Trends in Business, Politics, The Environment and Style
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Jun
In the wake of what’s now the largest oil spill in history and with the oil affecting Florida Beaches, bays and economy, Floridians are gathering to Stand against Texas oil wildcatters and their Republican friends like Florida State Senator Mike Haridopolos.Floridians, Americans and the world to join hands in the largest gathering against offshore oil drilling in history. Hands Across the Sand is now international. Any person in any country may plan events on the handsacrossthesand.org website.
27
May
The BP - Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico off the Louisiana coast has become an environmental and economic disaster for the Mississippi River Delta. The residents of Florida’s Panhandle beaches and tourism related businesses are weary as the oil has been flowing for over a month.
Florida tourism businesses have already been affected by the Gulf oil spill because many travelers have canceled their summer vacations in Florida, while others who would normally begin making plans for their Florida getaways are still on the fence or worse, making plans for travel to places in South Carolina and Georgia. As of yet, no oil has affected Florida beaches and hopes remain high that there will be minimal damage to our natural resources here.
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9
Apr
Every April Dr. William Gray rolls out his prediction of the coming hurricane season and every year news organizations trumpet his predictions like a TV preacher predicting the end times. However, many Florida tourism related businesses believe his predictions are more about Dr. Gray’s ego and his desire to appear on camera.
20
Mar
Cape Canaveral, FL - The achievements at Kennedy Space Center have been spectacular from launching the first man on the moon, Neal Armstrong to International Space Station (ISS) now orbiting the earth. However, as the space shuttle program winds down, Florida’s Space Coast is faced with enormous layoffs.
How many Space Shuttle launches are left? There are four remaining Space Shuttle launches from Cape Canaveral.
10
Feb
Miami, FL - The 69th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami cruises into town February 11-15, 2010, where new and experienced boaters from throughout the world can gather in one place to view, board and buy the best the boating industry has to offer. With special deals on everything from sportfishers, sailboats and mega-yachts to engines and the newest electronics, the 2010 Miami International Boat Show is the ideal place to shop, save and enhance every boating experience.