With the possibility of oil reaching Wakulla County, many people are worried and want answers.

Local businesses have been receiving numerous calls from customers and potential customers regarding the oil spill.

Unfortunately, there are many unknowns involving the oil spill and many questions no one can answer.

These concerns may keep customers away causing local businesses to take a hit.

Jimmy Bevis, manager of Shell Island Fish Camp, said the camp hasn't had any cancellations because of the spill.

The only difference so far is the numerous phone calls from worried people.

"All we know is the same thing you know," Bevis said.

The camp has even put a letter on it's Web site addressing the situation and letting people know that they don't have any insider information on the spill.

Bevis said there is no impact, just a lot of questions.

Last weekend, the fishing camp was full, Bevis said.

"I hope they can get it stopped before it reaches us," he added.

Frank Mercer, owner of AMS in Medart, said they too have been getting a lot of calls and people asking questions about the spill, wanting to know if any oil had reached the county.

"A lot of people we talk to are worried about it," Mercer said. "They are wanting to know if we are seeing any of it."

Mercer said he is not sure if they have seen any decrease in customers because of the spill, but said it may have stopped people from coming into the store.

Stan West, owner of Riverside Cafe in St. Marks, said the only impact so far is in the price of seafood, mainly the price of oysters.

"The cost of seafood has started to jump," West said.

West said he is also worried about how this will affect scallop season.

"If oil is here, they probably won't let them," he said.

Along with the high cost in seafood, West said he expects to see business decrease.

"It's a matter of when the wind starts sending it this way," he said.

West said it's just a matter of time and if the oil does hit, it will have long term effects.

"Five to 10 years," he added.

West said he had started to see a turnaround in the economy, with a 15-percent rise in business.

"This will put a big damper on it," he said.

West said the restaurant doesn't sell just seafood, but it also depends on boat traffic.

"We need people coming in on boats," he said.

As for as beach rentals, not as many people are making reservation for the summer.

Tim Jordan, of Ochlocknee Bay Realty, said they have not received as many calls as they normally do around this time of year.

"Our main concern is the people that don't call," Jordan said.

And the people that do call are concerned about the situation. Many ask if a refund will be given if they tar balls are seen on the shoreline.

Jordan said they would provide a refund.

Normally their beach rentals are completely booked for Labor Day weekend, Jordan said they are no where near full.

"They are reluctant to book for the unknown," Jordan said.

So far they have only had one or two cancellations, but he is worried about the decrease in volume of calls they are receiving.

He said he is unsure if it is the economy that is keep them away or the potential for oil, or possibly a mixture of both.

"It really hurts when you have a combination of both," Jordan said.

Ronald Fred Crum, owner of Crum's Mini-Mall, said business has never been better, but believes this is because people are taking advantage of the nice weather and trying to get in as much time on and near the water before oil reaches the area and booms are put in place.

"If they close the bay, it's going to really hurt us," Crum said.

Crum is also the presidents of the Wakulla Fishermen's Association and suggested all commercial fishermen would receive training from BP to be designated as a vessel of opportunity to be hired by BP to help in the oil spill preparations. All boat sizes are accepted, he said.