Monday, May 6, 2013
Beach residents should make sure to keep lights off or dimmed during sea turtle nesting season, which is May 1 through Oct. 31.
Pinellas County beaches experienced one of the most successful sea turtle nesting seasons in the last decade in 2012. Volunteers with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium documented 196 nests even though Tropical Storm Debby wreaked havoc along the coastline. There usually can be up to 120 nests made along beaches in the Tampa Bay area, with each nest having up to 110 eggs. This year, the sea turtle nesting season began on Wendesday, May 1. Because hatchlings find their way to the water following natural light reflected onto the water, residents and businesses near the beach should make sure to shut off or dim lights at night through Oct. 31. This can reduce the amount of artificial light and help the newly hatched turtles safely reach the water…
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Due to lingering negative perceptions of the Gulf seafood industry following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP will give Pinellas County money to help promote a local seafood festival and an episode of "Emeril's Florida."
Pinellas County is set to receive $500,000 from BP due to the linger effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. According to county documents, the grant money will go to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau so it can "conduct two major programs: to dispel negative Gulf seafood impression and generate tourism to Pinellas County." "While tourism has rebounded in the two years since the 'Deepwater Horizon' oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the local seafood industry has not. Despite repeated statements from scientists that Gulf of Mexico seafood is safe to eat, the perception still persists that Gulf seafood is tainted." The two programs the CVB will be promoting with marketing dollars are The St. Petersburg & the Bay …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Tropical storm conditions are still possible today in Gulfport. Check out our photos from around town including storm preps downtown. Feel free to add your photos to our gallery.
Drive through downtown Gulfport this morning and you'll notice a few sandbags blocking doors and at least one sign stating "Closed on Monday." Gulfport, along with the rest of Tampa Bay, is taking no chances in preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac. With flooding from Tropical Storm Debby still fresh on residents minds, many took advantage of the free sandbags at Gulfport City Hall on Sunday. Hear more from residents in our story, "Sandbags Going Fast in Gulfport." (If you still need sandbags, they are available at Gulfport City Hall at 2401 53rd St. S.) Today, a handful of residents can be seen strolling along Beach Boulevard. Over in Pass-A-Grille, people are collecting seashells that were washed ashore. Even though skies may be clearing, …
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