Pensacola Beach, FL

Take a holiday from stress and strife       Who can resist the holiday season? I know the story of 'A Christmas Carol' may get tired and worn after a while, but our lives' experience tells us that even most Scrooges get into the swing when holiday parties and festivities begin! More ... Where to pick up a free copy of Splash! Magazine:       DESTIN Lucky Snapper Restaurant HURLBURT FIELD The Mall @Hurlburt Field Hurlburt Commissary Hurlburt Commando Inn GULF BREEZE Bay Beach Inn Innerlight Surf Shop Baskin Robbins Blockbuster - 215 GB Pkwy. Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce Gulf Breeze Library Gulf Breeze Rec. Center Cancun's Mexic... More ... Andrews Institute will put Gulf Breeze on the map for orthopaedic medicine The Andrews Institute, when open in Gulf Breeze, will encompass an ambulatory surgical center, a performance enhancement center and an research center to promote advances in sports medicine.       World famous surgeon James Andrews is probably on speed dial with many top professional athletes, many of whom consider him the "go-to" guy for sports injuries. Dr. Andrews earned his reputation as being the doctor who could enable athletes to continue having successful careers even after what wa... More ... Bradley kept condition to himself by Evelyn Green       Q: I just heard that Ed Bradley of "60 Minutes" had passed away. I didn't know he was sick. What happened? Why did he keep it a secret? -- Marian E., Oviedo, Fla. A: CBS news icon Ed Bradley, 65, passed away on Nov. 9 from complications of leukemia. Bradley came to prominence covering the Vietnam... More ... Hepburn snubbed by 'Wind' producers       HOLLYWOOD ... There was never a casting search to equal the hunt for Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind." Katherine Hepburn wanted to play Scarlett. So did Bette Davis. (So did every other actress in Hollywood.) After her test, Hepburn wasn't considered sexy enough to play Scarlett. Loretta You... More ... Sheepshead Herbsaint       INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups dry white wine Juice of 1 lemon 4 fillets sheepshead (or redfish trout or drum) 1 medium peeled carrot sliced julienne (matchsticks) 1 rib celery - julienne 6 black peppercorns 2 leeks 4 Tbs. More ... The Christmas Dream - 1986 A reprint of a Classic T. Bubba Bechtol column By T. Bubba Bechtol Special to Splash! Magazine       "This article was written on my first every Christmas alone. It is dedicated to all those people that may have this experience this or any year. Life is not over, Christmas is here" It was Christmas Day. Home was far away in my mind. I kept singing "I'll be Home for Christmas" and other songs that... More ... Bubba stays busy as columnist, comedy performer and 'life of the party'       We receive numerous emails at Gulf Breeze News and Splash! Magazine almost every day from subscribers, readers and world-wide web browsers who have become huge Bubba fans. Not only is this guy a columnist, comedy performer and published writer, he is truly the 'life of the party! More ... By Samantha Weaver       Perhaps unsurprisingly, it was feminist author Gloria Steinem who defined a liberated woman as "one who has sex before marriage and a job after." It should be noted, however, that she made that observation in the early days of the feminist movement, before those activities became quite as widespre... More ... 'Lost' focuses on family's loss "Lost in the Forest" By Sue Miller (Ballantine Books, $13.95) Reviewed by Cindy Elavsky       "Lost in the Forest" is the newest novel from Sue Miller, whose previous work, "While I Was Gone," drew rave reviews from critics. "Lost" keeps in step with the high bar she has set for herself. From the very first page, Miller's gentle and probing storytelling draws in the reader and doesn't let g... More ... Rave Cinema's Bayou 15 opens across from Cordova Mall       The new Rave Motion Pictures' state of the art 15- screen stadium theater, Bayou 15, is located near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Bayou at across from Cordova Mall. Bayou 15 is the third Rave theater to open in Northwest Florida, joining Pensacola 18 and Destin Commons. More ... James Bond version 6.0 a hit "Casino Royale" Running time: 144 minutes MPAA rating: PG-13 Grade: A       I have two confessions to make before we begin: 1. I am a huge James Bond fan. My favorite Bond is Sean Connery, with Roger Moore a close second. 2. I never liked any of the Timothy Dalton or Pierce Brosnan movies. I found them boring. That said, let's move on to Bond No. 6, Daniel Craig. More ... Adopt a furry friend this holiday season       There is a place in Fort Walton Beach where the abandoned are protected, the hungry are fed, the homeless are sheltered, and the injured are given care. It is your animal shelter, The Humane Society and Adoption Center at PAWS. More ... 2006-07 College Football Bowl Schedule       Dec. 19 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia TCU vs. Northern Illinois San Diego, 7 p.m. ESPN2 Dec. 21 Pioneer PureVision Las Vegas BYU vs. Oregon Las Vegas, 7 p.m. ESPN Dec. 22 R&L Carriers New Orleans Rice vs. Troy New Orleans, 7 p.m. More ... Promotions, public appearances abound for Ice Pilots in December       The Pensacola Ice Pilots will host seven games during the month of December, with several promotions and opportunities to get autographs from your favorite Ice Pilot players. The Ice Pilots will in at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Dec. 7 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. handing out teddy bears collected du... More ... Reid still a fan of Jell-O       Although she's been acting since the age of 6, Tara Reid rose to stardom in 1999 after her role as Vicky in the Hollywood blockbuster comedy "American Pie." Her career has gone on to encompass dozens of films and TV shows, and she has appeared opposite some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, inclu... More ... Stay healthy and spirited for the season Enjoy healthy, holiday recipes       Eggnog Smoothie Santa and his elves would enjoy this after a busy day making toys! 1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups fat-free milk 1 cup sugar- and fat-free vanilla ice cream 1 teaspoon rum extract 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg More ... December skies offer traditional "Moon before Yule" By Dr.Wayne Wooten Special to Splash! magazine       Look up for brightly lit Venus! For December, the Moon will be full on December 5th, so the first week will find the Moon waxing and getting brighter and setting later each evening. In European tradition, this is the "Moon before Yule", full moon before the beginning of the Advent season. More ... Have you read the one about ...       Bulletin bloopers This is a compilation of actual Church Bulletins and Service bloopers: Our next song is "Angels We Have Heard Get High". Don't let worry kill you- let the church help. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. More ...