*South Florida is about to become Superyacht Capital of the World, at least during the week of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is an economic engine. Some data associated with the boat show this year:

• $4 billion in inventory
• $500 million in sales
• $857 million in regional economic impact
• 1,200 exhibitors
• 1,500 boats on display
• 110,000 expected attendees
• 6 miles of floating docks
• 250 show staff