August 31st, 2010 by Tybee Island Vacation Rentals
Lifeguards at the beaches on Tybee Island have been cautious with Hurricane Danielle’s choppy waters and riptides and with Hurricane Earl on it’s way, the seas will be getting worse.
Channel 9 WTVM has reported that “Lifeguards are saying children need to stay close to shore and out of the water because the conditions are much too dangerous.” and that “The waves are coming in a lot harder than usual,” said Tybee Ocean Rescue Lt. Kala Morrison, who spent the day watching out for swimmers.
Tybee Islands favorite dinning establishment, The Crab Shack is presenting the 6th Annual Buccaneer Ball October 7th, 2010. Tickets are on sale at http://www.buccaneerball.com for $25 each. The fine print on their site does mention that your tickets admits one pirate or wench over the age of 18 and that all ticket sales are FINAL. So what are you waiting for, book your tickets today and start getting that costume ready.
According to Savannahnow.com, this morning at 11 am the US Coast Guard rescued a 50-year-old scuba diver that experienced decompression sickness on his accent from an off coast dive.
Today marks the 100th day of the gulf oil spill and and as of now it is capped but their is still massive amounts of oil that need to be skimmed from the Gulf.
Over the course of the last 100 days we have been tracking the gulf oil spill and have identified numerous sources during that time that also offer a tremendous amount of information on the spill. These include:
Green Peace- With a great reputation for helping to protect the environment, Green Peace does it once again with organizing people on the ground to help clean up this disaster. Thank you volunteers!
New Delhi Chronicle- Surprised? I was too but they have been on top of providing their audience with detailed info on the gulf oil spill and the people behind it.
Christian Science Monitor- Great compilation of Gulf Oil Spill news from the government to the environment.
Here are some photos I pulled from the Green Peace US flickr feed that really show you the impact of this disaster:
Record temperatures hit Island Tybee as vacationers flood the beaches. The Heat Index forecasts Tybee Island to reach 105 to 113 degrees, thus recommending that beach goers and residence alike to reduce their amount of exposure to hot temperatures, consume copious amounts of fluids, and pay extra attention to elderly. Before you venture outside, be sure to check for the latest information for the Tybee Heat Advisory.
The Tybee Island police department is warning tourists and locals do be mindful of their belongings while at the beach as they report an increase in theft at the beach this summer which happens to be only 1/2 over.
Your Island Tybee Life Guards and Police Department have staffed up for this summers tourist season.
Be the One Video brings together Sandra Bullock, Drew Brees, Lenny Kravitz, John Goodman and more to encourage citizens to sign a petition demanding the government come up with a plan for the oil spill. The video is sponsored by Restore the Gulf.
Lighthouse Art Encounter- The Fine Art and Funky Craft Show at Island Tybee’s historic Lightstation. November 9th, 2010 from 10am to 5pm. Free to the public. Interested in displaying and selling your artwork please email Mary Ingalls at maryingalls(at)bellsouth(dot)net.
The Associate Press announced yesterday that instead of issuing $90 tickets to those vacationers that bring glass on to Georgia beaches (a strict no-no) are being given cups to switch their beers over vs. tickets by the Tybee Island Police.
What a great public service. I was a bit dismayed back in May when I heard that Tybee Island increased parking fines just in time for the summer tourism rush.
Paul Wolff, a long time Island Tybee resident has organized “Hands Across the Sand” for June 26th where locals and environmental enthusiasts will join together to help protect the pristine beach and local marine and wildlife on Tybee Island to bring to the forefront the importance of protecting Georgia coast from oil drilling.
According to Wolf: “Studies have already shown that any economic or national security benefits derived from drilling for oil off the Eastern outer continental shelf would be minimal. Tapping into what’s out there wouldn’t significantly lower prices at the pump or reduce our dependence on foreign petroleum. ”
Today marks the 100th day of the gulf oil spill and and as of now it is capped but their is still massive amounts of oil that need to be skimmed from the Gulf.
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