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I know that many of you dream of living here on St. John or perhaps you would like to own a business here. Well we have several opportunities on island. Let’s make that dream a reality!

There are currently eight commercial listings on St. John, of those, five are for established businesses. Here are a few details about what is currently available:

• There is a well-established, turnkey cleaning business for sale that boasts more than 25 vacation rental homes in its client base. This business is listed for $120,000.
• A “waterside restaurant & bar” is listed for sale in Coral Bay for $315,000. *This is for the restaurant only and is a lease. This does not include the sale of the property the restaurant sits on.
• A popular smoothie stand is listed for $350,000.
• A popular Cruz Bay restaurant just listed for sale for $399,000. *This is for the restaurant only and is a lease. This does not include the sale of the property the restaurant sits on.
• An established catamaran term charter is listed for sale for $699,000.

*It is common that commercial properties on St. John are leaseholds. When you are buying a business on St. John, like a restaurant for example, you are typically buying the business, its lease and its brand. It is not common that real estate is included in the sale. 

I am not the listing agent for any of these commercial opportunities, but I would love to represent you as your buying agent. I am a licensed realtor with 340 Real Estate Co. here in St. John. Please contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or via phone/text at 203-376-3786 for more information on any of these commercial businesses for sale.

If you are looking to purchase or sell a home, condo or land on St. John, I am happy to help you with that too! You can always contact me at jenn@explorestj.com or via phone/text at 203-376-3786.

Hello everyone, and happy Thursday! I am finally back on island after an extended summer break. It feels like I have been gone forever, and there is so much to catch you all up on! So get comfy, maybe grab a coffee or a mimosa or two, and take a few minutes to catch up on everything St. John!

Let’s start with some not-so-great news before we head into the more positive news. I am sad to tell you that two restaurants on St. John have permanently closed over the past few months. Pizzabar in Paradise closed earlier this year after lease negotiations failed. That is such a bummer considering that it was some of the best pizza on island. It is definitely a huge loss to our friends out in Coral Bay.

Over in Cruz Bay, Margarita Phil’s has decided to close its doors for good. But there is a happy ending to this story. A couple of familiar faces have taken over the spot and plan to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay tuned for more information on that!

Ok, more positive news! I saw people working yesterday at the former Rhumb Lines location in Coral Bay. (Rhumb Lines closed at the beginning of the year because they also could not come to a lease renewal agreement.) I am not certain what is going into that location, but as soon as I do, I will happily share it with you!

Now let’s head over to Centerline Road in the area near The Windmill Bar and Shambles. A new food truck-type trailer is now located on the grass beside the entrance to The Windmill Bar. I didn’t see any active work happening there this week, but, again, as soon as I learn more, I will share it with all of you.

Now let’s talk about the island as a whole. It is slowwwwwwww. The beaches are empty. The parking lots are empty. The restaurants that are open are empty. I have to say, it’s nice little reprieve from the high season crowds.

Want to know which restaurants are currently open and which are closed? Click here to visit Explore STJ’s Seasonal Closing page.

Now let’s talk about some personal news. My son Dalton turned seven this summer. Where has the time gone??! He started second grade at Gifft Hill this week, marking the start of his fifth year at the school. 🙂

And lastly, now that I am back on island, Explore STJ’s island tours have resumed! Want to learn more about St. John? Take an island tour with me!

Learn more here –> www.explorestj.com/tour

See the island of St. John with a longtime resident. See the nooks and crannies that many visitors miss. Explore the beaches, historical sites, perhaps a tiki bar or two, and much more. Full & half days available. Rated “Excellent” on TripAdvisor.

Click Here to Book Now. 

That’s it for today! Have a great one, everyone!

The St. John Landsharks are hosting a runner’s choice 5K and five-mile fun run on Sunday, August 31st. This is the fourth time this event will be held since it replaced the Love City Triathlon & Aquathlon back in 2018.

The races will begin at 8 a.m. at Francis Bay. Each course will feature a variety of terrain, including trail and roads, and will end back on the beach. The five-mile course includes a loop to Maho Bay. There will also be a 500-yard beach dash for kids ages eight and under.

The cost to register is $10, and the event is limited to 100 participants. Children ages 18 and under are free. Walkers are welcome to sign up for the 5K event.

Click here to register. Registration closes at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 30th.

Contact stjohnlandsharks@gmail.com for more information.

St. John Landsharks is an informal local athletic club that focuses on swimming, biking, running, and stand up paddleboarding.