Monthly Archives: August 2010

Los Angeles Times Gulf beaches deemed safe for sea turtle hatchlingsLos Angeles Times… secure site on Kennedy Space Center property, but about 13855 baby turtles have been successfully released at central Florida beaches, Trindell said. …and more » More: continued here

Dozens rescued at area beaches, one dies in Brevard as rip currents roll inOrlando Sentinel… the Atlantic coast claimed the life of one beachgoer Saturday, while dozens of others had to be rescued along Central Florida's beaches, officials said. … … Continue reading →

Sea turtle nests to remain on beaches of Northwest Florida, AlabamaHolmes County Times AdvertiserApproximately 350 nests remain on Northwest Florida's beaches and about 20 on Alabama beaches. Females will continue to come ashore to lay eggs through the …and more » … Continue reading →

Reuters Some travelers leery of all Florida beaches, even those far from spillThe RepublicWhen asked if they were more or less likely to visit certain Florida beaches this summer as a result of the months-long spill, travelers were almost as … Continue reading →

Reuters Florida says visitors up despite Gulf oil spillReutersHe said there was currently no oil on Florida beaches following the massive environmental cleanup, the biggest in US history, launched against the oil …Fla. Visits Up Vs. Last Year; Tourism Board … Continue reading →

Newsweek Selling Florida's Gulf Coast BeachesNewsweekThough tourists are gradually returning to Florida's beaches, the spill's long-term impact remains unclear. A significant amount of oil lingers, …and more » More: continued here

Florida Weighs Billing BP More Than $1 Billion to Plug Fund GapBusinessWeek… an independent running for the US Senate, for $50 million for a new marketing campaign to assure tourists that Florida's beaches aren't tainted by oil. …and more » More: … Continue reading →

CBC.ca Obama swims in Gulf, says beaches open for businessReutersLocal tourism officials have been trying to counter the perception that Florida's beaches were sullied by the oil that blackened other parts of the Gulf …Obama: Oil Stopped, But More Work … Continue reading →