The latest projections from NOAA indicate weathered oil from the leading edge of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill could impact the Florida Panhandle as early as this week due to a shift in winds and currents. Florida Gov. Charlie Crist says oil from the massive Gulf spill is now within four miles of the Panhandle coast. Crist said sheen was spotted during a fly over Thursday. That’s down from seven miles Wednesday. Crist said the military should take over the cleanup effort from petroleum giant BP PLC, saying it would make faster decisions. Officials say it’s inevitable that oil will eventually wash up onshore. The spill’s arrival coincides with the beginning of the Panhandle’s summer tourism season, which normally brings millions of dollars to the region. The state is spending millions in advertising to convince travelers to still visit the state and its beaches. See more Florida beaches www.youtube.com Follow me on twitter www.twitter.com

Originally posted 2010-06-09 18:33:10.

This video was inpired by the countless memories from our tradition of going to the Florida Keys for many years. Our hearts are left there each year while we anticipate returning to retrieve what we have left behind. Enjoy – Bobby Thornton (C) Copyright 2009 Rendezvous Recordings, New York, USA Follow me on Twitter! twitter.com Check out the Rendezvous Redux Facebook page! www.facebook.com

Originally posted 2010-06-25 15:12:50.

Clear emerald water and white sand on this sunny Florida day on beautiful Okaloosa Island. Not oil spotted here.

Originally posted 2010-06-21 01:00:48.