BP wants to show how the its oil disaster hasn’t hurt the Gulf Coast. Note there are no negative articles.0
Press Release:
As part of our ongoing commitment to the residents of Florida and the Gulf Coast, BP is providing this weekly update of the top news stories that have been published on the Florida Gulf Response website, a site dedicated to communicating with residents and communities in Florida, including community members, businesses, elected officials and response agencies.
To read more about a specific article, click on the headline link below.
St. George Island seeing tourists return – from wtxl.com
Destin named to Trip Advisor’s “Top 10 Great Places to Discover in the U.S.” – from tripadvisor.com
Florida tourism estimates are positive – from heraldtribune.com
Vision Airlines expands connections at Northwest Florida Regional Airport – from airlinesanddestinations.com
Northwest Florida area famous for its beaches – from torontosun.com
Perdido Key tourism plan a hit – from pnj.com
Destin tops list of “10 Best Places to Live and Boat” – from boatingmag.com
Reporter returns to find Gulf Coast back to normal – from nj.com
A year after spill, Pensacola Beach reports 50% jump in spring bookings – from al.com
Sandestin offers something for everyone – from madison.com
Vacationers invited to volunteer to help preserve Florida beaches – from visitflorida.com
For Gulf of Mexico fishermen, it’s all about the haul – from citizen-times.com
Gulf oil spill task force making headway – from usf.edu
The brides are returning to Pensacola area beaches – from pnj.com
Early signs in Minnesota look promising for Gulf migratory birds – from grandforksherald.com
Escambia County officials pleased with BP tar mat plan – from pnj.com
The Florida Gulf Response website is part of BP’s commitment to communicate about environmental and economic restoration developments along the Gulf Coast. The website features updated information and news about the status of oil spill response and recovery activities; shoreline, beach and marsh cleanup efforts; programs to promote tourism and seafood safety; wildlife rescue and rehabilitation; research programs, and more.
