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Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Orange Crush trademark holder gets head start on permit app, but gets denied for now
Shortly after the newly permitted Orange Crush Festival came and went with less fanfare and angst than in years past, Orange Crush trademark holder George Turner submitted the first permit application for the 2026 event. Although the permit was denied by city staff at the end of May, the action does not mean that the event won't be permitted by next April. Orange Crush had existed as a unpermitted event on Tybee Island since the early-nineties, when Savannah State University cut ties with the Spring Break event after a dozen arrests, a stabbing and a drowning. The gathering, marketed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) on the east coast, was kept alive through word of mouth. Earlier this year, Tybee Island City Council approved a permit after Orange Crush Florida CEO and organizer Steven Smalls who worked with Turner secured the permit. Originally proposed in December 2024 as a three-day event, Smalls and Turner eventually negotiated with city staff to secure a permit for a one-day event with a single stage and agreed to meet several other conditions set by council. Though the event this year went smoothly, tension seemed to be brewing between Turner and Smalls. Turner stopped attending meetings with staff leading up the event and wasn't present the day of. Small, the permit holder who attended the event, said he felt Orange Crush was a success and hoped to do it the same way, although more thoughtfully, in 2026. In the days following Orange Crush 2025, Turner began demanding $50,000 per year for a licensing agreement for the use of the Orange Crush name or $350,000 to purchase and transfer the trademark in emails sent to media. Turner also said he sent a cease-and-desist letter to Smalls and that Smalls would no longer be an organizer for the Orange Crush Festival unless they reached an agreement by May 1. On April 27, Turner submitted to the City of Tybee Island a special event permit application for a three-day event, April 17-19, 2026, on the beach just north of the pier. In his permit application, Turner proposed an event with the 'same exact layout as Orange Crush 2025, but three days instead of only one day.' He then sent more than 20 emails modifying plans for the event in the application, estimated City Manager Bret Bell. A few days later on May 5, Smalls submitted a separate special event permit application for an event called 'Crush Reloaded,' which was proposed for April 18-19, 2026, at the same location on the beach. On May 23, Bell informed Turner by letter that his application had been denied in accordance with city ordinances as outlined below: The feasibility of the event layout 'exactly' as Orange Crush 2025 cannot be determined at this time due to ongoing significant erosion of the beach and the possible further impact from the upcoming hurricane season. Tybee is not able to permit a three-day event, because the need for multiple days of law enforcement and emergency personnel is not feasible for reasons of resource availability. Turner had issued news releases and made other statements to the press indicating that the city manager and mayor had given 'verbal approval' for a three-day music festival in 2026. No verbal or written approval had been given for the event, and it is against the ordinance to promote any special event without a permit. Turner followed up asking for an appeal of the denied permit, indicating that he was willing to modify the duration and event layout, if needed, and had not intended to misrepresent any approvals. He also requested 'reasonable accommodations' in the application process given that he is '100% permanently and totally disabled veteran' and the trademark holder. Day of recap: 'This is just college students having a good time;' Orange Crush one-day crowd about 7,000 By the numbers: Fewer people attended Orange Crush, and police made fewer arrests 'The city would be in a better position to assess beach conditions following the most active part of the hurricane season,' Bell said in the memo. 'The City would then receive presentations from each applicant, and make a decision at that time, which could then be appealed.' Since both applications appeared to be incomplete and competing, Bell proposed that both Turner and Smalls withdraw their appeal requests in a letter sent to them on May 29, and spend time pulling together a final application for submission on Oct. 3. Smalls withdrew his permit, but Turner declined to withdraw his appeal, before eventually relenting. Bell said in an interview that they don't know what the condition of the beach will be like in April — last hurricane season took a chunk off the beach after back-to-back named storms in September. Tybee Island is slated for another beach renourishment, to dump about 1.5 million cubic yards of sand on the beach, but that project would not begin until the end of 2026. Destini Ambus is the general assignment reporter for the Savannah Morning News, covering the municipalities, and community and cultural programs. You can reach her at DAmbus@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Tybee Island denies Orange Crush permit applications — for now
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Why has Bonnie Blue been banned by OnlyFans? Details here
OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue built her fame through jaw-dropping headlines, but it appears the adult content platform that helped make her a millionaire has now shown her the door. Known for her outlandish and provocative challenges, the OnlyFans creator has been permanently banned from the platform, costing her a reported £600,000 a month in earnings, as per The Sun. Bonnie, whose real name is Tia Billinger, isn't new to controversy. The 25-year-old from rural Derbyshire gained notoriety for allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in just 12 hours. But her recent stunts seem to have gone too far, even for the internet. An OnlyFans spokesperson confirmed: 'Extreme 'challenge' content is not available on OnlyFans and is not permitted under our Acceptable Use Policy and Terms of Service. Any breach of our Terms of Service results in content or account deactivation," The Sun reported. Also read: When OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue who slept with 1,000 men revealed what her dad thinks of her profession Bonnie had reportedly planned a controversial meet-and-greet in London, which involved being tied up inside a glass box. She described the stunt on a podcast as 'Bonnie Blue's petting zoo,' suggesting the public could 'do basically whatever they want' to her. That sparked severe backlash online, with many accusing her of 'promoting rape culture. Her subsequent plan? A 24-hour graphic livestream that never made it to the screen. In January, she made another shocking claim that she had broken the world record for having sex with the most men in 12 hours at a secret event in London. She had also challenged college students during Spring Break in a bizarre contest to give her the "best orgasm", promising to fund the winner's tuition. Born in 1999, Tia reportedly grew up in the village of Sandiacre. She had a modest upbringing, attending Friesland School and competing in street dance competitions. After a stint working retail and then recruitment, she married Oliver Davidson in 2022. The two had been together since she was 15. Their move to Australia marked a turning point. Tia, encouraged by Oliver, tried her hand as a cam girl. It worked. She soon transitioned to OnlyFans, gaining popularity through her 'niche' of sleeping with young students. She even claimed to have slept with 158 students during a Nottingham Trent freshers' week. Her family, particularly her mother Sarah, has supported her unconventional career. Sarah even called herself her daughter's personal assistant. But the viral antics came with consequences. Bonnie was recently banned from Nottingham Forest's stadium for a failed prank. She snuck into the Chelsea away section in disguise, only to be escorted out when spotted. 1 Why was Bonnie Blue banned from OnlyFans?She was banned from the platform due to her extreme content challenges that violated OnlyFans' terms and policies. 2 How much did Bonnie Blue earn on OnlyFans?She claimed she was making £600,000 a month, which totals an estimated £7.2 million annually. 3 Has she attempted similar stunts before?Yes, including a world record sex claim, controversial livestreams, and university-based challenges. 4 Who is Bonnie Blue in real life?Her real name is Tia Billinger. She hails from Derbyshire and began her adult content career after moving to Australia. 5 Is her family supportive of her career?Yes. Her mother, Sarah, often helps with events and logistics, calling herself Bonnie's personal assistant.
Daily Record
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
MTV host Amanda Lewis dead age 53 after breast cancer battle
She leaves behind a 14-year-old son. Amanda Lewis has passed away at the age of 52. The television host, best known for her MTV stint in the late 1990s, lost her life following her battle with breast cancer. She was a popular host during the network's"veejay" era and sadly passed away yesterday, Wednesday June 11, 2025. In October 2020, Ananda announced to fans that she'd been privately battling Stage 3 breast cancer for two years. She also told how she'd avoided getting regular mammograms due to her fear of radiation exposure. During a 2024 interview she revealed that her breast cancer had reached Stage 4 after previously declining to undergo a mastectomy for treatment. Ananda's sister Lakshmi has now confirmed the sad news of her sister's passing on Facebook in an emotional message, The Mirror reports. She wrote of Ananda, "She's free and in His heavenly arms [heart emojis]. Lord, rest her soul [prayer hands emoji]." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Lakshmi confirmed that her sister died at her home in Los Angeles at 11:35am and that she was in hospice care at the time of her death. Lakshimi also revealed that Ananda's 14-year-old son was graduating middle school the same day as her passing. TMZ reported that made the day very bittersweet. She shares the teen boy, her only child, with husband Harry Smith, 54, who is the younger brother of Oscar-winning actor Will Smith, 56. Many are mourning Ananda's untimely death on social media, especially on X, formerly Twitter. One wrote on the platform X: "Omg Rip to the beautiful #AnandaLewis her sister confirmed the news. "If you're a 90s/early 2000s baby, then you definitely wanted to be her, at some point! The real 'It girl'! She just had it!Phuck cancer! Sending love to every person that loved her. Get your rest beauty." Another wrote on X: " Ananda Lewis was so iconic. Sleep peacefully angel," a third penned: "Ananda Lewis was one of the quintessential 90's baddies RIP." As a fixture on MTV in the late 1990s, Ananda hosted hit shows like Total Request Live, Hot Zone and Spring Break. But she left her MTV role in 2001 and began hosting her very own daytime TV talk show, The Ananda Lewis Show, which ran for two seasons. She earned two NAACP Image Awards during her career and was once deemed the 'the hip-hop generation's reigning It Girl' by The New York Times. Lakshmi said that a memorial would be held 'in a few weeks' and that celebrities who Ananda previously interview have already expressed interest in paying tribute to her at the upcoming service.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Florida's Spring Break Capital Is Now Its Newest Luxury Real Estate And Financial Hotspot
"It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation," Benjamin Franklin once said, "and only one bad one to lose it." When it comes to real estate and re-development, the opposite is also frequently true: it can be hard to shake off a bad rap, especially when it's seared into the cultural DNA of a place. Fort Lauderdale, Florida at dusk. In few cities has this reputational albatross been historically stickier than in Fort Lauderdale, which has been synonymous with hard partying, bikini-clad Bacchanalia ever since Colgate University swimming coach, Sam Ingram, first brought his team here in 1934 for an early season 'winter warm-up'. Over the next decade, Fort Lauderdale went viral across the snow-covered campuses of New England and the Midwest, eventually luring an ever-expanding migration of sun and booze-hungry co-eds down U.S. Route 1 to its cut-rate motels and neon nightlife. By the 1960s, Fort Lauderdale had become one of America's biggest parties outside of Mardi Gras, giving it the dubious nickname the 'Spring Break Capital of the World', a.k.a 'Fort Liquordale'. In the 1990s, the city finally tried to rein in the mayhem and reframe itself as a more family-friendly, year-round destination. But by that point, that shipped had long since sailed. Even as adjacent towns and cities like Boca Raton and Sunny Isles were able to shed their Miami Vice, time share vibes and attract new luxury developments and upscale buyers through the first boom in the 2000s, Fort Lauderdale found itself persistently trapped between a seedy past and an uncertain future. Fort Lauderdale Spring Break 2024 Yet, urban transformation and neighborhood revitalization happen in improbable ways at the unlikeliest of times. So, when a developer friend recently called me up raving about Fort Lauderdale finally 'coming of age', I nearly tripped over my smirk. I've long been fascinated with the lessons newer neighborhoods can learn from older ones. But Fort Lauderdale was a different kind of case study altogether; it didn't need a Renaissance or to be revitalized. It needed to shake off a century of less-than-pristine repute and present an entirely new version of itself to the outside world again. Finally Moving On Up In many ways, Fort Lauderdale's long suffering identity crisis didn't have anything to do with spring break in the first place. Compared with Miami, located just thirty miles south down I-95, Fort Lauderdale doesn't have a natural harbor like Biscayne Bay; that made it less favorable to shipping and trade with Latin America as the United States expanded south and west after the Civil War. Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway also bypassed Fort Lauderdale as an original station stop when it was extended to Key West in 1896. As a consequence, the city languished as a mosquito-infested 'backwater' well into the early 20th century as business, jobs, tourism, and infrastructure boomed in Miami. Not surprisingly, Fort Lauderdale has historically been seen — and seen itself — as a vestigial appendage of its southern neighbor rather than an equal force to be respected and reckoned with. Fort Lauderdale aerial view. Luxury superyachts at the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Fort Lauderdale Beach is one Florida's best and most infamous. These days, however, those outdated stereotypes couldn't be further from reality on the ground. As both a city in itself and a hub for the region, Fort Lauderdale has always had the innate geographic, ecological, and economic assets to step out from Miami's shadow and stand on its own as a global city: including postcard perfect beaches, an international yachting culture, world-class infrastructure, well-connected transport systems, fives time more inland waterways than Venice, and Port Everglades, the third busiest cruise ship port on earth. Those advantages are now fueling one of America's most dynamic and unexpected urban success stories literally from the ground up. Fort Lauderdale's recent reimagining is also closely linked to the pandemic, which not only accelerated several demographic shifts that were already underway nationally — like the migration to warmer, more tax-friendly states — but also focused America's attention for the first time on the parts of Florida that didn't already have Formula 1 Grand Prix races and Real Housewives TV shows. Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America, due to its extensive and intricate canal system where multi-million dollar mansions and luxury yachts often sit side by side. Downtown Fort Lauderdale has become a forest of construction cranes since the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in 2020, Miami and West Palm Beach drew most of the big names at first, including financial firms like Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and Citadel, all of which opened offices across South Florida at a furious pace once COVID hit. But Fort Lauderdale increasingly caught the tailwinds generated by the emergence of 'Wall Street South', especially as already boho-riche enclaves like Miami Beach, Brickell, and Surfside further south quickly grew more expensive and overcrowded. The city has long had all the building blocks to be a playground for the ultra-rich: including labyrinths of canals lined with multi-million dollar mansions, a bustling small airport that can land a G5, and a stealthy network of yacht, golf, and tennis clubs that have catered to old-guard South Florida families for generations. So, Fort Lauderdale's current 'moment' doesn't come as a surprise to many long-time locals. After all, what self-respecting finance bro doesn't want to tie up their Azimut outside their penthouse, walk to a Michelin-starred dinner, and jump on the Brightline high-speed rail to meet a new hedge fund client the next morning? The two-tower Viceroy Residences will be the city's first luxury branded residential building and is the most visible validation yet of Fort Lauderdale's rising prestige. Global Branded Luxury Moves In All of this makes Fort Lauderdale's current bullishness even more exceptional because the forces underpinning it aren't being driven by Florida's frequent predilection for opportunism and myopia. As a result, while the real estate frenzy in other Sunshine State cities like Tampa and Orlando is finally climbing down from pandemic highs, Fort Lauderdale is still attracting national and international developers who would have never played in the sandbox here before — especially at the highest ends of the market. Case in point is the Naftali Group, a global real estate and investment firm that's developed dozens of luxury Manhattan buildings including the iconic Plaza Hotel. This past December, Naftali launched sales for the Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale, a 45-story tower between Las Olas Boulevard and Flagler Village downtown. With architecture by Bernardo Fort-Bescia's Arquitectonica, the current darling of Miami's ultra-luxury branded residential scene, and interiors by the Rockwell Group, the Viceroy Fort Lauderdale represents a significant expansion from Naftali's traditional Manhattan stronghold and is the highest profile validation yet of the city's rising prestige. 'After developing some of Manhattan's most iconic residential buildings, when we looked at Fort Lauderdale, we saw a city on the brink of a major evolution,' says the company's Founder and CEO Miki Naftali. 'With its unparalleled water access, growing cultural scene, and influx of new residents and businesses, Fort Lauderdale is quickly transforming into a world-class destination. It reminds me of Miami fifteen years ago, full of potential and quietly shifting beneath the surface.' The porte cochere at Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale. A rendering of one of the residential terrances at the new Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale. Strategically, Naftali also knew that bringing an upscale, service-forward brand like Viceroy to Fort Lauderdale would give city's rebranding immediate credibility from the outside in, especially in South Florida which has long been the molten hot core of America's luxury branded real estate space. 'We felt the timing was right to introduce a true luxury branded residence to Fort Lauderdale's downtown, and partnering with Viceroy allows us to deliver something that significantly elevates the standard of living here,' says Naftali of the project's original genesis. 'It's proof that Fort Lauderdale is no longer just a place to get away. It's on its way to becoming a global city.' The pool deck at the Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale. The juice bar at the Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale. For other luxury real estate developers, Naftali Group's entry into the Fort Lauderdale market has also signaled a wider sense of 'arrival' for Broward County, which has long felt squeezed and sold short between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties to the north and south, in much the same way a James Beard chef opening up a new restaurant in a revitalizing neighborhood can help foment similar critical mass. 'From Miami to Palm Beach, South Florida has become one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the country, and Fort Lauderdale and Broward County are right in the middle of it all,' says Naftali. 'The fundamentals are strong and the reality is that demand is being driven by long-term, structural shifts in the region's demographics, infrastructure, cultural offerings, and connectivity which have all evolved dramatically over the past few years. Fort Lauderdale's growth as a primary place for people and families to live and invest isn't just a moment. It's a movement.' Ombelle Fort Lauderdale will add a stunning, modern silhouette to the city's skyline. Ombelle Fort Lauderdale's residences will have unobstructed ocean and city views. The lobby cafe at the new Ombelle Fort Lauderdale. That movement is also motivating several other skyline-reshaping towers to chase Viceroy's tail. In a nod to Fort Lauderdale's deeply rooted maritime culture and moniker as the "Yachting Capital of the World", the recently announced Riva Residenze development will feature 36 residences and two penthouses in an intimate 20-story project styled in partnership with the eponymous Italian yacht brand, making it the world's first luxury yacht-branded residential development. A little further inland, Ombelle Fort Lauderdale's two airy towers will include 775 fully finished and furnished residences, 100,000 square feet of amenity space, and Fort Lauderdale's first Equinox gym. Then there's the Andare Residences, a 46-story, 540' project envisioned by Pininfarina, the Italian design house best known for crafting Ferraris, whose curvalinear silhouette will become the city's tallest building when it opens in 2027. Even by Miami standards, these are big projects in partnership with major international brands. And if current sales are any indication, they are quickly pulling Fort Lauderdale up into the stratosphere of international buyers who could easily afford to live in Brickell, Bal Harbor, and Miami Beach but already know they've missed the boat there. Hines' $500 million FAT Village development will reinvigorate Fort Lauderdale's historic arts district at Flagler Village. FAT Village is a 5.6-acre mixed-use development that will combine "Food", "Art", and "Technology". FAT Village: Fort Lauderdale's Creative Core Reimagined 'Fort Lauderdale is no longer Florida's next big thing. It's the now,' says Alan Kennedy, Managing Director at global real estate development firm, Hines, who's responsible for the company's South Florida business. 'A city that once lived in the shadow of its South Florida neighbors has become a magnet for talent, energy, and culture. Miami has the heat. West Palm has the polish. But Fort Lauderdale is finally finding its rhythm in a way that feels thoughtful, local, grounded, and entirely its own.' Not surprisingly, Hines' new 5.6-acre, $500 million FAT Village project in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's creative core is based on a deep respect for urban developments that are aligned with those soft-power principles. Standing for 'Food', 'Art', and 'Technology' and co-developed with Urban Street Development, FAT Village will transform Fort Lauderdale's original arts district into a re-imagined cultural and commercial hub designed to prioritize a high-touch, human-centered sense of community. When it's completed in 2027, the development will feature more than 850 residential units, curated retail and culinary spaces, entertainment venues and immersive art galleries, and the region's first mass timber office building based on Hines' proprietary 'T3' (Timber, Transit, Technology) design model that eliminates over a thousand metric tons of CO2 emissions during construction while also supporting sustainable forestry practices. Other AI-powered, eco-friendly features will include touchless technologies for enhanced hygiene, energy-efficient LEED Gold Certification, and WiredScore Certification which ensures a cutting-edge technological experience. In a region long known for rampant spawl, an umbilical dependency on cars, and persistent climate change denial, this kind of big vision is no small deal. FAT Village not only doubles down on density, mobility, and community, but also sets a new norm for innovation and sustainability in South Florida that other developers will feel compelled to follow. FAT Village is based on sustainability, density, walkability, and community. FAT Village will feature art galleries, entertainment venues, and high-tech commercial office space. FAT Village's commercial office space is based on Hines' T3 (Timber, Transit, Technology) building model which highlights sustainability and innovation. In this way, says Kennedy, FAT Village isn't just a bet on Fort Lauderdale's real estate market for the sake of putting another project in the ground; it offers Hines the far more meaningful opportunity to help re-shape the city's identity for generations to come. 'FAT Village is Fort Lauderdale's opportunity to show what the future of cities can look like when they have the chance to reinvent themselves,' Kennedy explains. 'People today are seeking real experiences. They want walkable streets, art around every corner, and neighborhoods where work, creativity, and daily life intersect. FAT Village is designed to be that collision point where all those creative, cultural, and culinary elements come together. For us, this project isn't just about creating buildings. It's about curating a neighborhood with real texture and purpose so that Fort Lauderdale can truly tell a new story that belongs to itself.' Local chef Rino Cerbone's Heritage restaurant recently received the Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction. The Michelin Effect As is often the case when a city's real estate market booms, everything else in Fort Lauderdale is booming now too. Tourism, for example, is exploding. According to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), downtown visitation now accounts for over 30% of all visitors—up from just 7% pre-pandemic. High-end hospitality is surging as well, including the opening of the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale in 2022, along with its signature restaurant, The Chef's Counter at MAASS by chef Ryan Ratino, which earned Fort Lauderdale its first Michelin star last year. 'MAASS's Michelin star award is absolutely huge for Fort Lauderdale's culinary credibility,' says local chef Rino Cerbone, whose Flagler Village restaurant, Heritage, went viral last year for serving pasta in the Stanley Cup, and was also recently awarded Michelin's Bib Gourmand distinction. 'You have this insanely talented group making awesome world-class food and providing an incredible experience, which shows that our city is much more than just commercial style restaurants that cater to the masses. It also makes everyone here who is really invested in their craft want to step up their game and show their guests that you want to give them nothing but the best.' NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers hold the Stanley Cup after Florida's 2-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by) Speaking of the Stanley Cup, Fort Lauderdale has also unexpectedly become an NHL hockey hotbed. The Florida Panthers, whose home ice is based in nearby Sunrise, Florida just west of downtown, are the reining NHL Champions and have made three straight Stanley Cup playoff runs, generating more than $100 million in economic impact across the region. The Panthers also hosted the NHL All-Star Game in 2023 and will welcome the iconic Winter Classic in 2026. Meanwhile, Fort Lauderdale's commercial office sector is defying the headwinds that are collapsing it in almost every other American city, including the recent sale of two office towers on Las Olas Boulevard for $400 million. Boca Raton-based Infinite Reality, a $15.5 billion innovation company powering next generation immersive media, AI, and ecommerce, also just announced plans to co-develop a 60-acre site into a futuristic technology and entertainment campus that will serve as the company's new global headquarters and the cornerstone of its long-term real estate strategy. Downtown Fort Lauderdale's commercial office sector along Las Olas Boulevard is booming while it's languishing in most of America's cities. The Brightline high speed rail train heading north to Orlando from Fort Lauderdale. 'We've always had great weather,' says Fort Lauderdale's Mayor Dean Trantalis. 'We've always had some of Florida's best beaches. As a result, we've always attracted thousands of tourists annually. But downtown Fort Lauderdale is now transforming into one of the best places in America to live, work and play. We've become a magnet for financial firms, tech start-ups, and luxury real estate developers, and, at the same time, attracted hip, young families and creative types with great housing, a good business base, and a nightlife scene of arts, restaurants and entertainment that is second to none. Fort Lauderdale is finally being seen across the nation and the world for the incredible future that lies before us, not our past.' Fort Lauderdale's skyline will never look the same ... Ultimately, real estate stories worth writing are rarely just about glass and steel or green roofs. At their best, they're about the loftiest of human emotions — like hope, courage, and belief. In this way, what's happening in Fort Lauderdale right now reflects a collective confidence about the future that people here haven't felt for decades. The city's new developments are bold and visionary, but they're also smart and forward thinking. The new skyline isn't just about height. It's about identity. And as more developers, celebrity chefs, and big-name financial firms and tech start-ups buy in here, they're not transforming Fort Lauderdale into the next Miami. They're helping to shape it into something new entirely. This time, though, the rest of the world is watching for all the right reasons.
Toronto Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again in May: StatCan
Published Jun 10, 2025 • 1 minute read American's and Canadians headed back to the U.S. through Terminal 3 at Pearson International airport were a little trepidatious flying back to the country they call home or going on vacation - after what has transpired with tariffs and U.S. president Trump. (Pictured) Christian Boehler, from Barrie, and his family and headed south for Spring Break to see his "SnowBird" parents in Myrtle Beach. on Wednesday March 5, 2025. Jack Boland/Toronto Sun/Postmedia Network Photo by Jack Boland / Jack Boland/Toronto Sun Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. OTTAWA — Canadians continued to avoid making trips to the U.S. in May, according to preliminary data from Statistics Canada. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The agency says return trips by Canadian residents by air from the U.S. in May fell 24.2 per cent compared with a year ago to 488,800, while return trips from overseas countries rose 9.8 per cent to 1.1 million. Meanwhile, Canadian resident return trips from the U.S. by automobile totalled 1.3 million, down 38.1 per cent compared with May 2024. Canadians have avoided travel to the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs and '51st state' threats over the past few months. According to preliminary figures, Statistics Canada says international arrivals in May, including returning Canadian residents and non-residents combined, by air and automobile totalled 4.8 million, down 16.7 per cent from May 2024. Non-resident arrivals to Canada by air totalled 894,200 in May, down 1.3 per cent from a year ago. The number of U.S. residents arriving by air totalled 439,800, down 0.3 per cent from a year ago, while the number of overseas residents arriving slipped 2.3 per cent to 454,500. The number of U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile was 1,044,700, down 8.4 per cent from a year ago. Toronto Blue Jays World Relationships Olympics Editorial Cartoons
