what are you learning about all of this? >> reporter: we're learning there's a lot of frustration on the gulf coast with the businesses. from my present location, from where you happen to be, viewer tuning in across america, behind the camera, highway 90, you have edgewater mall. but here what you are seeing is beach bums, jet ski rental. beach supplies. this is one of many that you have scattered up and down much of the gulf coast and these businesses cater to the tourists. and i can tell you, although things are desserted right now and quiet yesterday, they're open and they certainly need your business. >> i want to let you know we have a couple of specials today. >> reporter: at shaggy's bar and grill you would never know there's a threat of oil looming in the gulf. island music, drinks at the bar, families enjoying steamed crab claws. the general manager is interviewing a potential hire. >> basically normal. you hear about the horror stories and the mississippi gulf