Ormond Beach to Benefit from BP Tourist Money

BP Plc has opened its wallet and given the state of Florida another $25 million check to spend on tourism advertising over the next two to three months. The $25 million tourism grant is in addition to $25 million BP earlier in May gave Florida to help implement an area contingency plan

Some financial industry analysts estimate the London-based oil company will wind up spending $1 billion to clean up the oil spill in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and compensate residents in those states, according to various published reports.

Directly affecting the tourist dollars that support Ormond Beach, Gov. Charlie Crist said, "As one of the world's favorite travel destinations, we will use every marketing resource available to spread the word that Florida's beaches are clean, our fish are biting, and the Sunshine State is open for business."

The beach is Ormond Beach's greatest asset. Let's protect and preserve this beautiful natural resource which supports our community.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
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