Venice has implemented an entry fee and associated fines for tourists entering the city center. Visitors must pay €5, and failure to do so will result in fines starting at €50. The move aims to reduce overtourism, but some locals express skepticism about its effectiveness.
Ocean Club Condominium residents in Atlantic City, New Jersey, have been without access to their balconies for over two years due to ongoing structural safety concerns. Despite previous coverage of the issue in 2022, a resident reached out again to express frustration over the lack of progress and estimated completion date, which is now projected to be July. The resident also highlighted the closure of other amenities such as the pool and gym, as well as an attempted illegal rent increase by the landlord.
After a marathon nine-hour meeting, the St. Pete Beach City Commission will reconvene on Tuesday to finalize the fate of the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort expansion plan. The $500 million project, which would add over 600 rooms and take 20 years to complete, has drawn both support and opposition from residents and environmental advocates. Residents have expressed concerns about overcrowding, traffic, and environmental impact, while resort officials have pledged to address these issues and work with the community. The commission meeting will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at the St. Pete Beach City Hall.
Residents in Witchford, Cambridgeshire, are expressing confusion and concern after their local council painted double yellow lines around parked cars, including some lines only a meter long. The lines were installed without prior notification, leaving residents uncertain about where they can legally park. The council claims to have consulted with residents but acknowledges that parked cars prevented them from completing all of the lines and will return to finish the work.
