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The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world's biggest boat show in terms of exhibit space sold with more than 3 million square feet on land and in the water. The annual show, which is held at the end of October, is spread across six sites: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club, Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel & Marina, Hall of Fame Marina and Las Olas Marina, all in South Florida. The Fort Lauderdale boat show is known for its collections of superyachts, which are boats 80 feet and longer. More than 200 of the vessels, some of which exceed 200 feet, are on display each year in the water. In addition to superyachts, the sho...
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world's biggest boat show in terms of exhibit space sold with more than 3 million square feet on land and in the water. The annual show, which is held at the end of October, is spread across six sites: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club, Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel & Marina, Hall of Fame Marina and Las Olas Marina, all in South Florida. The Fort Lauderdale boat show is known for its collections of superyachts, which are boats 80 feet and longer. More than 200 of the vessels, some of which exceed 200 feet, are on display each year in the water. In addition to superyachts, the show has trawlers, cruisers, sportfishermen and high-performance boats in the water, plus inflatables, center consoles, flats boats, runabouts, personal watercraft and ski boats on display on land. Those looking to build or outfit a superyacht visit the yacht builders & designers tent and the international yacht builders pavilion. Also at the show are exhibits with diesel and gas engines, outboard motors, generators, electronics, clothing, artwork, jewelry, fishing tackle, coolers, furniture, boat lifts, fighting chairs and other accessories. The value of the products on display is more than $2 billion. The economic impact of the show in South Florida is more than $550 million.
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South Florida hotels seek to fill dates with conferences in economic downturn
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Paralyzed former drag racer Gwynn still passionate about racing, fishing
South Florida Sun-SentinelAs a champion drag racer, Darrell Gwynn was unstoppable. Despite a devastating accident during a 1990 test run that left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair, Gwynn hasn't slowed down. A National Hot Rod Association world champion with 28 NHRA national...Tags: National Hot Rod Association, Injuries, Motor Racing, Lake Toho, Catfish
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Economy can't deter boaters
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Three-year old hooks 30-pound tarpon
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October festivals in the West and beyond
Special to The Los Angeles TimesIf you're a fall season traveler and heading out in October, you may want to drop in on one of these festivals in the West and beyond. Minot, North Dakota September 30-October 4 Norsk Høstfest North America's biggest Scandinavian festival, in its 30th...Tags: California, West Hollywood, Halloween, Religious Festivals, Santa Monica
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Business that are getting rich off the rich
Sun-Sentinel.comCosts are up, home values are down, stocks are shaky and the "R word" is being whispered about. But for the growing number of super-rich residents in South Florida and the nation, it's only a passing storm. Between 2000 and 2006, the number of households...Tags: Consumers, Pennsylvania, Pet Services, Broward County, Nicole Kidman
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Here's the dish on Dine Out Lauderdale
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