Pensacola Beach, FL

Summer's not over yet . . .      Summer is not over yet! we know, we know, most of the area schools will be More ... Boating tips for weathering the storm      Hurricane season is in full swing and coastal residents are busy preparing their homes and property to weather any storms which come their way. Because they're often already on the water, boats and yachts can be especially vulnerable to storm and hurricane damage - if they aren't properly prepared. More ... Fort Pickens closes Visitor Center      Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Jerry Eubanks announced that after July 30, 2006, the Fort Pickens Visitor Center will temporarily close and guided tours will be suspended. More ... Gulf Breeze's Abigail Spencer lands lead on Lifetime series By Bradley "B.J." Davis, Jr. Splash! Magazine      Abigail Spencer, 1999 Gulf Breeze High School graduate, has recently added a television series to her quickly growing on-screen repertoire. Although the Original Lifetime Channel series "Angela's Eyes," staring Spencer, is still taking its first steps, the 13-week series is already receiving nationa More ... Two summer movies not worth watching: Little Man' and 'Clerks' hardly worth the wait in line      "Little Man" Running time: 90 mins. MPAA rating: PG-13 More ... Pensacola Pelicans bring couple together Love of game, support for local team adds spark By Franklin Hayes Splash! Magazine      In today's world, when most couples talk about "getting to first base" they aren't referring to America's pastime. However, for Danny and Theresa Roberts that phrase could spark a million different conversations about Atlanta Braves' Out Fielder Andruw Jones or the Florida Marlins' Third Baseman Mig More ... Palm maintenance requires patient pruning By Theresa Friday      Be prudent when pruning palms Palms are becoming more popular in Northwest Florida. They can be expensive additions to the landscape but with proper care, palms can live long, healthy lives. Correct pruning is a key component to caring for your palms properly. More ... Get outta town! Splash! magazine examines get-aways within a day's drive Drive to Apalachicola and get to know 'Florida's Forgotten Coast' By Tina Horton Special to Splash! magazine      Need an idea for a great, late summer weekend getaway? Consider a visit to Apalachicola and the bays, rivers and inlets of "Florida's Forgotten Coast" where you can go paddle, snorkel or even scallop through the dog days of summer. More ... Fans can't get enough of Spader on "The Practice" by Evelyn Green      Q: I thoroughly enjoy James Spader's portrayal of smarmy lawyer Alan Shore on "Boston Legal." Someone told me Spader's character had first appeared on "The Practice." Which season was he in, and is it available on DVD yet? -Pat B., Cape Coral, Fla. More ... Streep becomes early Oscar favorite      Chalk up another Oscar nomination for Meryl Streep now! Everyone out this way is either talking about, or writing about her performance in "The Devil Wears Prada." The lady's talent seems never ending, and getting bigger with every performance, if that's possible. And what a career she has had. Fort More ... Northwest Florida chosen for Jim Fowler's 'Life in the Wild' theme park      The Panhandle of Florida has always been a tourist destination for the sugar white sandy beaches and emerald colored gulf waters. Now the area has been targeted for a unique family-oriented adventure destination as well. More ... Coastal Furniture Consignment has 'Something for Everyone'      Owned by Diane Jennell and John Gonzalez, Coastal Furniture Consignment More ... Have you read the one about ...      Texas cowgirl says to the bartender A cowgirl, who is visiting Texas from Arkansas, walks into a bar and orders three mugs of Bud. She sits in the back of the room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When she finishes them, she comes back to the bar and orders three more. More ... Carolina: an artist's paradise By Donna Freckman Special to Splash! magazine      If you like mountains, great art and can handle hairpin turns with a dash of adventure, have I got a trip for you! More ...