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Will BP money now flow? Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 12:31AMORANGE BEACH, Ala. — After 125 days of lost tourism dollars, oily beaches, and promise after promise from BP that they would “make us whole,” Ken Feinberg and his Gulf Coast Claims Facility took over the reigns of the claims process on Monday.
BP funds turtle-tank upgrades Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:39PMSea turtles that wind up in forced rehabilitation at the Volusia County Marine Science Center in the months ahead will enjoy the benefits of special new tanks.
Scott, Sink divided on how to create jobs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:12PMBy Mary Ellen Klas, Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau Sunday, September 5, 2010 Alex Sink offers a jobs plan that would diversify the economy, nurture small businesses and provide access to investment capital. TALLAHASSEE — Republican Rick Scott and Democrat Alex Sink are both former business executives duking it out in an increasingly hostile race to be Florida's governor, but they agree on one ...
Scott, Sink divided on how to create jobs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:25PMAlex Sink offers a jobs plan that would diversify the economy, nurture small businesses and provide access to investment capital.
Chester County companies recall Katrina experiences Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:52PMRestoration work after Hurricane Katrina meant more to Weston Solutions than a $100 million dollar contract to build new canal pumping stations in New Orleans.
Georgia woman hurt in parasailing crash Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:37PMA Georgia woman is in critical condition after she crashed onto the shores of Clearwater Beach after a parasailing accident Sunday afternoon.
Total Florida Travel For Labor Day Is Projected To Increase 3.9% Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:50PMAAA officials say Labor Day travel in the state of Florida is projected to increase 3.9 percent from last year with an estimated 1.5 million people traveling by automobile.
Good news for Labor Day: Crandon Beach south clean for swimming Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:47PMGood news for Labor Day beachgoers. The southern stretch of Crandon Beach has been deemed safe for swimming again. Sunday afternoon, the Miami-Dade County Health Department lifted the swimming advisory for Crandon Park South.
Bacteria Closes South Florida Beaches Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:28AMBacteria found in some beaches in South Florida has forced health officials to warn the public about bacteria in the water.
Bacteria found at beaches; health warnings issued Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:42AMHOLLYWOOD — Bacteria found in some beaches in South Florida has forced health officials to warn the public about bacteria in the water. Water samples at a Hollywood beach in Broward County did not meet recommended state requirements.
Bacteria Closes South Florida Beaches Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:01AMHOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Bacteria found in some beaches in South Florida has forced health officials to warn the public about bacteria in the water. Water samples at a Hollywood beach in Broward County did not meet recommended state requirements. All other beaches in Broward are safe.
Want to sue BP? No oil spill required Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:42AMFor some beach businesses outside Northwest Florida, the effects of the BP oil spill may have resulted from perception, not reality. Consider the case of the Tradewinds Island Resort on St. Petersburg Beach.
Oil spill claims show statewide scope of Deepwater Horizon disaster Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:10AMExperts knew the coast economy had “linkages all through the state,” said University of South Alabama economist Sam Addy.. “But the degree is what’s surprising. These economic inter-linkages between things like fishing and tourism are deep and significant.”
Threatened species have reassuring year Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:31AMIt's been a record year for Delaware's tiny population of beach-nesting piping plovers.
Busted BP well no longer "a threat" to Gulf Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:46AMWASHINGTON : The Macondo well, which spilled an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, has been secured and no longer constitutes "a threat," a senior US official said.
Miami River flows with history Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:05AMMIAMI — The Miami River isn’t the prettiest body of water in the city. It’s not the clearest or the cleanest, and it’s certainly not made for swimming. But along its banks are remnants of Miami as it once was.
Deals on Labour Day getaways Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:09PMNo one wants to face it, but, as the days pass and the sun sets earlier each night, it’s getting harder to deny it. The unofficial end of summer - Labour Day – is nearly here.
Law officials’ No. 1 concern over holiday weekend: safety Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:51PMMANATEE — In anticipation of people celebrating the unofficial end of summer this weekend, the Manatee County Marine Rescue Division, along with police departments countywide, are stepping up enforcement to ensure everyone’s safety.
Storm surge a growing menace as sea levels rise worldwide Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:03PMThe large waves, storm surge, and flooding that Hurricane Earl will spawn as it strikes Massachusetts tonight comes with an added dollop of trouble: sea level rise. Hurricane Earl - Storm surge - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences - Meteorology
Beaches are back 4 months after Gulf oil spill, but BP still casting a long shadow Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:24PMMost Labor Day bookings down, and many rooms are still filled with BP cleanup workers
Earl path is expected to hamper Labor Day weekend shore plans Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:43PMHurricane Earl tracking shows the storm will hit the N.J. coastline around noon Friday
Director of emergency services recalls Gulf cleanup Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:59PMCHAMBERSBURG, Pa. As David Donohue spoke Thursday morning, he wasnt yet aware his comrades from the U.S. Coast Guard were racing to an offshore petroleum platform that exploded off the coast of Louisiana.
BP Spent $93M On Advertising After Gulf Spill Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:26PMOil Giant Bp Says It Has Spent More Than $5 Million A Week On Advertising Since The Gulf Coast Oil Spill More Than Three Times The Amount It Spent On Ads During The Same Period...
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Invites Guests to Indulge in a FALL FOR YOU ESCAPE Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:06PMLaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort â the only true luxury beachfront, boutique resort on the Gulf Coast of Florida â invites travelers to warm-up this fall and take advantage of rates starting as low as $329/night with the added-value FALL FOR YOU PACKAGE, including a resort credit, deluxe accommodations and complimentary resort fee and valet parking when booked now through Dec. 30, 2010 and traveled ...
Wave Action Means Danger Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:51PMEagle-eyed lifeguards will be out in full-force this weekend – as two mighty forces collide: the Labor Day Beach crowd and the most dangerous surf of the summer.
Swimming advisory posted for Crandon Park beaches Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:43PMHealth regulators have issued an advisory against swimming at Crandon Park beaches because of high bacteria counts. The advisory does not affect the village of Key Biscayne beaches.
Tours along the Miami River full of history Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:37PMMIAMI - The Miami River isn't the prettiest body of water in the city. It's not the clearest or the cleanest, and it's certainly not made for swimming. But along its banks are remnants of Miami as it once was.
Earl Could Bring 12-Foot Waves To Central Fla. Coast Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:06PMHurricane Earl was a Category 4 hurricane Tuesday afternoon and it could bring 12-foot waves to Central Florida beaches over the next few days. EARL: Computer Models | 5-Day Forecast Path SEE STORM: Bahamas | Atlantic Radar | Loop VIDEO REPORT: Earl Bringing Big Surf To Coast HURRICANE SECTION: Tropics Weather News, Links
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Aug. 31 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:42PMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
For What It’s Worth: Shangri-La can be anyplace you make comfortable for yourself Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:27PMI was yet to be born when Frank Capra directed the hit movie “ Lost Horizon,” but I know the story well. A plane is hijacked and its passengers are taken to a lush, peaceful valley called Shangri-La. In Shangri-La, everyone is contented, healthy and the aging process is so slow, the High Lama is several hundred years old.
Hurricane Earl could take aim at Carolinas by Friday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:48PMMIAMI, Florida (CNN) -- Hurricane Earl may prompt evacuations along the U.S. Atlantic coast even if it does not make landfall, since it may come close enough to trigger storm surge flooding and high winds, officials said Tuesday.
Club Med Introduces the SEVEN-DAY WEEKEND Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:46PMClub Med invites travelers to experience a seven-day weekend escape at one of their beautiful resorts in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. The SEVEN-DAY WEEKEND provides guests with seven all-inclusive nights for the price of three with rates from only $999 per person*.
Consumer confidence remains stagnant without future economic signals Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:08PMWith no clear signs the nation is either on the road to economic recovery or showing signs of entering another recession, Florida`s consumer confidence remained stagnant, inching up only one point to 67 in August, according to a new University of Florida survey.
Saving deep water requires digging deep into our habits Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:58PMMany of us Floridians don’t like to go too long without getting a whiff of salt air. Even those of us living inland are always within an hour or two of one coast or another. We take our lovely white-sand beaches, crystal clear blue water and clear...
Report: Interstate 4 homicide suspect attempts suicide Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:27PMChristopher Jodon found hanging from sheet in Volusia jail cell Christopher Jodon, who is accused of stabbing to death his ex-girlfriend after running her off Interstate 4, was found hanging from a bed sheet in his cell at the Volusia County Jail, wesh.com is reporting.
Rip current concerns Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:42AMSwimmers in South Florida warned of high surf
SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Sept. 1 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:24AMSend your sports announcements and news to dwolcott@cnc.com or ocm@cnc.com or fax to 508-591-6601 or mail to Old Colony Memorial, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.
Collecting shells, sharks teeth and memories Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:19AMWe are so fortunate to live so close to such beautiful beaches here in Southwest Florida where there is so much to do at the beach on any given da.
Hurricane Earl could take aim at Carolinas by Friday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:55AMAfter dealing a glancing blow to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Hurricane Earl was heading back out into the open Atlantic Tuesday, but forecasters warned the large and dangerous storm could have the Carolinas in its sights later this week.
Around the Region for Aug. 30, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:09AMAround the Region for Aug. 30, 2010
North Port goes to college Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:32AMUSF facility is a milestone for a city coming of age
RPT-BP's internal probe faults its own engineers-report Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:04AMSource: Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers with no changes to text) Aug 30 (Reuters) - BP Plc's internal probe of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has placed some of the blame on mistakes by its ...
BP's internal probe faults its own engineers: report Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:01AMReuters - BP Plc's internal probe of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has placed some of the blame on mistakes by its engineers while finishing the deep sea oil well, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the report.
Some local taxi companies leery of one-company airport service Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:08AMWEST BAY — Representatives from several local taxi companies expressed skepticism this week of plans by the Airport Author-ity to employ a single cab company for the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. Lisa Rhodes, general manager...
Google, KPMG, Paul Weiss, Time Warner, Skilled Healthcare in Court News Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:39PMPaul G. Allen, a Microsoft Corp. co- founder who was once the second-richest American, accused 11 companies including Google Inc. and Apple Inc. of infringing patents he holds for online-shopping technology.
Help children: Make backyard pool safety a family habit Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:09PMMANATEE — Manatee County health and public safety officials want residents to get in the habit of keeping their swimming pools safe for children, just as they keep children safe in their vehicles by using car seats.
Heavy rain potential Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:09PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla -- The First Alert Weather Center is tracking heavy rain potential and dangerous surf conditions at the beaches.
Broward County lifts beach ban after bacteria test Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:12PMHOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Health officials have lifted a swimming ban on parts of South Florida's Atlantic Coast.
10 most secluded beaches in the U.S. Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:54PMStir solitude into the mix of sun, surf, and sand for a rejuvenating vacation at one of these secluded U.S. beaches.
Sea turtle nests to remain on beaches of Northwest Florida, Alabama Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:40PMAfter nearly two months of work to translocate sea turtle nests on Florida’s northwest coast and Alabama’s coast, the unprecedented operation was suspended last week as surveys found healthy, unoiled Sargassum available to hatchlings entering...