Oil affects sections of Pensacola Key and Perdido Key beaches . Photos from the area showed patches of dark , syrup-like oil on the white sand . Some are closed to swimming because of emulsified oil along the shoreline . All of Florida 's beaches are still open , including tourist hot spots Panama City and Destin . Health officials have an advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters .
Oil affects sections of Pensacola Key and Perdido Key beaches . Some are closed to swimming because of emulsified oil along the shoreline . All of Florida 's beaches are still open , including tourist hot spots Panama City and Destin . Health officials have an advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters .