Monthly Archives: October 2009

Exclusive Poll: Opinions Split On Offshore Oil Drilling – Central Florida News 13

Exclusive Poll: Opinions Split On Offshore Oil DrillingCentral Florida News 13For as long as visitors have walked Florida beaches, they have been able to enjoy nothing but waves and water, because there is no drilling in the state. …and more » … Continue reading

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EDITORIAL: Mr. Rubio has a lot to learn – The Northwest Florida Daily News

EDITORIAL: Mr. Rubio has a lot to learnThe Northwest Florida Daily NewsHe believes new technology and stricter state regulation will keep Florida's beaches free of oil spills. But he was unaware of military officials' concern …and more » More: continued here

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Legislature should settle the issue, but a county can protect the public’s rights – Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Legislature should settle the issue, but a county can protect the public's rightsSarasota Herald-TribuneThe court goes on to make reference to "the State's constitutional duty to protect Florida's beaches in a way that reasonably balances public and private …and more » … Continue reading

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2 sides debate offshore drilling – Florida Today

2 sides debate offshore drillingFlorida Today… 20000 new jobs and $2 billion a year to Florida, or it would doom a $60 billion a year industry that draws millions of tourists to Florida's beaches. …and more » More: continued here

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Offshore drilling splits House – Tallahassee.com

Palm Beach Post Offshore drilling splits HouseTallahassee.comBut Eric Draper of the Audubon Society, one of the panelists at Wednesday's forum, said drilling will jeopardize Florida's beaches. …Bowden: Florida needs safe buffer from offshore rigsPensacola News Journalall 28 news articles » More: … Continue reading

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Dear Rick: Stay away – Topeka Capital Journal

Dear Rick: Stay awayTopeka Capital JournalThose bike rides along the sunny Florida beaches are treating you well, I'm sure. Good for the spirit and good for the eyes. Gloomy Sunday back here in your …and more » More: continued here

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Rip currents a danger at South Florida beaches this week – MiamiHerald.com

Rip currents a danger at South Florida beaches this weekMiamiHerald.comSouth Florida beachgoers should beware of dangerous rip currents for the rest of the week, the result of gusty winds along the shore, the National Weather …S. Fla. Swimmers: Beware Of … Continue reading

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Vantage Point: On the Waterfront—or Not – Amerisurv

Vantage Point: On the Waterfront—or NotAmerisurvIn the end, the higher court found that the State has a "constitutional duty to protect Florida's beaches in a way that reasonably balances public and …and more » More: continued here

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