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Southern favorite, Lynyrd Skynyrd performs THIS weekend at the next c, Okaloosa Island! “Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming here because of the oil disaster and wanting to help out our community,” said Mark Bellinger, executive director of Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Council. “For them, that is a major goal.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed Southern rock groups of the 1970s. Their songs “Freebird” and “Sweet Home Alabama” are American anthems and staples of FM radio.

WHEN: THIS Sunday, August 15
TIME: Arrive Early – 6PM
WHERE: The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island/Ft. Walton Beach

FREE SHUTTLES! All riders receive a numbered ticket for an opportunity to win up to five prizes, including one worth $1,000.

SHUTTLE STOPS: Include, but are not limited to, the Destin Commons, Old Time Pottery, Uptown Station, Scully’s on the Bayou and Fort Walton Beach City Hall. Shuttles will also pick up walkers along Santa Rosa Boulevard.

SHUTTLE HOURS: Between 2:30 and10 p.m. Sunday. For safety reasons, no coolers or glass are allowed on the beach and no swimming during the concert.

Need a place to stay?

Find Discounted lodging: RESERVE ON-LINE

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Tomorrow, August 7, 2010, marks the 100th day for the Florida State Emergency Response Team’s response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The team has intensely focused on combating the potential hazards while minimizing the impacts associated with this disaster. Their deliberate efforts have remained strong for over 3 months now.

According to a press release from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, David Halstead, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director said “I am extremely proud of this team for their continuing hard work, professionalism and dedication to protecting this great state.”

Here is an impressive summary of numbers on how the oil spill impacted Florida in the last 100 or so days: (April 30 – August 5, 2010)

100 Days of activation at the State Emergency Operations Center.
176 Relocated Loggerhead turtle nests.
200 Approximate miles of Florida’s coastline impacted throughout the event.
518 Total visibly oiled wildlife recovered along Florida’s coast by wildlife responders.
700 Estimated reconnaissance flights conducted covering Florida’s coastline.
7,847 Total number of reconnaissance reports received.
36,655 Total claims approved by BP for Floridians for property damage.
973,200 Total feet of boom deployed in Florida.
$57,210,384 Total dollars paid out by BP to Floridians with property damage claims.
$83,100,000 Total grant dollars awarded by BP to the state of Florida.

Visit the Florida DEP’s official site for current information: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/.

For a complete copy of the press release mentions, click here: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/080610_day_100.pdf

VacationRentalHotSpots.com is Florida’s TOP Choice for Vacation Rentals.  The owners of this company are based in Daytona Beach, Florida and own/operate their own vacation rentals along with a reputable and professional listing/marketing Florida vacation rental website.  As a family they are advocates of promoting positive communications and solutions regarding the oil spill impact on Florida tourism and the Gulf Coast beaches.

Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

 “Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida’s economy, creating millions of jobs…I understand people are scared, but I encourage all potential vacationers to call ahead and see what the real status of our beaches is before rushing to judgment and cancelling a trip…”   For a complete account of Congressman Boyd’s efforts on the oil spill, visit his site: www.boyd.house.gov/oilspill.

9 Ways You CAN Counteract the Negative Impact of the Oil Spill:

1. Don’t believe any spam e-mail or news. Check the official sources!

Looking for other counties along the Florida Gulf Coast? Here is a great resource: http://www.floridacountiesmap.com

2.  Visit Florida…anywhere.  Click on our Florida map for ideas.

3.  Visit Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches, especially in the Panhandle area.

4.  Stay in a Florida Panhandle or Gulf Coast Vacation Rental or Resort!

5.  Volunteer and/or raise POSITIVE awareness. Be a part of the oil spill solution.

6.  Support local beach-side businesses through dining, shopping and entertainment.

7.  Make your vacation an environmental educational. Teach your friends and family members something we hope to never experience again.

8.  Spread the word to your friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances.

9.  Make charitable contributions that support the environment AND economical impact of the oil spill.

Article written by Suzy Venn, Director of Business Development for VacationRentalHotSpots.com AND advocate for Florida Tourism!

Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

VacationRentalHotSpots.com, Florida’s top choice for vacation rentals, recently added a wide array of new inventory by partnering with ABetterStay.com. Free search tools are provided and there is no required registration, login or account access. You can save time and effort with the new ability to view and book vacation rentals on-line.

Ken Doucette, Owner/President of VacationRentalHotSpots.com states, “I am very proud to announce our latest venture with ABetterStay.com offering additional unique Florida vacation rentals for travelers and those looking for the best vacation possibilities. The relationship provides a hassle-free environment with some of the best available nightly rates, expanded options, quick and easy access along with a dedicated guest services team.”

VacationRentalHotSpots.com is a premier Florida-centric vacation rental site offering more specialty lodging than any other as a result of integrating technologies, strategic partnering, Internet Marketing and being flexible. Specialty lodging is another term for vacation rentals.

ABetterStay.com hosts over 1,500 vacation rental properties, timeshare resorts, condo hotels and boutique resorts throughout North America and Europe. “ABetterStay.com’s network of resort properties, will provide a wide array of choices for Vacation Rental Hotspots’ customers,” said Steve Reich, Senior Vice President of Sales at LeisureLink, Inc., parent company of ABetterStay.com. “We are very pleased that VacationRentalHotSpots.com chose to join our affiliate program and look forward to delivering great value to their customers.”

Suzy Venn, Director of VacationRentalHotSpots.com, points out “Our affiliation is cutting edge because it integrates traditional booking methods with new on-line booking engine technology. It simply satisfies everyone. We are not replacing any channel of business. We are enhancing our services becoming a more well-rounded and versatile resource for the Florida vacation rental industry, offering more affordable and less restrictive solutions with instantaneously reserving on-line!”

Traditionally, vacation rental reservations are made by initiating contact with the owner/manager through phone or e-mail. Traditional booking methods are still prevalent. However, Suzy mentions “some rental guests are exhausted by the traditional method. The solution is newly integrated technology allowing guests to view and book on-line. No phone calls or e-mails required. It’s becoming more seamless.”

VacationRentalHotSpots.com offers many other popular vacation rental destinations as a result of affiliating with ABetterStay.com, including Myrtle Beach, Hawaii, Hilton Head Island, Bahamas and more. To discover options, simply type in your desired destination in the search field.

To view the new vacation rental on-line booking engine, visit: http://www.vacationrentalhotspots.com/booknow.php

For personal assistance with making an on-line reservation, call Guest Services: 877-819-2802 or 877-228-7066 (Admin Support)

About VacationRentalHotSpots.com
This is a family owned and operated company, based out of Daytona Beach, FL and founded in 2006. They represent all types of Florida vacation rentals and provide FREE search tools to their global visitors.

About ABetterStay.com
ABetterStay.com is a premier online source for booking vacation rentals, condos, resorts, timeshares, bed and breakfasts and other alternative, high-value lodging. Specializing in popular destination vacation properties, ABetterStay.com offers multi-room accommodations with more space, privacy and amenities than typical lodging, often at a lower price. Powered by LeisureLink, Inc.’s distribution and revenue management platform, rates and promotions are updated in real time; guaranteeing consumers will always find the best deal on ABetterStay.com, eliminating the need to comparison shop from site to site.

Steve Reich
Senior Vice President, Sales
LeisureLink Inc. ™
626-696-4530
SLReich@LeisureLink.com

Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

Vacation Rental Hot Spots.com, Florida’s top choice for vacation rentals, is expanding YOUR vacation rental selection and options!

We have partnered with a specialty lodging technology company, Leisure Link.  Specialty lodging is another term for vacation rentals, including beachfront homes, private pool villas, boutique hotels and even unique houseboat resorts… too many to name!

YOU now have more to choose from, including variety.  Even more exciting, through Leisure Link’s technology, is that YOU can view available rentals AND make a reservation on-line!  This saves you time and effort. 

Being honest, at a minimum you spend hours even days searching for the the perfect getaway vacation rental… in your price range… available…. and hope it stays available until everyone in  your family agrees to reserve it!  Why spend that much time and effort?  Now you have MORE OPTIONS at your finger tips so you can plan your Florida getaway much quicker.

This on-line reservation tool is IN ADDITION TO our vacation rentals through owner/manager contact.  Traditionally, guests make reservations through contacting the owner/manager to confirm availability, rates, etc.  Traditional booking methods are still a vital part of the industry.  However, through technology, YOUR options are increasing making it easier  and quicker to find what you want while making the reservation process hassle free!  Thus, Vacation Rental Hot Spots offers you both search options: 1) Book through Owner/Manager  AND  2) Book On-Line. 

Benefits to using our On-Line Booking tool:

• Easy to Use
• Frees Up Your Time and Effort
• Hassle – Free
• Virtual Calendar – Availability Is Up-To-The-Moment
• Professionally Managed Properties
• On-Going Special Offers and Discounts
• Reservations Made On-Line
• 24/7 Guest Services Support
• Property Reviews
• Maps are Included
• Weather Forecasts 

See what real people have to save about Vacation Rental Hot Spots:  http://www.vacationrentalhotspots.com/testimonials.php

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Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

Be a part of the solution!  U.S. Congressman Allen Boyd (D-North Florida) met with state and local tourism officials June 29th to discuss the economic impact the BP oil spill is having on Florida’s tourism industry.  Boyd states:

“Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida’s economy, creating millions of jobs…I understand people are scared, but I encourage all potential vacationers to call ahead and see what the real status of our beaches is before rushing to judgment and cancelling a trip.  At the same time, I will continue fighting to ensure that BP is held accountable for the full cost of damages – both environmental and economical – so that our people can return to their way of life as quickly as possible.”  For a complete account of Congressman Boyd’s efforts on the oil spill, visit his site: www.boyd.house.gov/oilspill.

9 ways you can help counteract the impact on Florida’s Gulf Coast:

1. Don’t believe any spam e-mail or news. Check the official sources for up-to-date information.

Vacation Rental Hot Spots.com provides you links to the official sites for all counties along the Florida Panhandle experiencing the most threat including: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton. Each county will advise you on any potential impact and whether or not beaches and recreational fishing are open.

http://blog.vacationrentalhotspots.com/gulf-coast-oil-spill-update

Looking for other counties along the Florida Gulf Coast? Here is a great resource: http://www.floridacountiesmap.com

2.  Simply visit Florida, anywhere.  View our Florida map for ideas & click on a region you are interested in.

3.  Visit Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches, especially in the Panhandle area.

4.  Rent a Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental

5.  Volunteer and/or raise POSITIVE awareness. Be a part of the oil spill solution.

6.  Support local beach-side businesses through dining, shopping and entertainment

7.  Make your vacation an environmental educational. Teach your friends and family members something we hope to never experience again.

8.  Spread the word to your friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances.

9.  Make charitable contributions that support the environment AND economical impact of the oil spill.

Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issues reports daily.  As of today, June 25:

FLORIDA BEACHES ARE OPEN!

Northwest Florida Panhandle County Information:

Escambia County: Includes Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, West Pensecola

 The Beaches ARE OPEN and ready for business!  The health department has rescinded the health advisory from Walkover 23 just west of Portofino on Pensacola Beach to the entrance of Ft. Pickens. 

http://www.co.escambia.fl.us/escambiadisasterresponse/index.html

Santa Rosa County: Includes Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Warrington, West Pensecola

For this county’s latest news, click on the link below.   www.santarosa.fl.gov/oilspill

Okaloosa County:  Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach

As of today, June 25,  beaches ARE OPEN and Okaloosa Island has not been impacted recently. For this county’s latest news, click on the link below.   http://www.co.okaloosa.fl.us/doc/news/2010/deep_horizon_22.pdf

Walton County:  Freeport, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach

As of today, June 25, the Walton County Health Department rescinded the health advisory for the beaches from Miramar Beach access point eastward to the east end of Topsail State Park.  They ARE OPEN!  http://www.waltonso.org/

For CURRENT status on the Florida Gulf Coast:   http://www.visitflorida.com/florida_travel_advisory/

It’s amazing to witness the amount of effort, attention, communication, funding, resources, manpower and much much more, to recover and overcome a colossal crisis to nature, our economy and livelihood.   Many sources continue to raise awareness that most of Florida’s Gulf Coast  beaches remain OPEN, including the Official Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Site: http://www.visitflorida.com/florida_travel_advisory/.

Vacation Rental Hot Spots.com is a Florida Vacation Rental website specializing solely in Florida beach rentals and vacation rentals in general.  We want to do our part to make the most of this depressing situation.  Therefore the effort put forth in this article is to focus on the positive, raise awareness and try to overcome any misperceptions of the Gulf oil spill impact on Florida beaches.

8 Ways You Can Help Overcome the Impact of Florida’s Coast:

1. Visit Florida
2. Visit Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches, especially in the Panhandle area
3. Rent a Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
4. Volunteer to help raise awareness
5. Support local beachside businesses through dining, shoppping and entertainment
6. Make your vacation an environmental educational
7. Spread the word to your friends, family, co-workers and acquaintences
8. Make charitable contributions that support the environmental and economical impact of the oil spill.

Helpful Resources:  

Florida State’s official response to the oil spill:   http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/

Professional Resource On Current Government News & Events: http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/florida-releases -gulf-oil-spill-situation-update-for-june-7-2010-32906.html

More POSITIVE Highlights:

From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Response Dated June 7:

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/response/0610/deepwa ter_response_060710.pdf 

 www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/closures.htm

• Fishermen who wish to contact BP about a claim should call 1-800-440-0858.
• For health and safety concerns, refer to the Department of Environmental Protection’s and Department of Health’s joint webpage:

www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/health.htm

• Homeowner Tips for Protecting Florida’s Shoreline:

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/protect_shoreline_ti ps.pdf

Volunteer Opportunities:

• The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is encouraging Floridians and visitors to become a Coast Watch volunteer.  Learn more at www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org.
• Report a change in Air Quality to http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/.
• For information on scheduled beach cleanups and other volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org/.
• To request volunteer information, please call the BP hotline at 1-866-448-5816.

 The Oil Spill Information Line is available at 1-888-337-3569 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. Additional phone numbers have also been established for persons with disabilities: (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice).

This article and information is provided by Vacation Rental Hot Spots.com, Florida’s Top Choice for Vacation Rentals.  Vacation Rental Hots Spots.com specializes in Florida and now offers two major resources for rentals.

1. On-line reservation system: View AVAILBLE vacation rentals and book on-line! Rentals are professionally managed and made available through a centralized system.

Start Here: http://www.vacationrentalhotspots.com/booknow.php

2. Contact the owner or manager directly for availability, price and additional information PRIOR to reserving.  Search For Florida Vacation Rentals By Owner and Independent Managers:

Start Here: http://www.vacationrentalhotspots.com/find_rental.php 

Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

 IMPORTANT: Florida Beaches ARE OPEN!

It’s amazing to witness the amount of effort, attention, communication, funding, resources, manpower and much much more, it takes to be procative, recover and overcome a colossal crisis to nature, our economy and real people’s livelihood.   Many resources continue to raise awareness that Florida beaches remain OPEN, including the Official Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Site: http://www.visitflorida.com/florida_travel_advisory/.

Vacation Rental Hot Spots.com is a Florida Vacation Rental website specializing solely in Florida beach rentals and vacation rentals in general.  We want to do our part to make the most of this depressing situation.  Therefore the effort put forth in this article is to focus on the positive, raise awareness and try to overcome any misperceptions of the Gulf oil spill impact on Florida beaches.

8 Ways You Can Help:

1. Visit Florida
2. Visit Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches, especially in the Panhandle area
3. Rent a Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Rental
4. Volunteer to help raise awareness
5. Support local beachside businesses through dining, shoppping and entertainment
6. Make your vacation an environmental educational
7. Spread the word to your friends, family, co-workers and acquaintences
8. Make charitable contributions that support the environmental and economical impact of the oil spill.

Helpful Resources:  

Florida State’s official response to the oil spill:   http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/

Professional Resource On Current Government News & Events: http://www.thegovmonitor.com/world_news/united_states/florida-releases -gulf-oil-spill-situation-update-for-june-7-2010-32906.html

More POSITIVE Highlights:

From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Response Dated June 7:

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/response/0610/deepwa ter_response_060710.pdf 

Volunteer Opportunities:

• The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is encouraging Floridians and visitors to become a Coast Watch volunteer.  Learn more at www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org.
• Report a change in Air Quality to http://www.epa.gov/bpspill/.
• For information on scheduled beach cleanups and other volunteer opportunities, visit http://www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org/.
• To request volunteer information, please call the BP hotline at 1-866-448-5816.

 The Oil Spill Information Line is available at 1-888-337-3569 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. Additional phone numbers have also been established for persons with disabilities: (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice).

This article and information is provided by Vacation Rental Hot Spots.com, Florida’s Top Choice for Vacation Rentals.  Vacation Rental Hots Spots.com specializes in Florida and now offers two major resources for rentals.

1. On-line reservation system: View AVAILBLE vacation rentals and book on-line! Rentals are professionally managed and made available through a centralized system.

Start Here: http://www.vacationrentalhotspots.com/booknow.php

2. Contact the owner or manager directly for availability, price and additional information PRIOR to reserving.  Search For Florida Vacation Rentals By Owner and Independent Managers:

Start Here: http://www.vacationrentalhotspots.com/find_rental.php 

Source: Florida Vacation Rental BlogSpot

For most people, a holiday is for relaxing, for getting away from it all, from the stress of the office or from smog-filled streets. Lying on a towel on the beach, taking deep breaths of clean, sea air or just looking at the people who are doing the same is a good way of relaxing.

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The city of El Pedroso is located in the vicinity of the Sierra de el Pedroso mountains in Seville province in Spain. The distance between this city and the capital Seville is 73 KM and it is connected to Seville both by road and rail. This is the gateway to Sierra Norte Natural Park whose landscape contains forests of oaks woodlands

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