Rock the Beach Concert August 15

Tonight, August 15, there will be a "rock the beach" free concert, featuring Lynryd Skynyrd and Josh Thompson at the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. It's being sponsored by the Tourism Development Council with money from BP--in an attempt to boost tourism in the area and bring some people into local hotels and restaurants.




Also in the news from the tourism council--there is a search underway for a new "brand" for the area that aptly describes the Destin/Okaloosa/Fort Walton Beach area. Since there are other "emerald coast" places, an effort to re-identify the area appropriately. If you have ideas, feel free to contact the tourism council or me and I would be happy to pass the suggestion along.

Destin Oil Conditions--News Organizations Don't Tell Truth!

"About 60,000 square miles of gulf waters remain closed to fishing, and more than 600 miles of coastline across four U.S. states have been smeared with oil." This is a quote taken from this mornings news report on the internet and exactly what's wrong with the news!!  Looking for sensationalism.  The facts are these--from Pensacola on the western end of the Florida panhandle to the rest of the Florida coastline touched by the Gulf of Mexico, the beaches are white, clean, and the water is beautiful.  Business is down about 50% and many people are missing out on their summer vacation in Destin because the news organizations have frightened them--people have visions of beaches covered with black oil.  Nothing could be further from the truth!  If you were planning a visit to the Gulf Coast, come ahead, conditions are great as usual.  Go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ for a live web cam and many other live feeds and factual reports.  If you have any other doubts, feel free to send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com.

.I have checked the Reconnaisance reports for July 25, 2010, and the three county area is an all clear for any evidence of any oil product. On the ERMA map, there is also no indication of oil product present. Beaches are open, vacationers are enjoying a VERY warm Gulf of Mexico free of any contaminants. I was at the beach on Sunday, and there was some "seaweed" present, but otherwise the beaches were beautiful. The waves were rough, and there were double red flags on Sunday from Tropical Storm Bonnie, which is now passed. So, if you were thinking about coming to Destin or Santa Rosa Beach or Navarre on vacation, don't change your plans, because you will be looking forward to a wonderful time.

For more information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Aircraft are having difficulty finding oil sheen from the air, however there is little known about where or when the oil and damage will show up. For now, the weather is great, the water is great, and the beaches are white as they have always been, so do not hesitate to come for a visit or a vacation. For more information and live links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send any questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill thru July 22 2010

Don't miss a great summer vacation here in Destin, Florida.  The weather is great, the beach is white, and the water is clear and its usual beautiful blue green color.  There is no oil and there are no tarballs and swimming is perfectly enjoyable.  Fishing is active, and the harbor is a bustle of activity.

for live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Conditions

These are the current conditions in Destin--there are no signs of oil or tarballs on the Florida Gulf Coast, so come on down and enjoy your vacation as planned.  For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill Update for July 19 2010

The coast is clear in Destin Florida through July 19, 2010, so come on down and enjoy your vacation with us.  The sand is white, water is blue, and warm and ready for your enjoyment.  For live links and reports, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Water Quality Report

For more information and live links to oil information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear thru July 12

Outlook is bright for Destin Oil Spill thru July 12. If you are planning a vacation in the area, don't change your plans, as there is no tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico and the winds and currents are favorable for a great vacation. For updated information and live links, please visit www.DestinHomeRealtor.com or www.OilSlickDestin.com or send question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill Trajectory thru July 10

Oil Trajectory forecast thru July 10.  For updated information and live links to websites, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send an inquiry to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I'll try to find you an answer.

This is the trajectoty map for July 7 2010.  There is no expectation of oil on these beaches during this week.  For live links go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear thru July 6

Destin gets an all clear thru July 6 2010.  Oil is well away from the area, centered mainly closer to Biloxi MS and Louisiana.  for more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear for July 5

All clear weather and oil forecast for July 5 2010.  This map from NOAA gives the expected trajectory for the Oil Slick in the Gulf of Mexico.  Plans are continuing for normal July 4 celebration in Destin, Florida, with fireworks and boat rides leaving from Harborwalk Village.  For more live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

DestinOilSpill All Clear for July 4

we have an all clear for July 4 for oil.  I was out at the beach today (July 2), and there were swimmers, paddle boarders, and many beach goers.  Water was beautiful and beach was clean.  I was working, but it looked like everyone was enjoying the warm water and sun.  For more updated information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send me a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find your answers.  Have a wonderful Independence Day!

Fishing Closures for July 4 weekend Destin

Here is the newest fishing closure map for the July 4 weekend in Destin Florida.  Points below the red line are closed to fishing, above the red line is open.  So, the charter boats leaving Destin Harbor should be in good shape for a fun holiday weekend.  For more live links and updated information, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find your answers.

Destin Oil Spill Update for july 3

For more information and livelinks, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try and find an answer.

Near shore DestinOilSpill Trajectory for July 1.  For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill Update Map June 30

For more updated information and live links go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or ask a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Destin Oil Spill Update for June 29 2010

According to the NOAA oil plume model, the oil plume is 57 miles from Mexico Beach, and 244 miles from St. Petersburg. Wind and currents will prevent a further eastward movement of the oil plume along the northwestern Florida coastline. Areas already impacted, west of Choctawhatchee Bay, will continue to receive impacts as the oil plume moves slightly northwest and closer to the shoreline. No significant amounts of oil are within or moving toward the loop current ring and there is no clear path for oil to enter the Florida Straits within the next five days.
For more live information, cameras, webcams, weather reports, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com

Oil Spill Beach Conditions for Florida June 28

For more live updates and links go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send a question to MykeSaysSold@aol.com and I will try to find the answer