Pensacola Beach, FL

May we enjoy May? Yes!      If April showers bring May flowers, our area is going to be inundated with roses and daisies. The rainiest April on record must beget the floweriest May on record, if my logic is right. More ... Get into the SWING Even if you don’t qualify for the Blue Angel Classic, you can play several great area courses By Jason Thompson Splash!      When sports-minded Americans think Pensacola and the surrounding area, several names come to mind. Emmitt Smith, Roy Jones Jr., Derrick Brooks and Justin Gatlin are mong those that call Pensacola home. More ... Pensacola’s music scene heats up at The Gutter      Last month I made it out to Pensacola’s Gutter Lounge for a live rock show that took place inside the Gutter Lounge. After hearing about the phenomenal lineup the Gutter was offering on April 15th, I decided "Why ruin a good thing? More ... Help find the sea Grant monies available for turtle lighting By Julie B. Connerley Splash!      The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) has teamed up with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension (IFAS) to coordinate a turtle friendly beach program on Pensacola Beach. More ... horse sense Caring for animals teaches its own lessons By Mark Clabaugh and Ashley Lane Splash!      Last Christmas local Mom Shelley Reynolds was looking for something different for her 3 boys, Matthew, Tanner and Chas. Something different from the zillion toys, computer games, X-Boxes, etc that Santa and family flood the tree with. More ... Flagler’s era in Florida is a compelling read Elizabeth A. Doehring Read the Story... Proper mowing is the key successful lawn By Theresa Friday Santa Rosa County Extension Service      Proper mowing practices can determine the success or failure of a lawn. More ... Sheriff’s office offers safety advice for beachgoers BEACH SAFETY PLAN Courtesy of Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office      1. Children should be supervised at all times, even when lifeguards are present. More ... Pensacola Pelicans opening day pep rally May 9      The Pensacola Pelicans will hold their opening day Pep Rally on Monday, May 9 at 12 p.m. at North Martin Luther King Park. This event will feature remarks by Mayor John Fog, Chairman of the Escambia County Commission Bill Dickson and owner of the Pensacola Pelicans, Quint Studer. More ... Aye caramba! Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse for a party      U. S. citizens might consider Cinco de Mayo just another opportunity to don festive attire, drink Corona and eat Mexican food, but it is actually a national holiday south of the border. More ... ‘Ladies only’ 5k Run is May 28      PENSACOLA, Fla. – On Saturday, May 28, 2005, the inaugural "Once, Twice, Three Miles a Lady" 5k Run/Walk will bring women together for a worthwhile cause. More ... Local coach leads Pelicans pitchers      The Pelicans tapped Doug Martin to be the Pelicans Pitching Coach for the 2005 season. More ... Letter to Splash! Read the Story... Beach businesses reopening for season Read the Story...