Monthly Archives: August 2009

Poorly performing hospitals found near travel hot spotsUSA Today… from the Central Valley in California to the East Coast, from the Outer Banks of North Carolina to Myrtle Beach, SC, to the Florida beaches. … More: continued here

Loggerhead nests on Florida beaches keep dwindlingFlorida Times-UnionLoggerhead nesting fell by more than half between 1998 and 2007 at a core group of heavily monitored Florida beaches, the commission found. …As loggerhead populations decline, group wants turtle on …The News-Pressall … Continue reading →

Is it finally time to drill for oil of Florida's coast?Florida Times-UnionThe Texas oil salesmen say that drilling is now safe and that there is no risk to Florida's beaches. Like the gullible townspeople in the movie, …and more » More: … Continue reading →

Drilling for oil: The argument againstFlorida Times-UnionThe Texas oil salesmen say that drilling is now safe and that there is no risk to Florida's beaches. Like the gullible townspeople in the movie, …and more » More: continued here

Help clean Florida's beachesWPTVThe City of Delray Beach will be participating in the 24th Annual International Coastal Clean Up and is inviting Delray residents and visitors to join in on …and more » More: continued here

CBC.ca Weather Outlook through August 2Wakulla.com… bring a high threat of rip currents along with higher seas to the Florida East Coast. Daily surf zone and rip current forecasts for all Florida beaches.Tropical Storm Ana and Eastern Atlantic Tropical Disturbance … Continue reading →

Indian Shores addresses beach canopiesTampa Bay NewspapersIt provides protection for Florida's beaches and dunes while assuring reasonable use of private property,” according to the state DEP Web site. … More: continued here

GOP candidates stray far from former governor's stance on coastal …Sarasota Herald-Tribune… one can guarantee that there won't be a spill or a pipeline break that would contaminate Florida's beaches and coastal waters — an economic lifeline. …and more » More: … Continue reading →