Fort Lauderdale, FL has plans in motion to welcome its first Black-owned distillery. According to a press release, Victor George Spirits has announced that the Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board voted unanimously to pledge $2,450,000 to fund the construction of a 15,000-square-foot facility set to house a co-working space, cigar bar, distillery, restaurant and whiskey lounge. The space will be located on the city’s historic Sistrunk Boulevard and will include a rooftop bar. “This will be a signature project on the Sistrunk Corridor!” said Fort Lauderdale Commissioner, Robert McKinzie in an official press release. Owner Victor G. Harvey will use the forgivable loan for the project alongside his own investment and financing provided by a local bank. He is responsible for the nationally distributed Victor George Vodka (VG) and looks to use his own development company, Northeast 6th Development to turn the once vibrant area back into a place where neighbors,...