We've been lucky in Panama City so far. It's weird seeing the booms laying in wait. They are all in position to be pulled across the mouth of our bays and inlets. Our local tourist council is creating all sorts of vacation "guarantees" for people who have made summer reservations at condos and vacation rentals. They are doing their best to encourage people to keep their plans. My parents live in Navarre, which is slightly East of Pensacola, and so far, those beaches are clear.
I know it is very sad for all the people who rely on the Gulf for their livelihood, but those of us who live here simply for the quality of life are not being recognized. If it weren't for the beaches,fishing, boating, etc.... the Florida Panhandle would be a dead zone to full-time residents.
This is such a tragedy!
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