Monthly Archives: April 2010

Gulf of Mexico oil spill threatens Florida coast – BusinessWeek

Reuters Gulf of Mexico oil spill threatens Florida coastBusinessWeekOthers on the Florida beaches also took the oil spill in stride. On the still pristine coast of Pensacola Beach, bikini-clad Kiley Boster looked out at …Expect Florida oil spill landfall MondayPensacola … Continue reading

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Oil spill puts Florida’s tourism industry on edge – Tampabay.com

Reuters Oil spill puts Florida's tourism industry on edgeTampabay.comA slick on Penascola's beaches could curtail tourism as far away as Miami, since many overseas visitors will hear "Florida beaches hit with oil" and not …Could Gulf oil mess reach Florida … Continue reading

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Impact of oil spill from exploding oil rig on Florida beaches and Florida tourism – 10 Connects

Reuters Impact of oil spill from exploding oil rig on Florida beaches and Florida tourism10 ConnectsSt. Pete Beach, Florida — As the monstrous oil slick floating in the Gulf of Mexico drifts and grows, the question for a state like … Continue reading

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Oil spill opens minds to threat to Florida beaches – Tampabay.com

CBC.ca Oil spill opens minds to threat to Florida beachesTampabay.comIf it stops the rush to drill off Florida's beaches, there ultimately may be a silver lining in the huge oil slick heading for the Gulf Coast. …Slick threatens Panhandle beachesPensacola … Continue reading

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Oil spill threat grows – The News Herald

Reuters Oil spill threat growsThe News Herald“I don't think anyone wants to see tar balls on Florida beaches,” Bay County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Dan Rowe said Monday. …Oil spill in Gulf could threaten FloridaTampabay.comResearcher: Oil Spill Could Have … Continue reading

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New Airport Opens in Less than a Month – WJHG-TV

New Airport Opens in Less than a MonthWJHG-TVWe're less than a month away from the opening of the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. This past week, we got a chance to tour the …PRINT EXCLUSIVE: As May 23 nears, … Continue reading

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Everybody’s going to Florida, even Harry Potter – Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-Statesman Everybody's going to Florida, even Harry PotterAustin American-StatesmanThe Emerald Coast has been a driving destination for Texans, but the opening of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport on May 23 near Panama City …and more » More: continued here

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Gulf rig blast reverberates – Tampa Tribune

Reuters Gulf rig blast reverberatesTampa Tribune… those opposed to offshore drilling say the disaster could strengthen their argument against allowing drilling closer to Florida's beaches. …Researcher: Oil Spill Could Have Hit FloridaWUSF 89.7 NewsOil drilling accidents prompting new safety rulesThe … Continue reading

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