Several hundred hit the streets this past Wednesday to demonstrate their concerns for the offshore oil drilling initiative, while Newt Gingrich spoke to citizens at the Vinoy Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL. Among the protesters were several non-profit organizations, government representatives, including congressmen Bill Young. This protest sent the signal to big oil that Florida residents will NOT stand for oil drilling off our beautiful coastlines. To seek more information about Surfrider’s stance on offshore oil drilling please visit, www.NotTheAnswer.org.