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Texas joins flood of states suing BP over Gulf spill
Reuters(Reuters) - Texas has joined the crowd of Gulf of Mexico states to file suit against BP Plc, Halliburton Co and others for their role in one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history. The complaint, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Beaumont, Texas,...Tags: Oil Spills, BP Plc, Environmental Issues, Water Pollution, Environmental Pollution
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Transocean chairman voted out, Icahn dividend plan rejected
ReutersZUG, Switzerland (Reuters) - Transocean Ltd shareholders voted out Chairman Michael Talbert at the annual meeting on Friday and backed a nominee of activist investor Carl Icahn to replace him on the board of the world's largest offshore drilling...Tags: Politics, Swiss Confederation, Elections, Companies and Corporations, Financial Markets
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Networking, Kentucky Derby, Disney Cruise Line, Orlando Magic, Wolfgang Puck
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Anglers take a hit on snapper season
The News Herald, Panama City, Fla.PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Despite anglers' efforts to persuade federal fishery managers to rescind a set of rules affecting this year's red snapper season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Service announced Tuesday it denied...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Panama, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Aquaculture, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Destin Pipeline says Miss. Pascagoula gas plant work on schedule
ReutersNEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) - Destin Pipeline Co LLC on Friday said it had received notice from the operator of the Pascagoula natural gas processing plant in Mississippi that maintenance, begun on May 3, was expected to be completed as planned in about...Tags: BP Plc, Mexico
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Fishermen want looser limits as red snapper makes comeback
WASHINGTON Over 18 years of running Old Dixie Seafood in Boca Raton, Larry Siemsen has seen supplies of locally caught red snapper dwindle and prices double, thanks to decades of over-fishing and recent federal restrictions to help the popular fish...
Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, Honduras, Endangered Species, Seafood, Fishing
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FPL's rising natural-gas use spurs push for new pipeline into Florida
PORT ST. JOHN — Competing with the high-pressure whine of natural gas surging through gleaming pipes, Florida Power & Light Co. executives on Wednesday dedicated their newest power plant: a monster overlooking the Indian River Lagoon that bolsters...
Tags: Natural Gas, Indian River Lagoon, Energy Resources, Petroleum Industry, Plant Openings
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Shell to develop Stones deepwater oil field in Gulf of Mexico
ReutersMay 8 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell Plc said on Wednesday it plans to go forward with the Stones ultra-deepwater oil and natural gas project in the Gulf of Mexico. Production during the first phase of the project is expected to have an annual peak of 50,...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Mexico
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UPDATE 1-Exxon to develop Julia field in Gulf of Mexico
ReutersHOUSTON, May 7 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Tuesday it is starting a $4 billion project to develop the Julia oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico. Initial production is expected to begin in 2016 at 34,000 barrels per day, the company said. The field is...Tags: Softball, BP Plc, Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Sports, Chevron Corportion
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ExxonMobil to develop Gulf of Mexico oilfield for $4 bln
ReutersMay 7 (Reuters) - ExxonMobil Corp said it is starting development of the Julia oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico. Capital cost for the project, which is expected to begin production in 2016, is estimated to be more than $4 billion. Initial development...Tags: Mexico
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Naples: Paradise refined and redefined
If your definition of paradise involves awe-inspiring natural beauty, shameless pampering 24/7 and experiences your family will always cherish, consider your paradise found on Florida’s Paradise Coast of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. ...
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Florida Beach Guide: St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach is a barrier island in Pinellas county with award-winning, beautiful beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. With miles of pristine white sand, St. Pete Beach offers visitors a variety of views, activities and Florida sun.
St. Pete Beach is nestled...Tags: Museums, Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Mexico, Pinellas County (Florida)
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