Category Archives: Florida Beaches

Loggerhead research shows turtles congregate in same Gulf spotsSarasota Herald-TribuneThough rare globally, loggerheads are the most common sea turtles on Florida's beaches, where 90 percent of the US population nests. The turtles are protected as threatened under the federal Endangered … Continue reading →

Aviation International News FBO Profile: Sheltair ECPAviation International Newsby Chad Trautvetter Sheltair operates a 5200-sq-ft facility at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport and plans eventually to double its footprint at the airport with an expansion project that also includes the addition … Continue reading →

Tracking a potential Cuba oil spillTampabay.comIs this correct, or might a threat to South Florida's beaches exist, given a drilling mishap? The Gulf Stream indeed is swift, but if it isolated Florida from Cuba, then how did so many Cuban … Continue reading →

Old Airport's Closing Day NearsWJHG-TVBay County- Board members from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport can breathe a sigh of relief after taking the finishing steps towards closing the deal on the old Panama City airport property. Airport board members looked … Continue reading →

Chicago Tribune Shore thingsChicago TribuneFlorida's beaches are playgrounds for tourists and residents alike, with each stretch of sand offering a unique character. It all depends on what you're looking for: peace, a party? There is a different case to be … Continue reading →

Newsday Make Repsol "bleed" if Cuban well leaks: lawmakerReutersThe rig is 60 miles from the Cuban coast and 80 miles from Florida, in a spot where the Gulfstream and other powerful ocean currents could rush any spilled oil to Florida … Continue reading →

Southwest moves won't affect Northwest Florida Int'lThe News HeraldWEST BAY — The decision by Southwest Airlines to continue AirTran routes between Pensacola and Atlanta will have little effect on Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP), local officials said. “For now, … Continue reading →

Local Airport Hopes To Eventually Attract More Air CarriersWJHG-TVNorthwest Florida Beaches International Airport looked a bit deserted Wednesday morning, but airport board members say they're not discouraged by the decrease in passengers that they had last month. “We've been open … Continue reading →