Monthly Archives: July 2010

HERALD EDITORIAL | Spread the word: Our beaches remain beautifulBradenton HeraldPeople hear the words “Florida beaches” in news accounts and assume that means everywhere, though the pollution has only reached a stretch of the Peninsula. …and more » More: continued here

On Florida Beaches, Let There Be DarkNew York Times (blog)The BP oil gusher has focused attention on just one of many threats to sea turtles. One that is likely far more significant is simply …and more » More: continued here

MiamiHerald.com BP's money for Florida tourism ads runs out this weekendABC Action NewsAfter a national advertising campaign to let people know that most Florida beaches are unaffected by the oil spill, the $25 million that BP contributed to …BP won't … Continue reading →

Sydney Morning Herald Michelle Obama supports Florida Gulf Coast beachesMonsters and Critics.comThe First Lady praised the sugar sand beauty of the Florida beaches. "It's welcoming, it's pristine, and everybody should come here!" said Obama. …BP Oil Spill: Michelle Obama Visits … Continue reading →

Kansas City Star First lady: Fla. Panhandle wonderful despite spillThe Associated PressObama's plane landed at the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City, which was built to bring in more tourists and opened in May, …First lady lands … Continue reading →

Globe and Mail Despite tar balls, Florida beaches remain open to the publicThaindian.comFlorida, July 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Despite several health concerns, most of the beaches at Florida remain open. This is indeed surprising, as tar balls have …No evidence in … Continue reading →

ProPublica Despite Tar Balls and Health Complaints, Florida Beaches Stay OpenProPublicaA plastic bottle is seen coated in oil on Pensacola Beach in Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) At Pensacola Beach and others in Escambia …and more » More: continued here

Gov Monitor Protecting Florida's Beaches – 2 New LawsWeekly ChallengerPensacola – Recently Attorney General Bill McCollum was in Pensacola to participate in the Oil Spill Economic Recovery Task Force meeting and host a review …Florida oil spill beaches: Walton, Okaloosa … Continue reading →