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  • Kate Moeller June 18, 2010 at 5:10pm
    Peter Greenberg will be broadcasting live from Alabama this weekend to discuss the oil spill and its effect on tourism on the Gulf Coast. http://www.petergreenberg.com/2010/06/17/radio-guests-gulf-shores-a...
  • David Paul Appell June 18, 2010 at 3:56am
    A member wants to know the situation in Tampa. Click here to answer.
  • Barbara Weibel June 16, 2010 at 9:34pm
    I'm currently traveling in Mexico and have been on the Gulf coast and now in the Yucatan. Opinions seem to concur that the spill won't affect Mexico because the prevailing currents will carry it away from Mexico. I know nothing of currents; just passing on what everyone here is telling me.
  • Kristina Rundquist June 16, 2010 at 9:24pm
    Sure, it's http://oilspill.skytruth.org/
  • David Paul Appell June 16, 2010 at 9:21pm
    Kristina, trying that site and not getting on -- could you provide the complete URL, with www or http:/ so that it will hyperlink on here? Thanks!
  • Kristina Rundquist June 16, 2010 at 9:21pm
    Max--I fear you are right and that it's a lot of both--"... nobody knows what they're doing or they're too cheap to do what they should be doing ..."

    In the end, everyone loses.
  • David Paul Appell June 16, 2010 at 9:19pm
    John, you're right -- if and when conditions warrant, Mexico should be added to the mix. Let's hope it doesn't become necessary.
  • Kristina Rundquist June 16, 2010 at 9:05pm
    Anyone checked out oilspill.skytuth.org? I'm not sure how accurate it is, but it does provide some updates.
  • John Lamkin June 16, 2010 at 8:36pm
    No updates yet, but would be good to include the Mexico coast of the Gulf.
  • Kate Moeller June 16, 2010 at 7:34pm
    Here are some useful links I've found regarding the Florida coast
    http://www.fl-seafood.com/
    http://www.apalachicolabay.org/index.cfm/pageId/221

    I'll post more as I get them.
    fl-seafood.com is expired
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WHY SHOULD I SPEND MY VACATION $$$ ON A GULF COAST BEACH VACATION?

OK, what I'm going to say might make me sound like a jerk, but here goes: Last night I was having a heated discussion with my girlfriend , whose sister was planning to spend a week on the Florida panhandle in August (she'd bought tickets before the BP oil spill) and is now looking into canceling her tickets. My girlfriend thinks her sister should go anyway and show solidarity with the poor folks on the coast, and help them out with her vacation dollars. It's true those poor people need all the…

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The Fla Panhandle

I recently visited the FL Panhandle. I was impressed with how everyone kept things going despite the misperceptions on how the oil spill has affected nearby areas. Everything is alive and well from Destin to Panama City.   My first feature from the trip is on YOLO Boarding. Check it out here.   The next feature will discuss the rise of Alys Beach and much more. We will have it all up on Mens Traveler.    beaches.jpg

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Road Trip to Apalachicola

I'd like to drive over to Apalachicola from Miami in a few days. It seems to me that the oil spill is not affecting this area (my heart goes out to all the areas affected now or in the future). Can someone provide more information on the current conditions there? Are oysters still being served? Also, any stops that you recommend on my way, or in that area? My interests are: dog friendly, slow food, nature & hiking.

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