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Hard Rock Café in Sosúa: Opportunity or Obstacle?

Hard Rock Café has officially opened in downtown Sosúa, just steps from Playa Sosúa and Playa Alicia. Some celebrate it as a boost for jobs and tourism, while others worry about gentrification and cultural loss. The truth lies in balance—supporting local businesses, protecting Dominican culture, and using this moment to elevate Sosúa’s hospitality.

🦋 Where Vision Meets Community: Why RealtorDR Stands Behind the Cabarete Butterfly Effect

When Michelle Bourdeau brought the Butterfly Effect to Cabarete 17 years ago, she sparked a movement that now empowers hundreds of women and girls through ocean sports, community leadership, and environmental action. With RealtorDR proudly returning as the title sponsor, the event continues to grow—now as a registered nonprofit teaching local girls to swim and opening new doors of opportunity in the Dominican Republic.