By Stella Davis, Carlsbad Current-Argus, N.M. Aug. 7--CARLSBAD -- Sitting under the shade of an umbrella with toes dug in the warm sand, the sun glistening on the water nearby and a cold drink in hand won't require a trip out of town.

By Patrick Donohue, Destin Log, Fla. Jul. 11--The city of Destin says the umbrellas and beach chairs that the staff of the Emerald Grande has set up for its residents and their guests on Norriego Point are not a beach service.