Pensacola Beach, FL

There's too much fun to be had...      There's no way I'm staying home this summer! I have been having so much More ... Where to pick up a free copy of Splash! Magazine:      DESTIN Lucky Snapper Restaurant Community Center History & Fishing Museum More ... Zoo wrangles 46 new gators By Franklin Hayes Splash! Magazine      Employees at The ZOO of Northwest Florida have their hands full with the addition of 46 new alligators, including an 800pound, 12.5 foot behemoth named George. More ... Thespian talent runs in the family for LaPaglia brothers by Evelyn Green      Q: I have a question about Anthony LaPaglia, who stars in "Without a Trace," and Jonathan LaPaglia, who played in "The District." Are they brothers? - L.L.S., via e-mail More ... Tough times, yet great career for Ryder      N o w R e e s e Wi t h e r s p o o n ' s h u s b a n d R y a n P h i l l i p p e, takes the s p o t l i g h t He's set to star in an More ... Boaters will see new regulations By Lisa Newell Splash! magazine      Although the next big weekend for Pensacola Beach will be celebrating Independence Day, representatives from local agencies met last week with Santa Rosa Island Authority General Manager Buck Lee to establish a safety plan for the annual Blue Angels Airshow. More ... The Art of Jewelry By Donna Freckmann Splash! Magazine      The sky will flash and light up with colors for Fourth of July, but long after that is over, the shine and brightness, bling-bling will continue with the works of three jewelers who live along our Gulf Coast. More ... Nacho, the friar, defies church to wrestle on behalf of orphans in 'Nacho Libre' "Nacho Libre" Running time: 90 mins. MPAA rating: PG Grade: C+      In "Nacho Libre," Jack Black ("The School of Rock," Tenacious D) teams up with "Napoleon Dynamite" director Jared Hess to tell the story of a Mexican friar who secretly disobeys his superiors to pursue his lifelong dream of being a luchadore, a masked wrestler. More ... Power of Photography Contest seeks submissions      Area photographers, both amateur and professional, are invited to enter photography in the 13th annual Power of Photography benefit show and contest. Over $1300 in cash and prizes will be awarded. More ... Local students hit the trail for Bike and Build Bicyclists to travel 3700 miles in support of Habitat for Humanity By Franklin Hayes Splash! Magazine      Most people go on at least one road trip during the summer, but imagine the diverse landscapes and experiences available while traveling from Jacksonville, Fla. to San Francisco, Ca. More ... Get hooked on 'Fishin' Chix' By Nancy Cooey Splash! Magazine      In the past few months every so often you might have noticed that your mother/girlfriend/wife has disappeared for a day and the only sign left of her says "gone fishin'." To those who this might confuse, she is most likely a proud member of Fishin' Chix, a relatively new organization that allows wom More ... Boardwalk opens to swimmers, boats and guests Vici Papajohn Splash! magazine      The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is open again for business, and the crowds are responding. They are coming by land and by sea, and they are enjoying more than just the shopping, dining and entertainment ... visitors and locals are once again enjoying the Boardwalk pier. More ... Anointed 'hired' by Trump, Perdew is still cooking his own meals FAVE FOODS OF THE FAMOUS By Steven J. Austin      It came as no surprise to viewers around the world when Kelly Perdew heard the words, "You're hired!" from Donald Trump on "The Apprentice 2." Already recognized as an innovative leader in the business world, winning the competition seemed a natural step in his remarkable life. More ... RED SNAPPER VERACRUZ RECIPE      4   (4   ounce)   red   snapper More ... State calls an end to commercial fishery of deep-water grouper in state, federal waters      The commercial fishery for deep-water grouper in federal and state waters in the Gulf of Mexico will close on June 27 and remain closed until the end of the year. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has determined this fishery, which includes misty grouper, snowy grouper, yellowedge grouper More ... Have you read the one about ...      Turnabout Married 25 years, took a look at my wife one day and said, "Honey, 25 years ago, we had a cheap apartment, a cheap car, slept on a sofa bed and watched a 10 inch black and white TV, but every night I got to sleep with a hot 25year -old blond. More ... Post Cards      If you would like to see your photos printed on the More ...