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He's considered one of the planet’s most versatile watermen, with accolades that include eight-time stand-up paddle world champion, hydrofoil pioneer, and big-wave master.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026 -
That’s often the case — the pioneer may get the credit, but the first follower gets the glory.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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The backstory Tortuga Bay opened in 2006, designed by the late Dominican fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Carter, a costume designer, was the first Black winner of an Oscar in that category.—
Time,
Time,
10 June 2026
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Last week, the Howard County Zoning Board approved a developer's plans to build a Sheetz gas station on part of the property.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Maggie Parker launched the Community Developers Roundtable program in 2022 to help developers gain access to capital and support them in creating affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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“Avant-gardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avant-gardist. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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