Monthly Archives: June 2009

Sea vs. sand balancing act just got harderMiamiHerald.comHiggins and others involved in preserving Florida's beaches, despite a study indicating that every dollar spent on beach renourishment brings a $300 return …and more » More: continued here

TripAdvisor Ranks Florida Beaches Best in the USTravelVideo.tv (press release)(June, 2009) – Florida beaches received the No. 1, 2, 3 and 9 rankings on TripAdvisor for Best Beaches in the US TripAdvisor, the world's most popular and …and more » More: … Continue reading →

findingDulcinea Oil drilling off Florida's beachesChipley Bugle, FLMany thanks to Senator Nelson for the strong stand he is taking in face of the renewed push for drilling off Florida's beaches. This absolutely [is] the wrong way to secure long term energy … Continue reading →

Rip currents plague Florida beachesUnited Press InternationalDAYTONA BEACH, Fla., June 22 (UPI) — Hundreds of swimmers have been pulled from rip currents by lifeguards at Central Florida beaches during the last three days, officials say. Beach-goers in Volusia County were … Continue reading →

Florida Beaches Best in US, Ranked by TripAdvisor –WebWire (press release), GAWhether you are visiting the beaches for Spring break, shell collecting, wind-surfing, or just frolicking in the waves, you will find out why Florida Beaches have been ranked the Best … Continue reading →

Stand with Senator Nelson in his fight against drilling near our …Gather.com, MAThat's why a US Senate committee voted yesterday to allow oil rigs just miles from Florida's beaches. I just signed a letter standing with Florida Senator Nelson, who is … Continue reading →

Examiner.com Offshore oil drilling a threat to Walt Disney World?Examiner.comConsidering that both Disney World and Florida's beaches are major tourist destinations, however, the potential damage offshore drilling would inflict upon Florida's environment and economy is substantial. Like it or not, … Continue reading →

Nelson opposes drilling near Fla. beachWALA-TV FOX10, ABNorthwest Florida's beaches are often called the most beautiful beaches in the world, but US Senator Bill Nelson is afraid that will change if a new bill is passed. Last week a Senate committee … Continue reading →