

Business Infrastructure

  • Established customer relationships

  • Operational systems and procedures

  • Website and brand presence

This is a fully equipped and compliant operation designed for efficiency and long-term sustainability.

The Permit Advantage

The Florida Marine Life Endorsement is the foundation of this business’s value.

  • Limited-access endorsement

  • Transferable to a qualified buyer

  • Significant barrier to entry

  • Required for legal marine life collection in Florida waters

Because new endorsements are not issued, ownership must be transferred from an existing holder — making this opportunity rare.

Ideal Buyer

This opportunity may be well suited for:

  • Existing marine life collectors seeking expansion

  • Aquarium wholesalers pursuing vertical integration

  • Public aquarium professionals

  • Marine biology professionals

  • Entrepreneurs seeking a Keys-based lifestyle business

Reason for Sale

After proudly continuing the legacy of this business since 2014, we are preparing for our next chapter. While we have truly loved the island lifestyle and operating Caribbean Tropicals, we are looking forward to being closer to our adult children and grandchildren. We are seeking a qualified buyer to continue the business responsibly and professionally.

Transition Support

To ensure a seamless handoff, the sellers will provide:

  • Operational training

  • Permit transfer guidance

  • Relationship introductions

  • Transition support as needed

Serious Inquiries Only

Asking Price: $200,000

Financial statements and additional details are available upon request to qualified buyers.

For confidential inquiries, please contact: Caribbeantropicals@gmail.com

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