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Elizabeth Hurley shared photos from a family trip to the Maldives, highlighting a stay on a brand-new private island and villa access by seaplane, with bikini moments and a bathtub/bubble-bath shot that fans say doubles as a sultry promo for the luxury getaway.
Pumpkin Key, a 26-acre private island in the Florida Keys, is listed for $75 million and includes a mainland home in Key Largo. The estate offers multiple amenities, including a 23-slip marina, tennis courts that convert into a helicopter pad, and various residential structures. The property is being marketed as a family compound or a potential development opportunity.
Businessman Patrick Parker Walsh has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for stealing nearly $8 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, which he used to purchase a private island in Florida and oil fields in Texas. Walsh is one of thousands of thieves who collectively plundered over $280 billion in federal COVID-19 aid, with an additional $123 billion wasted or misspent. The stolen funds were used for luxury purchases such as houses, expensive cars, jewelry, strip club visits, and vacations. The government's goal of quickly distributing aid without stringent safeguards allowed these fraudsters to easily lie on applications and receive the money.
Patrick Parker Walsh, a Florida businessman, has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for stealing nearly $8 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, which he used to purchase a private island in Florida. Walsh is one of thousands of thieves who potentially plundered over $280 billion in federal COVID-19 aid, representing close to 10% of the $4.3 trillion disbursed by the U.S. government to mitigate the economic devastation caused by the pandemic. The stolen funds were used to finance luxurious lifestyles, including purchases of houses, luxury watches, diamond jewelry, expensive cars, strip club visits, and vacations. The scale and scope of the fraud are immense, making it challenging for investigators to catch every crook. However, the U.S. Justice Department has created special strike forces to hunt down COVID-19 aid thieves and recover stolen funds.
Patrick Parker Walsh, a Florida businessman, has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for stealing nearly $8 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, which he used to purchase a private island in Florida. Walsh is one of thousands of thieves who potentially plundered over $280 billion in federal COVID-19 aid, representing close to 10% of the total disbursed by the U.S. government. The stolen funds were used to finance lavish lifestyles, including luxury watches, expensive cars, strip club visits, and vacations. Nearly 3,200 defendants have been charged with COVID-19 relief fraud, and about $1.4 billion in stolen aid has been seized.
Beyoncé celebrated her birthday by renting out a string of 11 villas on a private island in French Polynesia called Mermaid Bay. She and her family stayed at the luxurious resort, The Brando, from September 5th to the 8th. Beyoncé and Jay-Z stayed in the main residence, while the rest of their group stayed in the other villas. After the celebration, Beyoncé resumed her "Renaissance" tour in Vancouver.
Barlocco Island, a 25-acre private island off the coast of Scotland, is up for sale for a minimum of £150,000 ($186,000), but it is considered a Site of Special Scientific Interest, making any kind of construction difficult. The island is only reachable by boat or at low tide on foot or by tractor or quad bike. There are no existing sources of water on the island, and there are currently no existing structures. The island offers beautiful views and natural heritage in flora, fauna, and geology. There have already been 50 interested parties.
Barlocco Island, an uninhabited 25-acre island off the southern coast of Scotland, is up for sale for about $190,000. The island has no homes or buildings on it but boasts a pebble beach and a flood pond where rainwater gathers for wildlife during the winter months. The land is designated a “Site of Special Scientific Interest” for its flora, fauna, and natural landforms, which significantly limits the possibility of obtaining permission to construct any permanent structure or dwelling. The only possibility for anyone wishing to stay on the island for any period of time would be off-grid solutions, such as solar power.
Barlocco Island, an uninhabited island off the southern coast of Scotland, is up for sale for offers over $190,000. The 25-acre island has no buildings, but has lush green grass, rocky outcrops, and a flood pond providing water for wildlife. It is situated in a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a haven for all types of wildlife. The buyer would need to investigate development possibilities with the local authority. The agent expects strong demand for the private island.
Merancas Island, a 4.5-acre private island estate on Lake Norman, has been listed for $22 million, making it the most expensive property in Mecklenburg County and the second most expensive in the state. The property includes a main house, guest house, dog house and dog run, gazebo dock, private boat dock, tennis court, sculpture garden, private gated entrance, and a garden shed. The 11,505-square-foot main house features three bedrooms, five-and-a-half bathrooms, an indoor pool, sauna, steam shower, dance studio, exercise room, music room, recreation room, several terraces, a wine cellar, and a three-car garage. The 1,600-square-foot guest house has two bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms, a full kitchen, balcony, boat storage, and a three-car garage.
A 4.5-acre private island on Lake Norman, North Carolina, is set to hit the market for $22 million, potentially making it one of the most expensive properties ever sold in the state. The island is being listed by Premier Sotheby's International Realty agents Jessica Grier and Ben Bowen. Lake Norman is home to some of Nascar's most successful drivers.
A private island in Palm Beach, Florida, is on sale for $218 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Florida if it gets its asking price. The island was bought for $85 million in 2021, and a brand new house was built, along with a guest house, a giant pool, tennis courts, and other amenities. The property has over 21,000 feet of living space, 11 bedrooms, 15 full bathrooms, and seven half-baths. The property is a study in modern simplicity, where the star of the home is sweeping water views on all four sides. The buyer of this home is someone who wants the one and only private island on the island of Palm Beach, surrounded 360 degrees by water, accessible by your boat or a private bridge.