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Vikki N. Spruill: It's Time We Take the Pulse of the Gulf Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:53PMWe cannot continue to let the Gulf suffer. Pillars of the regional economy -- tourism, energy, recreational fishing and the seafood industry -- cannot prosper without the natural resources that support them.
Sea turtle nesting season off to good start Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:45PMSea turtle nesting season is off to a good start this year, with 1,085 nests deposited on area
Authorities don't know what killed fish in SW Fla Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:11PMAuthorities don't know what's causing fish to wash ashore along a stretch of beaches in southwest Florida.
Two algae species discovered in waters where dead fish washed ashore Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:10PMCollier County beaches are open today as clean-up crews pick up dead fish that have washed ashore.
WW2-era sunken ships leaking oil in Florida, elsewhere Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:56AMAll told, the rusting ships could dump millions of gallons of oil into the world's oceans. Some – including a few off Florida's coast – were sunk by German U-boats.
Time still moves slowly on Sanibel, Captiva islands Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:44AMIf you're in a hurry, you don't belong on Sanibel.
Fish kill on Collier County beaches under investigation Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:10PMDead and living fish and other sea life that should be offshore showed up along Collier County beaches from Seagate to Wiggins Pass Monday.
Great whites amass off Martha's Vineyard Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:43PMGathering by the shores of Monomoy Island near Martha's Vineyard, where much of the movie Jaws was filmed, great white sharks have people on notice in the Northeast
Weather Matters: Tropical Depression 2 forms near Bahamas, forecast to become TS Bret Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:55PMThe season’s second tropical depression formed Sunday afternoon north of the Bahamas, and the National Hurricane Center predicted the system would become Tropical Storm Bret.
Tropical storm could form near northern Bahamas Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:35PMMIAMI (Reuters) - A tropical depression formed in the Atlantic Ocean near the northwest Bahamas on Sunday and forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Bret by Monday.
BP Oil Still Washing Ashore One Year After End of Gulf Spill Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:47AMCrude oil continues to wash ashore along the Gulf of Mexico coast a year after BP Plc (BP/) stopped the flow from its damaged Macondo well, which caused the worst U.S. offshore spill, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Editorial: Gulf oil spill Don’t be quick to close BP’s open pocketbook Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:00PMBritish Petroleum’s request at week’s end to stop paying economic claims to Gulf Coast residents and businesses is now under official review and may well be granted.
Input sought for oil spill early restoration projects Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:35AMshare: digg facebook twitter Natural resource trustees are planning early restoration to start addressing impacts to natural resources caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and they're welcoming ideas for specific restoration and conservation projects in Texas.In April, the trustees announced an agreement in which BP agreed to provide $1 billion toward early restoration projects in the Gulf ...
Florida Senators Respond to Complaints about BP Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:45AMPENSACOLA, Fla. -- Both U.S. Senators from Florida have recently weighed in amid complaints about BP's settlements.
Record Breaking New Home Sales Force First Price Increase Since 2006 in Lakewood Ranch, FL Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:44AMAn astounding second quarter has forced a price increase to take effect on July 25, 2011. This is the first price increase since the market crash in 2006 and is further evidence that builders in Lakewood Ranch, FL are leading the real estate recovery statewide. (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8633441.htm
Patten Sales and Marketing Completes Sell Out of Units at Landings at Coral Creek Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:23AMPatten Sales and marketing sells out thirty-eight condominium units at Landings at Coral Creek in Placida, FL in only two months. (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8628141.htm
Panel gets an earful on oil spill aftermath Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:16AMA year after the BP oil spill, livelihoods remain damaged, environmental impact remains uncertain and thousands of Floridians are still awaiting payment from BP.
BP accused of trying to disengage from oil spill Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:40PMPENSACOLA, Florida (Reuters) - Authorities will keep up pressure on BP Plc to ensure it fully compensates victims of last year's Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio said on Monday after the company indicated it wants to limit future claims. Last year's Deepwater Horizon rig explosion, which caused the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history, spewed slicks and ...
Florida ag official unhappy with BP Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:00PMNearly 15 months after the massive BP oil spill blighted the Gulf of Mexico and beaches across the Southeast, Florida's top agriculture official said Monday that an untold number of residents whose livelihoods were disrupted have not been compensated.
Keep it clean Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:44PMOUR OPINION: House attempt to gut EPA’s enforcement of clean-water rules is dangerous
Pollution Took Heavy Toll at U.S. Beaches in 2010 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:25PMWEDNESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- As the summer gets into full swing, a new report Wednesday warns that water pollution can make a day at the beach no day at the beach.
Offshore drilling issue rears its ugly head again Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:31PMOnce more into the breech: The battle over oil and gas drilling in Florida state waters looks like a war of attrition.
Rich Italians buy private islands as beaches lose their charm Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:18PMItaly's rich are taking the national obsession with private beaches to a new level by snapping up their own islands as rising seas and environmental damage spoil some of the trendiest bathing spots in the country.While the middle...
Shark sightings worry beachgoers Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:29PMCHATHAM - The beaches on Cape Cod were open on Saturday, but three confirmed shark sightings from Chatham to Truro have people a little bit worried about going for a swim.
Finding the cleanest beaches Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 8:36PMPANAMA CITY BEACH - An annual survey of water quality and public beach notifications shows Panama City's Carl Gray Park scored the poorest in Bay County, while several county beaches held perfect records.The survey by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) collected data from a Florida...
A book of 'Abstract Musings' released Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:25PMLast year's Deepwater Horizon oil spill affected everyone along the coast, each in a different way. As a committed nature lover who believes we should strive to be one with the earth and its inhabitants, Judith LaHaie grieved over the effect the...
Commissioners consider RV ordinance Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:33AMThe Board of County Commissioners held its first reading of a new RV ordinance last week. Judging by comments from the public, the ordinance as written will not be the final word on the subject. Opinions were generally divided during last week’s...
Gulf Turtle Nests Abound, But Worries Remain Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:02AMThe first turtle nesting season after the Gulf oil spill is off to a good start, but experts say adult turtle deaths are still on the rise. Video.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Unsigned Steven Stamkos Could Be Fatal Franchise Flaw Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 6:41AMHockey in the Sunshine state is a hard sell. Floridians are more prone to college football, beaches and the local AARP deal of the month than they are to pucks, off sides and painted sheets of ice. I mean no disrespect to the great hockey fans of Florida . There just are not a lot of them. In fact, you will find one of the best right here on the Bleacher Report, in Bolts featured columnist JC De ...
National water quality agency flags two Okaloosa beaches Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:35AMTwo beaches in Okaloosa County had significantly high levels of bacteria in 2010, according to the National Resources Defense Council's annual beach water quality report.The report focuses on water quality at beaches in 30 states across the nation, using data compiled from bacteria testing...
Beachfront drilling returns Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:00PMLess than a year after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill was finally plugged, Senate President Mike Haridopolos looks to be slyly hawking beachfront drilling again.
Obama's energy disaster: One part black magic, two parts propaganda Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 12:35PMAgain, and again, we must return to energy, the mother’s milk of the economy where the Obama administration’s ham-fisted tactics are strangling the baby of recovery in the crib.
Shrimpers may face stricter rules to protect turtles Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 10:32PMCompliance with existing rules is poor, and more stringent measures are eyed
Keaton Beach among most frequently contaminated Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:05PMTaylor County's Keaton Beach is one of 10 beaches around the country having persistent contamination of beach water, samples of which exceeded state public-health standards, according to the National Resources Defense Council's annual beach water-quality report.
The Declaration Of Debt Independence Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:35PMFrom WilliamBanzai7: Declaration Of Debt Independence
Guest Post: Lives, Fortunes And Honor Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:34PMSubmitted by TFMetals Report Lives, Fortunes and Honor Monday is the 235th anniversary of the signing of the American Declaration of Independence. As such, I'm dispensing with the regular, weekend chart update. Today, I'd like you to consider the words of The Declaration as well as the events that led to its signing. IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united ...
The (Zero Hedge Reader) Annotated Krugman Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:04PM(In)famous artist Geoffrey Raymond has found a brilliant and 100% margin-generating scheme for boosting the prices of his trademarked annotated paintings: he opens them up for indirect commentary to the Zero Hedge community, which are then subsequently superimposed on to the painting itself. It worked for Jim Cramer , it worked for Ayn Rand , and now, it will work for Krugman (or rather the ...
Tim Geithner's Cover Letter To Goldman Sachs Leaked Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:05PMAs Zero Hedge readers predicted by a margin of more than nearly three to one, Tim Geithner's next employer of choice, per bnet's Constantine von Hoffman , is none other than the universal viceroy-cum-vampire squid presiding at 200 West according to a just "leaked" letter. And while we all know the key resume highlights (issuing $1.5 trillion in debt a year for the duration of his tenure, mopped ...
FINDING YOUR WEDDED BLISS: When it comes to saying ‘I Do,’ don’t settle, say area wedding planners Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 3:35PMWith white sands and emerald waters, Destin makes the perfect backdrop for any beach lover’s wedding fantasy. But wedding planners say choosing the wrong venue while tying the knot can definitely constrain the wedding party. James Lee Park is a...
Rip Current Danger At the Beach This Summer Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 11:18AMRip current have already claimed lives in three states this year alone.By AVNI PATEL and MARK SCHONE
Hitting the Beach? Best and Worst Assessed Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:16AMOverall, beaches in the Great Lakes region were the worst, while those in the Southeast and NY/NJ were the best.
ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals to Sponsor the 2011 Florida State H.O.G. Rally in Destin, Fla. Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:09AMDESTIN, FL--(Marketwire - 06/30/11) - The 2011 Florida State H.O.G. Rally rolls into Northwest Florida from October 19-22 along the breathtaking beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals is proud to be an official Accommodations Sponsor again this year, offering discounted lodging for the event at nearby Gulf-front resorts in Destin and Fort Walton Beach on Okaloosa ...
Florida falls to sixth in annual report issued about contaminated beaches Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:34PMFlorida's beaches in 2010 were a little less clean than in 2009, according to an annual report that ranks beaches around the nation. Testing the Waters, a report released by the Washington D. C.-based National Resources Defense Council, ranked the state sixth in beach water quality, down from its ranking of fifth the year before. "Beaches are a summer rite of passage, but they can make you sick ...
Florida beaches drop to sixth in water quality Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 9:17PMFlorida's beaches in 2010 were a little less clean than in 2009, according to an annual report that ranks beaches around the nation.
Treasure Coast beaches hold their own in water quality report Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 8:44PMThe pride of Florida, its beaches, fared neither well nor poorly in the Natural Resources Defense Council's 21st annual beach water report released Wednesday. Treasure Coast beaches were no exception.
Report: NC beach waters seventh-cleanest in US Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 2:25PMNorth Carolina beaches had the seventh-cleanest waters in the U.S. last year, when beach closings and health advisories across the country leaped to their second-highest level in more than two decades, according to an annual report from an environmental advocacy group.
Second 'Hands Across The Sand' sends an environmental message Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:02PMThey came. They spoke. They held hands. And they sent a message.
Florida ranked 6th in clean beach report Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:22AMSome South Florida beaches are not as pristine as they appear, according to an annual report on the condition of our swimming holes.
Area beaches lend hands to protest against drilling Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 1:55PMHundreds of people in Wrightsville Beach and Oak Island formed a human chain Saturday to protest offshore drilling and support offshore wind energy.
Hot and humid with downpours today Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:41AMThe weather pattern today will continue to deliver warm and humid conditions across Southwest Florida.