Monday, August 6, 2012
The anti-offshore drilling event took place on Saturday. Hundreds lined the Pinellas beaches, from Indian Rocks to Pass-A-Grille.
At high noon Saturday, dozens of people along the world's beaches did a simple act: They joined hands. Their goal? Bring awareness to the potential dangers of offshore drilling. Hands Across the Sand is an international event that takes place once a year at select, coastal locations including Indian Rocks Beach. The turnout was big in Florida, the birthplace of this young movement. From surfers to people who simply enjoy beach views, many folks turned out at various beaches to join in and join hands. Among the supporters of Hands Across the Sand is the Surfrider Foundation, which is an international organization whose members are dedicated to keeping coastal cities clean and accessible. Liz Calver of the Suncoast chapter, says that the …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Here are our picks for fun things to do this weekend in Largo. Have an idea of your own? Share it in the comments!
1. The Music Man Junior. The Music Man Junior is part of the Largo Cultural Center summer theatre camps. This production will be performed by camp participants ages from 12 through 18. 2. Hands Across The Sand. Join hands and draw a line in the sand against offshore oil drilling this weekend. Registration starts at 11, and the event will being promptly at 12. Free parking will be available during the event. 3. Train Weekend. Come ride the miniature trains of the Largo Central Railroad on the first full weekend of each month. Leashed pets, picnics, and kids welcome. 4. Elvis 35th Anniversary Concert. Join veteran Las Vegas performers Gary Elvis Britt, David Morin and Manuel Rosado as they kick off the 35th Annual Elvis Week with a tribute …
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The annual protest against offshore oil drilling returns Aug. 4 to Indian Rocks Beach.
What do you think about oil drilling off the Gulf Coast? People favoring green energy and opposing offshore oil drilling will meet Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Pinellas County Beach Park in Indian Rocks Beach for a Hands Across the Sand event to voice their opinion. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the event starts at noon. The annual gathering encourages the use of green energy and discourages offshore oil drilling. The human line of hands intends to "send a powerful message to leaders that expanding oil drilling is a dirty, dangerous endeavor," according to Hands Across the Sand. Hands Across the Sand began in Florida shortly before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Since then the movement has grown to include 32 states and more …
