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WSP Promotes Sandy Amores to South Florida Business Leader

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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As leader of firm's transportation and infrastructure market across South Florida, he will oversee key projects to improve mobility, equity and safety.

Key Points: 
  • As leader of firm's transportation and infrastructure market across South Florida, he will oversee key projects to improve mobility, equity and safety.
  • MIAMI, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Santiago (Sandy) Amores has been named South Florida local business leader at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.
  • Amores, who has been with WSP for seven years — most recently as a vice president leading the South Florida transit and rail group — has spent more than 35 years in the transportation industry, primarily in the public sector.
  • Based in WSP's Miami office, Amores will work throughout South Florida.

CELEBRITY CRUISES UNVEILS NEW FLAVORS AND CULINARY EXPERIENCES ONBOARD ITS UPCOMING SHIP, CELEBRITY ASCENT

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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MIAMI, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity Cruises, the award-winning premium cruise line pioneering resort travel at sea, is thrilled to unveil details of the culinary and beverage program planned for its highly-anticipated new ship, Celebrity Ascent. The fourth vessel in the line's revolutionary Edge Series, Ascent, will delight travelers with redesigned restaurants, a new immersive dinner experience, expanded food and cocktail menus, a new whiskey tasting experience, and a plant-based multi-course dinner.

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  • World renowned chef, Daniel Boulud, Celebrity's Global Culinary Ambassador, will bring his highly acclaimed restaurant concept at sea to Celebrity Ascent.
  • Brought to life in close collaboration with Chief Blender, Meghan Ireland, Ascent will feature two hand-selected barrels made exclusively for Celebrity Cruises.
  • Celebrity Ascent will make its grand debut this November, as it sets sail from Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades for its inaugural Caribbean season.
  • For more information on Celebrity Cruises, or to book a Celebrity cruise, visit www.celebrity.com , call 1-800-CELEBRITY, or contact your trusted travel advisor.

Woolpert's David Wegner Appointed to Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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TUCSON, Ariz., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert Senior Strategic Consultant David Wegner has been appointed to the National Academies' Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress (CISREP). The CISREP was established in response to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), a joint effort launched in 2000 as a federal-state partnership under the Water Resources Development Act with the objective to reverse the decline of the Everglades ecosystem in South Florida and restore the region's quantity, quality, timing, and delivery of water.

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  • Wegner will help evaluate the productivity and effectiveness of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan's current actions to restore and protect the region's water resources.
  • TUCSON, Ariz., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert Senior Strategic Consultant David Wegner has been appointed to the National Academies' Committee on Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress (CISREP).
  • The CISREP is a diverse team of science and ecology experts from universities across the country and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • The committee will provide a biennial independent, peer-reviewed assessment that will detail overall progress made in restoring the Everglades ecosystem, significant accomplishments of the restoration progress thus far, and specific scientific and engineering issues that may impact progress in achieving the natural system restoration goals of the CERP.

Black & Veatch Selects U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Colonel (Retired) Jason Kirk to Join Federal Solutions Group

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, today announced the addition of Jason Kirk to serve as Vice President, Federal Solutions Director and Resilience Programs Liaison.

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  • Black & Veatch , a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, today announced the addition of Jason Kirk to serve as Vice President, Federal Solutions Director and Resilience Programs Liaison.
  • “Jason’s federal and municipal water resources market knowledge will enable Black & Veatch to provide greater value to our clients,” said Mike Orth, President of Governments & Environment at Black & Veatch.
  • “Black & Veatch has a longstanding history of partnering with all levels of government to drive towards a more sustainable future,” said Kirk.
  • “Together, our team will continue to deliver highly customized solutions that comply with the unique financial and regulatory project requirements regardless of national or international location.”
    Contact Black & Veatch for more information.

Here Comes Sun Princess: Princess Cruises Biggest Ship Will Sail Caribbean Itineraries from Port Everglades Starting Late 2024

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises' largest ship ever - Sun Princess – will make her U.S. debut in October 2024 providing the ultimate vacations to favorite Caribbean destinations on seven- and 14-day itineraries out of Ft Lauderdale, Fla. The ship is the first in the line's new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024.

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  • The ship is the first in the line's new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024.
  • Highlights of the Sun Princess Caribbean season, on sale April 19, 2023, include:
    5-day Caribbean Getaway kicks off the Caribbean season with visits to Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
  • Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean and Europe are currently on sale, and Caribbean voyages will go on sale April 19, 2023.
  • Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com .

$5 Purchase Turns into a $95,000 Princess-Branded Porsche Taycan for Lucky North Carolina Resident

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talk about winner's luck! When Kavita Torvi of Cary, N.C., purchased a $5 Princess accessory ahead of an upcoming Princess Cruise, little did she know that it set the wheels in motion for an incredible turn of events that resulted in her winning a one-of-a-kind, $95,000 Princess-branded all-electric Porsche Taycan as part of a giveaway in conjunction with the Porsche Club of America (PCA).

Key Points: 
  • Torvi's small purchase entered her into a drawing for the unique high-performance vehicle which is emblazoned with Princess' iconic seawitch logo and includes a host of high-tech features.
  • The Princess Porsche has traveled the United States and been featured at five signature Porsche Club of America events and is affixed with event specific badges making it even a more unique award.
  • "We love sailing on Princess and this Porsche is a life-changing reminder of the amazing times we've had on board.
  • Many thanks to Princess and the Porsche Club of America for providing my family with a lifetime of memories!"

Holland America Line's Zaandam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again. Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October. Not only is this a return to service for Zaandam, but it also marks a return to cruising in the Canada/New England region after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Holland America Line's Zaandam returned to service Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, leaving just one more ship until the cruise line's full fleet is operational again.
  • Zaandam embarked guests for a nine-day Atlantic Coast cruise to Montreal, Canada, that will position it in Canada/New England through October.
  • Holland America Line will complete the restart of the fleet June 12 with Westerdam in Seattle, Washington.
  • For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com .

Slate Asset Management Provides $14.9 Million Loan Secured by Tru by Hilton Hotel in Dania Beach, FL

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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Slate Asset Management (Slate), a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, announced today that Slate Real Estate Capital has closed a $14.9 million senior loan facility provided to AD1 Global (AD1) to refinance the Tru by Hilton Hotel (the hotel) located in Dania Beach, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Slate Asset Management (Slate), a global alternative investment platform targeting real assets, announced today that Slate Real Estate Capital has closed a $14.9 million senior loan facility provided to AD1 Global (AD1) to refinance the Tru by Hilton Hotel (the hotel) located in Dania Beach, Florida.
  • The hotel is also in close proximity to the Port Everglades, one of the top three cruise ports in the world, and Dania Beach, a popular tourist destination.
  • In January, Slate Real Estate Capital closed a $16.5 million bridge loan provided to AD1 to refinance the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Dania Beach, Florida.
  • Slate is an active lender through its real estate credit platform, Slate Real Estate Capital, which provides transitional capital and flexible liquidity to strong sponsors and assets across the commercial real estate industry.

Holland America Line's Noordam Returns to Service in Fort Lauderdale

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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SEATTLE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two years since the industrywide pause began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line's Noordam returned to service Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ship embarked guests for a 21-day Panama Canal transit to Vancouver, Canada, that will position it in Alaska through September.

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  • SEATTLE, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After more than two years since the industrywide pause began due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holland America Line's Noordam returned to service Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
  • Noordam returns to cruise service for Holland America Line.
  • "We are excited to welcome guests aboard Noordam once again as we continue the pace of having all 11 of our ships back in service by June," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line.
  • "With each relaunch we are able to bring more of our team members back on board and into the Holland America Line family.

Slate Asset Management Provides $16.5 Million Loan Secured by Wyndham Garden Hotel in Dania Beach, FL

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Monday, January 24, 2022
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Slate Asset Management (Slate or the firm), a global alternative investment platform focused on real estate, announced today that Slate Real Estate Capital I has closed a $16.5 million bridge loan provided to AD1 Global (AD1) to refinance the Wyndham Garden Hotel (Wyndham Garden or the hotel) located in Dania Beach, Florida.

Key Points: 
  • Slate Asset Management (Slate or the firm), a global alternative investment platform focused on real estate, announced today that Slate Real Estate Capital I has closed a $16.5 million bridge loan provided to AD1 Global (AD1) to refinance the Wyndham Garden Hotel (Wyndham Garden or the hotel) located in Dania Beach, Florida.
  • Slate is an active lender through its real estate credit platform, Slate Real Estate Capital, which provides transitional capital and flexible liquidity to strong sponsors and assets across the commercial real estate industry.
  • The Wyndham Garden is a 142-key hotel built in 2019, which sits within the heart of greater Fort Lauderdale, a popular travel destination.
  • Slate Asset Management is a global alternative investment platform focused on real estate.