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Florida’s Southwest Coast has escaped the oil slicks and tar balls generated by the Deepwater Horizon blowout. So far, winds and currents have kept the oil far out of harm’s way. But in a region where tourism is the largest industry by far, officials continue taking steps to spread the word. WGCU’s Valerie...
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Lee county hotels and inns are reporting an increase in cancellations linked to the oil spill in the Gulf. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on the latest efforts to convince visitors - local beaches remain pristine.
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Tourism officials say they will be putting to good use the 25 million dollars the state of Florida has received from BP. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
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The huge oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is not expected to impact Florida’s Southwest Coast anytime soon, if at all. But it is impacting reservations for the summer tourist season. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
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Collier County businesses and tourism officials say the oil leak in the Gulf is not hurting their business - yet…but they are planning ahead just in case. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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The massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico could reach the Louisiana coast as soon as Friday. It’s propelled by winds that have kept it away from Florida’s Gulf Coast. But as WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports, officials here aren’t taking anything for granted.
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Colder than average winter temperatures have not put a damper on tourism in Lee County this season. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.
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Governor Charlie Crist says he wants more money for K-through-12 public education. He’s proposing a 500-million dollar budget increase. But, that may depend on lawmakers agreeing to the Seminole gambling pact, and the state winning a federal grant. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.
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The National Park Service will celebrate its centennial in 2016. And as the festivities near, one question lingers on the minds of many park rangers: how to attract more minorities. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports on a group of southwest Florida Latinos who were given the opportunity to see one of Florida...
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Coastal engineers, tourism officials, politicians and members of the public celebrated the re-opening of Blind Pass between Sanibel & Captiva Friday. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry reports.
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