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Many Florida beaches have no oil, but also not many tourists - New Orleans Times-Picayune

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLA. -- There is no oil on Pensacola Beach. There is no oil in Navarre. None in Fort Walton. And none in Destin. Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune Pensacola Beach has only a few sun worshipers out ...

Sand, mechanical beach cleaners on the way to Destin beaches (LIVEBLOG) - Destin Log

After the Deepwater Horizon oil spill put the emergency sand project for Holiday Isle on hold, city leaders announced at Monday night’s City Council Meeting that the critically eroded beaches may see sand as ...

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's 24th Annual Triathlon Celebrates Tradition and Clean Beaches at ... - Earthtimes

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL , Aug. 18 - Hundreds of athletes and spectators this weekend will enjoy a long standing tradition for one of the most scenic and celebrated Triathlons in the country. The 24th annual ...

Be Rewarded by Hotels in Destin, Florida Destin Vacation Specials 'Reward' Guests With $250 Gift ... - PR Inside

DESTIN, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 08/10/10 -- The calendar may not reflect it, but all the fun of summer is still waiting to be had at the beautiful Beaches of South Walton, Florida, and now with outrageous Destin, Florida ...

HAIL FROM THE CHIEF: Destin captain catches ear of the president - News Herald

DESTIN - The call came and he answered. Destin’s Capt. Gary Jarvis got a phone call about midday Friday from a White House official asking if he’d like to attend a roundtable discussion Saturday with President Barack ...

Be Rewarded by Hotels in Destin, Florida - TMCnet

DESTIN, FL, Aug 10, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The calendar may not reflect it, but all the fun of summer is still waiting to be had at the beautiful Beaches of South Walton, Florida, and now with ...

Experience an All-Inclusive Beach Weekend Hotel Deal in Destin, Florida - Investors Business Daily

DESTIN, FL, Aug 10, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Savor the last days of summer vacation with a fun back-to-school shopping weekend extravaganza at one of the most upscale Destin Beach, Florida hotels and celebrate ...

Who benefited from that bad reporting of the Gulf oil spill? - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)

Paul Mulshine/The Star-Ledger Beachgoers are sparse on the Gulf Coast at Destin, Fla.. Even though the oil never got to Destin, the tourist season was ruined by alarmist reporting of the Gulf oil spill. In a ...

County commission races raise pressure - Destin Log

Okaloosa County Commission candidates will be out in force in the next two days as Tuesday’s Republican primary nears. Incumbent Commissioner Don Amunds is defending his District 4 seat against challenger ...

Open Question: Why are people still whining about the economy and the "so called" recession?

My dad owns a company that build metal buildings and he says we are sitting on more cash than we ever have. The phones don't ring much these days but we have let about 70 go so the payroll is down. I just got a new BMW for my company car and Dad bought a Beach House in Destin Florida last week. Says he got it for a song. more

Voting Question: Wanna play a name game:)?

Alright! 1 - You end up graduating college, and decide to move to the beautiful beach of Destin, Florida. While there, you drop your car keys by a restaurant. Seconds later, there's a guy running to your car to give them to you. You guys get to know each other by walking on the shore. His name is ________ __________. Here he is: http://www.fotosearch.com/THK011/c0032250/ 2 - He proposes on February 14, two years after you guys met. You happily say yes. You get married at/on/in ___________ and your two wedding theme colors are __________and__________. 3 - 3 Months after the wedding, you find out you're pregnant. With a beautiful baby girl! You decide to give her a sweet first name, and a nature middle name. Here she is: http://www.robinlongphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/holdridge_1755.jpg 4 - When she turns 3, she asks for a baby sister. All you and your husband want to do is to please your baby girl. Thankfully, when you get your ultra sound, the doctor gives you good news. It's another girl! Her name is what your daughter chooses! 5 - The doctor calls you back to tell you some new. You anxiously wait. Then she tells you that they found two babies behind the girl. A boy. And a girl. You're having triplets! You want them to have same initials! Here they are: http://yellowandkittenpaws.blogspot.com/2009/10/trippy.html Here's your oldest daughter - age 4 - http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.michellebarnesphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DSC_01001.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.michellebarnesphotography.com/tag/minneapolis-childrens-photographer/&usg=__c7dYT_OIZFZeOP6NoqwyTOvKCQE=&h=750&w=550&sz=143&hl=en&start=12&tbnid=3kIu40FlBCW04M:&tbnh=141&tbnw=103&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsweet%2B4%2Byear%2Bold%2Bgirl%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1346%26bih%3D556%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1 6 - Your oldest turns 10, the triplets are 7, and you miss having a baby. So you decide to have one more. This time, it's twin boys! Their first name has to have 3 vowels only, and their middle name must be 3 consonants. here they are: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.yaakovslight.org/images/ukraine/Macevych_Boys.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.yaakovslight.org/proj_ukraine.html&usg=__DAIBCNWo_wB3_3OxZ_P4VM9Vz7k=&h=413&w=550&sz=86&hl=en&start=22&tbnid=dl3ovyy6KniZIM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtwin%2Bboys%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1346%26bih%3D556%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1 The triplets - age 7 - http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.agardenpatch.com/files/Photo_Stars_2007/1%2520tomato%2520grow%2520box.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.agardenpatch.com/2007-Star-Customers-sp-78.html&usg=__Ae5dsHh03MCTxNoZU5oJOzFT4cQ=&h=402&w=536&sz=374&hl=en&start=12&tbnid=CEIxq-Gg6XQwPM:&tbnh=99&tbnw=132&prev=/images%3Fq%3D7%2Byear%2Bold%2Btriplets%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1346%26bih%3D556%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1 Your oldest - age 10 - http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2557/ceciliacassini3.jpg&imgrefurl=http://world-fashionblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/cute-10-year-old-fashion-designer.html&usg=__blmJCMfQwLCwUe2gVqX6ssfazPE=&h=600&w=406&sz=117&hl=en&start=9&tbnid=-y2Sdu0hFRqQYM:&tbnh=135&tbnw=91&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcute10%2Byear%2Bold%2Bgirl%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1346%26bih%3D556%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1 :) more

Resolved Question: is fort walton beach or destin florida a nice place to live?

my family is considering moving there. or should we choose another florida city? we would like to move somewhere nice, with a beach, not boring or crowded and a good community. thank you:) more

Resolved Question: What should i do? help me decide?

Okay, so every summer my family and family friends have a bunch of pool parties every other Saturday at a different house every time well this weekend is our big finale one and its held at our house. well i have only been able to go to 2 this whole summer because i was sick for awhile, and going places (and there are lots of parties) well this one means alot to my parents. But on the other hand i was invited to go to Destin for back to school shopping with other family friends plus my bff and they would miss the pool party too. and we would be there for a week of outlet malls and beach fun. and we would all miss the party. I was looking forward to going to the beach but then my dad found out i would miss the party and told me that all these people were gonna be there and he put it up to me to decide and im caught in between, so help me decide? please :)) and thankyou more

Resolved Question: sprink break 2011...?

me n my friends are tryin to think of somehwere to go for spring break and one said that we should go to Pensicola Beach...is that like a place with clubs and alot of partys like destin? more

Resolved Question: Are the beaches / water nice around Corpus Christi area? or is it smelly?

I haven't been to the gulf in Texas and I'm wondering if it's as smelly as it is in Florida? Destin Florida had the worst smelling beaches I've ever been to. more

Resolved Question: Florida panhandle and Tampa beach information?

Can anybody tell me the condition of the Destin beaches and the beaches at Tampa/St.Pete? more

Resolved Question: I'm going to Florida with my friend, ideas?

I'm going to destin, Florida with my friend and I just wanted like ideas for what to do there. I've been there before but not in a while so idk what to do. We are staying in a beach house with a pool in the backyard. And also, it's a seven hour drive there so what should we do in the car? Lol thanks:) more

Resolved Question: Best beaches to bring teenagers?

What are some of the best beaches in the U.S. that have plenty of things for teenagers to do (i.e. shopping, plenty of outdoor activities) and that are not outrageously priced? I've thought of Gulf Shores, Marco Island, Destin...... any others? more

Resolved Question: I'm so excited for vacation in september with my bffs and i have a few questions?

1---we're going to vacation around 125 miles away my dad and me and my bffs are going and this is what we're thinking, they come home with me thursday night spend the night we wake up early friday and travel to the vacation spot then vacation thencome back either on that monday, we will be renting 2 rooms, our room we will all split the room fee, does that sound like a good plan? 2---Is pensacola beach pretty? 3---What are some restaurants with delicious food around pensacola beach? 4--Panama city beach, pensacola beach, or destin? 5---would it be ok to stay in one city but go to another cities mall? 6---where can you buy some cute bikinis and bikini cover ups? Any more ideas and info would be great! more

Resolved Question: teens: where should my dad, my bff(s), and me go on vacation at?

pensacola beach, panama city beach, destin? more

Voting Question: Swallowed salt water - feel weird. What's up?

I was at the beach with some buddies a few days ago, huge waves and everything. After one particularly big kahuna I was forced to swallow some amount of ocean water. Usually it's not that big of a deal, but I was in Destin at the time, and there was some oil floating around. I feel kinda strange now, with just like headaches and all these weird pains like in my arms, heart, and lower intestine.It's not earth - shattering painful, but it does loom around pretty much all day. Should I see the doc? Or any advice what's even going on? more

Resolved Question: Where can we go eat in florida?

So, its my moms birthday and me and my family r taking her out somewhere, it shouldn't be to filling cuz there are gonna be like three cakes after wards, so basically somewhere where it is not to filling but still good......?? Oh, and it has to be somewhere in florida, either near navarre beach, destin, fort walten or Pensacola..... thx!! more

Resolved Question: What to do for a family vacation besides the beach?

Our beach trip has been ruined...we were supposed to go to Destin FL but the oil spill has put a huge damper on that. So...we need to think of something else. We might still go to the beach (just a different one) but I also wanted to look at other options as well. What would be a good family vacation for us? It is me, my husband, our 2 boys (ages 8 and 2), and possibly my mother. Thanks in advance!We can't go to FL because they won't refund our deposit for the place we had already booked...we're not made of money so we have to find something closer to home and a bit more reasonable. We live in NC. more

Resolved Question: Has the oil spill hit Panama City beaches yet?

If no, when will it likely hit there? I'm trying to plan a trip to the beach. Anyone know about the Destin area? more

Resolved Question: Where should we go on our road trip?

My friend and I are looking into going on a road trip around the entire country (united states). Literally...around. We haven't quite finished the route yet (as you'll see from the photo) but we are pretty certain on what cities we want to visit. This will be roughly a month long trip, so we'll need a lot to keep us busy while driving. Of course we haven't decided on everything and nothing is set in stone yet. So what I'm wondering is: What are some really cool places along the route we've made that we could stop and see along the way? Are there any really awesome towns that we should drive through or somewhere we should stop and visit? All input is welcome! The following is a list of the cities we have decided on so far: We're starting in Michigan: Pittsburgh Ardsley/Westchester, NY (my birth place) Washington, D.C. Ashburn, VA (family spot) Virginia Beach Fayetteville, NC (family spot) Myrtle Beach Orlando, FL Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, FL (family spot) (We are NOT going to Key West) Destin, FL New Orleans Baton Rouge Houston Phoenix Los Angeles/Hollywood Las Vegas Portland Forks (Chyeah!) Seattle That's it so far. We still have to get home, but it's proving to be a bit difficult to find fun cities to visit on that part of the trip..yuck. Chicago is definitely on there though! Thanks in advance! Photo: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs062.ash2/36452_1521927368668_1249080020_1420732_6841957_n.jpg more

Voting Question: I need a quick fix for my ingrown toenail?

I have an infected ingrown toenail on my big toe (see: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00154), and I'm leaving for a week in Destin, Florida on Sunday, so I need this fixed and fast. It doesn't have to be perfect, just good enough for the beach for one week. I've been soaking it in peroxide and putting antibiotic ointment on it, but it is still red, puffy, pussy, and it bleeds a lot. It's very painful, and I really need to be able to enjoy this vacation. Thanks, -Claire more

Resolved Question: Will the oil spill reach Sandestin by the first week of August?

I was wondering would the spill reach destin by then? What are other things to do besides going to the beach there? more

Resolved Question: I'm going to Destin Florida?

I'm going to Florida next week. I want to know how to have the most fun there. I know about the oil spill so I know going to the beach is not an option. What would you guys do? more

Resolved Question: Is it possible to pick up the tar balls in Destin, FL?

ok, so i am going to Destin soon, and i was wondering if i could get a bad, and go down to the beach and get loves, and pick up the tar balls..... Could i do that? please NO rude comments! more

Resolved Question: Which beach is safer and cleaner from the oil spill?

Destin Beach, FL or Fort Walton Beach FL? more

Resolved Question: where can a buy a vuvuzela in fort walton beach fl?

looking to buy a vuvuzela in a store not online and in the fort walton beach/ destin florida area. more

Resolved Question: What are some white sand beaches that are going to be safe from oil at the end of this week and beginning of..?

next week? They must be in the Florida panhandle area. We were planning on going to Destin this weekend but they're already experiencing tarballs..so I think it's going to get worse by the end of the week. Someone mentioned something to me about Seaside beach..is that a whitesand beach? more

Resolved Question: Should the Federal government sue/interfere when States or Communities take over and do the Fed's job?

No, I'm not talking about Arizona, though I might as well be. I'm talking about the oil spill. "When brown clumps of tar began to wash up on the snow-white beaches around Destin last week, the mood in this sunny beach community shifted from optimistic denial to furious worry. Local ideas about how to protect the area clashed with plans from BP, state and federal agencies. Community volunteers struggling to cut through protocol cheered a decision by Okaloosa County to defy BP and the feds. They were done waiting. They'd use their own plans. "This is ridiculous. We'll take the heat. We would do whatever it took to stop the oil," said the county commission chairman, Wayne Harris. After months of wrangling with agencies responding to the spill, Harris wasn't willing to stake the county's ecology and economy only on boom that captures or absorbs oil. The commission authorized emergency management teams to add skimmers, barges and extra boom, and an air wall they hope will push the oil away. They plan to layer prevention measures in the pass that connects the Gulf to Choctawhatchee Bay, where fresh and salt water mix and dolphins play. Harris said the plan could cost up to $6 million per month, which he hopes will be covered by money from BP. The county developed its oil plan in the days after the disaster began to unfold, but it was plagued by miscommunications, disagreements and bureaucracy once it left local hands, Harris said. Communities along the Gulf Coast have made similar complaints. Mayors grilled a BP official about the response during a press conference earlier this month. In Magnolia Springs, Alabama, locals went outside the federal plan and risked incarceration by adding boom and barges to protect Weeks Bay. In Pointe Aux Chenes, Louisiana, Native Americans pitched in to string boom near an island where many of their ancestors are buried. Harris said some of his county's efforts may work; others may not. "Doing something is better than doing nothing," he said." ""I'm sure they're cussing. I'm sure they're cussing us bad," Harris said. "If we had waited, we'd still be waiting. Why did it take us giving an ultimatum?"" http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/06/21/oil.spill.okaloosa.county/index.html?hpt=C1 more

Resolved Question: I need a Good Honeymoon Hotel in Destin, Forida.?

I need a Good Hotel that will be romanic enough for my honeymoon in October. My Fiance has never seen the beach and I would love the take him to a beautiful one like Destin FL. I dont want to travel more than i already have to, and destin is about 12 hours away. If you have any ideas i would LOVE to hear them thanks! more

Resolved Question: What is the safest beach in Florida, in the gulf, to go to this next week? (Oil spill)?

We have had plans to go to Destin. Not sure when the oil is going to hit. Where would you go if you had plans to go somewhere in the gulf of florida and could not cancel? Anything helps. Thank you. Please give specific beach names if possible. more

Resolved Question: Can someone please tell me what the weather is going to be like in Florida all next week?

Im on my phone and dont have access to a computer right now. Please help me out! Areas like Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, and maybe even Destin! Thank you! If its bad do you think it is worth continuing my vacation there next week? more

Resolved Question: Has the oil spill washed up on Destin,Florida yet?

I have plans to go there next week. But, I know that is going to be affected by the oil... just don't know when, or if it has yet. I've been watching news and surfing the web to try and find something, but have no found anything! Please help out, I need to know if I need to continue traveling to another beach. more

Resolved Question: What is your favorite restaurants in panama city beach/destin area?

Resolved Question: Can you smell the oil in Destin, FL?

We are vacationing in July in Destin and are growing more concerned with the beaches and possible smells due to the horrific oil spill... more

Resolved Question: Anyone that lives in Destin Florida that can answer a question for me?

I have a vacation planned for July 10 and I just want to know if the oil is on the beaches yet? Its a 14 hour drive from where I live and I don't want to waste all that time if the beaches are ruined already. And if not have you heard anything about when it is supposed to be there? more

Voting Question: What should I wear to Florida?

I'm going to Destin and about 7 or less people are going. There will be one 14 year old (me) and one 16 year old guy who ive known forever. Well what should I wear? We will stay at a condo on the beach so I want something that will give me a tan. I like pink,purple,blue(any kind) yellow, green, anything except black. Help me choose a outfit that can be cheap but cute. We will be there for 6 days or 7. We will go to a huge waterpark so what kind of swimsuit that will be comfortable and good lookin give me links please :) like rue 21 pac sun all those places.i want a sundress that isnt long or baggy but some kind of print on it. any links for that too? best answer who gives me most links :D more

Resolved Question: MY FAMILY IS GOING TO DESTIN AT THE FIRST OF AUGUST WONDERING OF I SHOULD GET MY MONEY BACK OR NOT.?

WONDERING IF THE OIL SPILL WILL MAKE ITS WAY TO DESTIN BEACHES BY AUGUST 14TH? more

Resolved Question: I usually go to Destin, Fl for vacation but this yr looking at Jacksonville Beach Fl?

Can anyone tell me the differences? I really really like white sand beaches and the quality of the water and a large underwater sandbanks to you can hop up and down while playing in the water (ie water football, etc). more

Resolved Question: im going to the beach and i need ideas!?

im going to Destin Florida for a whole month and i need some outfit ideas or anywhere to get cute bikinis!! any suggestions help!!! i leave in like a week and i have nothing!! helppp more

Resolved Question: Will the oil affect the beaches in Destin in mid-July?

Resolved Question: Has the oil spill reached Destin Beach?

I've been waiting for months to go to Destin Beach! the problem is the stupid oil spill (thanks BP) is getting closer to the Beach and if it gets there we won't go on vacation this year! more

Resolved Question: HELP! Are the beaches closed in Destin, Fl?

I am going to destin, Fl in 2 days but I heard the beaches are closed, seeing that the oil has now hit destin! ugh. We can't get our money back, but I want to be prepared if I am not going to be able to go on the beach. Please let me know more

Resolved Question: Will the oil go to destin florida?

We r going to the beach to destin florida and if the oil goes there i am not going to be swimming in oil. we are going in August so i want to know if the oil will be there by then or will it be gone? what do you think? more

Resolved Question: Will the oil make it to Myrtle Beach by August?Should we cancel our trip?

We had originally made plans to go to Destin, FL in August for vacation but now we're considering Myrtle Beach instead bc of the oil...will the oil make it to Myrtle beach? more

Resolved Question: Does Destin have any fun places to go (not including a beach)?

The oil spill might I go and I am beating with my friend please help!?! more

Resolved Question: Will the beaches in Destin be closed in the coming weeks?

We have a multi-family vacation scheduled for the week of 6/14. Should we try to change plans at the last minute? more

Resolved Question: Will the oil reach Destin Florida by June 26?

I'm going on vaction from JUne 26 through July 3. I'm really hoping that it won't reach the beaches by then but who knows?? more

Resolved Question: Beaches not affected by oil spill?

So, this summer my family & I are supposed to go to Destin, FL (mid- July), but we have heard that the beaches there will have been trashed by the oil spill, therefore closed. I was wondering if anyone knew of any beaches in the Florida area that are still vacation- able (yes, I made that word up)? Thanks for all help! more

Resolved Question: Will the Oil Spill reach Destin, Florida by June 20th?

Please take the time to answer this with A LOT of detail (I will read it all). This is very important. Pictures, maps,videos would be great, too. I will be going on vacation in Destin. If the oil does decide to go there, what are some other great vacation spots? We surely want to go to a CLEAN beach. We also plan on doing water sports like parachuting ,jet skiing, ocean trampoline, ETC. Please let me know! :)( not parachuting, PARASAILING, sorry.) more

Resolved Question: will oil spill reach destin's beaches by june 28?

Resolved Question: Is the Oil Spill going to Destin?

We are going to Destin this summer and i saw today on the msnbc that oil is close to Pensacola. Is it going to be on the beaches soon. more

Resolved Question: Some of the oil has arrived at the Florida Panhandle, sliming up the first Destin beaches with crude oil?

That is where all the fancy 5 * hotels are, Destin is one of the NO1 Vacation spots in Florida, known for its pristine beaches and warm clear waters? Hotel owners are freaking out over the mass cancellation, the big ones like Sheraton, Marriott, have time share resorts, ! And now I heard the oil has huge underground plumes which the currents are taking up to the Florida Keys, ! And BP said it was not a big deal, and Obama said we will get this mess cleaned up, do they not understand that this is not cleanable, it is as toxic as liquid asbestos, and sticks like glue? So why are they making out like it was no "Big Deal?" more

Resolved Question: Should I be heading to Destin for July 4th?

"Officials confirmed an oil sheen Tuesday (yesterday) about nine miles from Pensacola beach. Winds were forecast to blow from the south and west, pushing the slick closer to western Panhandle beaches." from NOLA.COM Could the oil travel to Destin by July 4th? :( more

Resolved Question: Should I use cetaphil moisturizer or aloe vera to treat my forehead sunburn?

So I just got back from a 3 day vacation to Destin, FL. 2 of the days it was raining. Then yesterday I laid out on the beach and went on the lazy river outside for at least 6 hours. I put SPF 50 all over my body....except for my forehead, which seriously NEVER gets sunburned even tho I never put sunscreen on it. Well of course this time I got a horrible bright red sunburn on my forehead and nowhere else (which looks really silly). I asked the Target pharmacists what I should use. One said cetaphil moisturizer because aloe vera would clog pores. The other insisted that aloe vera is the best treatment. Does aloe vera really clog pores? And which one would help reduce redness the most? It doesn't hurt at all actually, so pain isn't an issue. Thanks for the help!ps- I'm 19. I get mild acne, which I spot-treat with Duac. My skin is very very fair, but pretty clear of acne for the most part. I have combination skin more