With no relief in sight from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the Florida panhandle is beginning to feel the impact of the spill on its tourism industry. Billing itself "the whitest beaches in the world", the Gulf Islands National Seashore is starting to see tar balls land on its beaches.
Pensacola and the neighboring resort towns are getting cancelations at an increasing rate. Restaurants, hotels and condo rentals are feeling the impact. The continuous coverage of the oil gushing out and the effect on wild life is taking a toll. Florida stands to lose the most in tourism as it is the top destination for vacationers and relies on tax revenue from hotels, lodging, restaurants and entertainment for their budget.
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