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Kim & Rick Moore

Bob Brown, Clint Brown, Robbie Willis & Mike Huckaby

Suzy Hunt & Jamie Hall

Magda & Corey Cooper

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ver 100 people stepped out to celebrate the grand opening event of BOTE paddle board’s newest retail location in Grayton 
Beach, located in Grayton Corners on C30A. The event marked the expansion of BOTE’s retail division along the Emerald 
Coast. Guests savored delicious sushi and smoked tuna dip from AJ’s Grayton Beach and cold beer from Grayton Beer Co. A 
few lucky folks walked away with fantastic prizes, including a pair of weekend passes to the 30A Songwriter Festival, KULA 

coolers and gift certifi cates to Lululemon. BOTE was founded locally, 8 years ago, by husband and wife team Corey and Magda Cooper. 
Corey shared, “We’ve been lucky enough to be surrounded with people and employees who share in our passion for the product. Many of 
them have been with us since day one. Luckily there are a lot of other people who also think our boards are great and because of that we’ve 
become a nationwide brand guided by our mission: ‘Stand Apart through industry-shaping innovation, fresh ideas and simplicity to create 
a product that defi nes a lifestyle.’” The interactive store offers the nationwide brand of BOTE paddleboards, accessories, apparel, KULA 
coolers, and always - cold beer!

Grand Opening

photos & story by

 

Steve Barber

Kerry Becnel & Elizabeth Majors

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